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Mnet’s TINSEL Talent Hunt

April 19, 2022

Want to roll with the stars? I suggest you make that leap and grab the spotlight!

New Nigerian Billionaires

April 19, 2022

This year has seen Nigeria add a new billionaire to the Forbes magazine’s distinguished and prestigious league of world billionaires in the person of Chief Mike Adenuga. Also, for the previous sole representative of the country in that club, Alhaji Aliko Dangot, this year has also seen his fortune skyrocket.

The unusual story of China’s pop sensation

April 19, 2022

His real name is Emmanuel Uwechue, though he is better known by his stage name, which sounds like the words for “good song” in Chinese. He first gained notice a few years ago on the Chinese knock off version of the “American idol” show, since then, he has performed on a state-run television show that showcases entertainers for hundreds of millions of Chinese viewers, collaborated with a host of Chinese superstars and has been enthusiastically embraced by the Chinese media. Brand endorsements are not left out as a Chinese wine company has signed him to represent its brand of wine.

Dangote is richer than Facebook founder… as Forbes releases World’s Richest People list

April 19, 2022

Forbes magazine has yesterday, released the 2011 World’s Richest People list with Nigeria’s own industrialist, Aliko Dangote rated as the 51st Richest man in the world, with a net worth of $13.8bn and richer than Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg who made the list for the first time with a net worth of $13.5bn at the 52nd position.

Obama Appoints Nigerian, Olufunmilayo Falusi Olopade, To the US National Cancer Advisory Board

April 19, 2022

Recently, the US president Barack Obama appointed Chicago-based Nigerian, Dr. Olufunmilayo Falusi Olopade, to the US Cancer advisory board.

Obama Appoints Nigerian, Olufunmilayo Falusi Olopade, To the US National Cancer Advisory Board

April 19, 2022

Recently, the US president Barack Obama appointed Chicago-based Nigerian, Dr. Olufunmilayo Falusi Olopade, to the US Cancer advisory board.

Indigenous Songs on Stage for Idol Competition

April 19, 2022

The ongoing Nigerian Idol sponsored by Etisalat will take a new dimension this week as, contestants in the musical reality show will attempt to impress the judges and win the votes of viewers at home as they perform Nigerian music.

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Events This Weekend

April 19, 2022

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Darey debuts singles

April 19, 2022

Darey is set to release two singles from his yet-to-be-named forthcoming album. The two singles ‘Don’t let me know’ and ‘The way you are’ will be released online this week, with an official radio release scheduled for Monday October 25

Big Brother auditions set to begin in Lagos

April 19, 2022

With the February 27 deadline looming and just a week left for wannabe entrants to submit their entries for Big Brother Africa 6

L’Officiel honors Fela Kuti

April 19, 2022

The fashion magazine is about to celebrate its 90th birthday and to celebrate this anniversary, the festivities start with the March issue, using Beyoncé as the face of the cover.

Nigerian Richest Billionaires

April 19, 2022

Most of the richest Nigerians have made their money either directly or indirectly from oil – which accounts for more than 90% of the country’s hard currency earnings, whether they are politicians, generals or businessmen.

New Video: Possibility – P-Square ft. 2face

April 19, 2022

Remember P-square’s hit album titled ‘Danger’ released in 2009? Here comes the video of one of the popular songs in that album titled ‘Possibility’ featuring 2face Idibia. Watch now!

Nigeria’s Top Business People To Watch in 2011

April 19, 2022

Editor’s Note: From Funke Opeke to Aliko Dangote and oil to newspapers, here is our round-up of the business people to watch in Nigeria, courtesy of The Africa Report. In no particular order, here’s a list of Nigeria’s top business people to look out for.

Sasha Drops New Singles

April 19, 2022

The First Lady, as she’s sometimes referred to, released two new singles from her soon-to-be-launched album earlier this week…