Category: Entertainment

Olubankole Wellington, Nigerian singer, popularly known as Banky W, has undergone a fourth cancer surgery. The Made For You crooner, In a heartfelt post on his Instagram page on Thursday, expressed gratitude to God for his recovery. Banky W thanked his wife, family, friends, and pastors for their unwavering support and prayers, as well as his medical team, Dr. Onyewu and Dr. Adenuga, for their expertise and care. Sharing a video he wrote, “Christ 4 – Cancer Tumors 0 “Sometimes, your faith in God will not prevent the storms from…

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The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), says the Federal Government has approved the prohibition of money rituals and glamourising of vices in Nigerian films. This was made known by the Executive Director/CEO of the board, Dr Shaibu Husseini. Husseini disclosed this at a National Stakeholders Engagement on Smoke-Free Nollywood held in Enugu on Wednesday. The event was organised by the NFVCB and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA). Movie producers, directors and actors drawn from different parts of the country, as well as leaders of various guilds…

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Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has released a new song following his recent arrest by the Lagos State Police Command for failing to settle a debt related to the purchase of a G-Wagon. It was gathered that Portable had paid only N13 million after purchasing the vehicle, which was worth N27 million. He was said to have refused to pay the N14 million balance. Recall that the Lagos State police command released the singer on bail, on Thursday, after spending a night in custody. Portable, in an Instagram post…

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Habeeb Okikiola, controversial Nigerian singer, popularly known as Portable, in an attempt to evade arrest by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday, jumped a gate. The singer was taken into custody following a complaint filed by a car dealer to whom he owed money. Portable had initiated the purchase of a N27 million G-Wagon from the dealer, making an initial payment and promising to settle the remaining amount later. In a video of his arrest that circulated on social media, the singer dressed in a white and…

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The 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos State. The AMVCA, an annual award presented by MultiChoice, recognises outstanding achievements in television and film. Below is the list of winners: Best Makeup Francesca Otaigbe (Over the Bridge) Campbell Precious (Mami Wata) – WINNER Hadizat Gambo (Mojisola) Hakeem Onilogbo (Jagun Jagun — The Warrior) Feyisayo Oyebisi (A Tribe Called Judah) Best Art Direction Blood Vessel (Victor Akpan) Over The Bridge (Abisola Omolade) – WINNER Breath of Life (Okechukwu Frost Nwankwo, Kelechi Odu) The…

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Madam Elizabeth Evoeme, veteran actress, popularly known as Ovularia in the 80s TV sitcom, called ‘The New Masquerade’, is dead. Evoeme died at the age of 81. Her death came four and a half years after her rumoured death on November 5, 2019. Her death was announced in a statement by her family. According to the statement, the actress died in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital. The statement read, “Friends, fans, colleagues, the family of the legendary actress, Elizabeth Lizzy ‘Ovularia’ Evoeme, would like to notify the public, all those…

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The dedication ceremony of the triplets of popular comedian, Atunyota Akpobome, also known as Ali Baba, was graced by family friends and colleagues this past weekend. Popular comedians like AY Makun, Seyi Law, and MC Lively were among the personalities who attended the dedication ceremony. The event, which took place on Sunday in Lagos, brought together Ali Baba’s friends, family, and professional acquaintances. The dedication started with a church service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Christ The Lord Central Parish in Lekki. The service was followed by a…

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