D’banj, Miley Cyrus others to perform at 2014 World Music Awards

Nigerian-born musician “D’banj”, has been listed as one of the world music stars to perform at the 2014 World Music Awards (WMA) ceremony.

The award, which is the 22nd edition, is scheduled hold on May 27 in Monte Carlo, Monaco France.

The event is making a huge come back after a three year hiatus with its last edition in 2010.

South African Gay festival holds!

South African Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, Out in Africa (OIA), returns this year after it was closed down last year due to financial woes. It will hold from Wednesday, May 28 through Sunday, June 1, at Cinema Nouveau in Rosebank, Johannesburg and The V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.

Banky W to become Ciroc Vodka ambassador

It seems this year is going to end well for this music dude, as indications  have emerged that Nigerian R&B artist Olubankole Wellington popularly known as Banky W is actually preparing to become Ciroc Vodka ambassador.

The singer who is already an MTN ambassador, might have stylishly announced his new deal with Ciroc Vodka worth millions of dollars.

If the deal sails through, Banky will be joining the likes of P.diddy, Rick Ross, DJ Khalid, French Montana, Olamide and others who have already become faces of the liquor drink.

KWAM 1 features children, Olamide in new album

King Wasiu Ayinde Mashal has released a new album State of the Nation, in which major part of the album was dedicated to the Awujale of Ijebu land who celebrated his 80th birthday a couple of weeks ago.

The new album produced by his new music company, Fuji Repete features his children; Honey B and Musty, Alhaja Salawa Abeni, Musiliu Haruna-Ishola and hot rapper, King Badoo himself, Olamide.

Franca Brown laments Chike Bryan’s illness

Since the National President of the Screen Writers Guild of Nigeria, SWGN, Chike Bryan was diagnosed with kidney-related disease about six months ago, Franca Brown and some of her colleagues have taken it upon themselves to solicit financial assistance for the ailing script writer.

MASSOB raises alarm over plot to bomb Onitsha market

THE Movement for Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, yesterday raised an alarm over what it called a plot by members of the Boko Haram sect to bomb the popular Onitsha main market and some other markets in the South-East geo-political zone.

I wouldn’t date any actor in Nollywood- Peggy

Sexy upcoming actress and ex-beauty queen, Peggy Enoho Ovire talks about her life as an actress, model, fashionista and much more.

My name is Ovire Peggy Enoho. I’m a Nollywood actress, model and fashion enterpreneur from Delta state, Urhobo precisely. I won Miss Galaxy International Nigeria pageant in 2007 and I’m also an ex Miss Tourism Delta. I run a fashion business, Hugs Couture.

June 12th New Date For Amaka Igwe's Burial

Nollywood Icon and filmmaker, Amaka Igwe who died on the 28th of April will be laid to rest on Friday, June 13, at her marital home in Ndiuche Arondizuogu , in Imo State.

According to a statement by a media consultant, BHM,various events preceding her funeral as announced by the family include; A tribute evening and Lagos Service of Songs at Haven Gardens G.R.A Ikeja on the 9th of June, and Enugu Service of Songs at Okpara Square, Enugu on the 12th of June, 2014.

Davido And Tiwa Savage Nominated BET Award

HKN Boss cum singer, Davido has been nominated for this year’s edition of BET award alongside Mavin’s First lady, Tiwa Savage. The two talented artistes will go head to head with other African acts for the award of Best International Act Africa category.

Why I dumped acting for music– Miss Independent

The resolve of Cross River State-born sexy actress cum singer, Ine Aju, a.k.a Miss Independent to change the face of hip-hop music in Nigeria seems to be looking good. With the release of her hit single, “ No forming”, which is gradually becoming every DJ’s favourite, Miss Independent certainly has an ace to play.