Nigerians have reacted to the video of Afrobeats singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, aka Wizkid, touching the backside of another singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems. Recall that the duo performed their song titled Essence at the O2 Arena, London.…
Wizkid wins Best African Artiste, 2 others at AFRIMA
Barely a week after he won the Best African Act at this year’s edition of the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA), Wizkid won three more at the 2021 African Music Awards (AFRIMA). The “Joro” crooner was named the ARIMA Best…
*3 men arraigned for allegedly stealing 10 AirPods, 15 iPhones (Punch)*Alleged money laundering: Court imposes N200k fine on Fani-Kayode over non-appearance (Vanguard)
3 men arraigned for allegedly stealing 10 AirPods, 15 iPhones (Punch) Three men were on Wednesday arraigned in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing 10 earbuds, 10 Bluetooth speakers and 15 iPhone 12 ProMax. The police charged Oluwafemi…
*Motorists protest enforcement of temporary one-way rule along Apapa-Oshodi Expressway (Guardian)*Brain Drain: Over 500 Nigerian doctors take Saudi recruitment test in Abuja (DailyTrust)
Motorists protest enforcement of temporary one-way rule along Apapa-Oshodi Expressway (Guardian) It was an agonising moment for commuters traversing Oshodi to Mile-Two in Lagos yesterday as commercial motorists mounted a roadblock along the expressway in protest against erection of a…
*My associates and I not into money rituals, says Obi Cubana (Nation)*Building collapses in Lagos community, kills owner (Guardian)
My associates and I not into money rituals, says Obi Cubana (Nation) Popular business mogul and nightlife boss, Obi Cubana, has squashed insinuations that his allies and associates are products of money ritual. The most talked-about socialite explained that his…
Genevieve, Tiwa Savage, others compete in Nigerian Social Media Awards
Nigerian Social media space is bustling with activities, as top Nigerian celebrities drawn from music, movies and football sectors lock horns in an online engagement contest hosted by the Nigerian Social Media Awards, whose grand finale is slated for December…
Wizkid goes to America for “Made In Lagos” tour
Wizkid has announced a North American tour for Made in Lagos, his latest album. It kicks off September 10 in Boston and hits major cities including Brooklyn, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Miami through October before closing out with…
*Traffic Snarl: Lagos on lockdown, motorists, commuters cry, as ‘area boys’ take over (Vanguard)*FESTAC Town’s allottees’ tale of woes (Nation)
Traffic Snarl: Lagos on lockdown, motorists, commuters cry, as ‘area boys’ take over (Vanguard) After what will appear as a temporary respite, traffic gridlock has once again reappeared on most Lagos roads, leaving residents, especially commuters, in untold agony as…
Burna Boy, Wizkid nominated for BET Awards
Full List Below The duo of Grammy-winning Nigerian hip hop artistes, Wizkid and Burna Boy got a nomination each at the 2021 BET Awards, as did another African,Tanzania’s Diamond Platinumz. They have all been shortlisted in the Best International Act…
Africa Soft Power Project to hold virtual sessions on creative & cultural industries
The Africa Soft Power Project (ASP) will this month launch the 2nd edition of the Africa Soft Power Series virtual summit focused on Africa’s Creative & Cultural industries (CCI). Taking place between May 5th – 25th, the event will include…