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Days after Njideka Akunyili-Crosby unveiled a portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama for the Obama Presidential Centre, another Nigerian, Grammy-winning singer Tems, has been announced as a performer at the centre’s opening ceremony. The centre is a community and cultural hub established by Mr Obama and his wife and situated on Chicago’s South Side. The…
The drama surrounding Judy Austin and Yul Edochie’s marriage has once again dominated online conversations after Austin’s ex-husband, Emmanuel Obasi, resurfaced with fresh allegations. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Mr Obasi alleged that Austin left him and took his two children to marry Yul. He pleaded with the public to help locate them and said…
Reactions have continued to trail the news of actor and filmmaker Olanrewaju “Baba Ijesha” James welcoming a baby boy with his wife, and fashion entrepreneur Abiodun Tokunbo, CEO of Luminee Couture. The announcement surprised many social media users, particularly because neither Baba Ijesha nor Ms Tokunbo had previously made their relationship public. In March, Luminee…
The organisers of The Headies have announced that the 18th edition of Nigeria’s foremost music awards ceremony will be held in Toronto, Canada, while simultaneously staging a live watch party and selected award presentations in Lagos. The announcement was made on Monday during “The Big Announcement” event held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, where…
The Headies have announced that its 18th edition will be held in Toronto, Canada, continuing its international expansion and supporting Nigeria’s creative industry. The announcement was made on Monday during “The Big Announcement” event held at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, where entertainment stakeholders, government officials and industry leaders gathered to hear the…
Veteran Nollywood actor and comedian Adewale Adeoye, popularly known as Baba Elesho, has stirred conversations after revealing that his wife is the head of his family. The 67-year-old actor disclosed during an interview with AfricanAList, reflecting on balancing his responsibilities as a son with the need to maintain harmony in his marriage. The Osun State-born…
The South African government has expressed concern over the growing economic consequences of xenophobia allegations against the country, saying the backlash is affecting businesses and entertainers across Africa. South Africa’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, said several South African artistes have lost performance opportunities on the continent, while businesses operating abroad are…
Steven Spielberg’s latest sci-fi thriller, “Disclosure Day,” debuted in first place at the North American box office with $44 million in ticket sales, industry estimates showed Sunday. With an ensemble cast led by Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor, the action-packed film follows an effort to reveal a decades-long coverup of extra-terrestrial visitations. Decades after…
In Saworoide, Kólá Oyèwọ̀ mesmerised us all by embodying the Lápité character in near-perfect verisimilitude. With the commanding presence of royalty, he transformed villainy into an alluring art: he was wicked, brutal, firm, corrupt, self-centred, manipulative, and cunning, yet we all loved him. Ironic? Perhaps not. It was Professor Biodun Jeyifo, elsewhere in a different…
Two weeks after the Lagos State High Court temporarily halted the coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of author Chimamanda Adichie, she has broken her silence. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Justice A. O. Opesanwo granted the order after Eurapharma Care Services Nigeria Limited, operators of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital in Victoria Island, where…
