October 1, A Film By Kunle Afolayan, Set To Hit Nigerian Cinemas Nationwide On Independence Day

August 18th, 2014

FilmOne Distribution, is pleased to announce that the monumental film, October 1, from the stables of Golden Effects Pictures, run by ace filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, will be released in all Nigerian cinemas on Friday, the 3rd of October 2014, with Independence day special advance screenings from Wednesday October 1, 2014. This masterpiece whic. ..Read More

October 1, A Film By Kunle Afolayan, Set To Hit Nigerian Cinemas Nationwide On Independence Day

FilmOne Distribution, is pleased to announce that the monumental film, October 1, from the stables of Golden Effects Pictures, run by ace filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, will be released in all Nigerian cinemas on Friday, the 3rd of October 2014, with Independence day special advance screenings from Wednesday October 1, 2014. This masterpiece whic. ..Read More

Nigerian-Born Hollywood Actress Uzo Aduba Wins Emmy Award + Full List Of Winners

Nigerian born Hollywood Actress, Uzo Aduba has certainly made headlines with her outstanding performance in the hit series ‘Orange Is The New Black’. The 33-year-old actress has received several nominations and has cinched herself an Emmy Award for “Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series” at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards which held on . ..Read More

Christina Aguilera Welcomes Baby Girl, Names Her “Summer Rain Rutler”

Pop singer Christina Aguilera is once again a proud mum as she welcomed her baby girl into the world yesterday morning, Sunday 27th of August. Christina Aguilera took to her Twitter account to share and confirm the news by tweeting the name of her baby daughter – Summer Rain Rutler. “So proud to welcome our beautiful daughter Summer Rain Rut. ..Read More

Entertainment Weekly’s New Cover Is A Tribute To Robin Williams

This week’s cover of Entertainment Weekly magazine is a tribute to Robin Williams, actor & comedian who died at the beginning of the week in an apparent suicide on Monday, August 11th at age 63. A lot of celebrities have taken to social media as well as using press releases to make tributes to Robin Williams and it seems magazine’s a tak. ..Read More

Khloe Kardashian Stars In Boyfriend French Montana's Scary 'Don't Panic' Music Video | Watch

French Montana and Khloe Kardashian seem to be growing stronger everyday. This time the couple displayed their growing bond with Khloe’s appearance in the video of French Montana’s new single: ‘Don’t Panic’. Usually when most artists have their other halves cameo in their music video, they're usually seen looking all in love and intimate, . ..Read More

Niyola Featuring Banky W - Love to Love You [Official Video]

Sensual songstress Niyola finally graces our screens with the visuals to her new single "Love to Love You" featuring EME boss Banky W a.k.a "Mr Capable". Months ago we saw beautiful B.T.S shots from the video and it's by no means below expectations. The EME diva displayed her sensuality and ability to sing and Banky W has something new u. ..Read More

The ‘Boj Diaries’ Is Back With Episode 2 | Watch

Boj is back with episode two of The Boj Diaries! Shortly after the release of the Episode 1 of the BOJ diaries, the Episode 2 hits the streets. In this episode, Bolaji sits down with Channel O to shoot his feature on the "Introducing" show. Introducing is currently showing on Channel O all week. The broadcast times are 11am and 7pm Nigerian tim. ..Read More

“Get On Up” Stars, Chadwick Boseman, Tika Sumpter, And Nelsan Ellis Cover Ebony Magazine’s September 2014 Issue

One movie we have been looking forward to all summer is the James Brown biopic “Get On Up” with Chadwick Boseman, Tika Sumpter, and Nelsan Ellis as the lead actors. The three stars have been tapped for the cover of Ebony Magazine’s September 2014 Issue and we love it! Offering up a double cover with lead actor Chadwick Boseman landing his ow. ..Read More

DJ Jimmy Jatt Marks 25 Years In The Industry With New Single – “Body”

DJ Jimmy Jatt is determined to make the month of August a memorable one for all music lovers as he celebrates 25 years in the music industry. With two magazine covers already cinched and an album on the way, DJ Jimmy Jatt is giving us a teaser into what is to come with a new single called “Body”. As DJ Jimmy Jatt celebrates 25 years as one o. ..Read More

