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Jun

11

2025

Abia State Government Celebrates a Living Legend – Chief Chika Okpala (Zebrudaya “Alias 4:30”)

Abia State, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, News, SponsoredAbia State, Alex Otti, Entertainment

Yesterday, the Abia State Government honoured one of Nigeria’s most iconic television personalities, Chief Chika Chukwunonso Okpala, popularly known as Zebrudaya alias 4:30, with a grand celebration on his 75th birthday. For many of us, Zebrudaya was a cherished part of our childhood — a comic genius whose presence on screen brought joy to millions. Seeing him celebrated this way brings a deep sense of pride and nostalgia. Chief Okpala is not just a Nollywood legend, but someone who has made immense contributions to Nigeria’s entertainment history. The decision of the Abia State Government under Governor Alex Otti to recognize…

May

26

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Motherland Beckons IPADA Initiatives & FESTAC Africa Festival 2025 Set For 1st Ever Cross Border Carnival Procession

Cultural Heritage, Entertainment, Metro, NewsEntertainment

Come September 18th and 19th, the cross border road between Nigeria and Ghana, will be lit by the 1st Ever Cross Border Carnival Procession put together by MOTHERLAND BECKONS IPADA INITIATIVES in conjunction with FESTAC AFRICA FESTIVAL 2025. The colourful 1ST EVER CROSS BORDER CARNIVAL PROCESSION route is planned with a take off point in Lagos, going through Cotonou (Benin Republic) – Lome (Togo) and (Ghana), with a big welcome party and full scale celebration of Africa's biggest music party featuring African cultural arts and traditional music from different African countries, in Ghana's capital city of Accra. The procession is…

Apr

28

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

“I don’t joke with them”, Annie Idibia said Following her divorce from 2Face.

Entertainment, Lifestyle, News2face Idibia, Annie Idibia, Entertainment, Nollywood

According to Annie Macaulay Idibia, a Nigerian actress and model, she doesn't play with her backbone. Annie said this during Sunday's Headies Awards ceremony in Lagos. Annie and her spouse, 2Face Idibia, recently separated. In response to a reporter who asked about her family, Annie said that her two girls are the only family she has. She also described Olivia and Isabella, her kids, as her "backbone." "You mean my children?" she asked in pidgin. My kids are Kampe. The first is a Yankee who attends school. Don't mess with that girl. My children don't play with me. They serve…

Mar

15

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

“Abort That Bastard Child” – Asake’s Father Begs for Help After Years of Neglect

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music, NewsAsake, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music

ABORT THAT B#STARD CHILD!' was the first statement you made when my mother told you she had taken in for you.: - ASAKE A poignant and emotional plea has been making the rounds on social media, as Asake's father reaches out to his son for assistance after years of neglect and abandonment. The father's desperate appeal has sparked a mix of emotions, with many sympathizing with Asake's plight. In a shocking revelation, Asake shared a painful account of his father's past behavior. His father had callously told his mother to abort the pregnancy, and later ate the only plantain she…

Mar

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abuja Court Orders Arrest of VeryDarkMan over defamatory statement against Mercy Chinwo

Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music, NewsEntertainment, Mercy Chinwo, VeryDarkMan

A Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of blogger Martins Vincent Otse, aka VeryDarkMan, over alleged defamatory statements against gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. The court's decision came after VeryDarkMan failed to appear in court despite a summons issued on March 5, 2025. According to reports, VeryDarkMan is accused of making false and damaging claims against Chinwo on social media, including allegations of involvement in a contractual dispute and the diversion of $345,000 linked to her former record label boss, Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu (Eezee Tee). Chinwo's legal team, led by Pelumi Olajengbesi, presented documentary evidence,…