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Pa. Kasumu still needs N6m for treatment abroad
Popular Yoruba actor, Olukayode Odumosu – Pa. Kasumu – still requires the sum of N6m to enable him go for the much needed treatment overseas. This is against the N12m earlier announced. Although the...
View ArticlePastor sings on Higher Ground
Pastor Tony Mbamalu releases an album titled Higher Ground, AKEEM LASISI writes The pastor has been to the studio and produced a 12-track album, but he insists he is neither a singer nor an...
View ArticleAMAA calls for entries, sets January 15 deadline
The Africa Movie Academy Awards has set January 15 as deadline for submission of entries to its various categories. Now in its 10th edition, AMAA is the most glamorous awards on the continent for film,...
View ArticleWaiting for tallest masquerader at Igbo Uturu carnival
The Director of the Centre of the Igbo Renaissance Centre, Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State, Prof. Ihechi Madubuike, has said that all is now set for the Igbo Uturu Cultural Carnival holding...
View ArticleGlamour as CARNIRIV begins
Although Rivers State has, in the past few months, been a hot spot for politics, culture asserted itself on Monday when the Port Harcourt carnival called CARNIRIV 2013 began in a grand style. Amidst...
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Pa. Kasumu comes alive in Aduke Hotel
Ailing Nigerian actor, Kayode Odumosu, popularly called Pa. Kasumu, will ‘reunite’ with film lovers in a new sitcom entitled Aduke Hotel, which will hit the airwaves in January. The actor plays Uncle...
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Laughter apart, Julius Agwu goes in search of peace
Comedy brings laughter and eases tension. But can it really bring peace to a society in crisis? Julius Agwu wants to answer this question with his Crack Ya Ribs show holding in Port Harcourt, Rivers...
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Tough Christmas for the video makers
Within two days top video directors, Sesan Ogunro and Moe Musa, lose their fathers in tragic circimstances, writes Jayne Augoye At times, when tragedy occurs, it comes with some form of irony. Take for...
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When Nigerian stars rose for Mandela
Global black entertainment network, Ebony Life TV, sought to prove that deceased former South African President Nelson Mandela was truly a global brand on Wednesday, when it staged a concert in his...
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Baba Fryo opens up on absence from music scene
For five years, Friday Igweh, aka Baba Fryo, struggled against all odds to find his feet on the music scene. What he needed was just a break and everything else would fall in place. Fortunately he got...
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For new year, classical music in the air
Lovers of classical music have been promised an exciting time on Friday, when three seasoned soprano singers will perform in Lagos. These are Chemical engineer-turned Joseph Oparamanuike, Yinka...
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Patron tasks young artists on moral issues
Veteran artist and patron, Chief Adebanjo Fasuyi, has urged young visual artists to use their work to lift ethical standards in society. Fausyi made the call during the opening of an exhibition...
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Beautiful Nubia holds New Year concert in Lagos
Dreadlocked musician, Segun Akinlolu, has a date with his fans and other lovers of afro songs today (Wednesday) at a concert marking the new year. The event tagged New Year Party, holding at the...
View ArticleWhy African Giant is celebrity-focused —Publisher
The publisher of African Giant Integrity, Mr. Bolaji Lawal, has said that the passion to showcase people’s achievements inspired him to establish the news medium. The Lagos Island-born entrepreneur...
View ArticleStar welcomes 2014 with ‘largest toast’
Star lager rallied many people to usher in the new year last night at an event tagged the ‘Largest Toast in Africa’. It saw many guests gather at the serene Lagos seaside, raising their glasses in a...
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Art collector rises against religious extremism
Lagos-based art collector, Prince Yemisi Shyllon, speaks on challenges facing the visual arts sector, AKEEM LASISI reports The founder of the Omoba Yemisi Adedoyin Shyllon Arts Foundation, Prince...
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Controversial posts land celebrities in trouble
CHUX OHAI is on the trail of some top entertainers currently out of favour with fans over postings on the social media The year is barely one week old and some celebrities are under attack from their...
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Iyetade’s book would’ve been released in December – Family
As the family of the late daughter of the Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka, Iyetade, release her burial programme, more facts have emerged about her personality. While she was a very religious person,...
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Calabar Carnival promotes cultural heritage – UAC manager
The role that the Calabar Carnival plays in tourism and cultural development of the country prompted UAC Foods to support it. According to the General Manager Marketing, UAC Foods Limited, Joan...
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Tonto Dikeh: Still yearning for musical glory
Nollywood actress-turned-singer, Tonto Dikeh, is on a renewed mission to conquer the music terrain, writes Jayne Augoye While it may a bit too early in the year for some Nigerian celebrities currently...
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