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- Singer, Adekunle Gold calls out Nigerian Customs over high duties
- Burna Boy reacts to BET award says, ‘Africa must matter for Black lives to matter’
- BBNaija Reunion Show: Omashola says he's ready to do anything to have KimOprah
- Actress Ireti Doyle – “Nigerian Twitter is about destruction”
- Mercy Johnson Reveals Her Family Career Paths In Family Tree Photo
- Lady blasts Tunde Ednut for posting fake photo of Regina Daniel’s baby
- Nino B celebrates his hadnsome son, Keyo on his 12th birthday
- Burna Boy releases visuals for, 'Wonderful'
- Watch the official trailer 'Eagle Wings' directed by Paul Papel
- Naira Marley releases new single, 'As E Dey Go'
- Genevieve Nnaji, Akin Omotoso join The Academy's 819 Membership Invitees
- TikTok reacts as India bans TikTok and other 56 Chinese apps
- Wizkid's 'Made In Lagos' to finally drop on July 16
- August Alsina speaks on alleged relationship with Jada Pinkett Smith, says Will Smith gave his blessing
- Wizkid hints on release date for new album “Made in Lagos”
- You needs mental evaluation – Anita Joseph tells Ghanaian actress, Akupem Poloo over birthday shoot for her son
- Lady who Rema took on a date clears the air says "I’m not Rema’s girlfriend, I’m single"
- BBNaija's BamBam Opens Up On Her Struggle With Pregnancy Weight Gain
- Actor Nosa Rex defends Funke Akindele against her Ex-Staff
| Singer, Adekunle Gold calls out Nigerian Customs over high duties Posted: 03 Jul 2020 01:00 AM PDT  Popular singer, Adekunle Gold has called out the Nigerian Customs over the continuous increase in customs duty despite Coronavirus pandemic in the country.Adekunle accused Customs of crippling businesses in Nigeria by the act.According to him, the government is making things difficult for those doing legitimate business in Nigeria with the increased levy.On his Twitter page, the father of one wrote: "People are trying their hardest to do legitimate business in the country. Customs Duty is there doing a lot of madness and crippling businesses."Lord, make it make sense. Because I'm really tired." His comment came after Nollywood Actress, Uche Elendu called out the Nigerian Government to address the issue of exhorbitant customs duty fee which business owner are being charged. According to her, the Nigeria customs is making things difficult for entrepreneurs in the country. In a post shared on her Instagram page, Uche Elendu added that the exorbitant fees is not encouraging entrepreneurs doing legitimate ventures.  |
| Burna Boy reacts to BET award says, ‘Africa must matter for Black lives to matter’ Posted: 03 Jul 2020 12:30 AM PDT  Grammy-nominated Nigerian superstar, Burna Boy has reacted to his emergence as the 'Best international act at 2020 BET awards.This is the second consecutive time 'The African giant' will take home the award after doing so in 2019.Burna Boy beat the likes of Sho Madjozi, Santan Dave and Stormzy to win the award on Sunday.In a video shared on BET, Burna Boy reacting to his win thanked his fans and organizers for their love."Thank you, BET and everyone for winning this the second time. "I will like to use this opportunity to say sometime around 1835, there was a mission to turn Africa to a dominated nation but now is the time to go back to the royalty we were. "Because in order for Black lives to matter, Africa must matter."
