By Nadia Neophytou Emily Nkanga, JoeBoy In 2017, Afropop artist Joeboy posted an Instagram video of himself covering EdSheeran’s “Shape of You.” His friend sent it to fellow Nigerian singer Mr Eazi, who immediately DM’d Joeboy — he wanted to help the new artist break through. A year later, Mr Eazi created a talent…(Read More)
Joeboy Birth name Joseph Akinwale Akinfenwa Born 21 May 1997 (age 23) Genres Afrobeats contemporary R&B Occupation(s) Singer songwriter Years active 2017–present Labels empawa Associated acts Mr Eazi King Promise Joseph Akinwale Akinfenwa, known professionally as Joeboy, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.[1] Mr. Eazi of record label “Empawa Africa…(Read More)
The perfect soundtrack and way to end one hell of a year. Buzzing Nigerian artist Joeboy has given fans an early Christmas gift. The star released his new single “Celebration” today and we’re living for it. The first artist to sign onto Mr Eazi’s #emPawa100 project, Joeboy is very quickly making himself a…(Read More)
The Nigerian artist will release Somewhere Between Beauty & Magic in February – By Matthew Ismael Ruiz Joeboy, photo by Walter Banks Nigeria’s Joeboy has announced his debut album, Somewhere Between Beauty & Magic, with a video for new song “Lonely.” The video was shot in Lagos by Nigerian director Adetula “KingTula” Adebowale. The LP…(Read More)
Anneta Konstantinides , Dec 16, 2019, 11:09 PM Miss Nigeria Nyekachi Douglas celebrates after Miss Jamaica Toni-Ann Singh is named Miss World. Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP/Getty Images Miss Nigeria Nyekachi Douglas is being praised for her heartwarming reaction after losing Miss World. After Miss Jamaica Toni-Ann Singh was named Miss World, Douglas…(Read More)
21 MARCH 2020, This Day (Lagos) The 2019 MBGN Queen and reigning Miss World Africa, Nyekachi Douglas, was the star at the Forbes Africa Leading Women Summit in Johannesburg, as part of the International Women’s Day, reports Ferdinand Ekechuku Winning a crown at a beauty pageant has and will remain the dream of many…(Read More)
With Miss Jamaica’s Miss World Win, Black Women Now Hold Five of The World’s Biggest Beauty Pageant Titles BY MELISSA LOCKER UPDATED: DECEMBER 16, 2019 5:52 PM ET | ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED: DECEMBER 16, 2019 11:36 AM EST Miss Nigeria didn’t win the Miss World crown on Saturday, but you wouldn’t…(Read More)
KADEEM RODGERS CREATED : 17 DECEMBER 2019LIFESTYLE Miss World top five finisher Miss Nigeria Nyekachi Douglas. (Photos: via Instagram @nyeka_d) It is indeed a great year for black women in pageants, as all the title-holders of the worlds most recognised and coveted titles are beautiful black women. In a time when media houses are misplacing…(Read More)
BY WORLD CINEMA REPORTS’ EDITORS ON 08/11/2017REVIEWS If there is one movie we all looked forward watching, it was The Wedding Party. If our anxiety was at 70 Kemi’s own was certainly at 150…I say so because even though the movie had premiered outside Nigeria, Kemi knew that it was the…(Read More)
written by City People September 9, 2020 Laycon is one of the housemates currently participating at the ongoing BBNaija Season 5 reality TV show, tagged “Lockdown”. Laycon is a 26-year-old rapper from Lagos State, Nigeria. Olamilekan Agbeleshe, aka, Laycon is a 26-year-old singer and rapper from Lagos. He’s a graduate…(Read More)
ODION OKONOFUA The reality TV star promises to to stand by the youths and everything that would contribute to their development. Reality TV star and winner of the fifth season of Big Brother Naija, Laycon [Instagram/ItsLaycon] The winner of the 2020 Big Brother Naija Lockdown house, Agbelesebioba Olamikekan, also known as Laycon has been…(Read More)
