Fireboy DML and Asake’s hit single ‘Bandana’ has been certified silver in the United Kingdom. This milestone marks Asake’s first-ever certification, highlighting Afrobeats’ rapid growth. According to the streaming platform, the genre has seen a 1,200% increase on Spotify since 2017. The certification, awarded by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), signifies that ‘Bandana’ has sold…
The Nigerian film industry and Yoruba cultural scene have been thrown into mourning over the passing of veteran Nollywood actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, also known as Charles Olumo and Agbako, who died at the remarkable age of 101. President of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Bolaji Amusan, also known as Mr Latin…
The Lagos State High Court has ordered controversial social media critic Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to remove defamatory comments and videos concerning lawyer and human rights activist Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, Folarin. Justice M. O. Idowu delivered the ruling in suit no: ID/8584/GCM/2024 on Tuesday. According to him, the publications made…
Kellyrae, Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, has been crowned winner of the season. Kellyrae was announced with on the 71st day of the show. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, host of the show, Ebuka, announced the winner on Sunday. The eight housemates who made it to the finals were Soj, Anita, Nelly, Onyeka, Wanni, Victoria and…
By Yetunde Oke Project coordinator of Project Mimi, a youth empowerment initiative, Mrs Kemi Oshiyemi-Cole, has called for a fix up in content creation and movie scripting. Mrs Oshiyemi-Cole made the call in an interview with Pensioners FM. According to Mrs Oshiyemi-Cole, these days, movies and content creation hardly pass meaningful messages across to the…
By Busayo Oyinloye Jide Kosoko, born on 12th of January, 1954, is a veteran Nigerian actor, director, and producer, renowned for his immense contributions to Nollywood. He hailed from the royal Kosoko family in Lagos state, Kosoko’s royal heritage earned him the title Omo oba (prince) in Yoruba. Kosoko finished from Yaba College of Education,…
By Omowunmi Adewuyi Jennifer Lynn Lopez, popularly known as “J. Lo,” was born July 24, 1969, in the New York City borough of the Bronx. J.Lo attended Catholic schools, including Holy Family School for her elementary education and the all-girls Preston High School. She was an athletic kid who ran track and was on her…
By Omowunmi Adewuyi Aduke Gold, whose real name was Ajayi Aduke Morounkola, was a talented Nigerian Gospel Singer born in Ilesha, Osun State. She grew up in the Ogba and Badagry areas of Lagos and came from a polygamous family, being the 11th child of her late parents, Mr. and Mrs Ajayi. Born on 16th…
By Esther Omolade Primus media has announced an award ceremony and a conference for broadcasters and broadcast enthusiasts between the ages of 21 to 30 years, to be held in Ibadan, Oyo State. In an interview with Pensioners’ FM correspondent, the CEO of Primus Media, Mr. Afouda Samuel said the event will hold on the…
Justin Riley, American rapper and music producer, popularly known as BeatKing is dead. The singer was reported to have died on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the age of 39. The singer’s manager, Tasha Felder made the announcement on social media. He wrote, “Today, Aug. 15, 2024, we have lost BeatKing. “BeatKing has been the…