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Efe Omorogbe to speak at Harvard Business School conference

February 26, 2014 Leave a comment

Popular artiste manager Efe Omorogbe has been announced as one of the panellists at the 16th Annual Africa Business Conference of Harvard Business School.

Jamaican star Sizzla to perform in Nigeria

February 19, 2014 Leave a comment

Jamaican show promoter, Mr Logic who recently breezed into the country to facilitate plans and negotiations that will see the music star performing for the first time in Nigeria, told NET all is set for Sizzla's visit.

Hip TV celebrates 100 days on air

February 17, 2014 Leave a comment

Ayo Animashaun, CEO of HipTv. Photo: Filed

The TV channel which clocked 100 days last week Thursday, February 13, 2014, has managed to capture the minds of youths in Nigeria and its environs less than six months after coming on air.

Creative hub, HotHouse opens in Lagos

February 16, 2014 1 Comment

The HotHouse, which is situated on Allen Avenue, Ikeja Lagos, will offer entrepreneurs affordable, comfortable and professional workspace on a daily, weekly or monthly basis

Don Jazzy signs new act Di’ja to Mavin Records, 2 more to follow

February 14, 2014 1 Comment

After months of preparation and planning Don Jazzy has unveiled a new artiste who will fly the Mavin Records flag.

Opa Williams to Shoot Kenyan Soap Opera

January 16, 2014 Leave a comment

The Night of a Thousand Laughs founder Opa Williams is eyeing the soap opera business.

Kemi Adetiba gets really naughty for her 34th birthday [PHOTOS]

January 12, 2014 Leave a comment

The beautiful, sexy film maker, music video director and TV show hostess hooked up with her brother - photographer Remi Adetiba for what we'll like to describe as a 'half risqué' photoshoot.

Baba Dee set to release 7th album

January 7, 2014 Leave a comment

Dancehall artiste, Baba Dee is set to release his seventh studio album. According to the veteran artiste, the album titled 'Boom Box' will mark his resolve to once again dominate the music industry...

Kenya’s Machakos stadium officially opened

January 7, 2014 Leave a comment

The newly opened Machakos Stadium. Photo: Nairobiwire.

In preparation for the CECAFA tournament, the newly refurbished Kenyatta stadium in Machakos town was officially opened on Saturday, November 23.

Soyinka’s daughter to be buried January 10, memorial website opened

January 4, 2014 Leave a comment

The late Iyetade Verity Soyinka, daughter of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka will be buried on January 10, 2014, the family has announced...

Rufftone, Size 8, Eric Omondi to perform at Pure Praise concert

December 18, 2013 Leave a comment

Eric Omondi stands as the MC/anchor for the day

Kenyan gospel bigwigs will gather at Thika Stadium, Nairobi this Sunday, December 22 for a live performance put together by Lampstand events....

Nomoreloss releases new album ‘Standing’

December 10, 2013 Leave a comment

Muyiwa Osinuga, the artiste simply known as Nomoreloss is set to release his new album titled ‘Standing’...

Mercy Myra featured on India Arie’s new track

September 23, 2013 Leave a comment

Grammy award winning American soul singer, India Arie has released a new track ‘Thy will be done’ featuring Kenyan artist, Mercy Myra and Jamaican artiste, Gramps Morgan...

O.C Ukeje to visit Kenya for AMVCA

September 23, 2013 Leave a comment

O.C Ukeje won the award for Best male actor (Drama)

Model, Musician and top actor, Okechukwu C. Ukeje is set to visit Kenya for the planning of the second edition of the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) which will hold early next year...

In 1992, Bisade Ologunde AKA Lagbaja introduced talented instrumentalists/musician Yinka Davies to the world of live music.

Popular star boy, Wizkid recorded his first song with producer OJB Jezreel at the age of 11.

The first Nigerian actor to be signed on New York Jton production is Nonso Diobi and his first movie is ‘Border Line’ which was filmed and released in 2001.

Actress/Director, Joke Silva read English at the University of Lagos before relocating to England where she studied drama at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London.

