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- Niniola features on Terry Apala's new single, 'Lock Up'
- In the midst of mummy duties, Aramide announces "Songversation 3"
- ‘Netflix Naija’ and how prejudiced filmmakers can get a slice of the American pie
- Watch Beverly Naya make jerk chicken in 'Off The Menu' Accelerate TV's cooking show Episode 1 of season 2
- Canal+ to launch two cinemas in Nigeria
- Mercy Eke: I will be giving out ₦5,000 to 10 people
- Nina Ivy congratulates co-reality stars, Teddy A & Bam Bam on the birth of their first child
- Mompha shows off his Rolls Royce Wraith Eagle Viii Bespoke 2020
- Tiwa Savage: “Changing my personal info, I have become too accessible”
- Davido inducts new kid, Bolaji to 30Billion Gang
- Mercy Aigbe: Nobody should be castigated over body enhancement
- Oge Okoye: ‘Learn to date in private’
- Daddy Freeze and wife finally grab man who dropped sexual comment on son’s photo
- MI Abaga announces his exit from Chocolate City, announces self-owned label, Incredible Music
- Dabota Lawson: ‘I suffered after divorcing my billionaire ex-husband’
- Bambam's Delivery: Ifu Ennada slams troll pressuring her to give birth
- Rema recalls how tough things became for him after he lost his father and elder brother
- Bobrisky: ‘If you try such with me, I’ll beat you into coma’ – cross dresser tells angry wives attacking their husbands’ side chicks
- Toyin Abraham tells her love story with Kola Ajeyemi
| Niniola features on Terry Apala's new single, 'Lock Up' Posted: 08 Mar 2020 12:00 AM PST  For his first single of 2020, Terry Apala drops, 'Lock Up.'Artist: Terry Apala featuring Niniola Song Title: Lock Up Genre: Afrobeats Album: TBA Date of release: December 13, 2019 Label: Black Diamond Producer: ZakiMagic Video Director: TBA Details/Takeaway: In January 2020, Terry Apala visited Pulse Nigeria for an interview and told Pulse that jams were in the works, including one with Burna Boy. While that interview will drop soon, this song is nasty.  |
| In the midst of mummy duties, Aramide announces "Songversation 3" Posted: 07 Mar 2020 11:30 PM PST The concert usually centered around the International Women's Day will hold at The Muson Center, Onikan on April 3, 2020. Aimed at celebrating and supporting women in Nigeria, Songversation was created in 2018. "There used to be a time when women were very much underappreciated, our voices were always silenced when we try to speak, our actions were always ignored even when we try but today, I'm glad the narrative is gradually changing.I'm glad women can speak up and our voices will be heard, I'm glad women can now successfully attain positions without questioning, I'm glad women are filling strategic positions in politics and different spheres of life" Aramide says'Songversation with Aramide', a brainchild of Aramide is a live music event that sees Aramide perform interactively alongside with a number of amazing music artistes. I'm glad women are getting the appreciation we deserve. Songversation with Aramide is basically my quota in supporting women, she finalizes  |
| ‘Netflix Naija’ and how prejudiced filmmakers can get a slice of the American pie Posted: 07 Mar 2020 11:00 PM PST  The biggest profiters from the Netflix Naija deal might be its recently unveiled cabal but the big picture might benefit a different group.Now that the first dust heralding Netflix's arrival in the Nollywood space has cleared, Industry influencers and observers are beginning to open their eyes to the implications of having the US streaming service giant in our space.Without a doubt, the coming years will prove that the disadvantages might measure just as much in intensity as its current tempting offer of bliss. But, an unignorable fact is that Netflix Naija poses opportunities for ostracised Nollywood creatives. For years, Nollywood observers have urged distribution companies to become creative and share new ideas on how to create and embrace a market for non-comedy and non-romantic comedy films. Filmmakers who can't seem to thrive in the already monopolised market now have Netflix. Eventually, Netflix will progress from original series to original feature films and for filmmakers not in the class of the winning sect, Netflix's salvation is welcome. Unromantically speaking, filmmakers in this group might not be $500,000 richer for their content especially with the Ebonys and Filmones already in the decision making position. But, there's a chance to get their content to people actually willing to see the potential and do the job the Sandaros way. The future is also utopic for filmmakers who have struggled with the National Film Video and Censors Board and their toplofticality and hypocrisy. The Censors board can finally go on vacation with its stringent regulations that have become a fat bone stuck in the throats of filmmakers. Filmmakers might never publicly admit that the Board's double standard censorship style is killing creativity and free expression but it is. A good number of filmmakers have shared off-record that the Board invents ridiculous reasons to have scenes removed from a film or blatantly refuse to approve a film. A close study of Netflix's original content proves that the streaming platform is anything but sensitive to provocative material. In fact, the more provocative, the more potentially attractive it is to the US streaming platform and they need not worry about Nigerians watching because we will. Unfortunately, Netflix in Naija could mean an eventual nosedive in the cinema culture that's still struggling to break even with its Nollywood audience count. In 2019, Nollywood recorded an average of 20,000 people watching its content as opposed to the 70,000 watching Hollywood films both in their peak periods. With the 'less expense but more income' offer that Netflix might soon offer, filmmakers would ultimately hop on the new wagon of film distribution that will once again annihilate cinema. Finally, Netflix Naija is primarily a money-making venture for the US company. It's important that filmmakers keep this important fact close to heart as they gobble Jacob's porridge.  |
