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Maret 18, 2020

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Trace announces the next edition of TRACE Live for the year with Phyno

Posted: 18 Mar 2020 01:30 AM PDT

Similarly, relative to his Album title, this edition is themed; 'Deal With It' and will take place at Terra Kulture on March 19th at 9pm. Unlike previous editions, "Deal With it" will shed a spotlight on Phyno's Growth, Truth and his stand as one of the biggest indigenous rappers out of Eastern Nigeria; taking the world by storm.

Always a night filled with rich music and cultural appreciation, TRACE Live celebrates the beauty of music by highlighting a blend of sweet vocals, live instruments, dancers, and an energetic audience. Previous performers include Flavour, Adekunle Gold, Falz, 2baba, Wande Coal, Reekado Banks, Runtown, Simi and Reminisce.

Azubuike Chibuzo Nelson better known by his stage name as PHYNO which is derived from the word phenomenal, is a Nigerian rapper, actor and record producer. Arguably one of the biggest indigenous rap influences from the Eastern part of Nigeria, Phyno who blends both Igbo and English resonates with the old and young generation of indigenous Music lovers across Nigeria and the global spectrum.

PHYNO's 3rd Studio Album, "DEAL WITH IT" sets the artiste off, not just as a Connoisseur with great taste but as a master-chef in the art of cooking music. With notable collaborations from Davido, Olamide, Don Jazzy, Teni, Zoro, Harmonize from Tanzania, Falz and Flavour; you have to deal with it. This special combination of TRACE Live and Phyno is sure to bring the experience of a lifetime to show goers, while reminding everyone of Phyno's versatile craft and talent.

TRACE Live, Lagos's largest live show series, is presented by Trace in partnership with Bolanle Austen-Peters. The show is proudly sponsored by Lord's Gin, Pepsi and LG.

Tickets are available at www.nairabox.com

For Trace friends and fans outside of Lagos, watch DEAL WITH IT live stream here.

Keep up with all things Trace, and watch out for the next TRACE Live announcement here, and on all of our social media platforms: @tracenaija

About TRACE
Launched in 2003 and originating from an iconic magazine, Trace has grown into an Afro-Urban cultural entertainment force with 350 million fans and a mission to empower and uplift young people globally. Trace media, digital, entertainment and education platforms are available in 162 countries and are segment leaders in Africa, Brazil, France, UK,

Caribbean and Indian Ocean.

Phyno who broke into the Nigerian Rap scene in 2010 left Enugu and relocated to Lagos to pursue a professional music career that would later shoot him into limelight in the later years. In September of 2012, Phyno released "Ghost Mode" featuring Olamide which was one of the biggest highlights of the rapper's career.

Subsequently, the indigenous rapper has gone on to release countless Music and numerous Projects including "NO GUTS NO GLORY" in 2014 which had hit singles like Ghost Mode, Man Of The Year, O Set and Alobam; "THE PLAYMAKER" in 2016 with smash singles like "Fada Fada" "Connect" and Pino Pino notwithstanding his Joint-project (2Kings) with fellow colleague, Olamide in 2015.

Evih brings the heat with the visuals to his new single “Magician”

Posted: 18 Mar 2020 01:00 AM PDT

Produced by Killervybez , engineered by Docside Theatre and directed by Alex Productions (Dubai), thé visuals for Evih's « Magician » is everything you would expect and more.

Shot in Dubai, the music video is an impeccable attestation to the finer things of life and aims to reassure everyone who has a dream, to keep working hard because their dreams are about to come true.

The song brings a fresh twist to the already vibrant Afropop and Afrobeat genres. Through his music, Evih is inspiring younger artistes, making waves and showing everyone exactly how it should be done!

When Evih says 'Baby i wouldn't waste your time... im a good boy, i don't cheat or lie, like Magician I go change your life', you already know that this tune is going to be stuck in your head for a long long time.

