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Lara Kudayisi Don-Momoh, the wife of renowned radio presenter Teddy Don-Momoh, has died. She was 42. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Mr Teddy Don-Momoh married Lara, a certified relationship expert, in 2023, nine years after his wife, gospel music star, Kefee, died at a hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, in June 2014. Lara’s…
Few figures in Nigeria’s cultural landscape embody rebellion, wit, and social conscience as vividly as Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy. For decades, he has occupied a peculiar yet fascinating space between performance and protest, fusing music, media, and activism into a life that has constantly defied convention. In his memoir, 999, Oputa invites…
Former P-Square manager Jude Okoye has responded to fresh allegations made by his younger brother, Peter “Mr P” Okoye, insisting he never diverted the group’s earnings and challenging authorities to jail him if he is found guilty. Jude’s response comes days after Mr P released a four-part video series on social media detailing the long-running…
Another celebration has taken place in the House of Oduduwa as the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has welcomed a baby girl with one of his wives, Olori Oluwatosin. The traditional ruler announced the birth on his official social media pages on Sunday, saying both Olori Oluwatosin and the newborn princess were in excellent…
Enugu State Government has launched a new television programme, Enugu to the World (ETTW), to showcase the state’s ongoing transformation, emerging investment opportunities and the people, policies and projects driving its development. The weekly 30-minute talk show and documentary-style current affairs programme provides an in-depth look at the transformation taking place across Enugu, with particular…
Popular Juju and Highlife musician Janet “St. Janet” Ajilore is dead. Nigerian gospel juju-tungba musician, composer and songwriter Akinola “Alayo Melody Singer” Michael broke the news on his Instagram page on Sunday. Publisher and socialite Femi Davies also announced, in a post on his Facebook page, that the singer died after a brief illness. Davies…
Chief (Dr) Richie John Onaiwu, is the Chief Executive Officer, RichieRich Global Ltd. The popular business mogul, among other issues, explained to SEGUN KASALI, the reasons for his soft spot for entrepreneurship. TELL us something unique about your name, “Onaiwu”? It is a name from Benin. So, I am originally from Benin. The name -Onaiwu…
Fresh off the release of his sixth studio album, ORIADÉ, Afrobeats star David “Davido” Adeleke has opened up about how marriage, fatherhood and 15 years in the music industry have transformed both his personal life and the way he runs his brand. Speaking in a recent interview on The Vibe Q, the Grammy-nominated singer said…
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of repeatedly turning former Vice President Atiku Abubakar into an “election-year scapegoat” ahead of major political contests. Mr Frank, who made the allegation in a statement issued on Saturday, said it was unfortunate…
For decades, indigenous Yoruba movies were primarily enjoyed through localized Alaba market VCDs, DVD distribution networks, and later, ad-supported YouTube channels. Although these formats built massive global audiences, monetization remained capped by local purchasing power and digital ad-rate depreciation. The financial health of the Nigerian film industry was measured almost entirely by domestic cinema returns…
