I still compose songs inside toilets —Ebenezer Obey
Renowned musician, Chief Ebenezer Obey, speaks on the his early life, AKEEM LASISI writes Juju maestro and evangelist, Ebenezer Obey, has said that, at 73, he still composes songs inside toilets. Part...
View ArticleBode Osanyin discovered me —Omo Oba Eledua
Chanter and gospel artiste, Opeoluwa Orobiyi (Omo Oba Eledua), releases an album titled ‘Ephphatha’, AKEEM LASISI writes When Opeoluwa Orobiyi was beckoned to a hall at the University of Lagos to watch...
View ArticleShonibare showcases indigenous beauty
The Chief Executive Officer of IO Furniture company, Lagos, Mrs. Munira Shonibare, says the need to present the beauty and best that come from Nigeria inspired her to establish the company. Shonibare...
View ArticleEyengho’s play to celebrate Olu of Warri
Producer of Olu of Akengbuwa, a play to be staged on May 1, Alex Eyengho, has said that the production is aimed at celebrating the Olu of Warri, HRM Ogiame Atuwatse II. The play, to be staged on May 1...
View Article2face unveils new song for Newman Street
Celebrated musician, 2face Idibia, will unveil a new single titled ‘Play your Part’ as the Season 2 of the TV drama series, Newman Street, begins on Sunday. Newman Street is produced by Nollywood...
View ArticleFrom Lana, new approach to photography
After spending the last 10 years honing his skills in photography, Tunji Lana finally deemed it fit to announce his ‘coming of age’ as a photographer and artist by holding a maiden exhibition recently...
View ArticleThe gods land in London
Thespian Family Theatre and Heavy Wind Media are set to stage Ola Rotimi’s popular play, The Gods are not to Blame, in London, AKEEM LASISI writes Lovers of African theatre in London have a date with...
View ArticleTope Alabi, Oluwayomi for Meiran praise jam
Gospel artistes, including Tope Alabi, Segun Oluwayomi (Omo Arugbo Ojo) and Lady Evangelist Mary Arowomole are billed to perform at a praise jam holding in Meiran, Lagos State, on April 22 and 24. It...
View ArticleZero2Hero celebs to coach UNILAG students
Students of the University of Lagos will, on Friday, have an opportunity to learn winning ways from some celebrities in entertainment and business community. At a programme tagged Zero2Hero, organised...
View ArticlePranks and Pangs of Jealousy out
An Assistant Director at the National Youth Service Corps in Oyo State, Folasade Sulu, has called on the youth to challenge their talents and start the journey to their preferred destination early in...
View ArticlePupil wins Onkowe short story competition
Sixteen-year-old pupil of Agidingbi Senior Grammar School, Ikeja, Lagos, Comfort Chukwuka, has emerged winner of the Onkowe Social Media Short Story Contest organised by a creative writer and blogger,...
View ArticleI get offended when people classify us as blogs – Kolawole
As TheCable, an online newspaper, clocks one, its founder, Simon Kolawole, speaks with AKEEM LASISI on the journey so far Why did you decide to float an online platform, and not a conventional print...
View ArticleFalz seals endorsement with Web Mall
Hip hop singer, Falz the Bahd Guy, has sealed a deal with an e-commerce platform, Web Mall, as its brand ambassador for one year. At the signing ceremony held on Victoria Island, Lagos recently, the...
View ArticleNo hiding place for desperate housewives
EbonyLife unveils stars of Desperate Housewives Africa at a premiere in Lagos, Akeem Lasisi writes The MUSON Centre, Lagos glowed with excitement last Tuesday when EbonyLife TV premiered Desperate...
View ArticleWole Oni, Bayelsa govt clash over unpaid fees
An outstanding N2m performance fee is the subject of controversy between award-winning producer, Wole Oni, Bayelsa State Government as well as organisers of NIBRA/BON Awards, AKEEM LASISI and SIMON...
View ArticleLagos through the lens of Lukesh
Personal photographer of Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, Lukman Olaonipekun, documents his experience in a new book and upcoming exhibition, AKEEM LASISI writes Whether home or abroad, only...
View ArticleFrom Audio Visual First, harvest of movies
A communications and entertainment company, Audio Visual First, premieres four new films – Beneath Her Veil, Night for Sex, Where Does Beauty Go? and One Minute Man – in Lagos, AKEEM LASISI writes As...
View ArticleGaurapad offers cars in new promo
Gaurapad Charities has initiated a promo aimed at rewarding its members. Tagged “Gaurapad Awoof Galore, Man Must Drive Car’, the promo is coming as part of the organisation’s packages to enrich its...
View ArticleAnu parades 125 actors in Omalicha video
Many music lovers rallied round fast-rising artiste, Anu, recently when she premiered the video of her single, Ur Omalicha Uwa, in Lagos. The 125-man cast video, directed by Unlimited L. A., caused a...
View ArticleTantalizers fetes Nigerian Idol Season Five finalists
Tantalizers Plc hosted finalists of the ongoing Nigerian Idol Season Five to an autograph signing and fun party in Lagos, after a rigorous and keenly contested initial rounds. Speaking at the event on...
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