Kanye West Shares A Personal Behind-The-Scenes Video Of April 2014 ‘Vogue’ Shoot

Ever wondered what the real behind-the-scenes of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Vogue April 2014 shoot would have looked like? Well you are in luck because there is now footage of the candid behind-the-scenes drama. Luckily it is not too much drama but we are glad to get 2 minutes of complete cuteness from baby North West as Kim Kardashian. ..Read More

DJ Jimmy Jatt & Emerging Artist Gina Cover The RedSheet Magazine’s August 2014 Issue

Magazine covers keep coming in for August and September and legendary DJ and producer, DJ Jimmy Jatt has landed his second cover for the month of August. His cover for My Streetz magazine was revealed earlier in the month and now he has been unveiled as one of the cover stars for The Redsheet Magazine’s August 2014 issue. Joining DJ Jimmy Ja. ..Read More

Nigerian Singer Seyi Shay & Tanzanian Innovator Meck Khalfan Cover The New Issue Of Y! Africa

Y! Africa has unveiled its new issue just in time for the International Youth Day – August 12th, and none other than Nigerian singer-songwriter Seyi Shay and Tanzanian business man Meck Khaflan are the cover stars. According to the publication, Meck Khalfan was photographed in New York by Ade Emihe, and Seyi Shay was photographed in Lagos by. ..Read More

Sagacious Questions Season 3 Episode 1, By Dolapo Aina

Isn’t it apparent a lot of show hosts and Hollywood celebrities are portraying a form of moral Godliness which is devoid of and isn’t Holiness? Did you know that Rwanda is evolving into the Conference Capital of the World? After the thrills of the Brazil World Cup and with the signings of players by different clubs; isn’t it appar. ..Read More

Quest For 10million Naira And A Brand New Car Intensifies On ‘Star The Winner Is’ Episode 4 As Rhema Shines

It was indeed a night of heart-warming and exciting performances as the road to becoming 10Million Naira and a brand new car richer grew tougher for contestants on Star The Winner Is 4th episode last weekend. After 10 rigorous performances with contestants desperately battling in duels for their voices to shine against their opponents, 23-year-o. ..Read More

Banky W, 2face Idibia, Sound Sultan, Lynxxx, Patoranking, Dj Cuppy, Others Turn Up As Quilox Re-Opens

Several celebrities came out to party and turn all the way up as one of the top luxury nightclubs in Lagos, Quilox, was re-opened after a brief hiatus. The re-opening parties which held on Friday, August 1 and Sunday August 3 2014 had Banky W as the host and Femi Otedola’s daughter, DJ Cuppy as the guest DJ for Friday night, while Sound Sultan a. ..Read More

Must Watch| Frank Donga Speaks Out On Ebola

Our favorite NdaniTV character, Frank Donga is back in a new video and this time Frank Donga Speaks Out On the current dilemma caused by the fast-spreading Ebola Virus. In this video, Frank Donga, serial job hunter is obviously concerned about the threatening Ebola virus; he gives advice to a youth on how to detect the symptoms of Ebola and. ..Read More

Album Review: “Art Of Me” By Duncan Daniels

Artist: Duncan Daniels Album: Art of Me Release Date: 08/16/2014 Genre(s): Alt. Pop. Rock Location: New York, NY USA “Art Of Me” by Duncan Daniels is set to be released on the 16th of August, 2014 but we managed to get our hands on a copy and eagerly listened to the whole album and now we are hooked on it. The “Art of Me” album has been . ..Read More

MTV To Honor Beyoncé With The “Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award” At The MTV VMAs 2014

MTV Base announced today that global international sensation; BEYONCÉ will receive the legendary “Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award” at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. BEYONCÉ, who leads the pack this year with eight VMA nominations, will also bring her unparalleled artistry to the awards which will take place in Inglewood, California. ..Read More

Jamaican Model, Jeneil Williams Teaches How To Speak Patois

There are a lot of beautiful people in Jamaica. 22 year old model, track & field star and all-round stunner Jeneil Williams is just one of them. In the most recent videos of i-D magazine’s “How To Speak” done with models from different parts of the world, Jeneil Williams, the Jamaican beauty, teaches a lot of slangs and phrases from the . ..Read More

British Singer Sam Smith In Talks To Record The Next James Bond Theme Song

It has definitely been a good year for British singer Sam Smith. With a chart-topping debut album and several nominations bagged in time for the MTV Video Music Awards, the singer is reported to be currently in negotiations to record the soundtrack for the next James Bond film. Sam Smith is reportedly set to follow in the footsteps of Adele. ..Read More

