Remembering Ogbonna Amadi: ‘One year after, the wound has not healed’
It was with a tone of melancholy but aura of reverence that Rev. Endy Amadi, younger
brother of departed Ogbonna Amadi relieved the life and times of the late Vanguard Entertainment Editor. Endi, who is President, 'Right To Live Organisation' and Project Manager, 'Rural Alert for Integrated Development Foundation', recounts that the loss remains as traumatic as it was a year ago. Pouring encomiums and eulogies on his late brother, the younger Amadi admits it’s been a year of pain and sorrow but with consolation in the Lord.
Why Don Jazzy and D’Banj separated
The recent announcement that Nigeria’s most celebrated entertainer Don Jazzy, chief executive of Mo’Hit records and his partner D’Banj, the number one musician on the label, have parted ways, has left most Nigerians still reeling in shock.
Onyeka speaks at 60
The elegant stallion, Onyeka Onwenu, during the week turned 60. But the red carpet was not rolled out. In this interview with Showtime Celebrity, the Imo State born daughter of the late politician D.K. Onwenu opens up on why people think she is controversial and more.
Poverty, ill-health killed Giringori Akabogu
The dwindling ranks of the original cast of the iconic sit-com of the 80s, New Masquerade, shrank further, yesterday, when James Iroha a.k.a Giringori Akabogu succumbed to the vice grip of ill-health and poverty.
Women give me special joy – K1 d Ultimate
King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal a. k. a K1 d Ultimate is a reporter’s delight anytime. In this interview with our Entertainment Editor, OGBONNA AMADI, he debunkes the insinuation that Fuji is music for touts and Agberos. He also opens up on his relationship with women pointing out that they give him special joy whenever they are around him. Excerpt:
How I survived as cart pusher in Alade market – 9ice
•Says he’s forgiven ex-wife Toni but… •Speaks on his double album
Call him whatever names you like, it does not remove the fact that music sensation, 9ICE, real names Abolore Akande stands a world apart from many of his contemporaries with his genre of music and bluesy delivery. With an album that every track is a little masterpiece and a reflection of his wealth of experience on the streets, 9ICE in this interview with Showtime Celebrity recalled how many things fell into place to create a double album that is powerfully raw and is fast creeping to have a chart-topping commercial success with an ambitious concert come March. Excerpt:
