Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

“Prostate Cancer Survivor,” Charly Boy announces how he becomes victorious By Elegbede Abiodun “Prostate Cancer Survivor,” Charly Boy announces how he becomes victorious In an Instagram post, he wrote: “Many things bin happen dis year 2023. The good, the bad and the ugly. But most importantly, I cheated death for something wey no suppose kill us but has killed many. Am a Prostate Cancer Survivor. God, am grateful. I know say dis year remain small but still by his Grace, me and everybody reading dis, shall see 2024. I seee!,” his caption read. The video posted shows the Nwata Miss…

“Prostate Cancer Survivor,” Charly Boy announces how he becomes victorious Elegbede Abiodun Charly Boy said he was a Prostate cancer survivor. The veterans singer, Charles Oputa, declared how he engaged with cancer.  Charly Boy said he was a Prostate cancer survivor. In an Instagram post, he reflected on his journey fighting cancer and how he “cheated death” this year. “Many things bin happen dis year 2023. The good, the bad and the ugly. But most importantly, I cheated death for something wey no suppose kill us but has killed many. Am a Prostate Cancer Survivor. God, am grateful. I know…

MOBO Awards: Davido, Wizkid, Adekunle Gold, Asake, Rema nominated for 2024 Nigerian superstars dominate the Best African category for the 2024 MOBO awards. The full nominations list for the 2024 MOBO awards 2023 has been a great year for Nigerian music as Afrobeats continued to enjoy international success led by the continued global rise of Nigerian superstars. In the 2024 MOBO awards nominations list, Nigerian superstars dominated the Best African category as Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Rema, Asake, Adekunle Gold, and Ayra Starr all earned nominations. Joining the Nigerian contingent are South African star Tyla, Swaziland hitmaker Uncle Waffles, and…

Oba Ghandi’s coronation begins with N150 million empowerment programme The seven-day coronation ceremony of the 21st Soun of Ogbomosoland in Oyo State, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, on Thursday, began with N150 million empowerment programme for 102 beneficiaries at the palace in Ogbomoso. The PUNCH reports that Oba Olaoye will be officially presented with Staff of Office by the State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. The beneficiaries were drawn from the five local governments in Ogbomosoland, namely Ogo-Oluwa, Surulere, Ogbomoso North, Ogbomoso South, and Oriire.. Items presented to the beneficiaries include sewing machines, deep freezers, motorcycles, generators, and hair…

Adeniyi Ifetayo represents his Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III CFR Olu of Warri Kingdom at Guild of Photojournalists Nigeria Annual Conference/Exhibition and Awards in Lagos The renown journalist and founder of Megastarmagazine, Adeniyi Ifetayo shared how he was privileged and accomplished to have represented his Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, Olu of Warri Kingdom at Guild of Photojournalists Nigeria Annual Conference/Exhibition and Awards in Lagos Proverbs 22:29 King (KJV) Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men. “I had privileged to represent his Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III CFR Olu of…

Patrick Ochoga, Edo Leadership Correspondence, Emerges Edo print media of 2023-Edo Icon Award Edo State Leadership Newspaper Correspondent, Mr Patrick Ese Ochoga has emerged the Edo print media of the year 2023 presented to him by the Organizers of Edo Icon Award among other awardees at a colourful ceremony in Benin City Edo State. The 3rd edition which took place at the Prestige Hotel had in attendance awardees that had made impact in their various professional calling and vocation. Chief Executive Officer, (CEO), Mackjus Consultancy, organizers of the Edo Icon Award, Ambassador Lion Moses Ebahor said the award is borne…

Triumphing at Nigerian Business Leadership Awards 2023- Mediacraft Associates Mediacraft Associates, a leading full-service public relations consultancy firm, and the exclusive Nigeria affiliate of the FleishmanHillard global PR network, has been honored as the recipient of the prestigious ‘PR/Media Agency of The Year Award’ at the highly acclaimed Nigerian BusinessLeadership Awards (NBLA). The event took place on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos. L-R, Ima Brown, Senior Manager, Human Resources, Mediacraft Associates; John Ehiguese, Group Chief Executive Officer, Mediacraft Associates, receiving the PR/Media Agency of the Year Award from Adaora Chukwu, Commissioner for Trade, Investment…

Filmmaker and producer Wale Adenuga (MFR), among others, has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Awards, US.  Faces at 2023 edition of AFRICUFF in Texas United States Filmmaker and producer Wale Adenuga (MFR), among others, has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Awards at the maiden edition of the African Cultural Film Festival, AFFRICUFF, held recently in Houston, Texas. Adenuga, the famous creator of popular TV series Binta and Friends, Papa Ajasco,’ Super Story, and Akpan & Udeme, was honored alongside prolific filmmaker and director Blessing Effiom Egbe, while Nkem Denchukwu was rewarded with a special industry recognition award.  The…

Busola Tejumola, Darey Art Alade lead  Entertainment Week Celebrating the rich tapestry of African creativity, EWL brings together visionaries shaping the entertainment industry’s future landscape. Among them are Peace Hyde, Ghanaian TV Producer and Journalist; Darey Art Alade, Chief Creative Officer, Livespot360, Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head, Content & Channels, Multichoice West Africa; Chioma Ude, Founder, Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF); Azegozie Eze Jr., VP, Strategy & Market Development – Africa & Diaspora, Empire; and Hannatu Musawa, Nigeria’s Federal Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy.  “We’re delighted to have these speakers lend a voice to the conversations we’ll…

Davido headline his first concert at New York’s iconic Madison Square Garden (MSG). Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is set to headline his first concert at New York’s iconic Madison Square Garden (MSG). MSG, also simply known as The Garden, is a legendary sporting facility located in Midtown Manhattan, New York. The 20000-capacity multi-purpose indoor arena has different sections used for sports and entertainment activities including basketball, boxing, concerts, and wrestling. The singer recently took to social media to announce the dates for the continuation of his ‘Timeless’ North America tour slated for 2024. …