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  • Shaffy Bello, Kaffy, others unite for ‘Feed The Future Walka-Thon’

    Shaffy Bello, Kaffy, others unite for ‘Feed The Future Walka-Thon’

    In a remarkable display of solidarity and philanthropy, a host of top Nigerian celebrities and influencers led by Shaffy Bello, Kaffy and J’odie turned out in force for the ‘Feed The Future Walka-Thon’ charity event.

    The event, which was a brainchild of Lagos Food Bank, was held in support of addressing hunger among Nigerian kids.

    Tagged ‘Feed the Future 5.0,’ the event had an array of celebrities and prominent personalities from various industries coming together to raise awareness for the cause.

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    Other celebs spotted at the event were Asiri, The Pamilerin and reality TV stars, Pham Savi, Saskay, and Saga.

    Speaking on the initiative, the founder, Lagos Food Bank, Michael Sunbola said: “This is to raise awareness about our school feeding programme and we want to help children stay in school. One of the ways to help children stay in school is to ensure that when they are in class they are concentrating and their tummy is filled. In Lagos, there are over 2 million out-of-school children. One of the ways to reduce the dropout rate in school is through a school feeding program which is what we are doing and also giving incentives to less privileged families. The high cost of living and increase in prices of food is limiting the purchasing power of several less privileged families and the least we can do is rally around the players in the food value chain to address what I refer to as humanitarian crises.”

  • Apo, Iwe, Kariya to premiere on Africa Magic in September

    Apo, Iwe, Kariya to premiere on Africa Magic in September

    Three indigenous drama series ‘Apo,’ ‘Iwe,’ and ‘Kariya’ are set to premiere on Africa Magic in the month of September.

    The three indigenous drama series are billed to premiere on AM Yoruba, AM Igbo, and AM Hausa.

    While ‘Apo,’ and ‘Iwe,’ are scheduled to premiere on September 18 on AM Yoruba, and AM Igbo respectively, ‘Kariya’ will premiere on September 22 on AM Hausa.

    ‘Apo’ (Bag) is a 26-episode series set in a rural town in the South-Western part of Nigeria. Apo tells a thematic story of poverty, greed, family feud, sibling rivalry, marital wars, and divorce, woven around a mystery bag containing money, charms, and a gun, found by six poor tenants of Mr. Olanrewaju.

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    Set in the pre-colonial Igbo land, ‘Iwe’ (Anger) is an 80-episode Igbo drama series about two kingdoms, once brothers ages ago, but now separated by decades of resentment, jealousy, and greed while ‘Kariya’ (Sanctuary) is a 26-episode Hausa series that tells a story about a couple who on the brink of divorce, had their home invaded by armed robbers on the run from the police. They have to stage a unified front to survive the long night.

    Commenting on the new shows, the Executive Head of Content & West Africa Channels, MultiChoice, Dr. Busola Tejumola, said the new series is in continuation of MultiChoice’s resolve to tell unique African stories that connect with the reality of Nigerian and African audiences.

  • Headies 2023: Organisers host nominees party

    Headies 2023: Organisers host nominees party

    The Nigerian music industry’s most anticipated event, the Headies Awards, set the stage for a night of glitz and celebration with a nominees party which was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites.

    Amidst an atmosphere charged with excitement and anticipation, the nominees, artistes, entertainment journalists, and music enthusiasts gathered to celebrate ahead of the 2023 Headies Awards ceremony slated to hold on September 2, in Atlanta, U.S.

    The event was a glamorous showcase of the country’s finest musical talents, with a fusion of style, energy, and camaraderie.

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    The nominees party provided a platform for the nominees to mingle, exchange ideas, and share their excitement for the forthcoming awards.

    Attendees eagerly anticipated the awards night, where winners in various categories would be recognised and celebrated for their exceptional contributions.

    As the excitement from the nominees’ party lingers, the anticipation for the Headies Awards ceremony continues to build.

