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President of the Theatre Arts and Movies Production Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr. Latin, has revealed why the group is unable to provide assistance to some sick and struggling actors in the movie industry. During a recent interview on 32FM in Ibadan, Mr. Latin disclosed that TAMPAN has already spent over N10 million on addressing health issues faced by actors and emphasized the association’s readiness to offer support. However, he pointed out that TAMPAN is unable to assist certain ailing members due to their inactivity within the association. Mr. Latin explained that these actors, out…
Afrobeat musician, Made Kuti has reacted after he and his father, Femi Kuti, were heavily criticized for allegedly abandoning his embattled uncle, Seun Kuti. Recall that Seun was on Tuesday, May 16, arraigned before a Magistrate court sitting in Yaba, Lagos state, after a video of him assaulting a police officer went viral online. Following the court hearing, some trolls apparently trooped to Femi Kuti’s Instagram page to drag him to filth for allegedly turning their backs on Seun during his trying time. In response to the negative comments, Made took to his Instagram page to share a photo of…
Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo, has taken to social media to excitedly celebrate her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, as he receives an honorary doctorate degree. Pastor Blessed, who is the lead pastor of the Water Brook Church in Lagos, was presented with an honorary doctorate degree in Technology Leadership and Innovation from Myles Leadership University. Elated by her husband’s recent accomplishment, Mercy Chinwo took to her Instagram page to congratulate and shower him with sweet words. She reshared her husband’s post and wrote, “Congratulations to you my Gee. Aka Doctor Blessed Uzochikwa Aka Doctor SWEET.” Pastor Blessed, on his…
Popular Nollywood actress, Chika Ike, turned heads with her stunning outfit at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival in France. The thespian is the first Nigerian actress to be invited to grace the red carpet of the film festival, and she over-delivered with her dress. Chika, who was styled by Nigerian celebrity stylist Swanky Jerry, donned a beautiful green dress with a flamboyant coat, well complemented with a simple hairstyle and makeup. Owing to the beautiful dress, she made the best dressed list on Vogue, New York Times, and Harper’s Bazaar. See more below, A while back, Chika Ike got…
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Olorunyomi Oloruntimilehin, popularly known as Bad Boy Timz, has recounted a harrowing ordeal that nearly cost him his eyesight at the age of 9. In a recent chat with UK-based Nigerian media personality Adesope Olajide, Bad Boy Timz revealed that he was shot in the eye by assassins who targeted his family in the Mushin area of Lagos years ago. According to him, the assassins targeted his family’s car and opened fire. He shared that the gunshot aimed at his dad’s head ended up hitting his eye. “They were assassins, they didn’t even stop the car,…
Nigerian singer and music executive, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced his rate for featuring on songs by international artistes. The ‘Timeless’ crooner made this announcement during a recent interview on the Bootleg Kev show, while responding to a question about his charges. Davido said he now charges $100,000 (about N46 million) to feature on a song by a foreign musician, as well as a music video. According to him, he previously used to feature in international songs for free, but that has changed and he now charges a fee. He also mentioned that he involves his lawyer…
Nigerian music superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has caused a buzz online after he flew popular dancer, Poco Lee, to Los Angeles, America, for his ‘unavailable’ dance challenge with American singer, Chris Brown. The ‘Timeless’ crooner took to his social media to share the dance video, sparking a flurry of reactions from social media users, with many commenting on how Davido got Poco Lee and Chris Brown on a video. In the trending clip, Davido alongside Chris Brown and Poco Lee, did the ‘unavailable’ dance challenge together in a basketball court. He wrote, “Had to bring together two…
Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, better known as Hilda Baci, has finally spoken about her record-breaking feat. It will be recalled that on Monday, May 15, the 27-year-old chef broke the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time by an individual. Hilda cooked continuously for 100 hours, surpassing the previous record held by Indian chef Lata Tandon, who set the record for cooking for 87 hours and 45 minutes nonstop in 2019. Hilda’s cooking marathon began on May 11, 2023, and concluded late on May 15. Throughout the event, she prepared over 200 meals, serving them to an impressive…
Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, is one of the six nominees for the Premier League Manager of the Season award. The Premier League announced the six nominees for the Premier League Manager of the Season award in a post via its Twitter handle on Thursday. Arteta made the list alongside Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola, Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi, among others. “Who gets your vote for @BarclaysFooty Manager of the Season? Mikel Arteta Roberto De Zerbi Unai Emery Pep Guardiola Eddie Howe Marco Silva,” EPL tweeted. Meanwhile, Guardiola’s side are currently on top of the Premier League table with four points…
Manchester City forward Jack Grealish has said no team in the world can beat Real Madrid as comfortably as the Cityzenes did in their second-leg semi-final clash in the Champions League on Wednesday. Real Madrid was run down by the Premier League giants who have now progressed to the final of the competition where Inter Milan has been waiting for them after beating AC Milan on Tuesday. Manchester City dominated the game with Real Madrid recording only 40 percent ball possession. Pep Guardiola’s side was deservedly 2-0 up in the first with both goals coming from Bernardo Silva while Manuel…