Category: Entertainment

Controversy Surrounding Mohbad’s Death: Naira Marley Asserts Innocence as Sam Larry Gets Arrested

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There have been accusations and controversy surrounding the death of Mohbad, and Naira Marley, the singer’s former boss, has been accused of involvement. Naira Marley, in a statement and interview with Reno Omokri, has maintained his innocence, explaining that he provided assistance to Mohbad due to his mental condition. He also mentioned that he’s willing to return to Nigeria if his safety can be guaranteed, as some Nigerians are upset with him. Additionally, a video conversation between Naira Marley and Mohbad has surfaced, where they discussed Mohbad’s emotional state. Meanwhile,…

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Africa’s Finest: 6th Edition of The GTCO Fashion Weekend Holds in November

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The Fashion Industry is in for another exciting experience as the GTCO Fashion Weekend returns for its 6th edition in November. The highly anticipated event is scheduled to hold on November 11th and 12th, 2023, at the GTCentre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Lagos. The GTCO Fashion Weekend is an annual consumer-focused fair designed to showcase the best of Africa’s Finest fashion to a global audience. Over the years, the event has firmly established its place as an incubator for diverse talent, creativity, and enterprise in fashion retail, bringing…

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Tragic Loss in the Music Industry: Nigerian Artist MohBad Passes Away at 27

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In a shocking turn of events, the Nigerian music industry has been plunged into mourning as the talented rapper, singer, and songwriter, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, professionally known as MohBad, has tragically passed away at the tender age of 27. The devastating news was confirmed by YBNL Music Executive and renowned singer, Olamide, who took to his social media account to share the heartbreaking announcement. In a somber post accompanied by a heartbreak emoji, Olamide expressed his grief with a simple yet poignant message: “Damn! Mohbad”💔. MohBad, who once held a…

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Twitter Rebrands as X, Sets Sights on Payments, Banking, and Commerce

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Twitter’s owner, Elon Musk, and its new CEO, Linda Yaccarino, announced that the social media network would undergo significant changes. They plan to ditch the bird logo and rebrand the platform with the name “X.” The new direction for Twitter includes a focus on payments, banking, and commerce. Musk revealed the new minimalist art deco logo for X, which is a white X on a black background. He mentioned that if a good enough X logo was posted, the changes would go live worldwide the next day. Additionally, Musk changed…

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Guinness World Records Distances Itself from Nigerian Man’s Attempt at Longest Crying Marathon

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Guinness World Records has publicly disassociated itself from Tembu Ebere, a Nigerian man who attempted to break a record for the longest crying marathon by an individual. Ebere claimed that during his attempt, he went partially blind for 45 minutes due to the intense crying. He had to adjust his approach and reduce the intensity of his wailing due to headaches, puffy eyes, and a swollen face. However, Guinness World Records stated that they did not approve such a record and would not be able to monitor it. They clarified…

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Tech CEO, Mark Zuckerberg trains with MMA Professionals

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On Tuesday, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta (formerly Facebook), was seen training with UFC champions Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski. This has fueled speculation about the possibility of an MMA fight between Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, the CEO of Twitter. The idea of an MMA showdown between these tech moguls originated as an online banter a few weeks ago. Tensions escalated between them after Zuckerberg launched his Twitter-like app called Threads on July 5, 2023. Threads quickly gained popularity, amassing over 100 million users worldwide. Musk, however, accused Meta…

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Skit Maker ‘Trinity Guy’ remanded in Prison

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Maruf Abdullahi, a skit maker also known as “Trinity,” has been ordered by a family court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, to be remanded in the Agodi Correctional Centre. He is facing charges of allegedly sexually exploiting a 10-year-old girl. The court also ordered the continued remand of Isiaka Ahmed (40) and his wife Rofiat Ahmed (29), who are the parents of the victim. During the court proceedings, the prosecution counsel, Inspector Oluwakemi Arowosaye, stated that Abdullahi, along with the parents of the victim, has been charged with conspiracy and sexual abuse/exploitation.…

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Oba demands removal of Eyo from Gangs Of Lagos movie

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The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has demanded that the producers of the movie “Gangs of Lagos” and Amazon Prime Video remove the image and representation of the Eyo masquerade from the film. The movie, written by Kay Jegede and Jade Osiberu, was released on Prime Video on April 7, 2023, and has faced criticism for its portrayal of the Eyo masquerade as the “first gang of Lagos.” In a letter addressed to the producers and Amazon Web Service, Oba Akiolu described the movie as defamatory and sacrilegious, causing reputational…

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Skitmaker, Trinity Guy remanded in Prison for sexual prank with minor

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Popular skit maker, Abdullahi Maruff Adisa known as Trinityguy has been remanded in prison over allegation of sexualising minor in his viral skit video, by a Magistrate Court situated at Iyaganku, Ibadan, Oyo State capital. It will be recalled that the Nigerian Police, through Force Public Relation Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, called for the arrest of Trinityguy following a viral video of his dangerous pranks. A statement by the Oyo State Police Command on Friday, disclosed that the skit maker and parent of the little girl in viral video were quizzed…

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Burna Boy wins Best International Act at the 2023 BET Awards

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Nigerian singer Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, has been crowned the ‘Best International Act’ at the prestigious BET Awards held at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, USA. Burna Boy was not present at the show but the African Giant defeated multiple other International singers to claim the award. Burna Boy’s recent win in the BET Awards’ “Best International Act” category has solidified his position as the most decorated individual in this category, with a total of four awards. Moreover, his remarkable achievement includes a remarkable feat…

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