inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has appointed popular media personality and content creator Kiekie as its new “Chief Wahala Officer (CWO).” This creative hiring campaign was designed to shed light on the daily challenges of movement and mobility in Lagos. The appointment follows an overwhelming response to …
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Why I Can’t Date Nigerian Celebrities – Tems
Grammy-winning Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as singer, Tems has explained why she can’t date or approach Nigerian male celebrities for a romantic relationship. Responding to a question from an interviewer who asked at the BET Awards ceremony over the weekend if she would approach trending handsome Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye if …
Read More »Igbo Movie Producers re-elect Nwanganga as President
The Igbo Movie Producers Association of Nigeria (IMPAN) on Sunday, re-elected Mr JohnPaul Nwanganga as President to lead the association for another two-year term. Other executives elected included Mrs Ngozi Okeke as Vice President, Mr Paul Ibeh, Secretary; Mrs Joyce Ikem, Assistant Secretary and Mrs Ifemamma Rita, Financial Secretary. They …
Read More »Wande Coal releases star-studded album ‘King Coal’, features Wizkid
Veteran singer, Wande Coal, has released the highly anticipated King Coal, a 15-track project that marks his fifth studio album and features a star-studded lineup of collaborators. Newsextra24 reports that the Iskaba crooner released the album on Friday across major streaming platforms. To perfect the project, Wande Coal revealed that …
Read More »‘King of Thieves’ arrives Netflix June 26
Femi Adebayo’s ‘King of Thieves’, a hit Yoruba-language movie distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, arrives on Netflix June 26. The blockbuster opens April 8, 2022, runs 14 weeks and grosses N320.8 million at the West African box office. It moves to Prime Video in August 2022 and now in 2026, Netflix …
Read More »I Prefer to Marry a Poor Man — Actress Eyiyemi Afolayan
Eyiyemi Afolayan, daughter of popular Nigerian filmmaker and actor Kunle Afolayan, has stirred reactions on social media after sharing her views on relationships, marriage, and financial stability during a recent interview with BBC Yoruba. Speaking candidly, Eyiyemi revealed that she would rather marry a poor man than a wealthy one, …
Read More »Why I Left My Marriage with Akin Olaiya – Wife
Nafisat, the estranged wife of popular Yoruba actor Akin Olaiya, has accused the actor of domestic violence and mistreatment days after he publicly announced the dissolution of their marriage. She made the allegations in a viral video on Wednesday, reacting to a statement the actor released about the end of their …
Read More »Why I Left Music for a While – YCee
Nigerian singer Oludemilade Martin Alejo, popularly known as YCee, has opened up on his absence from the music scene for a few years. During a recent livestream with steamer Cater Efe, the ‘Juice’ crooner revealed that he took a break from music to concentrate on personal development. He explained that …
Read More »CharlyBoy says Dangote Refinery symbolises hope for Nigeria
Legendary entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as CharlyBoy, has lauded the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, describing it as a transformative national asset and a beacon of hope for a better Nigeria. Newsextra24 reports that CharlyBoy gave the commendation in a post on his social media page, sharing a video and photos …
Read More »Canal+ adds Chimamanda Adichie’s novel “Americanah” to African productions
The 2013 novel “Americanah”, written by Nigerian award-winning novelist Chimamanda Adichie, has been recognised by the canal+ African story productions. Newsextra24 reports that Canal+ is a French global media and entertainment company that has integrated or acquired another media entity. The African Film Press took to its Instagram page @africanfilmpress …
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