Written by By Prince Okafor The Federal and State Governments have been called to actively support private sector initiatives aimed at fostering domestic tourism in the country. This was the submission of Ikechi Uko, a renowned travel expert and organizer of West Africa’s largest trade exhibition event, Akwaaba in Nigeria. Uko who was a guest speaker at … Continue reading “Tourism: ‘FG must support private sector to grow industry’”
Davido has cleared the air regarding why he did not perform at the Warri Again concert. Award-winning singer and performer Davido has shed more light on his absence at the Warri Again concert, which was held in Delta State recently. The singer, who was accused of accepting over $94,000 from Amaju Pinnick to make an appearance at … Continue reading “Warri Concert Davido Explains – Nigerians divided over refund of money paid to Davido by organisers”
I am not a music addict, fan or follower. I stopped paying serious attention to music since 1997 after my priorities changed. Before then, I followed music trends bumper-to-bumper. I grew up in Ughelli, Ozoro and later Effurun-Warri, Delta State, listening to Fela, Sunny Okosun, Bobby Benson, Rex Lawson, Tony Grey, Sunny Ade, Ebenezer Obey, … Continue reading “Our musicians make me proud as a Nigerian, By Francis Ewherido”
Novak Djokovic wrapped up a Davis Cup quarter-final place for Serbia on Friday, beating Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina just five days after winning the US Open title. The world number one eased to a 6-3, 6-4 success to give his country an unassailable 2-0 lead in Valencia after Laslo Djere’s earlier 6-4, 6-4 win over … Continue reading “Djokovic ‘on cloud nine’ after winning Davis Cup return”
Dopecaesar, also known as DJ Dope Caesar, brought the heat to BBNaija All Stars Saturday night party. Housemates, who were dressed according to the theme of the party, ‘Afrobeats’, followed the rhythm on the turntable of the talented female disc jockey with all enthusiasm. At the end of the party, most of the housemates who … Continue reading “BBNaija All Stars: DJ Dopecaeser stuns housemates at ‘Afrobeats’ Saturday party”
Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun popularly known as Wizkid has lost his mother. Mrs Jane Dolapo Balogun died at around 1.30 am on Friday in a shocking event that has thrown the entertainment industry into a state of mourning. The late Mrs. Balogun, was a pillar of support in her son’s successful music career. Meanwhile, the … Continue reading “Just in: Wizkid’s mother is dead”
By Efosa Taiwo Afrobeats superstar, Wizkid on Saturday performed at a sold-out Tottenham Hotspur stadium concert. The singer’s concert in London is a historical one for African music as he became the first and only African artist to headline and perform at the venue. 29/7: Big Wiz performing “RECKLESS” At Tottenham Stadium, Uk ! #WizkidxTottenhamStadium … Continue reading “Wizkid performs ‘Reckless’ at ‘sold-out’ Tottenham Hotspur stadium concert”
By Ayobami Okerinde After his show at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, mixed reactions have trailed the claim that Afrobeats singer, Ayodeji Balogun aka Wizkid had a sold-out show. The report making the rounds on social media claims the singer reportedly sold-out the 80,000-capacity stadium for his “More Love, Less Ego” concert on Saturday … Continue reading “‘They can’t run his race’, Reactions trail Wizkid’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium concert”