According to recent box office records, the economic hardship we face as a nation appears to have little to do with cinema attendance in Nigeria. Despite the hike in movie ticket prices, the average cost is N6000. Yet, Nigerians went out in their numbers to watch Funke Akindele’s latest effort, ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa,’ and set … Read more
Like most industries, Nollywood is highly competitive, with instances of rivalries driven by the quest for fame and success. During the annual Mamador August meeting held in Lagos State on Friday, Ngozi Nwosu, a veteran Nollywood actress, shared her invaluable experience and advice on managing envy and jealousy in the movie industry, a challenge not … Read more
Mariah Carey’s mother Patricia and sister Alison both died on the same day, the singer said Monday. “My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend. Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day,” the Grammy-winning singer said in a statement. “I feel blessed … Read more
Edna O’Brien, Ireland’s literary pride and outlaw who scandalized her native land with her debut novel, The Country Girls, before gaining international acclaim as a storyteller and iconoclast that found her welcomed everywhere from Dublin to the White House, has died. She was 93. O’Brien died Saturday after a long illness, according to a statement by … Read more
Dancer and singer Korra Obidi is facing backlash from fans as she plans a vacation to Hawaii after fans donated over $50,000, which translates to over N75 million, via GoFundMe, to support her with legal fees for a child custody battle with her ex-husband, Justin Dean. On Friday, the American-based Nigerian artiste appealed to Nigerians … Read more
Burton Cummings’s latest blow in his legal battle against the current lineup of the Guess Who is tarnishing the legacy of the famous Winnipeg rock band, a local music historian says — and could set the stage for similar rifts between bands and former members. The band’s ex-frontman has terminated agreements with performing-rights organizations for … Read more
Two men were convicted of murder Tuesday in the death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay, a brazen 2002 shooting in the rap legend’s studio. An anonymous Brooklyn federal jury delivered the verdict in the trial of Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington. Jam Master Jay, born Jason Mizell, worked the turntables in Run-DMC as … Read more
