Category: Entertainment

Film chronicles life of legendary Nigerian musician and activist – CBS News Watch CBSN Live A new documentary chronicles the life and legacy of Fela Kuti, a Nigerian musician whose sound inspired millions and helped bring down a dictatorship. Anthony Mason reports. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and… Read More

Lala Singer Lala By Taiwo Okanlawon Former popular music act, Alayande Lola Oladapo Quam popularly known as Lala is dead. Lala who gained prominence after dropping his hit single, ‘Idi Nla’ which featured the late rap star, Dagrin, died earlier today, Tuesday, March 23, 2021. His death was announced on Facebook by his brother, Alayande Tunde Adisa who however didn’t… Read More

While they peaked in the 90’s, Lumberjack have never been out of style. While they might not be as popular as they were in the 80’s or 90’s Flannels/Lumberjack shirts are currently as trendy as they’ve ever been. This reality is quite similar to Headies-winning Nigerian artist, Teni’s career. About four years ago, Teni became a social media sensation… Read More

Northern Spark will return this summer. Not for one dusk-to-dawn festival, or even two late-night events, but for two weeks of what’s being called “healing, transformative programming.” Some will be online, some through the mail, and some in person in St. Paul’s Eastside and Rondo/Frogtown neighborhoods. Since we will no doubt still be in a pandemic, the artist projects will… Read More

Social media has formed a pseudo-reality many believe is the real deal. But, if we wanted to cause progressive change and secure a lustrous future, Nigerian youth need to go beyond social media to actively express political power and rights. The #EndSARS protests made us all realise that change is possible if we soro soke, out of social media. But,… Read More

This week’s episode of #WithChude showed a different side to the award-winning artiste and entertainer Teniola Apata. In this rather emotional interview with the host and founder of Joy, Inc. – Chude Jideonwo, Teni discussed her views on feminism, dealing with the loss of a loved one, and the inspiration behind her hit single – Uyo Meyo. Coming from a… Read More

He cited the arrest of a kidnapper in Oyo State who was reported to the police by his fellow tribesman as lending credence to the group’s appeal. He said the kidnapper had attempted to recruit the whistleblower, a fellow tribesman, into the crime of kidnapping when he met his waterloo. The kidnapper “had kidnapped and killed a farmer in Solalu… Read More

Ghanaian rapper Medikal has called on the government to make conscious efforts to invest in Ghanaian music. Speaking to Nana Romeo on Accra FM’s mid-morning show on March 18, 2021, the ‘Omo Ada’ hitmaker underscored the potentials of Ghanaian music and its creators on the national development. “Government should really pay attention to Ghanaian music because Ghanaian musicians take the… Read More

– – Budding Ghanaian musician, Jackline Acheampong, popularly known as Gyakie has said her music will be legendary just like her dad’s was. – – When asked by Nigerian Bella Naija entertainment blog if the career of her dad makes her feel any pressure, she said not in any way. “Not at all! My Dad is the legendary Nana Acheampong… Read More

Cameroonian-born singer, Dencia has thrown shades at popular Nigerian blogger, Linda Ikeji over bleaching of skin. Taking to her Twitter page, the musician cum beauty entrepreneur goes down memory lane to when she was shamed by Ikeji for bleaching her skin. The beauty entrepreneur then claimed that the mother of one is now the one using bleaching products. Read Also: #Coming2America:… Read More