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Nigeria: Pass On the Baton - Stars Taking After Their Fathers' Profession
Leadership, 27 November 2014
Nigeria is blessed with lots of talented people in all spheres of life. While some of these stars have died and left their children to continue with the fame, others are still… Read more »
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Nigeria: Musicians Made in the Image of Their Fathers
Vanguard, 8 December 2012
A father is role model for his children. He is their first hero and their first inspiration. His children would do everything to be exactly like him. This explains why the… Read more »
Nigerian Stars Following in Fathers' Footsteps
Leadership takes a look at some talented celebrities that have stepped into their father's shoes.
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Nigeria: Evolution of Nigerian Music - So Far, So Good
Leadership, 22 September 2013
Music has been known to provide comfort to people in distress, as well as providing some form of entertainment. Over the centuries, music has moved from one stage to another so… Read more »
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Nigeria: Sunkanmi Omobolanle Rocks De Emporium With First Single
Vanguard, 5 July 2013
Sunkanmi Omobolanle, son of veteran actor, Sunday Omobolanle, popularly known as "Papi Luwe" has joined the pantheon of movie stars looking to make a big score in the music… Read more »
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Nigeria: 'Jelili' Has Opened Doors for Me - Femi Adebayo
Leadership, 3 February 2013
Femi Adebayo is one of the wave-making actors in the Yoruba genre of Nollywood. In this chat with SAMUEL ABULUDE, he opened up on what he is up to and dispelled rumours about his… Read more »
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Nigeria: Oga Bello Celebrates 50 Years On Stage
Independent (Lagos), 22 November 2014
Veteran entertainer, Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello in the theatre world, is set to celebrate Read more »
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Nigeria: Is Highlife Music Going Extinct in Nigeria?
Leadership, 31 October 2014
While the Nigerian music industry has become an industry to be reckoned with globally, Highlife music, which was once the favourite of many music lovers, is fast becoming a thing… Read more »
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Nigeria: What Dorobucci Really Means - - Dr Sid
Vanguard, 20 September 2014
No doubts, Dr Sid, born Sidney Onoriode Esiri, is now one of the leading musicians ruling the Nigerian airwaves. A dentist turned songwriter and singer, Sidney hails from Delta… Read more »
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Nigeria: Justus Esiri - Loss of Another Nollywood Giant
Leadership, 24 February 2013
Last Wednesday turned out to be another sad day in the annals of the Nigerian entertainment industry. It was a day the industry recorded the death of yet another of its legendary… Read more »
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Nigeria: Nollywood Role Model At 66
Leadership, 10 March 2013
Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, just celebrated his 66th birthday amidst rumour of his death. Patience Ivie IHEJIRIKA writes. Read more »
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Nigeria: Jide Kosoko, Dele Odule, Others Back Mr. Latin's Foundation
Premium Times, 19 October 2013
The National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners, NANTAP, led by their leader, actor, Jide Kosoko, have endorsed Mr. Latin Foundation, established by popular Yoruba… Read more »
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Nigeria: I.K Dairo Another Giant of African Music
allAfrica, 19 October 2000
Artist: I.K.Dairo CD: Definitive Dairo (1996) Label: Xenophile Read more »
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Nigeria: Me, My Wife and My Secret Admirer - Yul Edochie
Vanguard, 22 September 2012
Yul Edochie, son of veteran actor, Pete Edochie strikes you as a young man whose career path had been pretty shaped from childhood. His dexterity in the act no doubt shows that… Read more »
InFocus
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The country's musical trends have evolved dramatically with artists blending Nigerian culture with foreign influences to create an international appeal without losing the local ... Read more »
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As Nigeria celebrates 52 years of Independence from colonial rule, the entertainment industry has experienced tremendous growth, basking in success with billions of naira to the ... Read more »
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Ephy Saint has claimed that Nollywood actor Pete Edochie is his biological father but Edochie has on several occasions denied his paternity. Read more »
