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Tomi Falade, a Nigerian journalist and writer, has released two new historical plays as she returns to storytelling. Ms Falade’s Alayemore: The Twice-Crowned King and Orompotoniyun: 12 Nights For A Crown are her third and fourth books, respectively. The books were launched at The Tomi Falade Book Party 2.0: A Cocktail Affair, hosted by comedian…
The family of Yoruba Nollywood actress and producer, Tope Osoba, has provided an account of the circumstances surrounding her death, saying she had been battling emotional distress, unmanaged worries and health challenges before her death. PREMIUM TIMES reported that her colleagues announced her death on Instagram on 5 August, following her prolonged battle with breast…
The Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba, amid allegations involving her fiancé and one of its Shepherds, Prophet Itunu Onadeko. The church said it was particularly concerned that allegations involving Mr Onadeko had drawn its name into the controversy, describing the…
Nigerian TikToker Habeeb “Peller” Hamzat has expressed frustration over his family’s growing presence on social media, days after his wedding to fellow content creator Amadou “Jarvis” Aminata. Speaking during a livestream on Tuesday night, the 21-year-old complained about his parents’ conduct at his white wedding and also reacted to a viral video purportedly showing his…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has offered a rare glimpse into the economics behind cinema box-office figures, revealing that N22.28 million accrued to the producers of “Mother’s Love” despite the film grossing more than N103 million. Ms Jalade-Ekeinde, who made her feature directorial debut with the film, disclosed the figures in a video posted…
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are officially married, almost 10 years after the football star and model began their relationship. The couple exchanged vows in a civil ceremony on 11 August in Cascais, near Lisbon, Portuguese media reported. The ceremony was attended by the five children they are raising together. Ronaldo broke the news on…
A review of the film, Olowo Ana, by Tola Adeniyi Theatre goers are likely to demand an immediate placement of the Yoruba classical movie, Olowo Ana, in cinemas across the Yoruba-speaking world, and beyond, after reading this review. And admirers of Professor Ayobami Akinwale, Dele Odule, Odunlade Adekola, Femi Adebayo, Ronke Odusanya, Lekan Olatunji, Taiwo…
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Dan Etete, has questioned claims that former military Head of State, Sani Abacha, died during a sexual encounter, describing the account as unsupported by evidence. Mr Etete, who served in the Abacha regime and said he was a close friend of the late military ruler, was reacting to claims by…
Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu has announced the opening of EbonyLife Place London, UK’s first-ever cinema hub exclusively for African and black films. Abudu shared the update on Monday alongside a video of the property in post on her social handle page. According to her, the EbonyLife Place London, located at Wandsworth Road, will be…
Members of the creative industry in Jos, Plateau State, have mourned the death of filmmaker Dimbo Atiya, describing him as an astute and resilient practitioner whose contributions helped shape Nigeria’s television and film industry. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Atiya’s death was announced on Thursday. His death has prompted colleagues and institutions to call for…
