Alhaji Lai Mohammed

As part of measures to encourage the entertainment sector of the economy, the federal government has announced a ‘pioneer status’ to the creative industry, in a landmark move aimed at transforming the industry and creating jobs.

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Popular Rapper Jude “M.I” Abaga, has been called out by a fan to fulfill the promise he made to him.  The fan who goes by the name ‘Young Incredible’ said M.I promised him a record deal and has not lived up to it.

Renowned songwriter, singer and recording artist, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun popularly known by his stage name, Wizkid has reportedly pocketed over N72 Million from the streaming of his hit single "come Closer" on Spotify video platform. Famous ace video director, Adasa Cookey made this known on Saturday via a post on his Instagram page. He disclosed that the hit single which also featured United States artist, Drake has been streamed over 55 million times on Spotify platform.

Nollywood actor Segun Arinze said he is considering musical collaboration with Augustine Miles Tekno, popularly known by his stage name, Tekno. The veteran actor who made this disclosure in a chat with select journalists in Abuja hinted that he remains the biggest fan of Tekno and will not hesitate to make some beats with him when he finally abandons acting.

Popular Nigerian Comedian, Seyi Law has threatened to sue controversial journalist, Kemi Olunloyo over frequent verbal attack on her his daughter. Recently, Kemi intensified social media attack on the child, describing her in most cases as obese while also comparing her with a cartoon character called Droopy.

Former England football star, John Fashanu was locked up in a Nigerian jail crammed with 200 other prisoners. The former Wimbledon player was arrested by the Police at his home in Sun City Estate, Abuja, on “criminal conspiracy” and obtaining through false pretence. Nigerian police Deputy Inspector General Hyacinth Dagala said: “John Fashanu was arrested on July 17 in connection with an allegation of criminal conspiracy and obtaining the sum of £23,000 (N9,550,000) under false pretence.