Kate Henshaw-Nuttal was formerly the owner of a hairdressing and styling outfit in Liverpool, UK, before joining Nollywood in 1993 with the movie ‘When the Sun Sets’

Model/actor, Alex Ekubo was the first runner-up in the second edition of Mr Nigeria contest (2010).

Bukola ‘Asa’ Elemide released her debut 11-track album album titled ‘Asa (Asha)’ in 2007

UN ambassador/actress, Chika Ike landed her first roles in the 2005 movies ‘Sweetlove’ and ‘Bless the Child’, directed by T. Chidi Chikere

Tiwa Savage began her music career at age 16 in the UK touring as a background singer for artists such as Mary J. Blige Sting George Michael Kelly Clarkson and Spice Girls and in 2007.

Former Nigerian footballer, Jay Jay Okocha is a dual Nigerian-Turkish citizen having acquired Turkish citizenship as ‘Muhammet Yavuz’ while playing for Super Lig team Fenerbahce.

Ice Prince’s debut studio album ‘Everybody Loves Ice Prince’ was released on October 9, 2011 under the Chocolate City record label.

James Ikechukwu Esomugha ‘Jim Iyke’ studied at the University of Jos, Plateau state where he got a B.Sc in Philosophy after earlier obtaining a diploma in Banking and Finance.

Veteran actor couples, Olu Jacob and Joke Silva established the Lufodu Academy of Performing Art in 1985 to cater for upcoming actors.

22-year-old singer, Burna boy dropped his first two mixtapes ‘Burn Notice’ and ‘Burn Identity’ produced by Leriq for Aristokrat Records in 2011 (April and November respectively)

Deborah ‘Seyi Shay’ Oluwaseyi began performing at the age of six eventually joining the London Community Gospel Choir (LCGC)

Sean Tizzle attended C&S; Primary School, Command Secondary School, Ibadan and then the University of Ibadan, where he studied Theatre Arts.

In 1995, Jude Okoye released his first rap album in Jos which featured a remix of Chakademus and Pliers song ‘Mother she wrote’ performed in Hausa.

Business tycoon and group managing director of The Rose of Sharon Group, Folorunsho Alakija has been ranked by Forbes as the richest woman in Nigeria with an estimated net worth between $600 million and $7.3 billion.

Mercy Akide has played for Nigeria in three FIFA Women's World Cups and also helped Nigeria's Super Falcons to three African Women Championships (AWC) titles in 1998, 2000 and 2002.

Mikel Obi started his official football career at the age of 12 when picked as a talented footballer from over 3000 young talents to play in Pepsi Football Academy.

At age 21 , Juliet Ibrahim made her film debut in ‘Crime to Christ’( 2007) co-starring Majid Michel.

Popularly known by her maiden name, Appiah, Jackie Agyemang married in 2005 and has a son.

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Chris Ihidero Unedited: Dear God, WHERE IS THE PLANE?

Please sir, don’t let me be angry with you. I am not in any mood for mind games today. Those people have been missing for a whole week now and do not deserve to have their issue treated with such disdain. For Christ’s sake there are 239 grieving families out there who need closure!
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Crystal Ball 2015: Six Things I See (Another Perspective By Oluwole Leigh)

A lot of young Nigerians have a strong desire for something out of the Extra-ordinary to happen in 2015. We want the future to be totally different from the past. Unfortunately, I have chosen not to deceive myself any longer. I am preparing for the ‘Worst Case Scenario’. What are the current indicators - Unabated Corruption, Rising Unemployment, Increase in Terrorism, Collapsed Healthcare etc. On account of the evidence before us, there is no rational basis for us to expect 2015 elections to be different from the previous ones. I have put the following assumptions into my Crystal ball set and have come out with these findings
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Efe Omorogbe State of Mind: Can’t be humble? Okay be professional

Humility compels one to respect other people. This is a powerful ingredient for success in showbiz. A star act that is respectful of others tends to work better with well-meaning management to deliver top quality service to the public. He is respectful of his fans and it shows in the way he applies himself in preparation and delivery of performances. He is usually a delight for promoters, agency and brand personnel to work and vibe with and therefore enjoys repeat patronage time and again.
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