Kate Henshaw says she's happy to be judged by a competent jury after winning Rapid Lion 2020 award

Posted: 18 Mar 2020 12:30 AM PDT

Kate Henshaw shares her Rapid Lion 2020 'Best Actress in a Supporting Role' win while speaking about being judged by a competent jury.

Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw recently won South African film festival Rapid Lion 2020 'Best Actress in a Supporting Role' award for her performance in the Akin Omotoso directed 'The Ghost and the House of Truth'.

Amidst the excitement of yet another major win for Nollywood, the actress took to Twitter to share an appreciation post. She also took the opportunity to point out the competence of the South Africa award jury, a point fans now believe might be a swipe at the just concluded Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.

Henshaw shared on Twitter: "I am beyond happy to have won this award on Saturday, 14th March, 2020 all the way in South Africa and have my work judged by a competent jury..."


Coincidentally, both awards held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 and Henshaw's sole nomination, the voting based 'Best Actress' category went to Toyin Abraham for her 'Elevator Baby' role.

Yvonne Jegede slams those calling her out over her failed marriage

Posted: 18 Mar 2020 12:00 AM PDT

Yvonne Jegede is ready to go after any cyberbully that tries to make social media uncomfortable for her.

Yvonne Jegede has a message for those who have been busy calling her out over her failed marriage to Abounce Fawole.

Yvonne Jegede and Abounce Fawole's marriage crashed in 2019.

The actress took to her Instagram stories on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, where she slammed those who have been attacking her on social media over her failed marriage.

According to her, if anyone is bothered about her ex-husband, then the person should go ahead and get married to him.


"If you come for me with insults based on my failed marriage, you plus the person you are standing for will hear from me. It is my failed marriage, not yours. If it hurts you that much, go ahead and marry him and give him the happiness you so wish him," she said.


"I am not the type of woman anybody can intimidate. What you see is what you will get with me. If you must act like a fool, don't do it here. I nor dey find trouble but I certainly like trouble."

Jegede's statements might be connected to a recent photo she shared on Instagram which provoked a lot of people online.


Recall that her marriage to rapper turned actor, Abounce hit the rocks in 2019 over infidelity issues.

During an exclusive interview with PULSE, she denied cheating on him during their short-lived marriage.

Lota Chukwu stars alongside Wole Ojo in short film titled 'I am (Now/ Not) My Mother'

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 11:30 PM PDT

Watch Lota Chukwu And Wole Ojo in new short film 'I am (Now/ Not) My Mother' based on the harsh reality of a victim of domestic violence.

Lota Chukwu has released the latest installment in her monthly short film releases produced by Zebra Stripes Networks.

The latest title, 'I am (Now/ Not) My Mother' is based on a woman who struggles to deal with her traumatic experience as a child and her increasingly violent husband. Chukwu stars alongside Wole Ojo and Diana Egwuatu in the domestic violence themed short film.

Watch the video below:

A first look at Kunle Afolayan's upcoming film 'Citation' staring Temi Otedola

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 11:00 PM PDT

Kunle Afolayan's upcoming film 'Citation' is pushing to become one of the most anticipated Nollywood productions of 2020 and it's going to be more for its production quality.

The renowned filmmaker recently took to Instagram to share an ungraded clip of the film starring Jimmy Jean-Louis, Temi Otedola, Adjetey Anang and Joke Silva and it's definitely worth looking forward to.

For a first time actress, Temi's performance in the nearly 2-minute clip is enthralling.

According to yet to be confirmed reports, 'Citation' based on sexual harassment in the tertiary institution, is one of the Nollywood films set to be acquired by Netflix this year.

While Afolayan's 2019 drama 'Mokalik' was received with mixed feelings, the movie joined the increasing number of the US streaming platform's Nollywood content.

Regina Daniels teases fans with bikini photos on Instagram

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 10:30 PM PDT

Regina Daniels has released some bikini body goals photos on Instagram and everyone is talking about it.

