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Yul Edochie - "My father named me after ‎Russian-American stage actor, Yul Brynner"

Posted: 17 Apr 2020 01:30 AM PDT

Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has revealed his father and legendary actor, Pete Edochie named him after famous ‎Russian-American stage actor, Yul Brynner.

Yul made this known in a post on Instagram while noting that he shares so many things in common with the late 'The King and I' star.

He wrote: 'My father named me after this great actor Yul Brynner. He was an outstanding stage and film actor, with a deep voice.

I seem to have grown to be just like him, same looks too, same eyes, same bald head, though my nose is way bigger than his.

So I'm just thinking…. The name you give to your child, does it play a role in the development of that child??'


Yul Brynner was famous for portraying King Mongkut of Siam in the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The King and I. The Russian-American stage actor died of lung cancer at the age of 65 in New York City.

Wilfred Ndidi speaks on the first time he met Mikel Obi says he refused to tackle him in training ground

Posted: 17 Apr 2020 01:00 AM PDT

Leicester City star midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has revealed how he felt the first time he met former Super Eagles captain and ex-Chelsea player John Obi Mikel.

Mikel Obi who spent over a decade at Chelsea before making moves to Turkey and China, is Nigeria's most decorated player having won the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, AFCON, FA Cup, Carling Cup, Premier League and Club World Cup

Nigeria international, Ndidi says he first came across Obi Mikel five years ago at a national team camp. According to Ndidi, Nigerians don't appreciate 'legends' like Mikel as much as he deserves.


Speaking about Mikel in an online Q&A, Ndidi said: "I was nervous when I first met him in Belgium. I couldn't take a picture with him, I was scared. Even in training, I couldn't be close to him and tackle him.

"Mikel is a legend that we do not appreciate enough. He is a big name and a legend. The first time I couldn't talk to him at all.

"Only if there was a conversation going on that I could join in. I couldn't talk to him on a one on one basis."

Peter Okoye ask fans to drop bank details says he will share N5,000 each to 60 fans

Posted: 17 Apr 2020 12:30 AM PDT

To ease the burdens on people, celebrities doled out cash and relief material to their fans and followers who really need it.

Peter Okoye is one of the celebrities who donated to his follower as he paid house rent, bought food and also gave out cash to the needy.

The singer has continued in his good works as he told his followers that he would be giving out money to them on social media.

Peter Okoye shared a video on his official Instagram page giving out instructions to whoever would need his donation. According to the singer, he would be giving out N5,000 each to 60 fans across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.



Simi releases new single 'Duduke'

Posted: 17 Apr 2020 12:00 AM PDT

After her feature on Ladipoe's single, Simi returns with her first single of 2020.

Artist: Simi

Song Title: Duduke

Genre: Afrobeats, Afro&B

Album: TBA

Label: Studio Brat

Producer: Oscar

Video Director: TBA

Date of release: April 16, 2020

Details/Takeaway: After her feature on Ladipoe's single, Simi returns with her first single of 2020.

Checkout stunning photos of Olamide's wife Bukunmi Aisha

Posted: 16 Apr 2020 11:00 PM PDT

Olamide does not usually put his family in the face of the public but this time we are going to talk about them.

The rapper got married last year in a simple and secret ceremony to Adebukunmi Aisha, his longtime sweetheart.

We've spotted some photos of Aisha making the rounds on social media and you can't deny Olamide has got great taste in women.

Considering how smooth their marriage is going so far too, it seems he made the right decision in more ways than one.

See photos below;




Chocolate City Music Lebel signs Rapper, Candy Bleakz

Posted: 16 Apr 2020 10:30 PM PDT

Chocolate city records have announced the signing of Nigerian sensational rapper, Candy Bleakz to its music record label family.

The announcement was made on the official Instagram page of the music group on Wednesday, 15th of April, 2020.

Candy Bleakz is also known for her single "Owo Osu" which features Naira Marley and Zlatan and has amassed over a million views on YouTube.


Chocolate City believes that her unique appeal and skillset will see her fill a space that no other artist in the industry currently occupies. "WELCOME CANDY BLEAKZ TO THE FAMILY. We at Chocolate City Music are pleased to announce the official signing of super talented rapper @iamcandybleakz. Candy's unique appeal and skill set will see her fill a space in the Music Industry that no other artiste presently occupies. Please support her by following and sharing the amazing content that is to come. Welcome To the Family Candy! #WelcomeCandyBleakz #CCWarner"

Actress, Damilola Adegbite assists single mothers during these tough times

Posted: 16 Apr 2020 10:00 PM PDT

These past few weeks have been tough and many families have been going through tough times this period. What better way to render help, than offering to assist those who are in desperate need of financial support.

