On Sunday night, the death of Nollywood veteran actor, Pa Kasumu was announced on social media. His death hit the Nigerian film industry hard and Nollywood stars have stormed his residence in Abeokuta to pay their last respect.
SHAPE 2020 Launch: Women empowerment never looked this good! Popular Nigerian Actress, Abiola Williams and well seasoned vocal coach, Ige Kachi joined hundreds of women at the Capstone Resource Center on February 28. They all gathered to witness the launch of SHAPE 2020, a women empowerment program sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation and implemented by Whitefield Foundation.
The Story Of Ajala The Traveller – The Nigerian Who Travelled All Over The World on a Vespa. Between fame and penury: Life and times of Olabisi Ajala- the traveller Same person in Ebenezer Obey’s Ajala travel all over the world, Ajala travel, Ajala travel, Ajala travel all over the world In a moment of psychological terror, anguish and angst, Sophocles, in Oedipus Rex, at a point of deep exasperation, said *”call no man happy, until he is dead!”* Life did terrible things to Oedipus.
Before the stage lights up beautifully in celebration of the best talent in the film and TV industry across on March 14, movie lovers across Africa still have an opportunity to vote for their favourite actors and actresses across the various categories in the 7th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).
New Movie Alert! Seventh Day Movie Preview is here! Release Date To Be announced soon. Nollywood as we know it, is about to be seriously shook! Actor Kayode Adebayo is set to premiere a new star-studded movie which has been titled Seventh Day (ojo keje).
The 92nd Academy Awards has come and gone! Heading into the 92nd Oscars, Netflix had a whooping 24 nominations. The Verge even reports that Netflix’s Oscar push has been aggressive. Some industry competitors have estimated that Netflix spent approximately $70 million on its Oscars campaign. We hear the company is trying to increase its film output and become a full fledged studio in 2020. The streamer made out with just two awards: Best Documentary for American Factory (produced by President Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company) and Best Supporting Actress for Laura Dern. Its biggest films — The Irishman and The Two Popes — all went…
Just few days after her fight with her colleague, Iyabo Ojo, Nollywood actress and mother of two, Faithia Williams formerly known as Faithia Balogun got engaged to marry again.
Talented Yoruba actor, Moshood Mayegun has said, veteran television and film producer, Wale Adenuga offered him his first script, as an actor. In a recent chat, the Lagos born actor stated that that was one of his evergreen moments.
In Lagos, things are no longer the same o! Tricycles (keke) and motorcycles (bikes) have disappeared from major roads. Many residents have become ‘marathon-walkers’. (Kenya is in trouble now; we will clear all those marathon competitions soon.)
At a star-studded exclusive event which took place at The Wings Event Centre, Victoria Island on Saturday, February 8th, friends and family of Alex Okosi, the outgoing Executive Vice President and Managing Director of ViacomCBS Networks Africa and BET International, celebrated him for his significant contributions in Reimagining Africa and transforming the Media and Entertainment Industry since he took up the mantle of leadership on the continent 15 years ago.
Mavin artiste, Dr sid who recently battled stroke and a messy marital crisis, has celebrated single mum and superstar singer, Tiwa Savage in a special way as she clocks 40.
Happy Birthday to the Greatest footballer of our generation Cristiano Ronaldo.
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With two episodes already in the bag, MTV Base Behind The Story is all geared up to air another episode on Tuesday, 4th of February, 2020, with host Sammy Walsh getting up close and personal with veteran rapper Sinzu formerly known as ‘Sauce Kid’. If you have been following the show, then you will know how intimate these conversations can get.
There are jobs that deserve more accolades than are being given to those who take it as a profession. In fact, we think that people in these professions should get a blank cheque once in their lives. E no easy!
Africa Magic will announce nominees in all 28 categories in the 7th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) on Thursday, 6 February 2020. DStv and GOtv viewers should tune in 9pm WAT to watch the broadcast LIVE on all Africa Magic channels.
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The Grammy Awards is Music’s self-proclaimed biggest night of the year! This year’s nominees were announced back in November by Alicia Keys, who hosted the awards show for the second time. Lizzo and Billie Eilish led the nominations with eight and seven, respectively. This year’s Grammys took place on January 26 at 8 p.m. Here is the full list of winners!