| Posted: 07 Mar 2020 10:30 PM PST Accelerate TV's hit cooking series 'Off the Menu', a cooking show featuring some of your favourite celebrities cooking up a storm in the kitchen airs its second season on Thursday, March 5, 2020 exclusively on Acceleratetv.com. Hosted by celebrity dancer and Chef Soliat Baba and shot on location at the beautiful Miele kitchen in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria each episode features some of your favourite Nigerian celebrities giving us an insight into their lives while cooking some tasty culinary dishes with Chef Soliat.The second season of 'Off the Menu' is jam packed with banter, laughter and cooking of some of your favourite African culinary dishes.The guests include some of Nigeria's favourite celebrities including 2 face Idibia, Beverly Naya, Sound Sultan, Kemi Adetiba, Dr Sid, Niniola, Chef Fregz, Timini Egbuson and a host of others who will be throwing it down in the kitchen with Chef Soliat Bada. 'Off the Menu' returns bigger and better with a fabulous array of new recipes from all over the world with a special focus on African dishes to tantalise your taste buds. The first episode which dropped on Thursday, March 5, on Acceleratetv.com featured producer and actress, Beverly Naya, who joined the host, Soliat Bada, in creating some mouth-watering Jerk chicken; a popular Jamaican delicacy. New episodes of 'Off the Menu Season 2' drops every Thursday at 5 pm on Acceleratetv.com and is powered by Access Bank. Viewers can learn more about 'Off the Menu' on Accelerate TV's Website, Facebook and Instagram pages and share comments on their favourite episodes and dishes on social media using #offthemenu2 #choplife2. Fans can also recreate all the "Off the Menu" recipes at www.acceleratetv.com. Watch below;  |
| Canal+ to launch two cinemas in Nigeria Posted: 07 Mar 2020 10:00 PM PST So far, 2020 has gotten off to an exciting start for Nollywood as foreign players continue to troop into the industry. According to an exclusive source, French TV/ streaming platform, Canal+ is set to launch two solar-powered, state of the art cinemas in Nigeria this 2020.The first Nigerian CanalOlympia cinema, located in the country's capital city, will officially open its doors next month while the Lagos cinema will follow in the coming months.CanalOlympia currently holds grounds in African countries including Benin Republic, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Guinea, Niger Republic, Senegal, Togo, Congo, Gabon and Madagascar.  |
| Mercy Eke: I will be giving out ₦5,000 to 10 people Posted: 07 Mar 2020 09:30 PM PST  2019 Big Brother Nigeria winner, Mercy Eke also known as Mercy Lambo has announced plans to splash N5000 on 10 personsSpeaking via her verified Instagram page, Mercy, however, stated that the condition needed to be considered for the prize money is that the person must be able to tell her the date, month and year she posted her first photo on Instagram."Hi guys❤️ it's another giveaway👏I will be giving out 5,000 to 10 people. All you have to do is answer the question below. What date did I post my first picture on Instagram? The Day, month and year?"   |
| Nina Ivy congratulates co-reality stars, Teddy A & Bam Bam on the birth of their first child Posted: 07 Mar 2020 09:00 PM PST  Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Nina Ivy took to her Instastories to congratulate co-reality stars, Teddy A and Bam Bam on the birth of their first child.Recall, Teddy A and Bambam welcomed a baby girl on Thursday and they received a lot of congratulatory message from family, friends and well-wishers.Nina Ivy also sent in her own message as she shared a picture of the Teddy A holding his adorable daughter.The pregnant actress, who recently tied the knot, captioned the photo; "Congratutions @iamteddya and @bammybestowed on your new bundle of joy, I am next on the line" See the post below:   |
| Mompha shows off his Rolls Royce Wraith Eagle Viii Bespoke 2020 Posted: 07 Mar 2020 06:30 AM PST  Ismaila Mustapha aka Mompha, has showed off his new Rolls Royce Wraith Eagle Viii Bespoke 2020, in a new social media post.According to him, he is the first African to own the ride, and its one of just 50 produced worldwide.Showing of the new whip he wrote; "Rolls Royce Wraith Eagle Viii Bespoke 2020🦅🙌🏿 1 of 50 💰 First African Man worldwide to own it 😂😂😂 Hurt their Feelings 💪🏿"  |
| Tiwa Savage: “Changing my personal info, I have become too accessible” Posted: 07 Mar 2020 06:00 AM PST  Delectable Nigerian music star, Tiwa Savage, has reacted to the way information about her personal life goes viral on social media.The mother of one took to social media to speak on her gists on all social media platforms, adding that she is definitely going to change it as she has become too accessible."Def changing my personal info, I have become too accessible."This is coming just days after the 'All Over" crooner advised women in relationships, saying a man who keeps coming back to them after every breakup does not love them.  |
