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  • I can act any role – SayRahgold

    I can act any role – SayRahgold

    Rising Nollywood actress Sarah Abimbola Owatemi aka SayRahgold has reiterated her determination to make a difference as an actress on the Nigerian film scene.

    SayRahgold, in a recent chat, explained that being a role interpreter, she can take up any role and impress the director while educating and entertaining the audience.

    “I am an actress. I have featured in so many movies and played several roles. I can act any type of role,” she said.

    The beautiful actress and producer revealed that she found a voice on the entertainment space while growing up and has continued to improve on the scene.

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    “I have always loved entertainment. While I was growing up, I had always craved to entertain and educate people through my talents. I would act in certain ways while looking at myself in the mirror, I have a dance /choreography group, I anchor events, dance and motivate people in positive ways. I have always been an outspoken person, so I help people to gain and regain their confidence,” SayRahgold said.

    With three films in her kitty and ‘Iru Kileyi,’ being her most recent, SayRahgold says she loves telling stories through visuals because life experiences inspire her personal productions.

    SayRahgold’s ‘Iru Kileyi’ is currently airing on Yoruba Pro TV on YouTube.

  • Kabaka, Oriental Brothers make Apple Music history with ‘Abialam’

    Kabaka, Oriental Brothers make Apple Music history with ‘Abialam’

    By Olaitan Ganiu

    In a groundbreaking moment for African highlife music, Kabaka and His Oriental International Brothers’ newest album, ‘Abialam,’ has made history on giant streaming platform, Apple Music.

    The recently released highlife album topped the Apple Music Top 100 chart worldwide at the number 50 position, less than 24 hours and 27th position 48 hours after its release.

    The album has gone one to occupy spot 19 on the chart as of Monday, September 18.

    This monumental achievement makes ‘Abialam’ the first highlife music album from Africa to ever reach this global milestone.

    “We are beyond thrilled to see this level of engagement and support from our fans around the world,” said Anyanwu Glory Ammarachi, COO of Derda Promotions.

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    “It’s an honor to represent highlife music on a global stage and make history with this album.” said Godwin “Kabaka” Opara.

    ‘Abialam’ has not only topped charts but also garnered critical acclaim from music critics, who lauded the album’s rich instrumentation, lyrical depth, and innovative sound.

    With tour dates to be announced soon, Kabaka and His Oriental International Brothers are set to take the global music scene by storm.

    Managed and Packaged by Derda Promotions Kabaka and His Oriental International Brothers are trailblazers in the African highlife music scene.

    ‘Abialam’ features six tracks that pay homage to the highlife genre’s rich history, while also incorporating contemporary elements that make it accessible and relevant to today’s music scene.

  • Epic Media takes Afrobeats Festival To America

    Epic Media takes Afrobeats Festival To America

    Epic Media Enterprises, a US-based Nigerian firm, has announced plans to host the first ever Afrobeats Festival in America.

    The festival is billed for Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Discovery Green, in Houston, Texas and will feature leading Afrobeats artists from Nigeria and Africa.

    Speaking on the project, the CEO of Epic Media and founder of the festival, Akpor Gbemre, informed that initiative aims to promote Afrobeats brand of music, as well as celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria on a global stage.

    “Nigeria is an oil producing country, but if you look at it critically now, music, particularly Afrobeats, has earned the country global recognition. From the United Kingdom to America and other parts of Europe, Nigerian artists are flying the country’s flag high. So, we saw the need to institute a yearly Afrobeats Festival that will celebrate our rich musical culture, as well as promote the brand Nigeria,” Gbemre said.

    According to Gbemre, Afrobeats In America Festival had been in the works for a very long time.

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    “We’ve been working on this project for some time now, but personally, I was patiently waiting for the right time; I think the time is now. Today, the world is celebrating Afrobeats, a brand of music from Nigeria. So, this festival offers a unique experience to music lovers with an opportunity to experience the fusion of African rhythms and beats with American music,” he said.

    While commending the present administration in Nigeria for paying attention to the creative industry, Gbemre noted, “the creation of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy by President Bola Tinubu is an indication that this administration understands the place of tourism and creative industry in growing our economy. I’m using this opportunity to also reach out to the Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Tourism And Creative Economy, to come on board on this project. This is our opportunity to celebrate something good from Nigeria.”

  • Iyabo Ojo queries Naira Marley over MohBad

    Iyabo Ojo queries Naira Marley over MohBad

    Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has raised concerns over the untimely death of 27-year-old rising music star, MohBad.

    The actres s and reality show star queried Naira Marley in connection with alleged MohBad’s reported mental health problems prior to his passing.

    During a live video session, Ojo raised questions about Mohbad’s mental well-being, as suggested by Naira Marley.

    Recently, a video had emerged in which Naira Marley mentioned that Mohbad had experienced mental health challenges before his unfortunate demise.

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    She said: “This boy you claimed is your brother, what did you do to help him when you found out that he had mental health issues. He did a few songs under your record label which you benefited from. You know his dad is poor but he is your brother and he was under your record label, so did you call his parents to speak to them looking for how to help him even though he’s leaving your record label? Did you show him love or take him for treatment?

    “My mum had mental health issues and for good 30 years of my life, I took care of her, so when it comes to anything mental health I have a very wide understanding about it.”

  • Ebonylife Films to screen Iyawo Mi, Her Perfect Life

    Ebonylife Films to screen Iyawo Mi, Her Perfect Life

    Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife Films have concluded plans to screen two fresh productions, ‘Iyawo Mi,’ and ‘Her Perfect Life,’ on Sunday, September 24  in Lagos.

    The two productions will be screened to a private audience at the EbonyLife place situated on Victoria Island, Lagos.

