Lagos State has become the first government entity to support the Headies, a foremost Nigerian academy award modelled after the United States’ Grammy award. On Monday, the state government announced its support for the 15th Headies award, where local musical artistes, producers, DJs, music video directors and song writers will be rewarded for their talents and creativity. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu …

It was an exciting blend of glitz, glam and euphoria as the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) hosted its annual patron’s dinner with the jury members last Wednesday, in Lagos, Nigeria. The event, which feted stakeholders in Africa’s creative economy, including media and music executives, and African entertainers gave a glimpse into what to expect from this year’s edition, as …

It’s not only about squash. It’s also about networking. It was an evening when members of Squash Section of Lagos Country Club welcomed the new ones in their midst. It was the Chairman’s Cocktail. The host and Chairman of the section, Sir Semoore Badejo was at his cheerful best as he formally received new members as well as the existing …

Two housemates – Ilebaye and Khalid – were disqualified from the season 7 of Big Brother Naija on Sunday evening. Christy O and Cyph from the Level 2 house became the first evictees for the season during the live show last week. Before last week’s formal commencement of the show, Big Brother had disqualified ex-Miss Nigeria, Beauty Tukura having received double strikes …

Nigerian singer, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe (better known as Kizz Daniel) has apologised for failing to perform at a show in Tanzania on Sunday. Fans trashed the venue of the show in anger at the non-appearance of the singer, who was subsequently arrested. The fans waited in vain till 6 am for a live performance. At a press conference on Tuesday …

The Norwegian based multiple award winning MC, MC Charlene has signed a new management deal with Cole Management Services Limited. Popularly known as Energy Goddess, MC Charlene had been working independently with her team. But she has now sealed a deal the Nigerian based duly registered management and booking company. Cole Management Services and MC Charlene both announced the deal …

Destalker Laughter Crusade, which holds in Lagos on Sunday 7 August, is set to feature top comedy acts including Alibaba, AY, Gordons, Gbenga Adeyinka the 1st. Singer Reminisce is also scheduled to perform. According to the event organisers, the show promises to be all shades of fun and excitement, as it is more than a comedy show but a crusade …

Popular actress, Ada Ameh died in Warri, Delta State on Sunday night. She was said to be a guest of an oil company executive and his family when she suddenly collapsed. The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas confirmed that Ameh died on Sunday at a Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation hospital. Ameh, 48, played the role of …

GoNigeria has launched the GoNigeria Hausa Rap Challenge, a contest for young Nigerians between the ages of 18 to 34, with incentives of N2 million for the first prize winner and two runners-up. The first runner-up wins N600,000, while the second runner-up will receive N400,000. GoNigeria’s primary objective is to drive Nigerian youths to actively participate in the nation’s electoral …

The winner of the Nigerian Idol Season 7, Progress Chukwuyem has applauded Bigi carbonated soft drink brand of Rite Foods for the massive role in ensuring the success of the music talent discovery platform. He also thanked Bigi for making the show memorable, the fabulous gift offered while it lasted, and the warm reception accorded him during his visit to …