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| BBNaija Reunion Show: Omashola says he's ready to do anything to have KimOprah Posted: 03 Jul 2020 12:00 AM PDT  Ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Omashola has publicly declared his love for KimOprah.Omashola made this known on Wednesday episode of BBNaija Reunion hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.He, however said KimOprah is being difficult with him, but he would not hesitate to put in more efforts."Kim is not happy with me but I know what I want. "I want KimOprah. I'm ready to do anything for her to be my girlfriend but I feel she's far away," Omashola added. When asked if she would accept Omashola as her Boyfriend, Kim said: "Omashola will always be in my corner but his self-centeredness makes it difficult."  |
| Actress Ireti Doyle – “Nigerian Twitter is about destruction” Posted: 02 Jul 2020 11:30 PM PDT  Veteran Nigerian actress, Iretiola Doyle has given her opinion about Nigerians on Twitter.According to the thespian, the platform for Nigerians is rarely about justice, but destruction, and one should know this and know peace.She also said this is with the exception of few small but mighty spaces."With the exception of a few small but mighty spaces truly out here doing the Lord's work, Twitterng is very rarely about justice. It is about destruction. Know this, know peace and tread accordingly." she tweeted.   |
| Mercy Johnson Reveals Her Family Career Paths In Family Tree Photo Posted: 02 Jul 2020 11:00 PM PDT  Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson and her hubby Prince Okojie have taken to social media to post their family tree photo which revealed the career paths of their kids.The heartwarming and somewhat hilarious photo was shared by Mercy Johnson and is beginning to gain momentum on the internet, especially social media.According Mercy Johnson, July is month of accomplishment. She said so while wishing her fans a happy new month.She prayed that the dreams and aspirations of her fans be fulfilled in the new month of July. The family tree photo showed Prince Okojie as a dad, hotelier and politician; Mercy Johnson as mum, actor, chef, producer and entrepreneur; their first daughter as baker, doctor and drama queen; their first son as a baller, video game lover and pilot; their second daughter as lawyer, mischief planner and singer while their last born child was labeled a foodie. In her words, "Everybody don choose career path sha🙈🤣🤣its the month of accomplishment, may all our prayers and dreams be answered. Happy New Month Everyone"   |
| Lady blasts Tunde Ednut for posting fake photo of Regina Daniel’s baby Posted: 02 Jul 2020 10:30 PM PDT  A Nigerian lady identified as Sonia has taken to Instagram to blast popular blogger, Tunde Ednut for posting a fake photo of Regina Daniel's baby.The beautiful actress welcomed her son with her billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko some days ago and ever since then, various photos of babies have been making the rounds on social media as her son.However, one particular photo went more viral than others mainly because Tunde Ednut posted it on his page, and alleged that the baby belongs to Regina Daniels. Yesterday, Regina Daniels shared a message on her IG story, debunking rumors that the child belongs to her, and Sonia, reacting to this, hurled insults at Tunde for fuelling the rumour. Watch the video below;  |
| Nino B celebrates his hadnsome son, Keyo on his 12th birthday Posted: 02 Jul 2020 10:00 PM PDT  Nollywood actor, Bolanle Ninalowo alias Nino B has taken to social media to shower his only son Keyo with praises and blessings as he celebrates his 12th birthday.The actor celebrated his only son on his official Instagram page today July 2, 2020.According to him, the birthday boy is the sweetest, most compassionate and caring son in his life. Nino B prayed for his son to continue growing in God's grace. He also prayed that his son Keyo grows to become bigger and greater than him.   Nino B is married to his lovely wife and both have been blessed with two beautiful daughters and a cute son.  |
| Burna Boy releases visuals for, 'Wonderful' Posted: 02 Jul 2020 09:00 AM PDT  This is Burna Boy's second single of 2020.Artist: Burna Boy Song Title: Wonderful Genre: Afro-pop Album: Twice As Fall Date of release: June 26, 2020 Label: Spaceship/Bad Habit/Atlantic Producer: Telz Video Director: Director K Details/Takeaway: This is Burna Boy's second single of 2020. Watch the video below;  |
| Watch the official trailer 'Eagle Wings' directed by Paul Papel Posted: 02 Jul 2020 08:00 AM PDT Months after its principal photography, the first trailer for 'Eagle Wings', a war film directed by Paul Papel has premiered. Eagle Wings is one of Nollywood's first collaborations with the Nigerian Air Force.Recall Pulse shared a report on the upcoming war film back in March with first photos from the production.Although a release date is yet to be announced, the new trailer features some of the upcoming feature film's cast including Femi Jacobs, Enyinna Nwigwe, Yakub Mohammed, Uzee Usman, Saeed Mohammed, Abdul U. Zada, Patience Ujah and Jamila Yahaya.Shot in Kaduna, Abuja and Maiduguri, 'Eagle Wings' follows true accounts of the tragic experiences of an Air Force fighter pilot in the heat of insurgency. It is reportedly one of the first films to be backed by the Nigerian Air Force with warfare equipment. Watch the Trailer;  |
| Naira Marley releases new single, 'As E Dey Go' Posted: 02 Jul 2020 07:00 AM PDT  This is Marley's third single of 2020.Artist: Naira Marley Song Title: As E Dey Go Genre: Afro-pop Album: TBA Date of release: June 29, 2020 Label: Marlian Producer: Rexxie Video Director: DK Details/Takeaway: This is Marley's third single of 2020. Review: This is Naira Marley's best song of 2020 so far. Its only blemish is the rap - not because it's bad, but because Naira Marley had excelled with his singing till he started rapping. The rap feels subpar in the face of impressive singing. He should have delivered in verses by sung-rap or pure vocals, no raps. Play the song below;  |