D’banj Inspired Afrobeats Musical ‘Oliva Tweest’ Returns To London

Following a sold-out debut show in April 2013, the critically acclaimed Afrobeats musical Oliva Tweest, inspired by award-winning Nigerian Pop star D’Banj and his 2012 hit single “Oliver Twist”, is back for a hugely anticipated and exclusive run at London’s legendary Hackney Empire on the 6th and 7th of September 2014. Making history in 2013. ..Read More

Lady Gaga Hospitalized For Altitude Sickness In Denver

Pop star Lady Gaga was hospitalized for altitude sickness, and she posted a picture on her Instagram account from the hospital late Wednesday evening (August 6). The "G.U.Y." singer was hospitalized for altitude sickness following her artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball show in Denver, Colo. last night. Lady Gaga, who is currently in the middle of a wo. ..Read More

Ghanaian Singer Efya Covers Classic Magazine, Talks Performance At The World Music Awards

Ghanaian singer Efya is gorgeous as the cover girl of Classic magazine as she rocks one of summer’s hottest trends – the head wrap. With her print turban she portrays the beauty of African fashion and we love it. The new issue of the magazine, dubbed, “Celebrating An Icon” aimed at celebrating celebrities and their achievements. The magaz. ..Read More

Meet Ciana, Cameroon’s First Rapper + Debuts Video For "Ozeile Nchiengo"

August 4, 2014 saw the official release of the latest instalment from our talented artist rapper CIANA entitled “Ozeile Nchiengo”. The beautiful Buea based resident of real name Caroline Takon Jabe and under the wings of No Hitz No Recordz has shown her inevitable talent through her video directed by Adah Akenji. A music video which features. ..Read More

Rising Star Sona Unveils New Promo Shots, Announces New Single “Omode Yi”

With his two latest singles “No Wahala” and “Ijo Sona” garnering well over 500,000 plays on Youtube and Soundcloud, rave reviews from leading African music websites and international radio support from the likes of BBC 1Xtra, Capital Xtra, Bang Radio and Reprezent 107.3 FM, fast-rising British Nigerian Pop artist SONA has certainly been living . ..Read More

Half Of A Yellow Sun Breaks Nigerian Box Office Record In Its First Weekend

'Half of a Yellow Sun’ has set a new first weekend box office record in Nigeria.  The record came from showing the movie in 15 cinemas across Nigeria in its first 3 days, with Lagos cinemas topping the charts. 'Half of a Yellow Sun’ is expected to also break the record of the highest grossing movie in Nigeria, being the country of the author. ..Read More

Man Asks 200 Women To Have Sex With Him- To Hilarious Reactions | Watch

We've got news for all the guys in the world who have ever been rejected: don't worry! There is a man with worse chat-up lines than you. A man, Brian from California, asked 200 women to have sex with him, and got plenty of mixed reactions. Brian, who recorded the video ostensibly as a "social experiment" (but also definitely wanted to see if. ..Read More

“Whether Or Not I Like It As A Blind Person, I Have To Work 3 Times Harder” – Cobhams Asuquo

Cobhams Asuquo is a super talented producer and musician who currently divides his time between Nigeria and Houston, Texas. As a record label boss, artiste, producer and business man, his life has been one of inspiration and his career has blossomed admirably, with hit anthems like Banky W’s Yes/No, Mo’Cheddah’s Destinambari and Djinee’s Ego to. ..Read More

Uzo Aduba: My Road to ‘Orange Is the New Black’

Uzo Aduba, who plays the indomitable Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren on Orange Is the New Black penned an essay for The Daily Beast chronicling the origin of her name and how its meaning has helped her persevere in the face of struggle. She writes that her full name — Uzoamaka — means “the road is good” in Igbo, and details her mother’s doggedness . ..Read More

“My Mother Tried To Have An Abortion”, Joan Rivers Talks About Her New Book, Criticizes Anne Frank & More | Watch

Joan Rivers is certainly one controversial lady. The Fashion Police talk show host was recently on Late Night With Seth Meyers and the hilarious fashion diva talks about several issues while also promoting her new book “Diary Of A Mad Diva” Joan Rivers stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers last night to talk about her new book “Diary of a M. ..Read More

