Category: Entertainment

Fidelity Bank set to host 2 days of Family Entertainment …….announces maiden edition of its Fidelity Family Weekend Fiesta

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In the spirit of the Yuletide, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced plans to host the maiden edition of the Fidelity Family Weekend. Scheduled to hold on Saturday, 16 and Sunday, 17 December 2023 at the Fidelity Grounds, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos, the event is designed to create a fun and relaxed atmosphere for children to play, parents to relax and young adults to unwind during the festive season. “The Yuletide season is all about coming together and spending quality time with loved ones especially as we wind…

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Being Fela’s daughter once ruined my relationship – Yeni Kuti

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Yeni, a media personality and the eldest child of the legendary Afrobeat pioneer musician, Fela Kuti has revealed how her association with the rebellious musician negatively impacted her relationships. During a recent interview, Yeni revealed how being Fela’s daughter or son was perceived negatively by the society. She recounted an incident where her younger brother, Femi, lost his relationship when his girlfriend discovered his relationship with Fela. “Femi had a girlfriend, and immediately they knew he was Fela’s son, they broke up the relationship. A girl warned my cousin never…

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I’m giving up smoking – Snoop Dogg

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Snoop Dogg, American rapper and actor, has said he’s calling time on smoking after a meeting with his family. Originally known as Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, he has become famous and a point of reference for describing heavy smokers of marijuana. Although most of his followers, through their comments under the post on Instagram, find it hard to believe, this may well be the end of an era. The post on Snoop Dogg’s Instagram reads “After much consideration and conversation with my family, I’ve decided to give up smoke. “Please…

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Gospel singer collapses during church concert, dies

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An Osogbo, Osun State based gospel singer, Tola King, has died after falling ill during church concert. Confirming his incident, the Governor of Celestial Performing Artistes Association of Nigeria, in Osun State, Temitope Awosika, said the singer was performing alongside his other colleagues at a concert organised by a Celestial Church located in the Obalende area of Osogbo in the early hours of Saturday, when he suddenly took ill. Awosika said Tola King was promptly attended to inside the church before he was rushed to an undisclosed hospital in Osogbo,…

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Veteran Nollywood actor, Samanja, dies at 81

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Usman Pategi, Veteran Nollywood actor, popularly known as “Samanja,” has died at the age of 81. Pategi rode to national prominence in the 1980s playing Samanja in the defunct NTA drama series titled “Samanja.” He was born on May 20, 1942, into the royal house of Pategi Emirate in Pategi, Northern Nigeria. He was the son of Etsu Usman Patako, the late King of Pategi. Pategi also starred in popular Hausa films such as Yusuf’s Ladan’s Zaman and Duniya Iyawa Ne. He was known for his unique style of mixing…

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Mr Ibu’s leg amputated to keep him alive -Family

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The family of actor John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, have disclosed that one of his legs has been amputated to keep him alive. News surfaced in October that the veteran actor was ill and required financial assistance to aid in his treatment. In the statement shared on the actor’s Instagram page Monday, it was revealed that the actor had undergone seven successful surgeries, including the amputation of one leg, in a bid to keep him alive. The statement read, “Good afternoon, Nigerians. We want to appreciate everyone who has come…

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Former Gang Member Pleads Not Guilty in Tupac Shakur Murder Case

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A former gang member named Duane “Keefe D” Davis, who had previously boasted about his involvement in the murder of rap legend Tupac Shakur 25 years ago, pleaded not guilty in a US court. Despite not being the person who wielded the weapon in the gang feud in Las Vegas, he was charged with the murder. Davis, a former member of the South Side Crips gang in Compton, had openly acknowledged his role in the killing, claiming to be the “on-site commander” seeking revenge for an assault on his nephew.…

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Busola Oke Prepares For US Tour With Band

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Sensational gospel singer, Queen Busola Oke Eleyele is set to begin a musical tour of the United States Of America. According to a source, the singer will be embarking on the tour with her full band, even as the tour is planned to coincide with the release of her latest album. A household name in the United State’s gospel music scene, Eleyele had informed that there will be a special unveiling of her new album in the States as the work is designed for the enjoyment of the coming Christmas…

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Eleyele Bows To Fans Pressure, Releases ‘Asoromatase’ Remix

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Gospel cum inspirational music player, Queen Busola Oke a.k.a Eleyele has met the long standing yearning of her fans with the remix of her hit song, “Asoromatase”. Eleyele whose Asoromatase song was an instant hit when it was released years ago became an anthem of sort in churches, in and around the country. Years after the initiative hits the shelf, calls came from several of her fans that the work should be remixed and be re- offered to the public. Fielding questions on a radio program, Tungba FM where she…

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Tears as Wizkid lays mum to rest

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  Ayodeji Balogun, Nigerian pop star, popularly known as Wizkid, stated that he has never experienced the type of pain he is feeling, as his mother, Juliana, was laid to rest. She passed away on August 18, 2023. Speaking at the wake and tribute service in honour of the deceased on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the Balmoral Hall of the Federal Palace Hotel and Casino, Victoria Island, Lagos, Wizkid said, “I have no words to describe the pain that I feel, and I know every one of my family…

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