Regina Daniels is a Nollywood star who shot to stardom as a child.

The actress took to her Instagram page on Friday, March 13, 2020, where she shared the photos.

"He sees in me who I can be not just some girl I am 🥰🥰🥰," she captioned the photos.

For every time Regina Daniels has shared a photo or photos of herself on social media, she has raked in a huge number of likes and comments.

We don't think that is going to slow down anytime soon.

Regina Daniels is a Nollywood actor who started acting as a child. She went on to become a big movie star.

Daniels got married to billionaire business man, Ned Nwoko in 2019 and the media couldn't keep calm about it.

See photos below;

AMVCA7: 'Tene' by Larry Gaaga's and Flavour's song for 'Living In Bondage' wins Best Soundtrack award

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 10:00 PM PDT

On March 14, 2020, the seventh edition of the African Magic Viewers' Choice Awards held at at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. During the event, producer and executive, Larry Gaaga and Flavour won the Best Soundtrack Award.

The award was for their song, 'Tene' which was released as part of the original soundtrack for legacy Nollywood production, Living In Bondage: Breaking Free. The award was accepted on behalf of both artists by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.

While accepting the award, the man popularly known as Ebuka says, "(Larry Gaaga) has redefined what it means to be an artist. Nobody thought he was an artist and he has changed the game."

Ebuka then goes on to praise Okija, Anambra State where Larry Gaaga, Flavour and Ebuka himself are from. Living In Bondage: Breaking Free is the third installment in the Nollywood legacy franchise of the same title and is a sequel to the well acclaimed Nollywood movie, Living in Bondage.


The movie focuses on a young couple's struggle with love, betrayal, suffering and redemption.

You might remember that...

On November 1, 2019, Larry Gaaga released the 12-track soundtrack album to, Living in Bondage: Breaking Free. Gaaga, the CEO of Gaaga Muzik who is also a Universal Music Nigeria artist was Executive Producer for the soundtrack.

The album features artists like Flavour, 2Baba, Patoranking, Iyanya, Peruzzi, Davido, Omawumi. The songs on the official soundtrack album include 'Finish Me' featuring 2Baba, Waje , Omawumi and Peruzzi ; 'In my Head' featuring Patoranking, 'Follow me' featuring Syemca and 'Trust Nobody' featuring Skales and Yung L.

Upon release, the soundtrack was critically acclaimed and praised by critics. You can play the soundtrack on Apple Music

Mercy Eke celebrates as she receives Benz Gift from a fan

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 09:35 AM PDT

Big brother Naija season 4 winner, Mercy Chinenye Eke, has been gifted a new white Mercedes-Benz GLC 350.

This is coming after she won an award for the best dressed female at the just concluded Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards which held on Saturday March 14th at Eko Hotels, Lagos.


This is not the reality star's first car, she had a black Benz before going for BBNaija, she also won an Innoson SUV as part of her prizes for winning the show, and now she has added a new Mercedes Benz.

The person who gifted her the car is not known yet, but the reality star obviously looks so overwhelmed with joy for the Benz gift.

Ifu Ennada to a follower who called her a king: “I’m not confused about my gender” BBNaija star says

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 09:32 AM PDT

Reality star, entrepreneur and actress, Iheme Faith Uloma popularly known as Ifu Ennada has thrown a very hot but coded shade at her fellow reality star, Cynthia Nwadiora aka Ceec.

Now it's no news that Ifu and Ceec don't get along. In fact, the both of them can't stand each other.

CeeC is known for referring to herself as a "King". Her fans "The Spartans" also address her as "King CeeC".

However, Ifu Ennada has come out to insinuate that only a woman who is confused about her gender will allow people to address her as a "King".

This is coming after a follower called her KING.

