The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) hosted a remarkable occasion, tagged PMAN house hangout nine, in Lekki, Lagos state recently.
The event brought together esteemed figures from the Nigerian entertainment industry, including musicians and comedians, resulting in a delightful gathering of music, laughter, and networking that left a lasting impression.
The event saw the distinguished presence of Goya Menor, Mc Mbakara, Ade. Amaka, and Tiktoker Ammie, Jeff Da Ruler, Big Smart, Sean Dampte, and Elvis Nelson.
According to the executives of PMAN, the house hangout aims to foster collaboration, networking, and celebrate Nigerian music and entertainment talents. It has also continued to provide a platform for artists and entertainers to connect, exchange ideas, and explore potential partnerships within the industry as well as get educated on the new improved PMAN.
The executives of the musician and performing artists’ association also noted that with events like the house hangout, PMAN plans to play a vital role in shaping the Nigerian entertainment landscape, fostering unity, and amplifying the voices of talented artists and performers.
Ronke ‘Oshodi Oke’ Ojo, Toyin Alausa and Saeed ‘Funky Mallam’ Muhammed are leading a long list of talented actors, who feature in the new season of ‘The New Babington Family’.
Other entertainers on the new family drama are, Nobert Young, Ayo Adesanya Vivian Anani, Kunle Coker, Gloria Young, Imotunde Adeyemo, Dele Fagboyo, Raphael Niyi, Nwonye Chiamaka, Bukky Ogunnote, Okey Jude, Tony Akposheri, Victor Edogun, and Sally Usifo.
Speaking on the drama twist, Wale Adenuga Jnr. noted that the drama’s storyline has evolved to this point where it is now since it began airing in 2019.
“The beloved Mrs. Babington has successfully raised her kids, and is now ready to get back in the world with new adventures, and challenges. This new season has plenty of twists and turns; with lots of fun and lessons for the whole family,” he said.
Joke Silva, who is known for her captivating performances, read from ‘Pearl’ and shared insights on the platform’s significance. Silva dedicated herself to the folklore segment.
Reflecting on her reading, the sterling actress expressed her admiration for the online book clubhouse as an exceptional initiative.
“The online book clubhouse is a remarkable initiative that will provide a platform for storytelling, preserving our cultural heritage, and fostering a love for reading. I am honoured to participate in this transformative endeavour,” she said.
On her part, Mbonu said, “I am thrilled to launch the online book clubhouse and share my latest book, ‘Pearl,’ with the world. With this platform, we aim to not only ignite a passion for reading but also connect book enthusiasts and celebrate the power of literature to inspire and transform lives.”
Kingsley Omoefe, the brain behind the awards ceremony, has opened up on why the Nigeria gospel music awards has rebranded to become Nigeria International Gospel Music Awards, NIGMA after nine years.
In a recent chat, Omoefe said, “We are delighted to announce the rebranding of the Nigeria Gospel Awards as the Nigeria International Gospel Awards.
“This transformation aligns with our vision to celebrate and promote the exceptional talents of Nigerian gospel music artists on a global scale. The new logo embodies our commitment to excellence, unity, and the profound impact of Nigerian gospel music worldwide.”
Omoefe, a notable television and movie director, also stated that by embracing the international dimension of the music genre, NIGMA aims to acknowledge the remarkable achievements of Nigerian gospel artistes who have garnered acclaim and touched lives beyond the nation’s borders.
He said: “The logo features vibrant colours, symbolic elements and dynamic typography, all harmoniously blended to represent the diverse tapestry of Nigerian gospel music. It signifies the union of faith, creativity and global recognition, establishing NIGMA as a platform that showcases the best of Nigerian gospel music to the world.”
Famously known for her role as Motunde in Mr Macaroni’s skit where she presents several men for marriage, Motunde Sogunle, a jovial thespian and podcaster speaks on the similarities between both characters, her upcoming projects, among other exciting topics in this interview with ADENIYI ADEWOYIN.
How do you balance maintaining your privacy and living in the public eye?
It’s just me. I’ve literally been popular from primary to secondary school so somehow it’s been like I’ve always been in the public eye so I think I’ve been able to manage it right from time. I’m just me, I just live life the way it comes. I don’t have to have a double personality, I am just myself, it’s just me living life.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I love to sleep but if I’m not sleeping I am watching movies. I really love watching movies. I’m actually an animation fan so I am either watching an animation or one cartoon or the other. I ,like my private time so if I’m not acting I just want to be home either sleeping or watching movies.