That's exactly what Damilola Adegbite is doing.

The Nollywood actress is assisting single mums who are in need of food at home and we are so proud of her.

She shared the info on Instagram. She wrote:

Dear single mother,

I know these are hard times for some of you ❤️ If you desperately (emphasis on "desperately") need some food at home, please leave a comment in the comment section (not a DM my darlings) I have made arrangements with an online grocery delivery service. They will be delivering food items to your doorsteps. I don't have enough to make sure all of you get something, but I'll do as much as I can. Please keep checking your phone for a direct message from me

XOXO
❤️


FG shuts down Med Contour Plastic Surgery Facility after several complaints

Posted: 16 Apr 2020 04:37 PM PDT

The Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has shut down Med Contour plastic surgery facility, days after a botched surgery at the medical center led to an uproar on social media.

The FCCPC commenced an investigation againt Med Contour after receiving petitions against the facility's owner, Dr Anu Fella. The plastic surgeon was accused of engaging in unprofessional, misleading and potentially injurious conducts.

Med Contour's facility in Lagos was sealed on April 15, by the agency, in an abundance of caution & consumer safety pending further inquiry.








Zlatan Ibile poses with a mattress on the empty street of Lagos, begs his fans for money

Posted: 16 Apr 2020 07:30 AM PDT

Zlatan Ibile took to the streets of Lagos to take a shot of himself lying in bed on an empty road.

The singer shared the photos of himself on a major road with his music production equipment. Whatever inspiration he wants to draw from that remains unclear till he drops the music.

He also dropped his account details, claiming to be broke and asked Nigerians to send in their donations to help cushion the effect of COVID-19 lockdown on him.

See the photos below:


Jussie Smollett reportedly involved in a sexual relationship with one of the Osundairo brothers

Posted: 16 Apr 2020 07:00 AM PDT

There are reports that Jussie Smollett was in a sexual relationship with one of his alleged attackers, Abel Osundairo.

The Osundairo brothers were named in the alleged attack on Jussie Smollett back in 2019.

PageSix reports that the two were frequent callers at an upscale Chicago gay bathhouse.

"They used to party together and he had a sexual relationship with [Abel]. They went to this affluent Chicago bathhouse multiple times and they had to show ID.

"It's known as a bathhouse where a lot of affluent black gay men hang out. There should be a record [of their visits," an insider told PageSix.


However, the Osundairo brothers, Abel and Ola have come out severely to debunk the notion that they are homosexuals.

In a suit filed against Smollett's lawyers, the brothers say the comments put them and their family, who are Nigerian, at risk due to the country's laws that state homosexuality is punishable by up to 14 years in prison.


"We have sat back and watched lie after lie being fabricated about us in the media only so one big lie can continue to have life. These lies are destroying our character and our reputation in our personal and professional lives." the suit read.

Smollett was allegedly attacked in Chicago back in 2019 in what he termed was racially induced.

The 'Empire' actor was later indicted by a jury on a sixteen count charge for spearheading his own attack, a claim he has continued to deny.

Kayode Kasum's 'Oga Bolaji' premieres on YouTube

Posted: 16 Apr 2020 06:30 AM PDT

Kayode Kasum's critically acclaimed feature film 'Oga Bolaji' is now streaming on YouTube

Kayode Kasum has join the increasing list of Nollywood filmmakers to premiere their movies on YouTube amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The 'Sugar Rush' director's critically acclaimed 2018 drama is based on Bolaji ( Gold Ikponmwosa), a middle aged singer who lives with his mother and dreams of fame through his High-life music. His life takes a drastic turn when he crosses paths with a seven-year-old girl played by child actor, Jasmine Fakunle. It also stars Omowunmi Dada, Gregory Ojefua, Iya Rainbow, and Ronke Oshodi.


'Oga Bolaji' also had an impressive festival run. It screened at the New York African Film Festival, Nollywood week Paris, Made in Nollywood Bologna, RTF Film Festival, Cardiff Film Festival and the Zanzibar International Film Festival to mention a few.

The movie was produced by Mayowa Bakare and written by Kayode Kasum and Omo Ojeiwa.