"Pls i'm a queen, i am not confused about my gender. I don't do that King thing when being the queen is like nothing in this world" Ifu replied

Ghanian actress, Yvonne Nelson sends message to ladies investing in looking perfect

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 09:27 AM PDT

Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson has advised ladies not to push too hard in their effort to look perfect.

The single mother of one stated that it is most times better to feel inadequate than pressure oneself to look perfect.

She also advised that it is best to focus the energy used in chasing after perfection to build one's brain as a woman.

Yvonne Nelson wrote:

"This is a sincere and an honest post Calm down young girl, I AM NOT PERFECT , we aren't perfect. Don't push too hard to be perfect physically…..its ok to feel inadequate sometimes, we are only human …..put that energy into educating yourself.

"Use the part of the body many forget to use, THE BRAIN, use it to its fullest, read, explore, Smile, speak up,don't be afraid, breathe…. and know this one thing you are perfect in God's eyes, you are different and that makes you unique. Never try to be someone else, don't let them distract you! God has tailored your journey for YOU.

"Sending my love to you all. SMILE YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. ( bottom photos have snapchat filters on / top photos are raw , No make up, no wigs ) i decided to use everyday photos".

Tboss Shares Lovely New Photos With Her Daughter

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 09:23 AM PDT

Reality TV star, Tboss has taken to Instagram to share beautiful new photos of herself spending quality time with her daughter.

In a recent instagram live session, the mother of one said despite the insults she has been getting over her child, her daughter remains her greatest and biggest achievement so far in life.

"You have a very unspecial and ugly child". Leave her like that for me. This is the best thing that has happened to me. I am a very proud single mother," she said.

"I have amazing friends and they love her so much. My baby has so many aunties who genuinely love her and take care of her. My child is my greatest achievement. my biggest blessing and I love her so much. For you to come and tell me that my child is not special, you will not carry your child."

See more photos below;

BBNaija's Tacha slams troll who tried to body shame her

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 09:17 AM PDT

Reality TV star and former BBN housemate, Tacha, has taken a heavy swipe at an Internet troll who tried to body shame her.

Tacha came under attack by the troll after she shared a photo showing her cleavage as the internet troll made some comments about her breast.

Tacha is not new to wearing outfits which reveal her cleavage despite the controversies it has brought her in the past.

The Instagram user, identified as "Christopherdaniel39" pointed out that Tacha's breast is confusing as it appears fallen at some point and firm at another point. Responding to that, Tacha hit heavy on him as she pointed out that "Christopherdaniel39" has an unstable brain.

See screenshot of exchange below;

Davido brags about taking a direct flight from the US to Nigeria

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 08:52 AM PDT

Nigerian Singer and song writer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has bragged about how he took a direct flight from the US to Nigeria cutting out the connecting trips that would have me his trip longer.

The singer had to cut his US tour short after the outbreak of the cornavirus which has led to the cancellation of many events and public gatherings on the USA.

The 27-year-old touched down on Lagos on Sunday and quickly took to twitter to reveal so.

In a video shared online by dancer, Poco Lee, the singer boldly stated that he got to the country in about 7hours, instead of connecting trips that might sum up to 13hours, 42minutes.

Timaya: Men need building materials sometimes, not wife material everytime

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 08:50 AM PDT

The "Egberi papa 1 of Bayelsa", Timaya, took to Twitter to drop a comment that is sure to rattle his followers this Monday morning.

The dancehall artiste shared via his Twitter page,that sometimes men need to consider building materials over wife materials.

This is not the first time the talented singer would be making controversial comments as he recently called out fellow celebrities for wearing fake designers.

He wrote: "Not every time wife material, sometimes MEN need building material."

See his tweet below;

Plane Crash Survivor, Kechi Okwuchi Shares Before And After Photos With Her Mom And Sister

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 08:46 AM PDT

Plane crash survivor and singer, Kechi Okwuchi has shared photos of her and her family taken 20 years apart.

She also shared another more recent photo taken with her mum and sister.