| Genevieve Nnaji, Akin Omotoso join The Academy's 819 Membership Invitees Posted: 02 Jul 2020 06:00 AM PDT The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended invites to 819 film influencers from across the globe. Genevieve Nnaji and Akin Omotoso will join the Academy's membership class selected from 68 countries.In a new statement released by the Academy, the 819 invitees from 68 countries include Nigeria's Genevieve Nnaji and Akin Omotoso among other artists and executive selected for their immense contribution to theatrical motion picture.The latest list also spots the Academy's A2020 goal of increasing the number of women and people of colour in its membership."The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 819 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. The 2020 class is 45% women, 36% underrepresented ethnic/racial communities, and 49% international from 68 countries. There are 75 Oscar® nominees, including 15 winners, and five recipients of Scientific and Technical Awards. Those who accept the invitations will be the only additions to the Academy's membership in 2020", the statement reads. Other notable mentions include Cynthia Erivo, Ladj Ly, Bernie Taupin, Matthew A. Cherry, Florence Pugh, John David Washington, Eva Longoria, Zendaya and Awkwafina If the 819 members accept the invites which will most probably be the case, agent members of the 2020 class will be allowed voting privileges at the upcoming Oscars. This will not be the first time Nigerian filmmakers are making the Academy membership list. In 2018, actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Tinsel producer, Femi Odugbemi were extended invites. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the 93rd Oscars will now hold on April 25, 2021, two months later than the initial February date.  |
| TikTok reacts as India bans TikTok and other 56 Chinese apps Posted: 02 Jul 2020 05:30 AM PDT In the wake of announcement that India had banned TikTok and 56 other Chinese apps from use by its citizens, TikTok has a message for the world via a statement. The tensions between the world's two most populous nations will continue to rise.It reads, "Building empowered local management teams in the countries where TikTok operates, including India, has been critical to our global success."While the Government of India has issued an interim order to block 59 apps, our team of around 2,000 employees in India is committed to working with the government to demonstrate our dedication to user security and our commitment to the country overall."We are proud to provide hundreds of millions of users in India – and around the world – a creative platform for their stories, performances, education, and, often, a way to make their livelihood." You might remember that... Relations between the world's two most populous nations have been strained following the deaths of 20 Indian troops in hand-to-hand fighting with their Chinese counterparts on the western end of the high-altitude, contested border in mid-June. On June 29, 2020, the Indian Ministry of technology stated that the 56 banned apps "are engaged in activities... prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order," the ministry of information technology said in a statement. "The government of India has decided to disallow the usage of certain apps... This decision is a targeted move to ensure safety and sovereignty of Indian cyberspace." Bloomberg reported that, "The move marks another attempt by India to reduce dependence on its neighbor's products and hampers efforts by China's largest corporations to expand beyond their own borders -- a collective endeavor encapsulated by TikTok's phenomenal success abroad and particularly in India, ByteDance's largest international market. "The world's most valuable startup responded by saying it will meet with Narendra Modi's government to discuss the matter." The tensions between the world's two most populous nations will continue to rise.  |
| Wizkid's 'Made In Lagos' to finally drop on July 16 Posted: 02 Jul 2020 05:00 AM PDT  In the final hours of June 30, 2020, Nigerian superstar, Wizkid took to his Instagram stories to announce that his long-awaited album, 'Made In Lagos' will finally drop in on July 16, 2020.Twitter is already on fire as announcement engulfs the social media platform.After giving a round of thanks to everyone who worked on the album, he wrote, "16/7..."Twitter is already on fire as announcement engulfs the social media platform.  |
| Posted: 02 Jul 2020 04:30 AM PDT American singer, August Alsina has come out to reveal that he had a relationship with Hollywood actress, Jada Pinkett Smith. The singer says he was introduced to Jada Smith by her son, Jaden back in 2015.The singer made this known during a chat with Angela Yee on the "The Breakfast Club."According to him, Jada's husband, Will Smith gave his blessing to the relationship, "I actually sat down with Will [Smith] and had a conversation due to the transformation from their marriage to life partnership … he gave me his blessing."Alsina says he met Jada in 2015 after he was introduced to her by her son, Jaden, and the two became when he vacationed with the family in Hawaii in 2016. The singer says he fell in love with Jada immediately. "I totally gave myself to that relationship for years of my life, and I truly and really, really deeply love and have a ton of love for her. I devoted myself to it, I gave my full self to it so much so to the point that I can die right now and be okay with knowing that I truly gave myself to somebody," he said.  "And I really loved a person, I experienced that and I know what that feels like and some people never get that in this lifetime." " I know that I am completely blessed and this conversation is difficult because it is so much, that it would be hard for people to understand but once it starts to affect me and my livelihood I have to speak up about my truth." PageSix says Jada Pinkett Smith's representatives are claiming that Alsina's latest story on their relationship is false.  |
| Wizkid hints on release date for new album “Made in Lagos” Posted: 02 Jul 2020 04:00 AM PDT  It looks like we're finally getting Wizkid's 'Made In Lagos', with features from Burna Boy, Tay Iwar, Tems, Skepta and more.Following the list of collaborations dropped, the next IG story from Wizkid states "16/07 " which suggests that 'Made in Lagos' might be dropping in a couple of weeks.This conclusion is coming from the understanding that Wizkid has completed the project and appreciated the creators that worked with him.