You are more famous for acting Motunde in Mr Macaroni’s skit, how did you clinch that role?
We’eve actually done things together before but that particular father and daughter role started from an advert, the very first one with Baba D. He was the one that came up with the idea anyway and the reception was very nice so we just decided to make it a thing so that’s how we came about daddy and daughter.
Are there similarities between the Motunde in skit and in reality?
The Motunde in the skit is very happy and I am also a very happy person in reality. The things I do in the skits are just like my natural self, the responses, the gestures and others are my natural self and yes there might be some similarities but I might not particularly actively be looking for a husband but yea I want to settle down.
In what ways has your role in Mr Macaroni’s skit affected you either positively or negatively?
Positively, it has really put me out there and the fact that I am using my real name I feel like I created a connection between me and people who get to see me and they get to call me, I feel like they know me. It affected my life positively. Negatively, I don’t think so. I’ve not had any so far but I am very grateful for the role and I tell him (Macaroni) everytime because its’ opened doors for me, I walk into a space and people know me.
You also have a podcast where you mostly discuss s3x. What prompted your choice of theme for that podcast and how has the acceptance been?
My podcast is called ‘Bed Talk’ and it’s not only about s3x; we talk politics, we talk religion, we talk lifestyle, s3x and everything including trending gists. But because of where it’s situated, like friends just having discussions in the bedroom, that’s why I called it ‘Bed Talk’. I want to believe that the one you’re referring to is that I was just an actor and is basically s3x education.
Going by your podcast, you seem to know a lot about s3x, does it mean you are a s3x freak or it’s just for the job?
I was just casted for that. I am not a freak, it was just a job and I think I did it very well for you to be asking me those questions. Kudos!
What is the best advice you can give anyone?
Best advice; be you! Be yourself, it might sound very cliché but trust me the minute you start to live you every other thing will fall in place but the minute you’re beginning to be somebody else you will just notice that you’re literally going to be lagging, so just be you. I’ve always lived by that, I walk into a space as myself so you can’t intimidate me because I am myself and I am not lying to myself.
Was there ever a time when you thought about quitting acting altogether?
Yes when I graduated from studying theater arts in school and going for auditions back to back I was frustrated and said i’m not doing this anymore and then I did like three or four jobs, I worked in a local government, I worked in a fashion store, I worked in an insurance company and then I finally worked in a law firm. It was while I was working as a PA/secretary I just started missing the whole acting thing because I’m a fan of stage and then I decided that I’m just gonna go back to my first love but that period was not easy because after going for auditions back to back nobody tells you to wait behind but I am grateful for where I am now.
What is the worst thing about being a celebrity? To be honest I don’t think there’s anything bad. So far for me, let me talk personally, I’m myself I live my life the way it comes, I’m not fronting. I can easily walk into an amala joint or stop by the road to buy Suya and just relate with people. It’s when you’re putting up a different image for people that’s when you have to maintain that image and then you will not be able to be yourself and maybe perhaps everybody is billing you thinking that you have the money.
I saw a post of yours in white garment, there’s a popular belief that celestial church members are fetish, what’s your take on that?
Everybody has their own opinion about different churches and stuff like that but yes a lot of people believe that Celestians are very fetish and that is because they do not understand the whole thing. People question why they don’t know, people question what they don’t understand and to be honest I’m really not going to blame them because we have seen and heard so it’s right for people to believe that they are fetish but trust me, ‘Ijo Mimo’ is not fetish.
How was growing up like for you?
Growing up was fun. I grew up with the whole family; my brothers, my dad may his soul rest in peace. It was fun, we were four but it felt like a large family because everybody was everybody’s favorite. My dad made everything available, my mom is still amazing. I didn’t have any reason to complain.
Are you planning on producing your own movie anytime soon?
I have a movie out already called ‘Samgba fo‘, its on YouTube, it’s a Yoruba movie and I’m in the works of writing another one. I have a thing for Yoruba movies and I’m not talking about the mediocre ones I’m talking about proper well researched movies. Fingers crossed.
Famous skit maker and content creator Abisi Emmanuel Ezechukwu aka Nasty Blaq has chastised some Nigerians who label skit makers fraudsters and ritualists.