| Davido inducts new kid, Bolaji to 30Billion Gang Posted: 07 Mar 2020 05:30 AM PST  Nigerian singer, Davido met a young boy during his soundcheck at the venue for one of his concerts earlier today.The young boy identified as Bolaji was wearing a necklace that has the 30BG pendant. That drew Davido's attention and he took the boy on a ride in his bus.He also revealed that he has automatically inducted him into his 30billion gang."Met a new gang member at so i check earlier!!!! God bless you Young King 🤴!! San Francisco tonite will be one to remember !! #AGT TOUR!!!" |
| Mercy Aigbe: Nobody should be castigated over body enhancement Posted: 07 Mar 2020 05:00 AM PST  Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has stated that nobody should be castigated over body enhancement.Speaking on her Youtube channel, Mercy Aigbe revealed that she has no problem with body enhancement because those who do such are adults.According to the actress, those who do body enhancement need to be left alone because it is their body,"I do not have a problem with body enhancement. If you want to enhance your body, maybe because you want to feel more confident.. you want to improve your physical look, it's fine. Nobody should be castigated for it, nobody should be killed for it, it's your body. People need to understand that these people are adults and should be left alone to do whatever they want to do with their body".She went on to advise those contemplating going under the knife to ensure they get their body done properly. "If you have to go under the knife, you better just do it well. What's up with all these kind of orisirisi bum bum that I'm seeing everywhere in Lagos?", she asked.  |
| Oge Okoye: ‘Learn to date in private’ Posted: 07 Mar 2020 04:30 AM PST  Nollywood Actress and divorced mother of two, Oge Okoye, seems to have a word or two for her colleagues who are always flaunting their relationships on social media and at the end of the day, the relationship might not end well.The Imo State born movie star shared some lovely photos on her Instagram page and captioned it, " Date,In private Love,In private Engage,In private Be happy,In private Live,In private That way,You Can Take your losses,In private, Maintain,In private Rebuild yourself,In private." |
| Daddy Freeze and wife finally grab man who dropped sexual comment on son’s photo Posted: 07 Mar 2020 04:00 AM PST  The long arms of the law has finally caught up with a young man who is simply identified as Dannyyung01 on Instagram after he dropped a sexualized comment on Daddy Freeze son's image.The drama started when Daddy Freeze posted a photo of the son he has with his new lover, Benedicta Elechi, and Dannyyung01 commented, "Daddy Fridge.. Your Montana baby boy go sweet for bed o…"The comment triggered the parents of the baby and they went in search for him."Let's cleanse our social media of these kind of people like @dannyyung01"My son is 5 years old how can these thoughts even cross the mind of an adult?"A child of this age should not be sexualized either male or female. I'm so angry Please let's find this pedophile, expose him, it's way too risky to have people like these roaming free. Thank you. ~FRZ", he wrote. After a continual search and finally apprehended the alleged pedophile, Daddy Freeze appreciated all those who helped him during the search while giving an update on what he plans to do next.   |
| MI Abaga announces his exit from Chocolate City, announces self-owned label, Incredible Music Posted: 07 Mar 2020 03:30 AM PST  On Friday, March 6, 2020, MI Abaga announced the end of his 13-year association with Chocolate City. He has also announced the start of his new self-owned record label, Incredible Music.On Incredible Music, MI Abaga has released his 10th studio project, Judah The EP – it is also his first release under Incredible Music. You might remember that on September 13, 2019, Pulse Nigeria exclusively revealed that MI Abaga had vacated his position as the CEO of Chocolate City. This came after Chocolate City announced its deal with Warner Music. Audu Maikori stepped back into the role which he vacated in 2015.In 2007, MI Abaga joined Chocolate City and in 2015, he assumed the role of CEO. Under the label, he released nine projects – five albums, three mixtapes and one playlist. In 2008, he released his criticaly acclaimed and impactful debut, Talk About It. In 2010, he released his magnus opus, MI2: The Movie.During that run, he also won two awards at the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards – a huge milestone for a rapper in a pop era. It was also during that run that he started the mixtape trilogy, Illegal Music. With the label, he also tried his first imprint, Loopy Music and signed MILLI. While that was ill-fated, MI Abaga did enjoy a stellar nine-year association with Chocolate City.While there he won numerous awards and became the most sought-after African rapper at different points. Asides that, it was during that run as an artist that he built his legitimate claim to being Nigeria's greatest rapper ever. In addition to Incredible Music, MI Abaga has also announced TASCK, an arm that handles Corporate Social Responsibilities. First on the list is MI Abaga's ploy to impact the social media bill. You can watch the announcement of his exit below;   |
