Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

James Brown narrated the reason behind his dropout from the university The cross-dresser James Chukwueze Obialor, popularly known as James Brown, has revealed why he dropped out of a university in the United Kingdom. Brown made headlines last year after announcing that he had been admitted into a British university. However, reports emerged on social media that the crossdresser only went to the UK for a visit but claimed he was studying there. Reacting via a video message shared on his Instagram page, James Brown claimed that he dropped out of the British university because he couldn’t afford the fees.…

Music stars: Davido, 9ice, CDQ, others with DJs set the atmosphere electrifying at BWUFEST Afrobeats star, Davido showcased his unparalleled musical prowess at the second edition of the Beer With Us Festival (BWUFEST). 9ice The event was held recently at Landmark Beach, Oniru, Lagos. The event, which was hosted by AY, and organised by Achievas Entertainment, attracted over 15,000 attendees. Riding high on the success of his album, ‘Timeless,’ Davido captivated the audience with his signature tunes, leaving them clamouring for more at this vibrant and colourful gathering. The event also featured stellar performances from Skales, 9ice, CDQ, Nasboi,…

Creative Industry: President Tinubu appoints CEOs for Agencies … By Elegbede Abiodun Tola, Ali Nuhu, Husseini  President Bola Tinubu has appointed 11 new Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) for agencies under the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy. This is contained in a statement issued by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale on Friday. In the statement, popular Kannywood actor, producer and director, Ali Nuhu has been made the Managing Director, Nigerian Film Corporation. Also, Shaibu Husseini, a Nigerian journalist, performing artist, Cultural administrator, PR and Media Expert and film curator, has been appointed the Director-General, National Films and Censors Board.…

AI and Marketing Industry Are Keys To Communications Ecosystem This Year The advancement of Artificial Intelligence and actualisation of the marketing industry reform are among the major factors that will impact the marketing communications ecosystem in 2024, writes Raheem Akingbolu Lekan Fadolapo Last year, conversations around marketing technology, advancement of Artificial Intelligence and the industry reform topped the chat in many fora, where issues related to the future of marketing in Nigeria were discussed. Under what was tagged ‘Intelligent Advertising’, many local and international scholars tried to unravel how AI-powered ads will reshape the market in the years ahead.…

DJ Cuppy sorrows over childlessness and singleness at over 30 Billionaire heiress and disc jockey Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has lamented how terrible it is to be single and childless at over 30 years. The 31-year-old via her X account, said: “Being a single, childless woman in her 30’s is terrible. All I ever do is exactly what I want, all the time.” Cuppy had in December 2022, confirmed her relationship with Taylor after a viral video suggested a marriage proposal. They got engaged after 25 days of knowing each other. However, the couple had generated whispers…

Cogent Information About The New MD/CEO Of Keystone, Hassan Imam Hassan Imam Mr Hassan Imam, an astute banker was on Wednesday appointed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Keystone Bank. His appointment came after the apex bank dissolved the board of Keystone Bank. Below are seven key things about him: 1. Imam studied Economics for his bachelor’s degree and obtained two master’s degrees, including an MBA. 2. He is a certified accountant and had attended executive Programme at Harvard Business School, Wharton and other top institutions. 3. He…

Important Things To Know About Yetunde Oni – New MD/CEO Of Union Bank Yetunde Oni, MD/CEO Union Bank The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) appointed Yetunde Oni as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Union Bank on Wednesday. Here are 10 quick facts about her. 1. Oni has 29 years expertise in client solutions, relationship management, team leadership, and talent development. 2. She was the first female Managing Director and CEO at Standard Chartered Bank in Sierra Leone. 3. Oni began her career in 1991 at Prime Merchant Limited Nigeria, handling responsibilities in the Treasury Department 4. She…

AT THE OPENING OF KLULEAD GARDENS & SUITES, A NEW STANDARD FOR LUXURY IN IJEBU ODE L-R: Branch manager FCMB, Ijebu Ode; Adegbenle Oluwatosin Joseph (Esq) (BSC. (ECONS), MBA, FCIB, LLB, BL.); Chief Executive Officer, Klulead Garden & Suites, GRA Ijebu Ode, Dr. Olushola Adekoya, and his wife, Mrs. Opeyemi Adekoya at the grand opening of Klulead Garden & Suites on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Today marks the grand opening of Klulead Gardens & Suites, otherwise known as KG & Gardens, a premium hotel nestled in the heart of GRA Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. This exquisite establishment promises to…

At 60th birthday, Afeez Ipesa-Balogun  gives Scholarships to Students, Lagos A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Afeez Ipesa-Balogun, has concluded plans to award 25 scholarships to students in public secondary schools in the state next month to mark his 60th birthday. He said the scholarships are designed to stimulate youths’ interest in studying the country’s Third Republic’s contemporary political history and beyond. “To that effect, the first 25 students in Lagos State public secondary schools to correctly answer six quiz questions will be rewarded with N50,000 each in scholarships,” said Ipesa-Balogun. All the quiz issues and answers…

At EeZee Global Mindustry Conference: ID CABASSA, FOZA, GUC, Others Lead Conversation EeZee Conceptz, the brains behind EeZee Global Mindustry Conference, has led a pathfinding conversation on the need to build a sustainable structure for the Gospel Music industry. The 2nd edition of the conference which held at Daystar Christian Centre, Oregun, had a cross-section of speakers and panellists discussing the need to build a rewarding structure for the promising industry. Popular Music Producer and Label Owner, ID CABASSA, who was one of the speakers at the event emphasised the need for Christians to look beyond the church. He added…