  • AMAA returns for October 28

    AMAA returns for October 28

    The organisers of the Africa Movie Academy Awards, have outlined the planned activities ahead of the 19th edition of the awards ceremony.

    The organisers disclosed that the 2023 edition is set to be held on November 28, 2021, while the nomination list is billed for release in September.

    According to the operational head of the awards ceremony, Tony Anih, plans are in top gear to host a fantastic awards ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria.

    Created by the late Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, a brilliant filmmaker and company executive, the 2023 AMAA will be led by the Anyiam Osigwe family with support from Anih and Kingsley James.

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    With a venue set in the Ikeja area of Lagos, organisers of the awards ceremony promise a more entertaining outing as plans are already in gear for the 20th edition in 2024.

    Dr. Shaibu Husseini, a renowned film critic and academic said the screening of films ahead of nomination has concluded and successful entries have been forwarded to the Board of International Jury of the award who will unveil the films that will make it into the 26 categories of the award.

    “We have commenced the process for this year’s AMAA award after the tragedy of the demise of the founder. AMAA is a legacy of Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, we will preserve and continue to nurture it in her honour. The Screening College has started work. We have concluded screening and films selected from the three stages of selection have qualified for nomination as decided by the Board of AMAA International Jury,” Husseini stated.

  • Asa, Bizzle celebrate The Plug at seven

    Asa, Bizzle celebrate The Plug at seven

    Asa Asika and Abiodun ‘Bizzle’ Osikoya’s joint venture, The Plug, has turned seven years old.

    After the firm kicked off in August 2016 as a culture advisory and talent management entity that seamlessly bridges the gap between artistic talents, brands, and culture enthusiasts, it has grown to propel Africa’s cultural renaissance and talent evolution to unprecedented heights.

    In a defining moment, 2022 saw The Plug, formalising its merger with TopBoy Entertainment, the brainchild of Tobi ‘Alhaji Popping’ Mohammed, the mastermind behind the renowned BlockParty series. This merger solidified The Plug’s pivotal role in shaping Africa’s dynamic landscape and the business has since scaled to also include music publishing, sports management, and production arms.

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    Osikoya reflects, “From my early days contributing to this industry, I held on to a vision that has now come alive through The Plug. Our seventh anniversary is a moment of pride as we look back at the tremendous impact we’ve had in empowering talents and brands while showcasing the best of Africa on a global stage.”

    Speaking on the anniversary, managing partner Mohammed said: “Culture and entertainment hold the power to transcend boundaries and ignite the essence of the African spirit. Over these seven years, we’ve demonstrated our soft power, blazing a trail for like-minded companies to follow and setting a new bar of fulfillment for all our stakeholders. We remain dedicated to advancing African art as a catalyst for unity, pride, and empowerment,” he says.

    In his submission, Asika said: “Our journey goes beyond entertainment; it’s about amplifying voices, nurturing creativity, and creating growth opportunities.”

  • International Boy teams up with DJ Neptune for ‘Lagos’

    International Boy teams up with DJ Neptune for ‘Lagos’

    Budding singer, producer, and content creator, Silver Emenike, aka International Boy, has teamed up with popular disc jockey, DJ Neptune, for a song entitled, ‘Lagos.’

    International Boy, who is signed to Lahor Music, noted that the song is an ode to Lagos, which he described as Africa’s entertainment capital.

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    Speaking on the inspiration behind the single, the Port Harcourt, Rivers State-born singer, said: “The song has a catchy and feel-good vibe heavily driven by synth, percussion and kicks, while exploiting the amapiano sound. It was produced by South Africa-based Chaffrizzerr, and we had a good time making it.

    “On the song, I explore uncharted musical territories. The sound defies classification, transcends cultural confines, and resonates universally. My eyes are set on captivating the world.”

    On his part, DJ Neptune stated that he got to know about the singer when the latter made a cover version of his song, ‘Count Your Blessings.’

    “After listening to his version of ‘Count Your Blessings’, I knew that he had an incredible talent that the world needs to hear. That was why I was open to working with him,” said DJ Neptune.