Sharing the photos, she wrote ;


"Hope y'all are staying safe out there!
But check this out: 2 pictures, 20 years apart!!
Yes that's me on the left, yes @tara_okwuchi was literally THE cutest baby you've ever seen, yes I have a dad, he just happens to be missing in both pics and yes my mother's a vampire
Hehe love y'all"

Burna Boy to perform alongside Kendrick Lamar and Taylor Swift at Glastonbury festival

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 08:43 AM PDT

Nigerian Grammy nominee, Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ogulu has been billed to perform at the Glastonbury Festival 2020.

The festival which is having its Golden edition, 50th anniversary sees Burna Boy performing in a culmination of contemporary performing arts.

Among artistes billed to perform at the festival are Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift and Diana Ross. Also, the "Dangote" singer is however not the only Nigerian scheduled to perform as Seun Kuti, the son of late afrobeats legend, Fela Kuti was also listed to perform.

The festival is set to take place between 24th – 28th June 2020 at Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset in the UK.

See below:

Wizkid: I am trying to get Rihanna pregnant

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 08:33 AM PDT

Nigerian musician, Ayo Balogun popularly called Wizkid has told a fan that he is making plans to impregnate American R&B singer, Rihanna.

The revelation was made after a series of exchange between Wizkid and some of his fans. The starboy had reacted to viral video of a dad dancing with his three daughters by saying that he will be like that with his kids soon.

"My kids and I in a bit," Wizkid said. Then a fan replied him and suggested that he should consider getting a female child.


The fan wrote: "Wiz, I think it's time for a girl child." The "Ojuelegba" crooner simply reacted with; "Hmm."

After which another fan pleaded with him to get Rihanna pregnant: "Wiz please get Rihanna pregnant."

And much to the amazement of his fans, the father of three revealed that he is already working on that: 'I'm trying man ! I'm trying!'

Iya Gbonkan: I killed the witch who tried to initiate me into their coven

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 02:30 AM PDT

Popular Yoruba actress, Margaret Bandele Olayinka, also known as Iya Gbonkan who revealed how she was almost killed after acting as a dreaded witch in the movie "Koto Orun" that shut her into stardom, also opened up on how she dealt with the witch who tried to initiate her into their coven, which eventually led to the witch's death.

The veteran thespian in the interview with "Japagogo TV" revealed that she used a turning stick (Oregun in Yoruba) to hit the witch while she approached her at 12 midnight bathing naked.

"After i told the witch i was not interested because i have a God. She kept on troubling me every 12 midnight. The night i dealt with her, i was bathing in the veranda, since i knew she would come at midnight, i already held a turning stick, as she approached me i asked; hey "Abangada" the deceitful bird. the cruel bird what do you want? As she wanted to peck me i hit her with the turning stick. the side where i hit her made her sick from then till her death"", she said.

Comedian Funnybone dedicates AMVCA award to his mother as he tattoos her name on his wrist

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 02:00 AM PDT

Breaking the records as the first standup comedian to win an AMVCA (African Magic Viewers Choice Award) Funny Bone whose real name is Stanley Chibunna is super excited.

The Anambra State born ribcracker cum actor, while expressing his profound gratitude to all that supported him and made his dream of grabbing an AMVCA come to pass, he also showed off his new tattoo.

The inscription which reads, Aina, which seems to be the name he calls his late mum, whose death he is yet to come off the pains.


He shared the photo above and wrote; "AINA ❤❤ For all the love and support you gave me. For bringing me into this world and Standing by me always.
"For the pain and struggles you went through so that I could survive.
"For your prayers day and night and even in heaven Iam sure you are praying now.
"Thank you mum . Nwanyi Amichi ❤"

Olamide Celebrates His 31st Birthday

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 01:30 AM PDT

One of the most consistent artists in Nigeria over the last 10 years, Olamide Adedeji also Known as the baddest guy ever liveth, is celebrating his birthday today, 15th of March.

