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Nigerian film industry titan Patience Ozokwor has unveiled a poignant chapter from her pre-fame life, sharing her remarkable journey from working in a morgue to becoming one of Nollywood’s most celebrated actresses. The veteran performer, affectionately known as Mama G, made these revelations during the pre-premiere dinner of Funke Akindele’s latest film, “Everybody Loves Jenifa.” Speaking with characteristic candor, Ozokwor detailed how she took on the challenging role of preparing deceased bodies in a morgue to provide for her family’s basic needs, including her children’s education. This striking disclosure offers a powerful glimpse into the depths of determination that shaped…
Music sensation Temilade Openiyi, globally recognized as Tems, has achieved a remarkable milestone as her debut album “Born In The Wild” secures the second position on Billboard’s prestigious list of top R&B albums for 2024. This extraordinary accomplishment marks her as the sole African artist featured among industry heavyweights like Chris Brown, Party Next Door, Muni Long, and Bryson Tiller. Billboard’s recognition of Tems’ groundbreaking work emphasizes her unique musical versatility, acknowledging that her artistry transcends the conventional boundaries of Afrobeats. The acclaimed publication celebrates her distinctive ability to weave together diverse musical influences, creating a sound that resonates with…
Popular Nigerian health influencer Dr. Chinonso Egemba, widely known as Aproko Doctor, has sparked heated debate after criticizing the circulation of hospital photos showing Oriyomi Hamzat, the Agidigbo FM founder whose children’s funfair event ended in devastating tragedy with over 35 reported fatalities. Hamzat, currently unconscious at an undisclosed medical facility in Ibadan since Wednesday, December 18, reportedly collapsed from shock following the horrific events at his organized children’s event. Sources close to the media personality reveal his critical condition stems directly from the emotional trauma of the tragedy that claimed numerous young lives and left many others injured. Aproko…
Veteran Nollywood actress Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha has revealed the extraordinary lengths she went to perfect her character in Netflix’s latest Nigerian series, “Seven Doors,” demonstrating her dedication to authentic cultural representation by learning traditional Yoruba dialect for her role as an Igbo queen. Speaking about her preparation for the groundbreaking series, Chukwuka-Akpotha highlighted the unique linguistic challenge she faced, explaining that the required Yoruba dialect differed significantly from the contemporary Lagos variant. “I had to learn Yoruba for my role in Seven Doors. The Yoruba in the movie was not the regular one spoken in Lagos State, so I had to…
Lagos’ prestigious Victoria Island played host to a spectacular evening of grace and glamour as lawyer and model Doris Esiokhayamhe Ogah emerged victorious at the 45th Miss Nigeria beauty pageant on Thursday, December 19, 2024. The South-South representative captivated both judges and audience alike, claiming the coveted crown in a ceremony that celebrated the theme “Beyond Beauty: Reigning Together as Queens.” The grand finale showcased Nigeria’s finest talents, with 45 contestants initially vying for the title. Through a rigorous selection process, the field was narrowed to 20 semi-finalists before culminating in an intense competition among 10 finalists, from whom Ogah…
Nigerian music sensation Adekunle Gold has unveiled the pivotal moment that transformed him from a graphic designer to one of Africa’s most celebrated artists, crediting producer-turned-artist Pheelz as the catalyst behind his signing to YBNL Nation record label a decade ago. The revelation comes as Gold celebrates ten years since the release of his breakthrough single “Sade,” a creative reimagining of One Direction’s “Story of My Life” that captivated Nigerian audiences in December 2014. The song’s viral success marked the beginning of what would become an illustrious career spanning five albums and numerous hit records. Before his meteoric rise in…
A tragic charity event in Ibadan has led to an unexpected public statement from the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, defending the character of his former queen, Naomi Silekunola, following her detention by authorities. The monarch’s remarks come in the wake of a devastating stampede at a children’s charity event organized by the ex-queen in collaboration with media personality Oriyomi Hamzat. The charitable initiative, which aimed to provide 5,000 children with monetary gifts of 5,000 naira each, turned tragic when crowd control measures failed, resulting in walls being breached as attendees became unmanageable. The chaos led to multiple casualties…
Musical history was made as legendary Fuji maestro Pasuma wrapped up his momentous 40th-anniversary world tour with a spectacular concert at Lagos’ prestigious Sheraton Bamora Hall in Ikeja. The December 18th celebration brought together the finest talents in Fuji music, marking four decades of Pasuma’s influential career in the Nigerian music industry. The landmark event transformed the elegant Sheraton Bamora Hall into a vibrant showcase of Fuji music’s enduring legacy, drawing a capacity crowd eager to witness this historic moment. The celebration served as both a testament to Pasuma’s lasting impact on Nigerian music and a powerful demonstration of Fuji…
Nigerian music sensation Portable’s personal life has taken another dramatic turn as his former partner and mother of his child, Honey Berry, publicly called him out for blocking her on Instagram. The social media confrontation erupted after Honey Berry shared intimate moments with her new romantic interest on the platform. The situation intensified when Honey Berry, who shares a son with Portable born in December 2021, took to social media to showcase her newfound happiness. In her heartfelt revelation, she expressed profound sentiments about her current relationship, suggesting that she had found a deeper connection than her previous liaison with…
Superstar musician Davido’s impressive collection of luxury vehicles has expanded with the arrival of his highly anticipated 2025 Rolls Royce Spectre, sparking excitement across social media as his logistics manager, Israel DMW, shared exclusive glimpses of the prestigious automobile. The delivery marks another milestone in what has been an extraordinary year of acquisitions for the African music icon. The latest addition to Davido’s fleet, originally ordered in April, arrived alongside his Tesla Cyber Truck, both representing cutting-edge automotive technology and luxury. The arrival of these vehicles was first announced by Cubana, who promised an “Electric money” December that would transform…