Entertainment Archives - Page 9 of 29

Jul

27

2024

Petition Gains Momentum to Disqualify Chidimma Adetshina from Miss SA Pageant Due to Nigerian Heritage

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsEntertainment, Metro, South Africa

A growing number of South Africans, over 1,400, have signed a petition calling for the removal of 23-year-old Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina from the Miss South Africa 2024 beauty pageant. The controversy surrounds Adetshina's Nigerian heritage, as she was born in Soweto to a Nigerian father and a South African mother of Mozambican descent. Adetshina, a law student based in Cape Town, is one of the top 13 contestants vying for the Miss SA crown. However, her participation has sparked debate after she removed the Nigerian and Mozambican flags from her TikTok profile earlier this week. Additionally, Adetshina's status as…

Jul

27

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nollywood Actress Iyabo Ojo Celebrates Son’s Graduation from Turkish University

Education, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsEducation, Entertainment, Metro

Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo has taken to social media to express her pride and joy as her son, Festus Ojo, graduates from a university in Turkey. In an emotional post, Iyabo Ojo shared a photo of her son in his graduation regalia, captioning it: "As a single mother, it hasn't been easy… but today, I'm overwhelmed with joy and pride as my son graduates from a university in Turkey!" The actress, who has been open about the challenges of raising her children as a single mother, expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to witness this milestone in her son's life.…

Jul

27

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Brain Jotter Reacts to Viral Skit, Reveals Selfless Gift to Pa Ejeagha

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, Music, NewsBrain Jotter, Entertainment, Metro, Mike Ejiagha

Content creator Brain Jotter has addressed the controversy surrounding his viral skit featuring Pa Ejeagha's music, clarifying that he did not earn any money from the skit. In a statement, Brain Jotter explained that 100% of the revenue generated from the skit went directly to Pa Ejeagha's record label, due to copyright restrictions on digital platforms. Furthermore, Brain Jotter revealed that his generous gift of N2 million to Pa Ejeagha was a genuine act of kindness and charity, rather than a share of profits from the skit. This move aims to quell the ongoing controversy and unrealistic expectations surrounding the…

Jul

26

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo: Mike Ejeagha’s Royalties Drama With Premier Records – Setting the Record Straight.

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsEntertainment, Metro, Mike Ejiagha

By Charles Ogbu. Before I start, let me make it categorically clear that the sole purpose of this piece is to provide FACTUAL information to the millions of Mike Ejeagha’s fans regarding the TRUE STATE of what the Omekagu crooner is earning from his music management company as royalties. In the 1960s, the legendary folklorist, songwriter and guitarist, Michael Nwachukwu Ejeagharibe popularly known as Gentleman Mike Ejeagha entered into a music management contract with Phillips West Africa Records, a music company established in 1963 which later changed its name to Phonogram Records and later to Polygram Records before its current…

Jul

23

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Pa Mike Ejeagha and Family Shouldn’t Fall Prey to Malice of His Detractors

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, Music, NewsBrain Jotter, Entertainment, Mike Ejiagha, Music

Legendary musician Chief Mike Ejeagha and his family are facing unwarranted criticism from self-proclaimed lawyers and human rights activists. These individuals are unjustly condemning content creator Brain Jotter for gifting Pa Ejeagha N2 million, a gesture of appreciation for inspiring his viral dance challenge with the iconic 1983 song "Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo". The song's narrative tells the tale of Enyi, the elephant, and Mbe, the tortoise, showcasing the tortoise's cunning triumph over the powerful elephant, securing the princess's hand in marriage. The catchy chorus, "Enyi Na Aga, Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo," echoes the tortoise's victorious deceit. Brain Jotter's creative…