Category: Entertainment

Burna Boy, Tyla, Tems, Davido, Ayra Starr Nominated For 2024 MTV VMAs

ADEOLA YUSUF

MTV on Tuesday revealed the highly-anticipated list of nominees for the 2024 “VMAs”, celebrating artists whose cultural impact and work during the last 12 months have revolutionized the music industry and sparked global conversations. African global stars Burna Boy, Tems, Tyla, Davido Ayra Starr, Lojay, Pheelz have earned nominations in the “Best Afrobeats” category, with Tyla securing three nods in the “Best Afrobeats”, “Best New Artist” and “Best R&B” categories. The awards show will air LIVE from UBS Arena, New York on Wednesday, 11 September at 1:00am WAT/ 02:00am CAT…

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Paris Olympics: Tobi Amusan Into 100m Women’s Hurdles Semi-Final

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has qualified for the semi-finals of the 100 meters women’s hurdles event at the Paris Olympics. Amusan, the current world record holder, won her heat with a time of 12.49 seconds, finishing ahead of USA’s Alaysha Johnson (12.61 seconds) and Janeek Brown (12.84 seconds). This marks a significant step towards Amusan’s quest for a podium finish in the event. Nigeria is yet to win a medal at this year’s Olympics, and Amusan’s performance has raised hopes for a potential medal win. READ ALSO: Naira Crude Sale Yet…

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Paris: Three Nigerians Qualify for Olympic Long Jump Final + NAMES

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The trio of Ese Brume, Ruth Usoro, and Prestina Ochonogor secured their places in the women’s long jump final at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Tuesday. The ongoing Paris Olympics is the first time three Nigerian women have reached the event’s final in Olympic history. Brume, an Olympic bronze medalist, shook off a shaky start that saw her in ninth place to leap 6.7 metres in her final attempt, earning automatic qualification for the final. Ruth Usoro also made headlines with an impressive jump of 6.76 metres, while Prestina Ochonogor…

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Manless and happy, By Funke Egbemode

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Without a man, you could spend a week in the same clothes without a shower if you want. You can wear your comfortable black bra for two weeks. Who will know when there is no boyfriend ‘doing general checking?   We all experience it at one point or the other, that dry season when a woman is simply totally ‘manless’. The men can’t find you or you can’t find them. What you choose to do with this break now depends on you but I can tell you for free that…

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‘Slumped At A Party, Confirmed Dead In Hospital;’ Last hour of Onyeka Onwenu

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Elegant Stallion, Music icon, Onyeka Onwenu died at 72 Legendary Nigerian singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu has reportedly died at the age of 72. She was said to have died on Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs Stella Okoli. TheNiche reported that an eyewitness who was at the party confirmed the news. “It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli today (Tuesday, July 30, 2024), and after performing, she slumped. “She was taken…

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Released In 1983, Succeeds In 2024, ‘Gwo gwo gwo ngwo,’ And Everything In-Between

ADEOLA YUSUF

A part of folktale released forty one years ago in Igbo language is now on the lips of many across the world. Here, Platforms Africa presents nine things previously unknown by many about the song, “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche,” its meaning and the story behind its new glory.   1. The lyrics “Gwo gwo gwo ngwo,” is from a highlife song titled; “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche.” 2. It was released by Veteran Nigerian singer Mike Ejeagha in 1983. 3. The song was made popular thorugh a…

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‘Small Body, Big Engine;’ Chinedu Ikedieze Unveils Second Wife

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‘My world and love,’ emotional tributes Ikedieze (aka Aki or Efe of The Johnsons) penned for second wife that has gotten tongues trading tantrums on twitter (X).   Popular Nollywood actor, Chinedu Ikedieze, better known as Aki of Efe of The Johnsons, has caused a buzz on social Media after unveiling his new wife, Stephanie Promise Taking to his Instagram page on Stephanie’s birthday, Aki described her as “his world and love” He went on to reveal to his fans that their union is blessed with three children. Phobia For…

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BREAKING: Chima Wins Nigerian Idol Season 9

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A contestant, Chima, has won the ninth season of the popular music reality show, Nigerian Idol. Chima emerged as the show’s season 9 winner after several weeks of rigorous training and intense performances. Recall that three finalists— Chima, Lammy, and Chioma— had fought many ‘battles’ to get to the final; and their respective fans are wracked with nervousness as they hope and pray for their ‘faves’ to win this night. READ ALSO: Residents Trapped as Building Collapses in Osun Lagos Bars Danfo, Korope From Statewide Operations Retreat: NIMC, REPS COLLABORATE…

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Why Nollywood Actors Are Dying — Mama G

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Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, has offered reasons why her colleagues are dying in quick succession. The actress, popularly known as Mama G, made the revelation in an interview which she granted Saturday Vanguard. In the interview, Ozokwor also revealed why she broke down in tears at the burial of late comic actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu. She told Saturday Vanguard: “When you are doing something you are enjoying, you wouldn’t bother to take care of your health. “Once there is life in you, you keep doing what…

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My Husband Urges Me To Kiss Properly In Films — Jaiye Kuti

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Prominent Nigerian actress, Jaiye Kuti, has said that her husband, Lanre Kuti, has admonished her to kiss properly in films. She said this in an interview she granted The Nation on her husband’s perception of script handling by actors in Nigeria. Kuti told The Nation when asked about her husband of 24 years, who is the Chief Executive Officer of C.Ray Company Limited: “Ah, Mr. Kuti. “Mr. Kuti is an Ijebu man. “We’ve been married since the year 2000. “I had my first child, Mayowa, in 2001. “And when I…

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