“Sorry Mrs. Carter” – Jay Z’s Alleged Side Chick Makes A Song For Beyoncé

Liv (@Yeslivcan), the woman who had a one-sided beef with Nicki Minaj & claims she turned down Jay Z's advances out of respect for Beyoncé, has dropped a new song titled "Sorry Mrs. Carter" which she uploaded it to YouTube this morning – clearly directed at Beyoncé. In the video, that’s subtitled “An Open Letter to Beyoncé” the rapper sp. ..Read More

Keke Palmer Makes Broadway Debut In 'Cinderella'; Becomes Youngest Woman & First African-American To Play The Role On State

Keke Palmer makes Broadway debut this fall in the title role of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella! Keke will be the youngest woman to play Cinderella on Broadway. She is also the first African-American woman to play the role on stage. The production previously had Carly Rae Jepsen starring in the role, which was originated by Laura Osne. ..Read More

Kim Kardashian Talks About Kanye’s 45 Minute Toast At Their Wedding, Still Living With Her Mum & More| Watch

Following her weekend partying on a yacht with a host of celebs for Riccardo Tisci’s 40th birthday party in Ibiza, Spain, Kim Kardashian was back stateside on Monday (August 4), spotted making her way to a studio in Los Angeles, California for her guest appearance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’. On the ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’, Kim clears up rumors about. ..Read More

T.W.O Presents ‘Wedding Day’; Featuring Temiin

Nigeria's most celebrated Showbiz couple Tunde and Wunmi Obe finally deliver a fitting wedding cut, guaranteed to dominate wedding playlists across the country. The video, directed by Clarence Peters brings the couples counsel to life with a clear intention, according to the pair of encouraging the about to wed couples and those already in marr. ..Read More

DJ Jimmy Jatt Graces The Cover Of Mystreetz Magazine On His 25th Anniversary In The Naija Music Industry

DJ Jimmy Jatt is featured on the cover of MyStreetz magazine as the renowned DJ and music producer talks about the past 25 years in music industry, being a pioneer DJ in Nigeria and much more. DJ Jimmy Jatt also expresses himself in the magazine, talking on his achievements in the past 25 years and breaking the music scene: “Initially it was. ..Read More

DJ Jimmy Jatt Talks Growing Up With Music & “Negative Vibe”, Watch Him Share His Story

In this new episode from Ndani TV, Platinum Standard, we have the pioneer in the DJ industry, DJ Jimmy Jatt as he talks about growing up and loving music, doing what he loves best and dealing with negative energy. He also talks about the big break. DJ Jimmy Jatt is currently celebrating his 25th year in the Nigerian music industry and the re. ..Read More

Martel B Debuts Chris Brown Afro-Pop Remix “Awon Temi Loyal”

Fresh from unveiling the viral video for his latest single “Badda Dan Dem” which was supported by leading Afrobeats tastemaker blogs and the likes of BBC 1Xtra’s DJ Edu and Capital Xtra’s DJ Abrantee, fast-rising London based Nigerian Afrobeats crooner MARTEL B returns to the forefront with an excellent Afro-Pop remix of Chris Brown’s popular h. ..Read More

Mafikizolo’s Nhlanhla Nciza Covers The August 2014 Issue Of Forbes Woman Africa

First the cover of True Love and now the cover of the August 2014 issue of Forbes Woman Africa, Mafikizolo’s Nhlanhla Nciza is certainly having a good month. The one half of the South African pop group is striking on the cover of Forbes Woman Africa’s “Creative Issue”. Nhlanhla Nciza, who is the first entertainer to cover the magazine, is fi. ..Read More

Phyno, Patoranking, Akpororo, Others To Perform At London Crack Ya Ribs

The 2014 London edition of the annual Crack Ya Ribs comedy concert hosted by ace comedian, Julius Agwu is gathering momentum and is currently being touted as one of the biggest concerts this summer. For over a decade, Julius Agwu has consistently staged unrivalled comedy concerts that always leave the audience spell bound. This year’s event . ..Read More

TuFace Idibia Breaks Down The Tracks On His New Album & Inspirations Behind Each Track | Watch

