The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) on Thursday said it generated N566 million from tickets sold across the country in April. CEAN’s National Chairman , Mr Opeyemi Ajayi said that there had been an appreciable increase in the revenue generated in April, compared with March. According to him, for the month of March, N441 million in revenue was generated. …

Sensational singer, Stanley Omah Didia (well known as Omah Lay) has said he attempted suicide during his struggle with depression. In an interview with H Steph, the Port-Harcourt-raised musician discussed his battle with depression and how he incorporated it into his music. Omah Lay said it was divine for him to go through depression to be able to help those …

Award-winning Nigerian singer, David Adeleke (popularly known as Davido) has announced a new series on global streaming giant, Netflix. He made this known during an interview with the Dubai-based media house, Esquire Middle East. According to Davido, the docuseries, titled David, focuses on his life. “It’s very, very big. This is the first time I’ve said anything about it, actually”, he …

Ahead of the Supreme Court ruling on the petition challenging the victory of the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke in last July gubernatorial election, famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer David Adeleke (well known as Davido) has sought God’s intervention. Davido is a nephew of the governor. The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division had earlier set aside the decision of the …

Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has been appointed the chairman of the Entertainment Committee for President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s inauguration. Ahead of 29th May, preparations are already in top gear for the president-elect’s swearing-in. A trending list on the internet showed that the actress would be chairing the Entertainment Committee for Tinubu’s inauguration. Members of the group include Saheed Balogun, Toyin …

P-Square, a well-known Nigerian R&B duo, will appear next on this weekend’s Glo-sponsored African Voices Changemakers on CNN. The popular programme offers a stimulating opportunity for the well-known identical music duo of Peter and Paul, who had been apart for some years, to discuss their business, personal lives, and how they reconciled, after the breakup that almost ended their careers. …

Nigerians welcomed the Idol back on screen on Saturday. They had longed for another reality show following the criticism that trailed the just concluded Big Brother Titans. The return of Nigerian Idol Season 8 follows the success of last year’s edition which saw Progress Chukwuyem emerge as the winner. The singer, songwriter, performer and music minister from Delta State beat his …

A popular actress, Ibironke Ojo-Anthony (popularly known as Ronke Oshodi-Oke) took to social media to reveal that her daughter was allegedly poisoned while in school. In an interview with Saturday Beats, she said that although the girl had returned to school, her (Ronke Oshodi-Oke) mind had not been at rest. She said: “I cannot be at peace letting her go back …

The International Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), has implored governments of African countries to arrest the growing cases of violent deaths against music stars on the continent just as it urged the South African authorities to expedite the process of prosecution of the killers of rapper Kiernan Forbes (popularly known as AKA). AFRIMA recalls that the 35-year-old …

Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson Okojie has lost her father, Mr Daniel Johnson. The thespian announced the sad news on her Instagram page on Friday. Mourning her dad, she said she would continue to question God for taking him, stressing that his death was unacceptable. She said her father’s demise is the greatest pain she has ever experienced. Okojie said the …