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Archive For: EL Now

Tanzanian Veteran actor and entertainer Mzee Smalls dies

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
 

Nigerian Artists Dominate MTV Africa Music Awards

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
 

NEW MUSIC ALERT: OLAMIDE FEATURES NIGERIAN-AMERICAN SUPERSTAR WALE

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
 

Don Jazzy hires Delta Airline worker who was fired because of him

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
 

Evelle wins 2014 Nigerian Idol

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
 

Tonto Dikeh joins D’Banj’s DB records as first lady of the label

5 June 2014 Guess who D’Banj just signed up on his record label, DB Records? Word on the streets is that it’s none other but Nollywood actress and part-time singer, Tonto Dikeh who has joined DB Record as the first lady in the record label. This isn’t so surprising, as D’banj mentioned his interest in ... Read More
 

Gospel singer Kefee in coma in American hospital.

5 June 2014 And now some news from Nigerian gospel singer, Kefee who we gather is in a coma in an American hospital. Kefee collapsed in a flight headed for Chicago after her performance a week ago, causing the pilot to make an emergency landing in Los Angeles. Afterwards Kefee tweeted thanking her fans for ... Read More
 

Brymo to be studied as a subject in American University

5 June 2014 Nigerian afro soul singer, Brymo is now to be studied at a University. The Down singer has been chosen as a case study for speech communication 101 by undergraduate communication students in Southern Illinois University, USA. After successful lyric decomposition of Brymo’s song “Down”, Southern Illinois University students decided to study Brymo’s ... Read More
 

Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o to star in 7th sequel of Star Wars

4 June 2014 First up, Oscar winning Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o is making her second Hollywood movie appearance on director J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars Episode 7. Lupita Nyong’o is currently acting alongside big time Hollywood stars such as Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, and Anthony Daniels among others. Star Wars Episode 7 is scheduled to ... Read More