Olamide clocked 31years old today according to the date of birth submitted on his Wikipedia profile.

Known professionally as Olamide (but mostly called Olamide Baddo or BaddoSneh). He was born on 15th of March, 1989. Olamide records mostly in Yoruba, his native tongue.

In 2011, he released his debut studio album Rapsodi while signed to Coded Tunes. YBNL, his follow-up album, was released under his label imprint YBNL Nation. The album was supported by the singles "First of All", "Voice of the Street", "Stupid Love", and "Ilefo Illuminati". On 7 November 2013, he released his third studio album Baddest Guy Ever Liveth. The album's singles include "Durosoke" and "Yemi My Lover". On 17 July 2013, Olamide became the first Nigerian to sign an endorsement deal with Cîroc.

Tanko Yakasai: What led to Emir Sanusi’s dethronement

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 01:00 AM PDT

Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, a northern politician and founding member of the Arewa Consultative Forum has adduced reasons for the fate of dethronement that befell former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, on 9 March 2020.

In an interview with Sunday PUNCH, Yakasai said the first reason was that Emir Sanusi believed he held allegiance to the man who appointed him Emir, that is, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso who has for a long time been at loggerheads with the incumbent Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.

Secondly, he said the deposed Emir lacked sufficient knowledge of the long-held traditions of Kano and thus acted at variance with them.

"I was born here in Kano and I know the tradition in the palace. Since when I was young till today, (the tradition) is that both educated and uneducated emirs tend not to speak too much. They treasure their words. The Emir (Sanusi) was born in Kano, but he was largely brought up in Lagos and Kaduna. His father was a federal civil servant who rose to the position of a Permanent Secretary. As it is natural with civil servants, particularly at the federal level in Foreign Affairs, they don't stay in one place. The result is that the emir was initially living with the late Minister of Defence, Alhaji Inuwa Wada, but later when the father was back, they changed him. The emir is only a Kano man; he did not live alongside Kano people until he mounted the throne. That was the beginning." Yakasai told the newspaper.

Alhaji Yakasai also said the eldest son of the late Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, was the preferred candidate for the stool and was initially announced as the emir before the then incumbent governor kwankaso announced Sanusi's name.

According to him, another responsible factor was that Emir Sanusi was too outspoken, and that most of his publicly expressed opinions were not in consonance with the established traditions of the society.

This, he said, was so because the Emir had not been "part and parcel of that society he originated from."

Nigerians react as “King of Boys” gets snubbed at AMVCA2020

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 12:30 AM PDT

Kemi Adetiba's "King of Boys" which starred Sola Sobowale, Toni Tones, Akin Lewis, Reminisce, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, and many others, got snubbed at the just concluded 7th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award, AMVCA.

Having secured 11 nominations head to head with Living In Bondage, the epic "King of Boys" got denied an award, while the former secured 7 awards including Best Overall Movie, Best Movie West Africa, Best Director, and Best Writer in a Movie.

Check out the full list of winners HERE.

King of Boys is a 2018 Nigerian political thriller film written, co-produced and directed by Kemi Adetiba. It is the second movie directed by Kemi Adetiba following the release of The Wedding Party. It reunites Adetiba with Adesua Etomi and Sola Sobowale, after they worked together in her directorial debut, The Wedding Party.

King of Boys tells the story of Alhaja Eniola Salami, a businesswoman and philanthropist with and a promising political future. She is drawn into a struggle for power which in turn threatens everything around her as a result of her growing political ambitions. To come out of this on top, she is caught up in a game of trust, not knowing whom really to look up to, and this leads to her ruthlessness.

Many fans have taken to social media to complain about the extremely hyped movie losing in major categories such as Best Overall Movie, Best Movie West Africa, Best Director, (Kemi Adetiba), Best Actress in a Drama (Sola Sobowale), Supporting Actor (Reminisce).

Here's what people are saying:

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