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Nigerian Idol returns

On October 1, 201112:00 amIn Showtime People by vanguardComments

After an electrifying first season that saw the crowning of the first ever Nigerian Idol, Yeka Onka, the reality show returns to Nigeria for a second season.

Mimiko sets to host film makers, scholars

On October 1, 201112:00 amIn Home Video People by vanguardComments

Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State will be playing host to a gamut of scholars and seasoned film makers in the indigenous language genre as they storm the capital city of Akure for this year’s edition of the Festival of Indigenous African Films, which holds at Owena Motels, in Akure.

Mercy Johnson’s story resurrects in Two brides and a Baby

On September 30, 20111:45 amIn Entertainment, Home Video People by adefayeComments

Come the 17th of November 2011, Two Brides And A Baby, a new movie starring Mercy Johnson as one of lead acts premieres.

$200m Entertainment Fund: Filmhouse claim to fund access false – ANCOP

On September 30, 201112:15 amIn Entertainment, Home Video People by adefayeComments

Following Weekend Grooves revelation last week that Film House owned Mr. Kene Mkparu had accessed part of the much talked about $200million government intervention funds for the entertainment industry, the Association of Nollywood Core Producers (ANCOP) has faulted the claim, describing it as untrue, mischievous and very misleading.

Ron Kenoly storms Nigeria for Night of Splendour

On September 30, 201112:03 amIn Music by adefayeComments

Few months after his last visit to Nigerians at the Festival of Praise, gospel star, Ron Kenoly returns today to dazzle at the Nite of Splendour.

Julianah, Obey’s wife to be buried today

On September 30, 201112:01 amIn Entertainment, Showtime People by adefayeComments

TWENTY days after the burial of the Lady of songs, Chief (Mrs.) Christy Essien-Igbokwe, the entertainment industry and indeed the nation will again bid farewell to the wife of Juju musician-turned-evangelist, Dr. Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi, Lady Evangelist Juliana Olaide Obey-Fabiyi, who died on Tuesday, August 23, 2011.

Nnenna bags LASU award

On September 30, 201112:00 amIn Entertainment, Showtime People by adefayeComments

The host of the popular TV show Nnena and Friends, Miss Olukunga Olayinka, has been honored with the highly coveted Lagos State University (LASU) Ambassador Award.

GUS 8: When muscles worked against the men

On September 30, 201112:00 amIn Entertainment by adefayeComments

It may be early days yet, but it does appear as if the balance of power may shift in this year’s edition of the Gulder Ultimate Search. The previous seven editions have produced men as the winners, but if the early signs are to be believed, then we may be on the threshold of witnessing the very first female winner of the reality show.

Jonzing with Prince on Lagos Island

On September 29, 20117:19 pmIn Entertainment, Music by adefayeComments

Don Jazzy’s brother and Mo’hit musician unveiled the business part of his person, when in association with two other partners opened a new club called Jonzing on the Lagos Island.

Mandela family reality show to premier in S.Africa

On September 29, 20112:16 pmIn Showtime People by alexsamadeComments

South Africans will glimpse into the lives of Nelson Mandela’s family when a reality show featuring three of his grandchildren premiers in 2012, the producers said Thursday.

Ikechukwu reconciles with Mo’Hits?

On September 26, 201110:35 amIn Entertainment by akintayo eribakeComments

Since the surprising performance between the Koko master Dbanj and Ikechukwu Onunaku at the Sprite triple jam held in August this year; which saw both artistes dolling out lyrics from Ikechukwu’s hit tracks Critical and Wine am well, entertainment journalists had concluded that whatever had made the Now is the time crooner walk out of the Mo’Hits family in 2010 may have been finally forgiven and forgotten.

Mind blowing collabos

On September 25, 201112:00 amIn Music by adefayeComments

When Nigerian music was at its infant stage, everyone thought collabos were a waste of time and that it took away the spotlight from the owner. Now, collabos are the in thing. Every Nigerian artiste should have at least one collabo to his or her name. Collabos are now a fast-growing trend between artistes and it also signifies unity. Nigerian collaborations are known for spreading unique messages. Below is my list of mind-blowing collaborations done so far in Nigeria.