Adeniyi Johnson advises disgruntled wives stuck with their husbands due to lockdown

Posted: 16 Apr 2020 06:00 AM PDT

Nollywood actor, Adeniyi Johnson has penned down a very interesting and funny letter to disgruntled wives who are stuck at home with their husbands due to the lockdown.

The actor said this period should be used to foster a better relationship with spouses rather divide the home.

The actor in a post shared via his Instagram page on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, went hard on women who aren't really excited about staying at home with their husbands because of the lockdown order issued by the government.

According to him, this is the period these women should pay attention to their husbands, make their marriages work instead of making the home unbearable for them.

"Lots are saying I'll show him... keep showing him till you run out of colour ... Now is the time to determine what will happen after the lockdown study respect him, obey him give him food and good sex.... stop saying "Am I a prostitute"!!.


"Cook good food and TALK TO HIM... Be his best friend now!!! MENNNNN............. SHOULD I INCREASE THE VOLUME???🔊🔊🔊🔊," he wrote.

Johnson's comment is coming on the heels of the lockdown order issued by the government over the coronavirus surge.

Nigeria presently has three hundred and seventy-seven cases with eleven deaths and ninety-nine recovery cases.

New single by The Cavemen 'Me, You and I'

Posted: 16 Apr 2020 05:30 AM PDT

This comes as the Nigerian band and production unit is set to release their debut album.

Artist: The Cavemen

Song Title: Me, You and I

Genre: R&B, Folk, Alternative, Ambient

Album: TBA

Label: TBA

Producer: The Cavemen

Video Director: TBA

Date of release: November 14, 2019

Details/Takeaway: This is a love song from the Nigerian hi-life band.

First teaser for Ebuka's 'Judging Matters' plus photos

Posted: 16 Apr 2020 05:00 AM PDT

Here's the new teaser for Ebuka Obi-Uchendu's upcoming reality TV show, 'Judging Matters'.

Ahead of the April 27 release date of upcoming court room reality show, 'Judging Matters', headliner, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has released behind the scene images.

The new show promises major excitement with real life court cases presided over by Hon. Justice Olusola Williams. Ebuka unveiled his co headliner via an Instagram post shared on April 14, 2020.

He wrote: "Meet your General Counsel (me ) and THE Hon. Justice Olusola Williams. We're about to be your favorite duo on television. Get ready for some of the realest courtroom drama you've ever seen"!!!

'Judging Matters' premieres on Africa Magic Showcase CH 151.

Dee photos below;




Terry G says bad image prevented him from landing endorsement deals

Posted: 16 Apr 2020 04:30 AM PDT

Terry G says the bad notion speculated about his personality made him miss out on a lot of endorsement deals during his prime as a singer.

Gabriel Oche Amanyi, popularly known by his stage name Terry G, was one of the biggest singers back in the 2000s.

The singer expressed his frustrations during an Instagram live chat with Folarin of H2G Filmworks.

"Now una dull me, the time wen I dey hot, them they talk say Terry G this Terry G that one did I kill anybody? No! But I looked like the baddest guy in Nigeria. Now endorsement time, nobody endorse me, nobody do anything the time when Terry G dey hot," he said.


"Okay, who I wan collect endorsement deal from now? Nobody. So I nor dey like to reason that period because even AY.com where is he? It affected both us but for me I'm a musician.


Terry G is popular in Nigeria for some of his hit songs including 'So High' 'Free Madness' and the critically acclaimed 'Testing Microphone.'

Niyi Akinmolayan premieres new animation to explain Covid-19 to kids

Posted: 16 Apr 2020 04:00 AM PDT

Nollywood filmmaker, Niyi Akinmolayan has unveiled a free for download animated video to help educate kids on the covid-19 pandemic.

The 90 seconds animation made in four languages was directed by Bukky Awomolo and animated by Chikeluba Nebeolise, Bukky Awomolo, Ogunremi Oluwakayode, Momodu Tahir and Eri Umusu.

Watch the English version:


Ubi Franklin's 3rd baby mama drag him for wishing her happy birthday on Instagram

Posted: 16 Apr 2020 04:33 PM PDT

The music mogul has been accused of only showing affection towards his baby mama and son on social media.

The drama between Ubi Franklin and one of his baby mamas, Nicole Siyo might have gone from bad to worse as she has called him out on Instagram.

Nicole Siyo is one of Ubi Franklin's baby mamas and is based in South Africa.

