Nothing divides Nigerians like religion, but I have it on good account that Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka who prefers Orisha to Christianity and Islam turned out the saving grace of Pastor Chuzzy Udenwa in the United States. Soyinka, the humanist…
Day Onyeka Onwenu came for the kill — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The sonorous songstress Onyeka Onwenu has just passed, but my duty here is to add the human angle to the legend of the goddess. Onyeka Onwenu, inimitable singer, ace broadcaster and classy actress took no prisoners in all her undertakings. …
Democracy Day: Electricity bill is larger than my salary — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Today has been declared a public holiday by the Nigerian Government to mark Democracy Day. May 29 used to be the Democracy Day until the then President Muhammadu Buhari put forward June 12 as the real McCoy. The greatest piece…
Publicity stunt for new album launch? Harrysong marries 30 women at once
In a groundbreaking turn of events, Afrobeat sensation Harrysong has made headlines by shattering records, marrying an astonishing 30 women in a single day—an accomplishment surpassing even the legendary Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s previous feat of 27 wives in a day.…
From zero to trending — Gbubemi Atimomo
Thoughts on grabbing media attention and headlining the news I have always been captivated by the news. In my earlier years, I realised that something must happen every day for there to be news but I had a few questions.…
Shina Peters, Alariwo of Africa thrill fans at NAFEST
Revellers at the ongoing 35th edition of the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) on Saturday in Lagos were thrilled with electrifying performances from Sir Shina Peters and Alariwo of Africa. The festival hosted by Lagos State, has its…
Winners of Felabration Artwork Competition to be rewarded N500,000
The organisers of Felabration, an annual festival of music and arts commemorating the life and times of the late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, say a total prize-winning of N500,000 will be given to winners at the sixth edition of the festival’s…
The conjoined Nigerian twins called democracy and military rule – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The grotesque Nigerian twins called democracy and military rule are crucially joined at the stomach. The military politicos and the civilian politicians eat into the same fat stomach like Siamese twins. It is little wonder then that two generals of…
“Eko On Show”: Sanwo-Olu, wife, others party as Lagos honour late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, his wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, members of the State Executive Council and several other top dignitaries including former Senator, Mr Musiliu Obanikoro, were on Friday evening thrilled by array of Nigeria’s best entertainers…