BY MODUPEOLUWA ADEKANYE20 JULY 2020 | Laycon It is another season of Big Brother Naija, another season of fandom, entertainment, arguments, and trends. As the show premiered yesterday and the new housemates were introduced, the saying “dress the way you want to be addressed” took the centre stage when one of the contestants showed…(Read More)
Laycon Born Olamilekan Moshood Agbeleshe 8 November 1993 (age 27) Lagos, Nigeria Occupation Media personality rapper singer songwriter Musical career Genres Rap hip hop afrobeats Instruments Vocals Years active 2016–present Labels Fierce Nation Associated acts Chinko Ekun Reminisce DJ Neptune Joeboy Olamilekan Moshood Agbeleshe (born 8 November 1993), known professionally as Laycon, is a…(Read More)
‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ stars Michelle Yeoh (left) and Chow Yun-fat (second from right) celebrated with Chow’s wife, Jasmine, and director Ang Lee at Sony’s Oscars afterparty on, March 25, 2001. Says Lee of the action epic, “Sometimes, it takes fantasy to touch the truth.” “It’s about innocence and true emotion…(Read More)
Deezell Ibrahim Rufai, better known as Deezell and me, has been gifted with the ability to compose hip-hop in both Hausa and English. Born in Michigan State in the United States , he returned to Nigeria at the age of 5 and returned to the United States at the age of 14 to study abroad…(Read More)
By MOH’D , Top Gist Deezell Wedding Photo The Northern Monarch Ibrahim Rufai well recognize as Deezell earthquakes the street with a picture showcasing his Elder Brother changing the weather of the atmosphere at the wedding ceremony of Jidzel. The Legendary icon was on some overdose gauge of excitement as proven on the picture he…(Read More)
By _Sunshine | Opera News Nigeria Meet The Nigerian Rapper Deezell With His wife Jiddarh (Check out Photos) The famous Arewa superstar Ibrahim Rufai popularly known by his stage name Deezell, is a Seattle based Nigerian Rapper/Actor. He was born in Michigan State, but moved back to Nigeria at the age of 5 with…(Read More)
admin Hello World! Welcome to Temmy Balogun’s Blog! Its another inspiring interview with a young, handsome and energetic US based Nigerian who is both an actor and a musician. His unique competencies and strengths stand him out among many in both industries he found himself. Ibrahim Ahmad popularly called Deezell by his fans in…(Read More)
BY SAMINU MACHUNGA, There are many reasons to love Teni the Entertainer, a.k.a Teni Makanaki. From her intimidating dimples to her stop and stare voice, and that outrageously charming smile, one is almost spoilt for choice. She’s a multi-talented star on the rise who’s slowly working her way into reckoning…(Read More)
Fargin singer, Teniola Apata, aka Teni Entertainer, tells OLUSHOLA RICKETTS about her style of music and her relationship with her sister and colleague, Niniola How would you describe your childhood? I come from a family that loves education. My family has been through a lot in life and that makes us to appreciate the value…(Read More)
NOTHING BUT HERSELF: WHY TENI THE ENTERTAINER IS A NEW KIND OF POP STAR | Teni Apata is making it on her own terms WORDS: KAMILA RYMAJDO | PHOTOGRAPHY: THOMPSON “TSE” EKONG, 7 JANUARY 2020 Teni Apata, 26-year-old Nigerian afropop singer, had all the hallmarks of a superstar before she even released her first song…(Read More)
Teni Teni chatting with Wazobia Max TV in July 2018 Background information Birth name Teniola Apata Born 23 December 1992 Lagos State, Nigeria Genres Afro Occupation(s) Singer songwriter entertainer Instruments Vocals Years active 2016—present Labels Dr. Dolor Entertainment Associated acts Shizzi Dr. Dolor Stonebwoy Teniola Apata, better known as Teni, is a Nigerian…(Read More)
Nigerian singer, Omah Lay, has described his ordeal in Uganda as the toughest period of his life, saying he was treated like a common thief. The 23-year-old singer and his colleague, Ms Tems, were arrested by officers of the Uganda police for flouting COVID-19 guidelines shortly after their performance at The Big…(Read More)