In the Favourite African Social Media Star category social media sensation Elsa Majimbo (Kenya) is nominated for the Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021 alongside entrepreneur and media personality Bonang Matheba (South Africa), social media comedy group Ikorodu Bois (Nigeria), comedian and scriptwriter Emmanuella (Nigeria), social media magician Wiam Van den Berg (South Africa) and sensational youth dance…
Sorry to break your heart ladies, but singer Harrysong (real name Harry Tare Okiri) has posted on his Instagram that he’s getting married, the post was captioned: “ALL SHADES 🌺 I got it perfect this time. March 27th at the KFT event center Warri delta state. 🍷. Photo by @kolexor #tarex2021” Who is the lucky bride-to-be you…
The host and judges of fan favourite reality show Nigerian Idol has been announced after a 5 years break Proceeding with plans for season 6 of the show, MultiChoice announced popular TV personality IK Osakioduwa as the host of the music reality show for this season. Also announced are sensational musician; Seyi Shay, famous DJ; DJ…
This story has spiralled into a full blown controversy. From making the “Gelato”, Cuppy’s song featuring Zlatan, to the latter blocking the mentioned earlier on social and then to accusations thrown out there about non-payment for performances, this is getting juicer. Cuppy has officially responded to the recent accusations posted on social media by singer Davido’s…
Legendary, celebrated performer Cicely Tyson, who cut her path in an era of Hollywood that was especially hostile for Black actresses, died Thursday, just two days after releasing her memoir, at the age of 96. “With heavy heart, the family of Miss Cicely Tyson announces her peaceful transition this afternoon,” her manager, Larry Thompson, said…
Amongst many profoundly emotional episodes of #WithChude, this week’s conversation with multi-brand ambassador and award-winning actress, Dakore Egbuson-Akande on her struggle with postnatal depression, battle for her mental health and the road to recovery, was particularly striking. Speaking on how her seemingly perfect life and recent transition to motherhood deteriorated into postpartum depression, Dakore said, “I…
If you’re just now getting to know about the trending “Buss It” challenge, then you must have not been on social media for a while now, especially TickTock. The first dance challenge of 2021 to take over the social media platform is based on up-and-coming Texas rapper Erica Banks’ single of the same name and it requires…
Last week 27 year old Bolu, son of Dr. Doyin Okupe came out as being gay or a homosexual on Instagram with a picture carrying the rainbow flag. Dr Okupe, a former Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Olusegun Obasanjo and Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan responded to the…
Following a successful showing in 2020, Nigerian feature film Eyimofe (This Is My Desire) has opened the year with a selection in the World Panorama section of the 51st edition of India’s biggest festival, The International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Opening tomorrow and runs through January 24 in Goa, IFFI organisers recently announced the…
Talk about some great news to start the New Year! On Friday morning, D’banj had a big announcement to share on Instagram. As it turns out, the music star and his wife Lineo Didi Kilgrow recently welcomed a baby girl into the world. “As I Hold My Daughter, My Own babylet In my Arms On This Day all the…