The Ascension, Tuface Idibia’s 6th studio album has been making headlines since it dropped two weeks ago and is already rated as the 12th current world bestselling album by Billboard Magazine. According to Billboard Magazine the two weeks old album, which currently sells on online platforms, sits at number 12 in the world album category. Th. ..Read More

Introducing Captain E, Africa's Youngest Music Producer & Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde’s Son

There has never been a time as exciting as this in the African and Nigerian Entertainment scene. Gone are the Days when parents frowned terribly at their wards doing entertainment A leading Role model for young people is M.J Ekeinde , superstar actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde's first son. The 15 years old teenager who just finished . ..Read More

Brandy Gets Emotional As She Reveals To Oprah That She Lied About Being Married

Recently, Brandy sat down with Oprah Winfrey for a segment on “Where Are They Now?,” and revealed that back in March of 2002 when she visited Oprah’s show, she lied to her about being married.  At the time, she was six months pregnant to music producer Robert Smith, and the two pretended to have gotten secretly married. Brandy was emotional. ..Read More

Jamie Foxx Is To Play Mike Tyson In Upcoming Biopic

Academy Award and Grammy Award winning actor/singer Jamie Foxx is heading back to Hollywood; this time for a biopic on a legendary boxer. Sources told Variety that Jamie Foxx is to play Mike Tyson in an untitled biopic that Terence Winter is set to pen. Rick York, who is Foxx‘s manager, is shepherding the project and will produce. The projec. ..Read More

Watch A Heart-Wrenching Spoken Word Piece By Theresa Lola Saying “Bring Back Our Girls”

Over a hundred days since 200 plus girls were abducted from their beds in a school in Chibok, Borno State, Nigeria and these girls are yet to be released by their abductors who are part of Islamist terror group Boko Haram. Over a hundred days and in many ways the world has not forgotten as protests are still being held, voices are still bei. ..Read More

Katy Perry Covers Rolling Stone, Says “I Don’t Need A Dude To Have A Baby”

Katy Perry covers Rolling Stone and she's sporting a hair colour that quite unusual but works for the pop princess. Katy Perry is favoring green for her Rolling Stone closeup. She's paired the granny apple hair with a rather psychedelic top and lavender beaded necklace. In the new Rolling Stone cover story (her third!) Katy Perry opened up, . ..Read More

Laverne Cox Opens Up About Being The First Openly Transgender Nominated For An Emmy Award

Laverne Cox has had quite a few achievements so far this year. The world has started to take note of her, and not just for being an openly transgender woman but also for her stellar performance as a character on Netflix series Orange Is The New Black. With two seasons of the series already out for the public and a third season currently bei. ..Read More

Kaffy & Omawunmi Team Up For Inspirational Video “Where Is The Fight In You?”

Think of R.Kelly’s hit song and video “Worlds Greatest” – the concept of that video is what top Nigerian choreographer and fitness nut Kaffy has employed in an inspirational video uploaded to her YouTube channel. With a sonorous background song by Nigerian songstress Omawunwi, everyone is being asked “Where Is The Fight In You?”. In the sho. ..Read More

The Beyoncélogues! Watch Dramatic Shakespearean Monologues of “Single Ladies”, “Mine”, “Irreplaceable” & More

The Beyoncélogues is brilliant! As if we didn’t already know that Beyoncé’s songs were poetic, we now have living, breathing proof that her tracks’ lyrics are just as powerful spoken as they are sung. World, meet Nina Millin, an actress who has taken it upon herself to create a series of videos in which she reads Beyoncé lyrics as Shakespearea. ..Read More

Veteran Pop Star Nathalie Makoma Returns With “One More Try” Video

Award-winning Afro Pop diva Nathalie Makoma is a consummate veteran by all accounts, with a stellar career spanning over 20 years, having begun her singing career in Germany at the age of seven as part of The Makoma Kids, and won her first KORA Africa Award as far back as in 2002. The Pop diva, who has over 100,000 fans on Facebook, also reache. ..Read More

Fifty Shades Of Grey Trailer Is Already The Most Watched Trailer Of 2014 In Less Than A Week

"Mr. Grey will see you now." Out for only a few days and the Fifty Shades Of Grey trailer is already the most watched trailer of 2014 with a whopping 36 million views. The sizzling trailer stars a ridiculously hot Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson and Queen Bey singing a new version of Crazy In Love, and has already notched up over 36 million . ..Read More