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Dakore denies rumoured affair with Akpabio, threatens legal action

23rd July 2024

Popular Nigerian actress, Dakore Egbuson-Akande has denied reports linking her to a romantic relationship with Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and threatened to sue peddlers of such news. Controversial blogger Gistlover, recently mentioned Dakore among a list of female celebrities that are alleged to be ‘side chicks’ of the Senate President, including Nancy Isime, Hilda Baci, and

No profits made from viral ‘Gwo Gwo Ngwo’ dance challenge — Brain Jotter

23rd July 2024

Popular Nigerian comedian and skitmaker Chukwuebuka Amuzie, known as Brain Jotter, has addressed concerns about the potential exploitation of Mike Ejeagha’s 1983 hit “Onye Ori Utaba” having the chant “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,” which he sparked a viral dance challenge with. The 41-year-old song by the 93-year-old folklore legend has taken social media by storm,

VIDEO: Brain Jotter visits Mike Ejeagha, iconic singer behind viral “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo” hit

23rd July 2024

Nigerian skit maker, Brain Jotter, on Monday paid a visit to legendary highlife singer Mike ‘Gentleman’ Ejeagha. This visit comes after Brain Jotter’s viral dance moves to Ejeagha’s iconic song “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche,” gained widespread popularity. The dance routine involves a series of lively steps, including facing opposite directions, walking towards each

Brain Jotter ignites viral dance trend with Mike Ejeagha’s ‘Gwo, Gwo, Ngwo’ song

23rd July 2024

Nigerian folklore music legend Mike “Gentleman” Ejeagha has found unexpected viral fame as his 1983 hit “Onye Ori Utaba” having the chant “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo” ignites a global dance challenge. The 41-year-old song has taken social media by storm, thanks to the creative use of the track by popular comedian and skitmaker Chukwuebuka Emmanuel

VIDEO: ‘You’re why I never gave up,’ actor Chiwetalu Agu gushes over wife on her birthday

23rd July 2024

Veteran actor, Chiwetalu Agu, has publicly expressed his deep gratitude and love for his wife, Nkechi. Celebrating her birthday on Instagram on Monday, Agu credited his wife for being a support in his life and career, which he believes has been instrumental in his journey to success. In the video, Agu sang for his wife,

Five other popular songs by Mike Ejeagha

23rd July 2024

Legendary folklore musician, Gentleman Mike Ejeagha, is gaining massive recognition with his song ‘Onye Ori Utaba” 41 years after its release. The song, a folklore about the cunningness of the Tortoise and the strength of the Elephant went viral again when comedian, Brain Jotter, recently used it in one of his videos. The video has

Laolu Gbenjo, Alaseyori, others to perform at Beejay sax show in London

21st July 2024

Popular saxophonist Abolaji Banjoko, popularly known as Beejay Sax, is set to storm the city of London, United Kingdom, on July 28, 2024, with a star-studded lineup of performances. The gospel minister will lead other gospel singers and lovers of good music in a live praise event tagged ‘Bee Jay Sax Live’ that will take

Fame can’t change my values — Blessing Lopez

21st July 2024

Background I am from a Christian background. My dad is a zonal pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God. We are a family of seven. I am the first child, and I have one sister, and five brothers. Growing up in a Christian home, we were raised according to godly standards and Biblical doctrines.

I prioritise quality service over profit – Tosin Adefeko

21st July 2024

The founder and Chief Executive Officer of AT3 Resources, Tosin Adefeko, tells FAITH AJAYI about her career and entrepreneurial journey What informed your decision to study English and Literary Studies? My upbringing played a significant role in shaping my choice of study. Even though my parents were bankers, my dad was also an author. He

Use your power to save Nigeria, Charly Boy begs Odumeje

20th July 2024

Veteran singer and activist, Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, has called on a controversial pastor, Chukwuemeka Cyril, popularly known as Odumeje, to use his spiritual power to save Nigeria from burning. This comes after Odumeje criticised billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, for not ‘heeding to his prophecy’ about the latter’s refinery in the Ibeju- Lekki area

Hacked phone: Adeleke warns public against sending ‘him’ money

20th July 2024

Olawale Rasheed, the spokesperson for the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has issued a security alert to the public following the hacking of the governor’s phone. Rasheed urged the public to disregard any calls or messages originating from the number, +234 803 365 7555. In a statement released during the week, Rasheed stated, “This

Jeremiah Fufeyin under fire for selling miracle products

20th July 2024

The founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, located in Effurun, Delta State, Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, has sparked criticisms since the unveiling of his miracle soap, shirt, perfume and mustard seed. Papa J, as he is fondly called, and his wife had in a Facebook video, announced that at their upcoming programme, “Break the Limit,” scheduled

Sanwo-Olu visits NYSC camp in uniform, splashes millions on ‘corpers’

20th July 2024

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who recently visited the Iyana Ipaja, Lagos State, orientation camp of the National Youth Service Corps, has continued to receive accolades after he announced that the state would make cash payments to the outgoing members of the scheme. Speaking at the official closing ceremony of the Batch B stream

Media personality advocates for dating married men

20th July 2024

The Internet was set abuzz earlier this week when a social media personality, Ajie Reuben, voiced her support for women involved in relationships with married men, often referred to as “side chicks.” In her impassioned statement, she argued that the blame should not fall on those women. Expressing her perspective on the matter, she said,

Education minister reverses ban on underage admissions

20th July 2024

On Thursday, July 18, 2023, a debate arose following the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman’s directive that students under 18 years old should not be considered for admission into tertiary institutions. During the 2024 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Mamman declared, “JAMB is hereby notified that there is now a ban

(VIDEO) World Choir Games: MFM Mountain Top Chorale joins over 11,000 singers in Auckland

19th July 2024

The MFM Mountain Top Chorale, a choir affiliated with the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Worldwide, participated in the 2024 World Choir Games in Auckland, New Zealand. The General Overseer of MFM, Dr. Daniel Olukoya, expressed his delight on Facebook on Thursday, highlighting the opportunity for the choir to represent Nigeria and showcase both

Firstborn of theatre icon Hubert Ogunde, George, is dead

18th July 2024

George Ogunde, the first child of the late theatre icon Hubert Ogunde, has passed away. His sister, Dayo Ogunde, shared the sad news in a Facebook post on Thursday. “It’s hard to say goodbye Brother mi, our first child in the Ogunde clan. But we take solace in the fact that you are in a

Burna Boy emerges first African artiste to hit two billion streams in UK

16th July 2024

Grammy Award winner, Burna Boy, has become the first African artiste to hit the two billion streams mark in the United Kingdom. The “Twice as Tall” crooner was presented with a Brit Plaque at his sold-out show at Koko Camden in London on Monday night, in recognition of the feat. This milestone came barely a

BREAKING: Chima wins Nigerian Idol season 9

14th July 2024

A contestant, Chima, has won the ninth season of the popular music reality show, Nigerian Idol. Chima emerged as the show’s season 9 winner on Sunday night after several weeks of rigorous training and intense performances. The PUNCH reports that three finalists— Chima, Lammy, and Chioma— had fought many ‘battles’ to get to the final;

Burna Boy, love of my life – Stefflon Don

14th July 2024

British rapper and singer, Stephanie Allen, popularly known as Stefflon Don, has stated that award-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, also known as Burna Boy, is the love of her life. Stefflon Don made the claim in an interview with Fernando Halman on the Netherlands music platform, Real Talk, which was released on social media on

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