Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Bakare: Entertainment industry has capability to reposition Nigeria’s economy The senior special assistant on entertainment, art, culture and tourism to the Osun State governor, Laide Bakare has called on the federal government to explore the entertainment industry for boost the nation’s GDP. Bakare made this call yesterday, at a press conference ahead of this year’s celebrity global fight concert in Abuja. Bakare who is a nollywood actress explained that the entertainment industry has all it takes to reposition Nigeria’s economy, if properly harnessed. She added that apart from boosting the nation’s economy through the sector it can also serve as…

Edo Gov: Nollywood veteran Paul Obazele emerges ADC candidate Nollywood veteran actor and director Paul Obazele has emerged as the candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the upcoming Edo State governorship election scheduled for September 21st. The primary election took place on Friday on the Uselu axis of Benin City, with a notable presence of party faithful. During the event, other aspirants for the position reportedly agreed to present Paul Obazele as their flag bearer. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials from the national headquarters were present to observe the conduct of the primary election. After the…

Lagos Red Line ready for use, the unveiling- Sanwo-Olu Sanwo-Olu and Hamzat inside the train Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday said all is now set and ready for the unveiling of the Lagos Red Line rail project by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu is expected to inaugurate the Red Line rail project in Lagos on Thursday. Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Dr. Kadri Hamzat and members of the State Executive Council inspected the Red Line rail for the final time before its unveiling on Thursday. The governor and others boarded the train from Ikeja to Iju and back as part of the test-run…

Full list of 30th Screen Actors Guild Award winners The 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards honoured the best achievements in film and television performances for the year 2023 on Saturday 24 Feb. 2024 On Saturday night, the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards honoured the best achievements in film and television performances for the year 2023. The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards took place at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles, California. “Oppenheimer” was the big winner with three awards including Best Cast in a Motion Picture – giving it clear momentum heading into the…

Usher speaks on collaboration with Burna Boy, Pheelz Usher and Pheelz Award-winning RnB singer, Usher Raymond, has revealed that he collaborated with Nigerian artists, Burna Boy and Pheelz, in his latest album because he wants to be part of the Afrobeats rush. Usher became the latest Western artist to catch the Afrobeats wave when he featured Pheelz in ‘Ruin,’ the lead song of his latest album, and Burna Boy in the album titled track, ‘Homecoming’. Speaking in a recent interview with Apple Music, Usher said Pheelz played a role in his collaboration with Burna Boy. He said, “I am all…

NiDCOM Boss Lauds Boxer Igbokwe A.K.A Raph Trouble The Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabire-Erewa has commended Nigerian Diaspora Boxer, Raphael Igbokwe A.K.A Raph Trouble for being an exceptional Nigerian Diaspora. The NiDCOM Chairman who was very happy to receive the boxer appreciated him for making Nigeria proud. “You make me proud to be a Nigerian”, she added. Dabiri-Erewa urged Igbokwe to continue to be a role model to Nigerians, while noting that the country is proud of him. “We want to work with you to harness the many talents out there and mentor these youths. There is so…

Premiere of “Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre” took place in Lagos, heading Netflix  “Anikulapo: Rise Of The Spectre” “Anikulapo: Rise Of The Spectre,” a six-part epic series, to be launched on Netflix on March 1, in over 190 countries across the globe premiered in Lagos on Sunday with all the major cast of the series and some other A-list actors present in their colourful and adorable attire. Renowned comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka, hosted the event and in attendance were actors including Lateef Adedimeji, Kunle Remi, Bimbo Ademoye, Femi Adebayo, Monalisa Chinda, Jaiye Kuti, Sola Sobowale, Taiwo Hassan and Gabriel Afolayan among…

Praises is being showered on Kogi Govt, by Guild of Editors for achievement in education sector The Nigeria Guild of Editors has commended the Kogi State Government for it remarkable achievement in  The Nigeria Guild of Editors has commended the Kogi State Government for it remarkable achievement in the educational sector across the State. A member of the Nigeria Guild of Editor Adebayo Bodurin gave the commendations in Lokoja when members of the association were on a media tour to GYB model Secondary School Adankolo on Saturday. Our Kogi State Correspondent, reports that Bodurin, who was highly elated with structure…

Unification of entertainers from Nigeria and Liberia in historic moment is about to be unveiled A historic entertainment alliance conference that’s being organised to unify artistes, musicians, and filmmakers from Nigeria and Liberia is set to hold in Lagos. With the theme: ‘Strengthening Entertainment Fusion between Nigeria and Liberia’, the conference, which is scheduled for March 13, 2024, will host big names from all sectors of the entertainment industry. Speaking during the unveiling press briefing, the founder of Dgee Power Entertainment, Chamberlain Emmanuel who is collaborating with Padmore Entertainment, said, “The topic of strengthening entertainment fusion between Nigeria and Liberia…

Alex O. says he once left music to upgrade himself, now he’s back Having produced several hits and crowned Nigerian king of pop music, Alex Oguguo Okoroigwe popularly known as Alex O suddenly disappeared from the scene. Now he’s back, and in this interview, narrated to Sunday Sun the tales of his musical exploits, exit from the stage, and his return after touring the world.  Here are excerpts: You started your music journey quite early in life, what propelled it?  I’ve always loved music and wanted to go into it right from when I was a little boy. I can…