The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal on Thursday upheld a previous ruling by a Lagos State High Court, confirming a five-year prison sentence for Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James, also known as Baba Ijesha, for the sexual assault of a minor aged 14. The Court of Appeal, in a judgment delivered by Justice Folashade
The late Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, will be laid to rest on Friday, June 28, in his hometown of Amuri, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. Videos circulating on social media on Friday reveal the arrival of his body as family, friends, and colleagues gather to bid him
Nollywood actress, Sharon Ooja, got married to her lover, Ugo Nwoke, in Abuja on Thursday. Sharing videos from the traditional wedding on her Instagram page on Thursday, the actress revealed the face of her lover. She wrote, “Introducing the King of my heart, my absolute King!” Some celebrities present at the wedding include Nollywood actresses
Nigerian singer and music producer, Michael Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has disclosed the reason why he is still single. While responding to a user on X.com on Wednesday who had asked him, “Why aren’t you married?” Don Jazzy stated that he is working on self-improvement. “I dey work on myself, so that when
The Enugu State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Ugochi Madueke, has declared that even in death, the state government is proud of the late Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Thursday, Madueke made this known after the novelty match organised in honour
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended his kind wishes to afrobeat star, David Adeleke, aka Davido, and his newly-wedded wife, Chioma. Sanwo-Olu’s goodwill message was contained in a post on X.com on Wednesday. He wrote, “Congratulations to Davido and Chioma on their beautiful union. The assurance of your love story is heartening, and I
Award-winning musician, David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, recently disclosed the vision his billionaire father, Adedeji Adeleke, had about his career. Davido disclosed this at his wedding to his long-time partner, Chioma Rowland, on Tuesday. While chatting with some guests at the star-studded event, Davido said his father told him that he had a vision that
Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has said American actors are currently understudying the processes Nollywood actors produce in a short period. Kanayo claimed that the Hollywood actors have been inquisitive about how most of them (Nigerian movie producers) deliver projects meant to be delivered in months, just a few weeks. The veteran actor disclosed
Award-winning musician, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has described the day of his wedding with his long-time partner, Chioma Rowland, as the best day of his life. The elated musician was heard in a video clip online saying he felt good about the decision to tie the knot with his lover. “I feel good. It’s the
A leading automobile company, GAC Motors has gifted award winning artiste, David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, and his newly-wedded wife, Chioma, with a brand new Sport Utility Vehicle. GAC Motors disclosed this in a video shared on Instagram on Tuesday. The caption read, “GAC Motor Nigeria Gift Davido & wife a brand new GAC Motor
Award-winning musician, David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, struggled to hide his tears when the father of his wife, Chioma Rowland, was praying for the newly-wedded couple. In a video from the ongoing wedding in Lagos on Tuesday, one of the groom’s men wiped Davido’s tears, after which the singer hugged Chioma’s father who continued to
Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has arrived at the venue of the ongoing wedding ceremony between award-winning musician David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and his partner, Chioma Rowland. The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, and popular businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly called Obi Cubana are also at the venue. Their arrival was
Big Brother Naija host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has announced himself as the compere at the ongoing wedding ceremony between the award-winning musician David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and his partner, Chioma Rowland. Obi-Uchendu made this known on his X, on Tuesday. The compere who posted his styled Agbada wear in preparation for the event, wrote,
Afrobeat star, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has stated that “Nigeria is happy” as he greeted some Nigerians on his way to the venue of his wedding on Tuesday. In the video shared on his Instagram page on Tuesday, he wrote, “🇳🇬 IS HAPPY” Dressed in Igbo attire, which is his third for the day, Davido
The Oni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has arrived at the venue of the wedding ceremony of multiple award-winning musician, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and his partner, Chioma. The monarch, who appeared in white attire and his beaded crown, was seen greeting the dignitaries at the Habour Point Centre, Lagos venue on Tuesday.
Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, Dele Momodu, has extended his warm congratulations to Nigerian music star Davido on his wedding to Chioma. Dele Momodu, an uncle to Sophia, the mother of Davido’s first child Imade, took to Instagram to share a photo of the happy couple, writing, “On behalf of the Momodu family of Ihievbe, Edo
Popular comedian, skit maker and social media influencer, Isaac Olayiwola popularly known as Layi Wasabi shared a memorable childhood experience that sheds light on the disciplinary practices and educational expectations in some Nigerian households. Wasabi, who is currently in the United Kingdom, spoke in the 90s Baby Show podcast released on Monday via YouTube. He
BB Sasore is the co-founder and Creative Director of Nemsa Studio. The filmmaker, who directed the award-winning movie, ‘Breath of Life’, tells FAITH AJAYI about his career and other issues You studied Biological Sciences at Rutgers University, United States of America. What inspired you to transition from biological sciences to film directing? I sincerely believed
The Chief Marketing Officer of the Project Management Institute, Menaka Gopinath, tells OGHENOVO EGODO-MICHAEL about the place of project management in today’s world. Looking at the gap between creativity and execution in project management, what does it take to have a good idea? Leaning into curiosity is key. If one wants one’s audience to think
Being a parent is the dream of many people. However, conceiving and delivering a child is harder for some people than others. FAITH AJAYI takes a look at some entertainers who struggled with infertility Stephanie Coker-Aderinokun Media presenter and producer, Stephanie Coker-Aderinokun, is one woman that has often spoken out about her struggle with childbearing.
