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While answering questions on working with the late singer Kefee who was a defining voice in Nigerian music in the 2000s, Timaya shared that working with her was an unforgettable experience only matched by his collaboration with BNXN. “She was a natural talent with the voice of an Angel,” Timaya said as he narrated how he was awestruck watching the …

The London-born actor has his roots in Africa with a Ghanaian mother and a Sierra Leonean father. In a film industry event in Ghana, Elba expressed his intention to boost Africa’s filmmaking industry. He also teased upcoming projects to establish film studios in Zanzibar, Tanzania, and Accra, Ghana, as part of his vision to strengthen local filmmaking. “I would certainly …

In a video posted to his Instagram account on October 23, 2024, the actor sat in a moving car and compared his journey from Ibadan to Lagos with the experience of travelling in the Southeast, where numerous checkpoints have become a source of frustration for people. “I left Felele Olorunsogo area of Ibadan this morning at 7:15, and this is …

“Before we used to shoot music videos, 1.5 million. Today, 100, million, 50 million, 60 million,” Timaya said. He added that after shooting the video, artists still need to spend millions on marketing. He pointed out that the high cost of promotion has contributed to a hike in artist fees as Nigerian superstars are becoming imcreasinly expensive to book. “That’s …

The actress plays a pivotal role in the Paramount+ adventure drama series as the ‘The Progenitor’ in the 10th episode of the fifth season titled ‘Life, Itself’. Filled with a sense of accomplishment and excitement, the Delta State-born film star and model took to her Instagram page to share the update with her followers. The graduate of biochemistry also shared …

The singer voiced his concern during an interview with Channels Television, stressing that Nigerians are not happy with how hard the country is, and neither is he. “Things are really hard. I feel it for people because if people are not happy, I can’t be happy, too. I pay bills. I help a lot of people, so I understand what …

In an official Instagram post by Ojo, he announced that the second official poster for the movie has been released. “OUR SECOND OFFICIAL POSTER FOR THE MOVIE, WOLE SOYINKA – ENI OGUN. WHAT WE DO IN LIFE, ECHOES IN ETERNITY. For strategic reasons, the distribution company and I have decided to change the release date to the 29th of November …

If your first introduction to Nollywood films was YouTube, you might have had a poor experience. YouTube has become highly “democratised” in recent times. Filmmakers can now put out video content without the cost and bureaucracy of securing a deal with the cinemas and streaming platforms. Because it is the cheapest medium, people are more likely to convene there to …

He reflected on an incident during his recent appearance on the Leadership Podcast, recalling the tense atmosphere surrounding a particular performance during Abacha’s presidency. At the event in Abuja, the Akwa Ibom cultural group was set to perform, and he had been tasked with introducing them. Ali Baba narrated, “The first close encounter I had with death was with Sani …

Speaking during their recent appearance on TVC’s Esplash segment, the couple explained how they took turns keeping each other grounded and focused on the prize, even though it was hard at times. The gameplay for the 2024 edition, which was focused on pairs, was the first of its kind and kept viewers locked in even after the pairs got dissolved. …