  • BBNaija star Pharm Savi speaks on dealing with social media trolls

    BBNaija star Pharm Savi speaks on dealing with social media trolls

    BBNaija‘s ex-housemate, Saviour Akpan aka Pharm Savi, has opened up about his approach to dealing with social media trolls.

    In a recent interview with The Nation, Savi revealed that he chose to focus on love and positivity despite facing criticism online.

    He emphasised the importance of self-care and mental well-being, encouraging others to not let negativity affect their outlook.

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    Savi’s perspective sheds light on the challenges many public figures face in the digital age and the strategies they employ to maintain a healthy mindset.

    “People will just be like go and face your career, you that left early, who knows you or small yansh dey shake and so on but amidst all the trolls there is a lot of love from people who are ready to support and I am focusing on that. I’m focusing on love,” he said.

  • “Stay Away from my life” – Eve Esin warns Facebook users mocking her

    “Stay Away from my life” – Eve Esin warns Facebook users mocking her

    Actress, Eve Esin, has issued a stern warning to individuals responsible for spreading false information about her marriage and the birth of a child on Facebook.

    She said that she is not married and does not have any children while revealing that the images used in the post were taken from various movie sets.

    Despite having thoughts to ignore the post, Eve Esin said she decided to address the matter publicly due to the numerous congratulatory calls she received from family and friends.

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    The Facebook post read: “Congratulations!!! Nollywood actress Eve Esin gives birth to a baby girl after 12 years of marriage (photos)…. As you congratulate her….you’re next in line for celebration and God’s blessing,” and included pictures suggesting her pregnancy alongside her supposed spouse and child.

    Eve Esin took to the caption to clarify the situation, stating, “Facebookers, please let me be free from false narratives. I initially wanted to ignore this, but I’m tired of defending myself. Friends and family are calling to congratulate me over someone else’s supposed ‘CONTENT.’ I AM NOT MARRIED!

    “Let alone being married for 12 years. I HAVE NO CHILD! THESE ARE ALL DIFFERENT MOVIE SET PICS! When all these happen, I will make the announcement myself. Seriously, what’s going on?”

  • ‘May God remove every ‘giant’ in your families’, Yul Edochie’s estranged wife, May prays

    ‘May God remove every ‘giant’ in your families’, Yul Edochie’s estranged wife, May prays

    May Edochie, the estranged first wife of popular actor, Yul Edochie has sent out a prayer to her fans to start the new month of September.

    The mother of three expressed profound gratitude to her amazing online family whose prayers upheld her with her loved ones during their moments of grief.

    She beseeched God to eliminate every ‘giant’ in their families while extending love to them.

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    Along with a photo, she wrote: “I appreciate y’all my amazing fam for standing in the gap with prayers for me and my family. May God remove every “giant” in your families.

    “The God that breaks waters will break our water. Love alwaysalways.”

    The brand influencer made her official return to social media last month, following the loss of her first son, Kambilichukwu, who passed away at the age of 16 in March.

  • I want to open a church, 2baba teases fans, reveals name

    I want to open a church, 2baba teases fans, reveals name

    Celebrated Nigerian singer, Innocent ‘2baba’ Idibia has teased his fans about opening a church.

    He expressed the desire to launch a chapel after sharing what seemed as a throwback video of him in a spiritual gathering.

    The video saw him in the midst of people singing one of the very popular Christmas songs, ‘O Come Let Us Adore Him’.

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    The African Queen singer was holding a leaflet from which he was sounding the lyrics of the song while they danced and the congregation watched on with others busy filming with their phones.

    Possibly nostalgic about the moment spent doing one of the things he loves and in church too, the 47-year-old Hypertek Digital confessed to feeling the push to open a worship house.

    2baba also went a step further to tease fans with the likely name of the chapel should he execute his burning desire.

    “He wrote: “Open church just dey hungry me. (STHICOGNL) Straight To Heaven International Church Of God Nigeria Limited. “