Popular Nigerian singer, songwriter and Chief Executive Officer of Cartel, Augustine Kelechi also known as Tekno was on Tuesday arrested by the Lagos State Police Command over alleged breach of Public Decency Act with an outdoor advertising displaying semi-nude women.
Charly Boy To Features Falz In New Single
Nigerian entertainer and activist, Charles Oputa, A.K.A (Charlyboy), is set to release a hit single featuring rapper Folarin Falana, popularly addressed by his stage name Falz. The 68-year-old activist, who released his debut high-life album over three decades ago, hinted in an interview to the News Agency of Nigeria that the ‘collabo’ was underway.
Nigeria’s TV Show: VSKIT Partners Star Times
Short video sharing platform, VSKIT has disclosed that it would partner with Digital cable TV, StarTimes, to host the maiden edition of 'Voice to Fame,’ a dubbing competition in Nigeria. The program is set to hit television airwaves on Sunday, 28th July 2019.
The show will see eight contestants competing against celebrities, for a chance to win a grand prize of N2 million. The Voice to Fame show will feature the re-enactment of classic movies and TV plays, Rap battles and lip-sync according to dialogues taken from clips of movies and TV shows with a focus on vocal delivery and demonstrative facial expressions.
Three Nigerians Make Oscars' Academy Members List
Three Nigerians have been confirmed to make the newly released list of the diverse 842 members of the Academy of Motion Picture, Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).
Burna Boy Plans to Raise Kids With Stefflon Don
Following his world tour, Nigerian singer and afrobeat award-winning artiste, Burna Boy has revealed his plans to raise a child with his girlfriend,Stefflon Don. He made the claims during an interview on a radio show, Beats1, on Hot 97 FM in the U.S. recently.
Nigerian Writer, Nneka Arimah Wins 2019 Caine Prize
Nigerian writer Lesley Nneka Arimah has been announced as the winner for the 2019 Caine Prize for African writing, making her the winner of Africa's leading literary award.
Netflix Acquires Kunle Afolayan’s Movie “MOKALIK”, Others
American media streaming service provider, Netflix has acquired ‘Mokalik’, an all Yoruba movie produced by Popular Nigerian Director and Producer, Kunle Afolayan.
Mr. Afolayan made the disclosure on Wednesday at the French-Nigerian Cinema Days at the Alliance Francaise in Ikoyi, Lagos, saying Netflix also acquired some of his other films.