10 June 2014 Moving on to the movie scene, Hollywood based Kenyan-American actor, Edi Gathegi, has got himself a role in a crime thriller called Criminal Activities, starring John Travolta alongside other Hollywood stars such as Michael Pitt and Dan Stevens. Edi Gathegi is popular for his role as Laurent in the Twilight franchise, and ... Read More
Also on the movie scene, but this time on a sad note, Tanzanian legendary comedy actor, Said [pronounced as Sa-eid] Ngamba popularly known as Mzee Smalls passed away on Saturday in Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam, after a long illness. Mzee Smalls also had a dance group called “Afro-Dance” which employed several aspiring young ... Read More
Hey everyone, Let’s start with the banging outcome of the MTV Africa Music Awards 2014 which took place in Durban South African on Saturday. The highlight of the occasion was its domination of Nigerian artist with Davido emerging as Artist of the Year and best male artist… Tiwa Savage – best female artist, and best ... Read More
9 June 2014 Over the course of the weekend, Nigeria said goodbye to 2 eminent citizens who had served the nation tirelessly in their different capacities., Alhaji Ado Bayero had been Emir of Kano since 1965 and was widely recognized as a Father to Northern Nigeria. Professor Dora Akunyili etched her name in gold when, ... Read More
9 June 2014 And finally, Nigerians ace rapper Olamide ups his game with an international collaboration, featuring Nigerian-American super star, Wale in a new song called “Make us Proud.” The inspiring song talks about rising from nothing to the top. It also has motivational lyrics to inspire Nigeria’s Super Eagles at the Brazil 2014 World ... Read More
9 June 2014 And coming quickly after the passing and burial of Ado Bayero is the announcement by the Kano State Government that Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria has been appointed as the new Emir of Kano state. As is customary, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was appointed following the forwarding ... Read More
9 June 2014 Now this is a funny one. Don Jazzy took a joy ride with an airport electric cart meant for luggage and the handicapped, just before his flight to South Africa for the MTV African Music Awards, at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos. Don Jazzy posted a video of this on his Instagram. ... Read More
9 June 2014 And the circle of life turns; even as we mark the passing of 2 great Nigerians, another family rejoices at the coming of a new life at a very auspicious time. Super Eagles player Austin Ejide has gladly shared the news of a new addition to his family; a baby girl who ... Read More
9 June 2014 Still on the musical streak, Evelle emerged as the winner of 2014 Nigerian Idol on Saturday. Evelle had a tough battle with finalist Eye-D at the grand finale of the competition, beating Eye-D and winning a whooping N7.5 million, a record deal with Universal Music Company and a spanking new SUV, presented ... Read More
9 June 2014 Nigeria’s Super Falcons weren’t joking when they promised to give it their all in their 2nd leg qualifier against Rwanda. The Falcons beat the She-Amavubi 8 – 0, to secure an aggregate of 12 – 1 and a place at the Africa Women’s Championship. The rout started in the 10th minute with ... Read More