Nasty blaq said some critics are always the first to badmouth skit makers who buy expensive luxurious cars.
He claimed that fans enjoy their skits but don’t want them to enjoy their lives in luxury.
The comedian also accused fans of partiality, saying they congratulate musicians who acquire expensive cars but criticise skit makers when they do the same.
Via his Instastory, Nasty Blaq wrote: “Sometimes I feel some fans just want make we dey give dem joy but make joy no reach our own life.
“I don’t understand how somebody do skit for over 5 years and finally e buy car, you open your mouth say na ritual and yahoo.
“Seyi Vibez never reach one year wey e blow e don buy house/car and everybody congratulate the guy. Skit maker do the same thing in 3-4 years una go say na yahoo and ritual”.
Davido’s first baby mama, Sophia Momodu has penned a note of gratitude to God for her mental and financial stability.
Momodu in a series of tweets, listed her blessings.
According to her, she’s both mentally and financially in a great place and also, her weight goal couldn’t be more perfect seeing she couldn’t resist frequently glancing into the mirror to stare at her banging body.
With a heart filled with immense gratitude to God for His boundless blessing, the mother of one explained she decided to take time off to thank her maker.
“I’m in such a great place mentally, my relationship with God is better than it’s ever been, I’m currently at my weight goal & literally can’t stop staring at myself when I walk past any mirror. So financially stable it keeps me in awe of how God truly never goes back on he’s word.
“I’m so spoiled sometimes I forget to take a sec to just quickly say thank you heavenly father.. you talk am & you dey do am steady!
“So here I am with a heart filled with gratitude basking in Gods unquestionable Grace to say, ‘Thank you WayMaker! MiracleWorker! PromiseKeeper.”
Afrorave pioneer, Rema has linked up with NBA legend, Michael Jordan for a new commercial.
The new video showing him interacting with some famous superstars in Paris, Michael Jordan, an American businessman and former professional basketball player, created ripples on social media.
The Jordan brand, a global icon of sporting success and creativity, debuted a new commercial starring Nigeria’s global sensation, Rema.
The iconic basketball figure collaborated with Rema and other modern superstars including Luka Doncic, Gabby Williams, Teyana Taylor, Ryota Brown, Zion Williamson, and Jayson Tatum for this advertising campaign.
They each contributed a unique style that is an expression of their talent, inspiration, and enthusiasm.
In February, Rema had alongside Burna Boy and Tems headlined the NBA All-star game halftime show.
The Afrobeats-themed event which took place in Utah, United States of America saw the trio further spread the ‘gospel’ of Africa’s most popular music genre on the global stage.
Senegalese-American singer, Akon, has said Nigerians are arguably the smartest people on the planet.
On the Drink Champs podcast co-hosted by N.O.R.E and DJ EFN, Akon reiterated on the planet, there was no one smarter than a Nigerian.
Quite interestingly, one of the host’s, agreed wholly with the music executive’s assertion.
Akon, considered on the world’s most influential voice in contemporary music however, noted the West African country had a few bad eggs who instead channelled their ‘extremely smart’ minds to negative and unproductive ventures.
He capped up his point noting more billionaires were being made in Nigeria than anywhere in the world.
“This could be debatable. But the Nigerians are the smartest people on the planet, I promise you”, said the “Locked Up” crooner.
One of the host intercepted concurring: “Yeah! I believe that!”
“There’s nobody smarter than a Nigerian. Now of course, there’s a few bad apples that came out”, Akon noted
Same host chipped in saying: “They’re smart too though.”
“No, they’re extremely smart”, Akon continued.
“They put their intelligence all in the wrong place. If they were to gear that towards something more positive and productive…. Uh!…..Because the ones that did?!
“There’s more billionaires made in Nigeria than anywhere else in the world.”
Afropop singer, Adekunle Gold has appreciated his colleague and wife, Simi for her contribution towards his incoming album.
The singer was beyond ecstatic to collaborate with his super songstress partner after so long.
In-view of his much anticipated fifth studio album, “Tequila Ever After”, AG baby revealed he and his wife recorded five songs to eventually arrive at their destination with the song, ‘Look What You Made Me Do’.
He hinted fans and music lovers on the song, expressing confidence that they’ll love it seeing it was special and divine.
