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Funke Akindele Lost Her Mother
Funke Akindele Loses Mother The mother of Nollywood actress and producer, Funke Akindele, also known as Jenifa, has passed away. Ace Nollywood actress and politician, Funke Akindele has lost her beloved mother, Dr RB Adebanjo–Akindele. The passing was announced by Funke’s sister, Olubunmi Akindele, in a statement on Tuesday, 7th February 2023. The […] The post Funke Akindele Lost Her Mother appeared first on NaijaTunez.
Banks break silence on ‘hoarding new naira notes’ after CBN policy
Nigerian banks on Monday denied allegations of fuelling the scarcity of the redesigned naira notes across the country. The Association of Corporate Affairs Managers of Banks, ACAMB, empathized with the public on the hardships consequent upon the rollout of the new notes and reviewed cashless policy. The President, Rasheed Bolarinwa, in a statement made available […] The post Banks break silence on ‘hoarding new naira notes’ after CBN policy appeared first on NaijaTunez.
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2023 Grammy Awards: Tems wins, Burna Boy lost in two nominated categories [Full List]
The 2023 Grammy Awards took place on Sunday, January 5th, 2023, with Nigerian singer Tems winning her first Grammy for her contribution to Future’s song “Wait For U.” Burna Boy, however, failed to add to his Grammy collection, losing in both the Best Global Song Performance category for “Last Last” and the Best Global Album category for “Love, […] The post 2023 Grammy Awards: Tems wins, Burna Boy lost in two nominated categories [Full List] appeared first on NaijaTunez.
Court Orders Oxlade To Pay 5 Million Naira In Damages Over Leaked Sex Tape
Nigerian singer, Oxlade has been fined five million naira by the Lagos High Court over his leaked sex tape with a woman on Snapchat. Recall that in 2022, a sex tape of the singer surfaced online without the knowledge and consent of the woman in the video identified as John Blessing. Following the outrage […] The post Court Orders Oxlade To Pay 5 Million Naira In Damages Over Leaked Sex Tape appeared first on NaijaTunez.
Facts You Don’t Know About Nigerian Artists At The Grammy Awards
As we prepare for the 65th edition of the Grammy awards, where history will be made for Nigerian music, here are the top facts you did not know about the artists at the award show. The 65th edition of the Grammy awards will be held on the 5th of February, 2023, and these are […] The post Facts You Don’t Know About Nigerian Artists At The Grammy Awards appeared first on NaijaTunez.
BBNaija’s Ka3na Welcomes Second Child In UK
BBNaija’s Ka3na Welcomes Second Child In UK Ex Big Brother Naija Lockdown edition housemate, Ka3na has announced the arrival of her second child in the United Kingdom. The now mother of two shared the arrival of her newborn on her Instagram story. However, the ex BBNaija housemate did not reveal the sex of her newborn. […] The post BBNaija’s Ka3na Welcomes Second Child In UK appeared first on NaijaTunez.
Femi Ogunrombi AKA ‘Papa Ajasco’ Passes Away
Femi Ogunrombi AKA ‘Papa Ajasco’ Passes Away Veteran Nigerian actor, Femi Ogunrombi, also known as, Papa Ajasco has died. Late Ogunrombi racked up popularity for his role in Wale Adenuga’s comedy series, where he played the character, ‘Papa Ajasco’. Furthermore, the news of the talented thespian’s death was confirmed by a theatre practitioner, Husseini Shaibu, on his Twitter handle on Sunday. He wrote, “I have just been reliably informed that the ethnomusicologist, former Music Instructor with #NATIONALTROUPE and one time stand in for the ‘Papa Ajasco’ character on the popular #waleadenugaprod comic series ‘Papa Ajasco’ Mr. Femi Ogunrombi is dead.” .uf923f8e7fbb7908f332d4fc99d89ec7b { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display...
How the Year’s Biggest TV Shows Have Changed the Way We Dress
If you spend anywhere near as much time as I do watching TV, you’ll know how easy it is to get invested in the lives of your favourite fictional characters, and as someone who lives, breathes and works in fashion, what those characters end up wearing can often be as vital to my enjoyment of a series as the plot. I will admit I have been known to give up on a show after few episodes because of questionable costume decisions (and I shall not name names), so whenever a new series is announced, I feel a mix of dread and anticipation for what lies ahead. Film and television have always had the captivating ability to inform what we wear in the real world in some way, shape, or form, and after a couple of years in lockdowns that confined us to our homes, the sm...
BBNaija’s Kess Gifts Parents Brand New Car, House
BBNaija’s Kess Gifts Parents Brand New Car, House Ex Big Brother Naija season 7 housemate, Kess, popularly called ‘Sir Kess’ by his fellow housemates, has ushered his parents into the new year with a new house and brand new car gift. The reality TV star and his brother jointly bought a new car and acquired a house in celebration of their mother’s birthday. He revealed that the car was for her while the house belongs to their parents. Furthermore, Kess made this known in a post on his Instagram page and said it was a lifelong dream for them to surprise their parents with the properties. Meanwhile, he recounted the challenges they battled while growing up as a family of seven were all shared with other family members to live with. According to the BBNaija star, he was in Senior Secondary 3 w...
Sneak Peek: Emily in Paris’s New Outfits Are Gloriously Over-the-Top
If three of your favorite F-words are fun, French, and fashion, then you’re probably already counting down the days until the season-three premiere of Emily in Paris—only 12 remain until Lily Collins and the amiable albeit occasionally aloof cast of characters magically appear on Netflix on December 21. Creator Darren Star has a flare for the dramatic, so while we’re not sure what that means for Emily’s relationship and career, we’re pleased to see that the costumes continue to be next-level. Marylin Fitoussi remains at the helm of the costume-and-wardrobe department, delighting viewers with Emily’s occasionally avant-garde (or perhaps just overly American) style, showcasing vibrant colors and punchy patterns mixed in with classic R...
SDGs Family and Business Showcase starts Registration for 2022 Beauty Pageant | winners gets car plus cash reward
SDGs Family and Business Showcase starts Registration for 2022 Beauty Pageant | winners gets car plus cash reward Queen Evelyn, a life coach, social entrepreneur, and humanitarian has announced registration for a UN oriented Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Family and Business Showcase Pageant themed competition 2022. According to the organisers, the SDGs Showcase represents a humanitarian platform, where you can demonstrate your passion for nation-building, by lending your voice and joining hands with Queen Evelyn to liberate Africa from the clutches of underdevelopment, promote positive family values; launch the One Goal – One Family initiative, provide mentorship and empower people together for a new world. Mrs Evelyn has been at the forefront of entrepreneurship and humanitarian dr...
Akeju unveils Tayc, Perola, King promise and others as ‘faces of Afrobeats’ campaign ambassadors
Akeju unveils Tayc, Perola, King promise and others as ‘faces of Afrobeats’ campaign ambassadors The campaign director for Faces of Afrobeats, Akeju Abass popularly known as Akeju has unveiled new ambassadors for the prestigious online music campaign. The new campaigners includes Cameroonian-French singer Tayc, king promise, Perola, Gyakie, 1da Banton, and Spice Diana. In a press statement, the organisers of the music project noted that the new reps have all made great efforts in pushing Afrobeat sounds across the global scene and deserve to be celebrated. Faces of afrobeats is a new initiative launched by prime music partners to highlight influential Afrobeats artistes on the African continent. The campaign which started in 2021 has featured legendary and Beninese Grammy-award winning sin...
