Gospel singer Chidinma Ekile has stated that she is not feeling pressured to get married. In an interview on Channels Television’s Rubbin’ Minds, the 33-year-old singer revealed that she is not in a relationship and not feeling any pressure to settle down. “No pressure at all, no pressure whatsoever, Whenever the time is right, it would happen,” she said. When …

The Igbo community in the midwestern state of Michigan will hold its Igbo Day and the first New Yam Festival in Detroit City on Saturday, 17 August. The festival will feature “authentic Igbo cuisines, masquerades, cultural music, and a cultural competition”, according to the president of the Igbo Cultural Festival of Michigan (ICAM), Gabriel Ugwu. Sponsored by Mabel Hotel in …

National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) seeks to partner with the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria towards the development of the Nigerian film industry. Executive Director of the board, Husseini Shuaibu, disclosed this at a meeting with the Chinese embassy cultural counsellor and director of China Cultural Center, Nigeria (CCCN), Mr Li Xuda. The partnership will focus on the promotion …

Former Miss South Africa contestant, Chidinma Adetshina, 23, has announced her participation in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 beauty pageant. In a video message shared on X.com by the founder of the Silverbird Group, Ben Murray-Bruce, on Wednesday, Adetshina expressed her gratitude to her supporters while sharing the news of her decision to compete for the coveted title. “I cannot …

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has declared 20 August a work-free day to mark 2024 Isese Day. In a statement on Wednesday, the governor’s Special Adviser (Media), Sulaimon Olanrewaju said the declaration of the work-free day by Makinde was contained in a circular issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo. Makinde had stated last year …

Handi, a BBNaija housemate, has expressed strong protective feelings for her twin sister, Wanni, during a diary session with Big Brother. She stated that she will not tolerate any disrespect towards Wanni and is willing to confront anyone who disrespects her sister. Her comments sparked significant reactions, with many individuals engaging in the comment section to share their opinions. During …

The gospel music industry is mourning the untimely death of the rising star, Aduke Ajayi, known professionally as Aduke Gold. The news of her passing was shared on Tuesday by fellow gospel artist, Esther Igbekele, who posted a tribute on social media with a picture of Aduke Gold with the caption, “A general has fallen. RIP”. Aduke Gold’s death follows …

Nigerian music legend King Sunny Ade (KSA) has finally addressed the longstanding rumours of a romantic relationship between him and iconic singer Onyeka Onwenu, who died early this month. During a recent condolence visit to Onwenu’s family, KSA shed light on the speculations that surrounded their relationship for years. He explained that the rumours were part of a strategic move …

Popular Nigerian actress, Funke Akindele is set to feature the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service in her upcoming film, fulfilling a promise she made during a visit to the agency last month. This was contained in a post by the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Lagos State Governor, Jubril Gawat, on X.com on Saturday. He wrote: “Renowned …

Popular content creator Ogunleye Babatunde Olamide aka Oluwadolarz, has said that going into content creation requires talent and passion rather than the urge for financial gains. Oluwadolarz, while speaking with The Nation, noted that although one can amass wealth in the skit-making industry, it requires passion as it can also be frustrating at some point. “I feel like a lot of …