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| Posted: 02 Jul 2020 03:30 AM PDT  Nollywood actress, Anita Joseph has slammed Ghanaian actress, Akupem Poloo for going completely naked in front of her son to wish him a happy 7th birthday.On Tuesday, June 30, the controversial Ghanaian actress and video vixen shared a naked photo of herself with her son and explained that she decided to go naked in front of her son because she gave birth to him naked.She wrote: 'I'm naked in front of you because this is how naked I was giving birth to you, so in case you find me naked lying somewhere don't pass by me but rather see me as your mom who brought you to life.'While some of her Instagram followers found the photo offensive, Anita Joseph has also expressed her displeasure over Akupem's decision to go completely nude in a photoshoot with her son to celebrate him on his 7th birthday.Reacting on her Instagram page, the actress wrote: "This is all shades of Wrong So you actually went to the studio Removed your Clothes and got naked How did you even hold your Son Watching him see you naked I also watched the Video you made and also said You bath with your Son at this Age? Aunty you really Delusional and you need urgent Mental Evaluation You wanted to break the Internet but you Broke yourself Alu melu There are other decent and creative ways to get the Attention you needed!! You just messed up this Child's Head it's a Shame."   |
| Lady who Rema took on a date clears the air says "I’m not Rema’s girlfriend, I’m single" Posted: 02 Jul 2020 03:00 AM PDT  Nimie, the gorgeous lucky female fan singer Rema took out on a date in Lagos as cleared viral misconceptions that she is dating the young rapper.A few days ago, the Love In The Morning crooner took to his social media page to announce his plans about spending a day with a special fan who is a girl in Lagos.The singer told his female fans to link up with him as he wants to spoil them. However, he noted that the condition to be chosen was to tag him on their stories vibing to one of his songs called Ginger Me.Nimie, a 200l physics student at the University of Lagos was lucky to be picked by Rema and they went out on a date.In a new interview, Nimie told BBC pidgin that she is truly a random fan of the star who won a social media contest fair and square to be picked for the date experience Nimi revealed she participated just like everyone else and became the lucky winner. Watch her video below:  |
| BBNaija's BamBam Opens Up On Her Struggle With Pregnancy Weight Gain Posted: 02 Jul 2020 02:30 AM PDT BBNaija reality star, Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan popularly know as BamBam has opened up on her struggle with pregnancy weight gain. The reality TV star posted a video of her breastfeeding her baby while speaking on her struggles. According to her, it has not been easy trying to lose the baby fat.Bambam confessed that she is exhausted but she has to be available for her baby."I can't lie to you guys, since my baby was born, it's not been easy. I gained so much weight. I practically was like a 103. I had so much fluid retention in my body and losing all that baby weight has been so hard. I'm trying to have a healthy meal plan that doesn't affect lactation and work out with a personal trainer or use the treadmill," she said.  |
| Actor Nosa Rex defends Funke Akindele against her Ex-Staff Posted: 02 Jul 2020 02:00 AM PDT Nollywood actor, Nosa Rex has defended her colleague, Funke Akindele after the latter was called out by her ex-staff over alleged physical, emotional and financial abuse. In a lengthy video shared to his Instagram page, the actor who stars as Terwase in the series, Jenifa's Diary, stated that people ought to show grateful when it comes to moving up in the industry.Part of what Rex said reads as follows: "In this life, no one owes you anything. Especially for the entertainment industry, we are still learning. When we were younger, the said entertainment is big we didn't no understand. Now we do Anyone who helps you one way or the other, thank the person no matter what happen.God will bless anyone that has helped me. It's not because I know Funke Akindele or she's my friend. I've never seen where someone who is putting their money in a project won't have the right to vex. Do you have an idea how many people are on her payroll. If she isn't firm, people would take advantage.Funke is usually under pressure when she needs to air and that's why she puts pressure on people. Funke edits scripts. What is due to you will get to you. Everything is time. Who are you to call people out in the industry." Watch video below:  |
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