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Entertainment

Again, Instagram Suspends Tunde Ednut’s Account
13Jan By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Youths

Again, Instagram Suspends Tunde Ednut’s Account

Instagram has suspended the official handle of Nigerian artist turned blogger Tunde Ednut, after hitting one million followers. Ednut rejoined the platform with another handle (@kingtundeednut), on 10th January. The Nation had earlier reported how top Nigerian celebrities, entertainers rallied support for his return on the social media platform. The Instagram celebrity’s first official Instagram account (@tundeednut) of over 2 million followers got banned after he reportedly violated the app’s terms and conditions. Meanwhile, Nigerians have taken to social media especially twitter to react over his suspension. Here are few reactions; @seyishayx said, “Tunde Ednut will keep getting suspended until he puts his pride aside and apologise to everyone he’s body shamed and slut sha...
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Nigerian Musician Paul Okoye Tests Positive for COVID-19
5Jan By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Covid-19, Music, Nigeria

Nigerian Musician Paul Okoye Tests Positive for COVID-19

Popular Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye, widely known as Rude Boy has tested positive for COVID-19. He took to his verified Twitter handle on Tuesday to disclose his status, urging his followers not to disregard the COVID-19 safety protocols. He wrote, "Attention!!! Covid is real!!! I know as typical Nigerian or African it is very hard to believe. Some will say 'experience is the best teacher. Oh well, the experience and the teacher has visited me and they’ve been dealing with me for more than 10 days now. It is not funny, worst sickness ever!!! You all better be careful out there. If you like believe me, if you like don’t believe me. You can as well wait for your own experience by playing ignorance. Goodluck. God help us all," he said. Recall that his twin brother, Peter Okoye ...
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Temi Otedola Wins Best Actress at Ghana Movie Awards
31Dec By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Celebration, Lifestyle, Movies and Films, Nigeria

Temi Otedola Wins Best Actress at Ghana Movie Awards

Billionaire Femi Otedola’s daughter, Temi Otedola, has won the award for Best Actress (African Collaboration) at the Ghana Movie Awards 2020. Otedola won the award for her role in the Kunle Afolayan movie ‘Citation’ which won the award for Best Movie (African Collaboration) at the event. “I just heard I won the Ghana Movie Award in the category of Best Actress (African Collaboration) for my role in Citation! So, grateful! Thank you for this honour,” she tweeted. Other winners at the 10th edition which held virtually on December 30, 2020, include Van Vicker, Roselyn Ngissah and Bernard Aduse-Poku. The full list of winners at the event A performance by an actor in a leading role: Bernard Aduse-Poku — Heroes of Africa A performance by an actor in a supporting role: Van Vicke...
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Davido Considers Quitting Music
30Dec By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Ghana, Lifestyle, Music, Nigeria, Youths

Davido Considers Quitting Music

Nigerian singer, Davido, has taken to his verified Twitter page to state that he considers quitting music. This comes shortly after there were multiple online reports that he had a brawl with Burna Boy at a club, Hype, in Ghana. In his tweet, the FEM singer simply said, “I go leave this music for una.” So far both Burna Boy and Davido’s camp have kept mum over the alleged brawl at the club in Ghana despite videos that have surfaced online.
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Rapper Big Lo Dies of Kidney Related Complications
29Dec By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Music, News, Nigeria

Rapper Big Lo Dies of Kidney Related Complications

Veteran Nigerian rapper, Lotanna Udezue, popularly known as Biglo has died after a long battle with kidney ailment. His death was announced on Instagram by singer Jazzman Olofin on Sunday. Olofin wrote, "Dear BIGLO, heard the sad news last night you passed away. You fought bravely all the way but GOD Almighty knows best. We'll keep the fire burning. Rest in peace, bro. 🙏🏾🙏🏾 FYI, BIGLO was a Nigerian music producer, rapper, and singer." Recall that Biglo revealed in 2019 that he was suffering from a kidney ailment. He revealed this through his Gofundme page where he said he was diagnosed with renal kidney failure in July 2018. The veteran rapper said the ailment made him undergo dialysis three times a week since the diagnosis. According to Biglo, his life was adversely aff...
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Cynthia Morgan Lied Against Davido —Manager
19Dec By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Nigeria, Youths

Cynthia Morgan Lied Against Davido —Manager

Multiple award-winning popstar, Davido, has refuted claims that he snubbed Cynthia Morgan after he asked her to call him for a feature via his Twitter account. Morgan’s Public Relations manager, Muyiwa Babalola, had claimed she reached out to Davido through phone calls and WhatsApp messages but all to no avail. Babalola had said, “She (Morgan) wanted to meet with David so they could both deliberate on the type of music that would be perfect for both parties; she was game for whatever they both eventually decided was best. She was hoping they would meet, talk and allow a synergy that could birth an organic content. “But then again, after several attempts to reach Davido directly, she thought it was better she just did a demo verse first, which she did and sent it across to Davido c...
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FG in Talks To Secure Omah Lay, Tems’ Release in Uganda
14Dec By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Nigeria, Uganda, Youths

FG in Talks To Secure Omah Lay, Tems’ Release in Uganda

The Federal Government on Monday disclosed that efforts are being made to get detained Nigerian singers, Omah Lay and Tems, freed in Uganda, says the Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa. Both singers were arrested by the Uganda Police Force for flouting COVID-19 guidelines. They were arrested after their performances at The Big Brunch, which held at Speke Resort, Wavamunno Rd, Kampala, Uganda. Dabiri-Erewa made  this known in a tweet on Monday. “#FreeOmahLay #FreeTems . The Nigerian mission in Uganda is doing everything to get them freed. Minister @GeoffreyOnyeama has also been on the matter. @nidcom_gov is also in touch with their Lawyers,” she tweeted.
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Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy Nominated For Headies
4Dec By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Youths

Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy Nominated For Headies

The organisers of the Headies have released the list of nominees for the 14th edition of the music awards. The award ceremony which is aimed at recognizing outstanding achievements features 27 categories to acknowledge and celebrate the work of various artistes in the Nigerian music industry. Davido, Omah Lay, Burna Boy, Falz, Fireboy DML,  Mayorkun,  DJ Neptune, Wizkid will battle for the Viewers Choice award while Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, Mayorkun, and Tiwa Savage will battle for the Artiste Of The Year award. The headies will also be presenting an award of special recognition to King Sunny Ade for excellence and impact on the entertainment industry. See full nomination list: BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR A non-voting category for the best recording (that meets the judge...
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Flavour Releases Seventh Album, ‘Flavour of Africa’
4Dec By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Music, Nigeria

Flavour Releases Seventh Album, ‘Flavour of Africa’

Multiple award-winning Nigerian highlife singer, Chinedu Okoli popularly known as Flavour N’abania has released his much anticipated seventh studio album titled ‘Flavour of Africa’ in the early hours of Friday, 4 December 2020. The singer in a post on his verified Twitter page, @2niteFlavour, announced the release of the album which is a follow-up to his last album, ‘Awele’ as his EP released in 2019 with Chidinma. The album houses 16 tracks featuring reputable musicians including Fally Ipupa, Beenie man, Tekno, Phyno, Odumeje, Biggie Igba, Waga Gee, and Larry Gaaga. Flavour is set to take the yuletide by storm with the juicy songs contained in the album released by OneRPM and Flavous’s @Nite Entertainment. The self-acclaimed  Ijele 1 of Africa employed the services of industry...
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