| Dabota Lawson: ‘I suffered after divorcing my billionaire ex-husband’ Posted: 07 Mar 2020 03:00 AM PST  Beauty entrepreneur and divorced mother of one, Dabota Lawson has taken to her Instagram page to narrate how she suffered after divorcing her billionaire ex-husband, Sunny Aku.According to the Rivers born ex-beauty queen, she started her business under the staircase of a mall and her friends mocked her for divorcing a billionaire to sell under the stair case.She wrote:"5 years ago this was all I had as a business . This little spot under/near the stair case of a mall that so many people used to mock me because to them i just left a billionaire and had nothing to show for it 😂😂 How time flies. Such a humbling period in my life. A real down time . I don't need to go into details of where I am today so I don't get carried away and maybe seem boastful ( you already know 😝) . A reminder that no matter how tough it gets , it can get better . Cheers to getting better and doing better. Lots of love to those who have constantly stood by me . God bless you . "   |
| Bambam's Delivery: Ifu Ennada slams troll pressuring her to give birth Posted: 07 Mar 2020 02:34 AM PST  Iheme Faith Uloma is one Nigerian celebrity who has on countless occasions, that she isn't one to be messed with when it comes to social media trolling, and this time is no different.The 2018 BBNaija reality star and business entrepreneur, recently put a troll in his place after he inquired about when she intends to give birth to her own child.Recall that we published the news of how 2018 BBNaija star couple, Bambam and Teddy welcomed their daughter, Zendaya. Joining many others to celebrate was Ifu Ennada.The 28-year-old reality star who is also a Nollywood actress took to her Instagram page to celebrate the couple on the arrival of their bundle of joy.A curious troll took to her comment section to ask when she will give birth to her own child. The reality star however, wasted no time in checking him. She in turn asked him what he had done with his own life since his mother gave birth to him.See the exchange below:   |
| Rema recalls how tough things became for him after he lost his father and elder brother Posted: 07 Mar 2020 02:00 AM PST  Divine Ikubor, the Mavin Records-signed Nigerian singer who is better known as Rema, has recalled how things became tough for him after he lost his father and elder brother.The talented singer gave the narration during a chat with Manny Norte on Capital Xtra, where he spoke mainly on his background and foray into music.According to the 'Bad Commando' crooner, the loss of his dad and his brother brought an untold pressure on him to cater for his mother.He added that he had to summon courage to brace the odds by taking up different jobs, including working at a beach in Ghana just to raise moneyRema said that such tumultuous experiences in the past have significantly shaped his music career while also inspiring him to do more.He attributed his success to his mother's support, adding that such has kept him moving. He also said such support informed his decision to buy her an SUV while he was just 17 out of his savings. "At some points, things got tough I had to man up. My past life has the same effect on my present being in the music and taking things forward," he said. "I had to work hard because I lost my father and my brother and things were left only to me. So, I had to put things in place. I did a lots of job like working at a beach in Ghana. "Hard work got me my this shape. At first, it was really hard for me, I cried and was really sad. When I got back to Nigeria I had to appreciate my mum for being strong so I had to get her a car. "I was tired of seeing her trekking everyday. She didn't even have money to use a public transport or motorcycle. Even though I had no car of my own then, I had to buy my mum a car." On his foray into music, Rema said he took to studio upon his return to Nigeria, where he spent most of his time and savings. He recalled it was during the time that he met Ozedikus, a producer, in August 2018, who vented his frustration on making 'Dumebi' — which later turned out to be a hit song. The gifted singer went on to relish the impact he has had on the Nigerian music industry in less than a year, stressing such was indicative of his exploits to come. Watch the full interview below:  |
| Posted: 07 Mar 2020 01:30 AM PST  Bobrisky has sent a serious warning to married women while defending side chicks, following the rising trend of wives attacking their husbands' mistresses.The crossdresser took to Instagram to state that married women should face their cheating husbands as some of these "side chics" do not know that they are dating married men.See his posts below;  |
| Toyin Abraham tells her love story with Kola Ajeyemi Posted: 07 Mar 2020 01:00 AM PST  One of Nollywoods favourite couples, Toyin Abraham and her boo, Kola Ajeyemi are gradually becoming an item in the entertainment industry.The couple recently welcomed a bouncing baby boy, Ire and also jetted out of the country to have another version of their honeymoon..Well, it is obvious Toyin can't get over her over for the father of her baby. |
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