    While Abudu and her team are excited about the two screenings, it is unsure if the two productions are going on a cinema voyage or straight to streaming platforms.

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     The first production, ‘Her Perfect Life’ features Pearl Thusi, Joseph Benjamin, Omawunmi Dada, Uzo Osimpka, Christian Paul, Mary Lazarus and tells the story of 39-year-old Onajite Johnson-Ibrahim, who seems to have the perfect life – a flourishing career, a growing business, a loving husband and two bright, beautiful children but wants to end it all.

    The second production, ‘Iyawo Mi’ (My Wife) tells the story of Kunle, who arrives home one night to find a horror awaiting him. His wife, Eniola, seems to have gone mad; hallucinating, screaming at their children and neighbours, and threatening to kill everyone. Kunle takes matters into his own hands, with tragic consequences. The production features Adedimeji Lateef, Bolaji Ogunmola, Segun Arinze and Jude Chukwuka.

  • Actress Carolina Danjuma bags honorary Doctorate degree

    Actress Carolina Danjuma bags honorary Doctorate degree

    Actress Carolina Danjuma has bagged an Honorary Doctorate degree from an European varsity.

    The Ex-Real housewives of Lagos star shared videos and photos from the award ceremony on Instagram.

    Carolina was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate in Construction, Real Estate Development and Corporate Leadership by the European American University.

    Excited about her new feat, Carolina dedicated her degree to every young girl, working hard to achieve their educational degree.

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    She expressed how honored she was to be conferred with the honor as she noted how beauty without brains is an empty vessel.

    “To every young girl. Every woman that is working hard to achieve her educational degree this is for you.
    Another feather added

    “Granny I DID IT. A great honor to be awarded by the European American University. Thank you to the Vice Chancellor, Dr. Kersey, Dr. Okojie, and Dr. Fidelis. Thanks to my sister Dr Nabilla @nabila.fash. Beauty without brains is an empty vessel. There is power in education,” she said.

  • Mike Edwards challenges Pere to a boxing contest

    Mike Edwards challenges Pere to a boxing contest

    Former Big Brother Naija housemate and athlete, Mike Edwards has put forward a boxing match challenge to Pere Egbi.

    Mike said he would like to have a faceoff with Pere when he comes out of Biggie’s House.

    On his X handle, he wrote: “I’m challenging Pere to a boxing match when he gets out. I think that’s an even match-up.

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    “The General vs The President. What do you guys think?”

    The Nation reported that Pere, who has military training abroad, recently damaged a portion of Biggie’s wall with his punch during a heated argument with Doyin.

    He said he would have slapped Doyin three times and walked out of the House if he were a lady.

  • Tacha under fire over comment on leaked tape

    Tacha under fire over comment on leaked tape

    Internet users have dragged Ex-Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ housemate Tacha over her reaction to actress Moyo Lawal’s leaked tape.

    The Nation reported Moyo Lawal trended on over the weekend after her private tape hit the internet.

    The escapade caused a stir online as many berated her for being gullible to allow a man to record a tape of her, despite the series of leaked tapes among celebrities.

    Weighing into it, Tacha took to the micro-blogging platform X to share her video promoting her underwear brand.

    Tacha stated that she could never relate to the s3x tape scandal, implying that she could never make a private tape of herself.

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    “Sex Tape?? I can’t relate,” she said.

    Her comment didn’t sit well with netizens who took to Twitter to drag her.

    One Blackk Maggie wrote, “Can’t relate as per you’ve not done one before or it’s yet to get leaked? Na all of us be ashawo

    One Van Chizzy wrote, “Tacha be calming down. Your past was worse o and anything can change in the future too. No be curse, be calming down nne

    One Cherish Ebosereme wrote, “You were once like her o. Don’t come for me o.”

    One Sweezy wrote: “Your own dey where e dey lock up nobody holy”, they said.

  • Actress Blessing Nze announces pregnancy

    Actress Blessing Nze announces pregnancy

    Actress Blessing Jessica Nze has announced she is pregnant two years after getting married to Stanley Nze.

    The announcement coincided with their second anniversary.

    She posted a video on Instagram with her husband during the baby photo shoot, thanking God for the blessings.

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    She wrote: “2 years today; Still the best decision of our lives I don’t know what we did right to deserve this kind of love. We are grateful Jesus. Our 3rd year is definitely a unique phase- our year of nurturing. Please say a prayer for us. Happy 2nd anniversary to us.”

  • Beauty Tukura, Groovy had an affair in South Africa, Phyna alleges

    Beauty Tukura, Groovy had an affair in South Africa, Phyna alleges

    Big Brother Naija season 7 winner, Josephina Otabor aka Phyna has dragged Beauty Tukura alleging she was intimate with Groovy in a hotel room in South Africa.

    The reality star took to her Twitter page to make heavy allegations as she asked Beauty to call her fans to order.

    According to a series of tweets by Phyna, Beauty and Groovy had an encounter in a hotel room and they went from room to room looking for Postinor 2, a contraceptive apparently to prevent pregnancy.

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    In a series of tweets, she wrote: “What did I just hear may God nor lemme carry ring light and phone set oooo. E choke for SA. Somebody even find postinor 2 tire na almost all the rooms them call and knock to ask for postinor 2.

    “Evidence Dey Wahala oo so because some people dy do general market waka the poor nor go Breet again 😂😂😂 Wahala be like room 321 in SA oh#YOUENTERTHEROOM.

    “My own is Shukura should call her slves to order this one all of them dy fly enter my dm as bees wey them be so na snipper I go spray take wipe Una throway ndi GENERAL MARKET.”