The co-founder, and CEO of iROKOtv, Jason Njoku announced on social media Wednesday that he and his wife, Nollywood actress, Mary Remmy Njoku, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus that has infected tens of thousands worldwide since December. On Instagram and in a tweet on Wednesday afternoon, Njoku, who shared a photo of him undergoing testing, said while his…
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Nigerian film magnate, Jason Njoku has narrated the painful ordeal his 73-year-old mother who tested positive for coronavirus had to go through before overcoming the illness. According to the Iroko TV boss, his 73-year-old mother was tested 4 times before she finally got a positive result and even though, she also had an underlying illness,…
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JCI Nigeria has announced the names of 29 young Nigerian professionals as nominees for its annual Ten Outstanding Young Persons (JCI TOYP) Awards. Junior Chamber International Ten Outstanding Young Persons (JCI TOYP) Awards serves to formally recognize young people between the ages of 18 and 40 years who excel in their chosen fields and create positive change.…
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Richard Mofe-Damijo The 6th Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) opened Sunday night at the newly commissioned Filmhouse-IMAX theatres in Lekki, Lagos. Filmmakers, guests, the media as well as dignitaries from all walks of life turned out for the festival’s opening presentation, the acclaimed Hollywood film, Birth of a Nation, written, directed by and starring Nate…
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Dj Jimmy Jatt Ifeoma Williams We had previously brought you First Photos to the 3rd Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive 3), click here incase you missed it! The annual event which is organised by NET Newspaper took place on Wednesday April 22, 2015 at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event…
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Uzoma Dozie CEO Diamond Bank presenting a certificate to one of the honourees The 2nd edition of the #YTech100, a gathering aimed at celebrating the brightest and best in Nigeria’s technology space held at Terra Kultureon the 27th of February, 2015. This year’s event tagged “What’s Africa’s Next Wave?” featured speeches from the CEO of…
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The Nigerian entertainment scene is full of unique personalities who through giant strides, ideas and creative contributions have put the industry on the world map. These remarkable individuals are not necessarily the most popular, but are those whose actions carry a lot of weight and to a large extent have the hopes of the future…
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Awwww… this is really adorable! iRoko TV boss, Jason Njoku and his wife Marycelebrated their son Obi 1st birthday yesterday (July 30) in Accra, Ghana. The proud parents shared family photos with their cute toddler, looks like Obi is following is his dad’s footsteps as he is already attracted to computer! Lovely family! …
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Lynxxx & May Tiwa Savage & Papa Omisore Celebrities, socialites and music lovers mingled and enjoyed exciting performances from some of Nigeria's hottest acts like Davido, Chidinma, Olamide, Phyno, KCee, Burna Boy, the Mavin crew featuring Tiwa Savage, Dr Sid, Afrodija and Korede and South African duo, Mafikizolo as theythrilled guests at the Road to…
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Nigeria’s leading music platform, Hennessy Artistry kicked off this year’s club tour with an electrifying start as some of the hottest stars in the Nigerian music industry came together to mingle and party with fans last weekend. Alibi Chidinma Akin, Jimmy, Lere Awokoya and Sammy DJ Neptune DJ Xclusive Jimmy Jimmy Olamide Olamide Sean Tizzle…
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