Arts & Entertainment

Tiwa Savage
Lifestyle

Tiwa Savage denies ‘romance’ with Wizkid, other entertainment stories last week

A recap of top entertainment stories and updates on your favourite Nigerian celebrities.

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Jayne Augoye ∣ Comments: 0
Kannywood star actress, Nafeesa Abdullahi. [PHOTO CREDIT: BBC]
Kannywood

Kannywood mourns as Nafeesat Abdullahi loses mother

The actress announced the death of her mother Saturday

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Blackface Naija
Music

Blackface ‘sues Wizkid, Banky W’

Blackface tells PREMIUM TIMES why he is suing.

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Idoko Salihu ∣ Comments: 0
Music

AFRIMA 2018: Davido, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, others bag nominations

A total of 79 songs made it to the regional nominees list.

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Jayne Augoye ∣ August 18, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Nollywood

Nigeria footballer Alex Iwobi makes Nollywood debut

Filming for the movie ended in July.

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Jayne Augoye ∣ August 17, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
clouds
Travel

What the weather will look like in Nigeria on Saturday

NiMet predicts that thunderstorms and rains will prevail on Saturday

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Agency Report ∣ August 17, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Music

Dapo drops new single “Sisi Shade”

The talented singer is best known for hits like “Vibe” and “Necessary.”

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Jayne Augoye ∣ August 17, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
clouds
More News, Travel

NiMet predicts thunderstorms, rains for Friday

The agency says storm will linger over central states

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Agency Report ∣ August 16, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 05: The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin performs at The Fox Theatre on March 5, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for The Fox Theatre)
Music

Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul, is dead

She died at her home in Detroit surrounded by her family and friends.

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George Ogala ∣ August 16, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Yinka Ayefele
Music

Planned demolition: Popular musician, Ayefele, sues Oyo govt.

The state government marks the structure for demolition for allegedly contravening planning laws.

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Agency Report ∣ August 16, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Teju Cole
Arts/Books

Contemplation Is African: A Conversation With Teju Cole

Categories like Afro-pessimism are just a little bit empty, sometimes.

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Kunle Ajibade ∣ August 16, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Arts/Books

LIVE UPDATES: Books on social disorder, ethnic polarisation unveiled in Abuja

The two books explore the subject of religious polarisation.

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Kemi Busari ∣ August 15, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Blood pressure checker device [Photo Credit: Daily Mail]
Lifestyle

Triple pill treatment may effectively lower blood pressure: study

The Triple Pill consist of the blood pressure medications telmisartan (20 mg), amlodipine (2.5 mg), and chlorthalidone (12.5 mg).

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Agency Report ∣ August 15, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
U.S. Embassy Abuja
Travel

U.S. Embassy closes Abuja Consular Section

U.S. Embassy closes Abuja Consular Section

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Oladeinde Olawoyin ∣ August 14, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
clouds
More News, Travel

What the weather will look like on Tuesday

NiMet predicts rainfall and thunderstorms as well as temperature ranging from 29 to 30 degrees Celsius.

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Agency Report ∣ August 13, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Davido and Wizkid
Music

Davido, Wizkid excite fans in Namibia, New York

Both ace singers made sure that the Afro-beat genre message spread to the ever going audience.

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Agency Report ∣ August 13, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Peterson Ojieson
Arts/Books, Headline Stories

Nigerian who crossed Mediterranean narrates own tale in new book ‘Irregular Migrant’

The writer also speaks about what inspired the book.

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Jayne Augoye ∣ August 13, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi
Lifestyle

Top entertainment stories from last week

“Ooni’s marriage cannot be done secretly,” an aide said.

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Jayne Augoye ∣ August 12, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
A scene from Falz's This is Nigeria video
Music

SERAP asks NBC to lift ban on Falz’s ‘This is Nigeria’, others

The organisation said the action by the NBC “amounts to illegal restrictions on media freedom.”

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Agency Report ∣ August 12, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) nominees cocktail party holds in Lagos
Nollywood

Photos: AMVCA nominees cocktail party holds in Lagos

The 6th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards a few weeks away.

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Jayne Augoye ∣ August 12, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Pastor Enoch Adeboye during a sermon at the Redeemed Church annual convention
Lifestyle

Redeemed Church declares war on cancer scourge

More babies are born as the convention enters its fifth night.

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George Ogala ∣ August 11, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Music, Top News

INTERVIEW: I would be lying if I say I don’t miss Psquare – Peter Okoye

Peter Okoye speaks about his career, life after Psquare, current projects and how he is giving back to the society.

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Jayne Augoye ∣ August 11, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Maigalia & Danielle 1
Lifestyle

In Yola, Nigerian-American marriage celebrated with Keke

The American University in Nigeria brings together a husband and wife from diverse backgrounds.

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George Kaduna ∣ August 11, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
chinedu ikedieze
Features And Interviews, Nollywood

INTERVIEW: How my height made me a superstar — Chinedu Ikedieze, aka Aki

Aki speaks about growing up and being taunted.

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Jayne Augoye ∣ August 11, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
klippers movie
Nollywood

Five Nollywood movies to see this weekend

From comedy to epic and thrillers, these films are actually worth the hype.

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Jayne Augoye ∣ August 10, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0