The South African based mother once took to her Instagram page on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, where she called out the music mogul.


"Instagram daddy of the decade ubifranklintriplemg tell me, have you ever met this Shiloh you are busy posting? Do you know he is turning one? Public image does not raise children," she wrote.

Siya's post is coming barely a few hours after the music mogul had wished his baby mama happy birthday.


Franklin has been at loggerheads with Siya since the birth of their son a year ago.

"My Dm is filled with single mothers begging me for money" Bobrisky writes

Posted: 16 Apr 2020 03:00 AM PDT

Bobrisky has warned women to stop getting pregnant for certain types of men after he received DMs from a lot of single mothers begging him for money.

The crossdresser wrote: "Quick notice! I have lot of single mothers in my DM begging me to assist them. Ladies be careful of the kind of men you open legs for.

He added:

"Some of dis ladies won't ever hear. Not every man that comes your way you open your leg for. Some men are useless ! I repeat some of them are useless. After impregnating you they will get BUSY. When they are busy running after u their phones are open. My dm is filled up with single mothers sending me their baby pic. If you will have to have fun use CONDOM pls. Don't just bring an innocent child to suffer. Pls take note !"


“I will make ur life a living proof that OBO DEY” – Davido promises tells fan who said he named his newborn baby David because of him

Posted: 16 Apr 2020 02:30 AM PDT

Musician, Davido has promised to change a fan's life if he can prove that his newborn baby whom he said he named David because of the singer.

The fan identified as @AmamaMyko on Twitter, tagged Davido and tweeted that as a result of his love for the Aye singer, he named his son David.

He wrote: "My wife just gave birth to a bouncing baby boy and I named him David cos of the love I have for @davido and I want him to be successful like @davido. King David come and bless my son ooo"

Then the father of three replied by promising to change the fan's life if he can provide proof of his child's name.

"Show me proof !! And I'll make ur life a living proof that OBO DEY !!!" Davido wrote.


Ebuka Uchendu – ‘Coronavirus lockdown is making us all live like BBNaija housemates’

Posted: 16 Apr 2020 02:00 AM PDT

Popular TV show host, Ebuka Uchendu has stated that the coronavirus lockdown appears to be making many people live like housemates in the BBNaija reality TV show.

Ebuka Uchendu stated this in reaction to a question from a social media user on whether the reality TV show which he hosts will hold this year.

With coronavirus lockdown keeping many people at home and unable to go out due to restrictions, Ebuka Uchendu believes there might be no need for BBNaija this year because people are already living like housemates.


The 2020 edition of the BBNaija reality TV show is supposed to be gearing to take center stage in Nigerian television but appears unlikely due to the coronavirus pandemic which has shut down major global activities.

The organizers of the event are yet to issue an official statement on whether the show will be holding this year or not.

The winner of the last edition is Mercy Eke who went home with the prize money of N60 million.

Burna Boy’s African Giant becomes the most streamed African album on Spotify

Posted: 16 Apr 2020 01:30 AM PDT

Nigerian afrobeats musician, Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy has broken a new record courtesy of his latest album, African Giant.

African Giant has become the most streamed African album on Spotify with over 200 million streams to its credit.

This makes it the first African album to achieve such feat on the the online streaming platform. The body of work was released in 2019 after a drama the artiste stirred up following his Coachella call-up.

He had lamented that his name was written in small fonts, whereas he was an African Giant. An act which birthed the album.


The album also earned him a Grammy nomination for the best international act alongside multiple Grammy winner, Angelique Kidjo.

Zlatan Ibile, Poco Lee & Bella Shmurda, perform Wizkid’s song for him as he watched on Instagram live

Posted: 16 Apr 2020 01:00 AM PDT

Nigerian entertainers, Zlatan, Bella Shmurda, Poco Lee were shocked to have Wizkid on an Instagram session recently and it was lit.

Wizkid is regarded as an introvert who rarely posts or even comments on other people's posts on social media, but whenever he walks out of his introversion to do any of these, it's always full of humor.


Wizkid recent feature on Poco lee's Instagram live session shocked the entire ZTTW crew and they couldn't hide their excitement after the "Joro" singer picked their call and they went straight to hold a mini-concert for him.

The performed many of his hit songs and Wizkid couldn't help but smile. Wizkid added that he would love to have a room in Zlatan's massive mansion and the "Zanku" singer gladly responded; "This is what happens when your favorite celebrity meets their favorite celebrity."


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