May 11 is globally known as “The Bob Marley Day”. It is now 43 long years since the lionised music legend Bob Marley died. Robert Nesta Marley died at 11.40 am on Monday morning, May 11, 1981. Born at 2.30…
Counting between the votes of the 2023 polls — Isidore Emeka Uzoatu
Though the sound of 2023 general elections appear to have come and gone, the decibel of its fury is definitely yet to abate. There is no doubt that by the time this Easter holiday sidles by, it cannot but come…
*2 die, many injured in Lagos road crashes (DailyTrust)*Aisha Buhari denies posting fake news on old naira notes, says accounts were hacked (Guardian)
2 die, many injured in Lagos road crashes (DailyTrust) Two persons have been confirmed dead while many others sustained severe injuries in a separate accident on Alfred Rewane Road by Marriage Registry intersection and around Isheri, Igando area of Lagos.…
Magic Man Majek Fashek — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Majek Fashek was a magician, and he could always come up with all makes of mischief. Majek was once rehearsing at daytime in Silver Shadow Night Club, Ola Ayinde Street, Ikeja, Lagos where my legendary DJ friend Stagger Lee reigned…
Sonia Singh Releases “Bajuka Na Mi” single
Sonia Singh has released a new summer hit single “Banjuka Na Mi“ as she teams up with Tanzanian afropop star Kusah for this romantic smooth jam. Meaning “dance with me”. The song is an invitation to gyrate and move with…
My magic music man Majek Fashek -Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
It takes a playfully mischievous magician to conjure heavy rain to beat on his audience once he takes the stage. Mischief sits well in the Majek Fashek magic. Majek was in his heydays rehearing at daytime in Silver Shadow Night…
“I Can See Clearly Now” singer Johnny Nash dies aged 80
Legendary singer Johnny Nash has sadly died at the age of 80, it has been confirmed. The musician, best known for his 1972 hit single ‘I Can See Clearly Now’, had been in declining health for some time and died…
Jah bless! Buju Banton returns from valley of shadow of death
The world stood still at the weekend with the release of Buju Banton from an American prison after serving seven years on drug charges. The Jamaican dancehall singer was convicted in 2011 of illegal possession of a firearm and conspiracy…
LASU Senate re-elects Prof. Noah as DVC, Academics (Vanguard) *We arrested 57 suspected homosexuals- Lagos Police (Punch)
LASU Senate re-elects Prof. Noah as DVC, Academics (Vanguard) The Senate of the Lagos State University (LASU) on Monday re-elected the institution’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Prof. Olumuyiwa Noah, following the expiration of his tenure on Aug. 24. The university’s Spokesman, Adekoya…
Orits Wiliki: Standing the test of time
Orits Wiliki’s ‘Ten Commandments’ is poetry, pure and simple. That must be the reason the reggae song by the self-acclaimed Kole-man Revolutionaire is evergreen. Check out the lyrics in the first part of the song. I see them falling, the…