Mel Gibson reaches divorce deal with longtime wife

Actor Mel Gibson and his longtime wife have reached a deal in their two-year-old divorce case, attorneys told a Los Angeles judge on Tuesday.

Christy Essien-Igbokwe, Nigeria's lady of songs dies

It’s a very sad day for the music industry in Nigeria…

News reaching us is that the Lady of Songs and former President of Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Chief (Mrs.) Christy Essien-Igbokwe has passed away.

The musician/actress (Apeno in the New Masquarade), mostly known for her massive 80s hits “Seun Rere” and “Ever Liked My Person” is believed to have passed today after a brief illness.

Her last major appearance was at the finale of Nigerian Idol in March.

R.I.P. Lady of Songs

Sound Sultan welcomes baby boy

R&B artist Sound Sultan real name Olanrewaju Fasasi and wife welcomed their second child, a baby boy, on Sunday June 26 2011. A statement from his management company Jarmzone Entertainment, revealed that the baby was born in a hospital located at Festac.

According to the artist who confirmed that both the mother and child are doing great, this is a sign of more blessings to come. "God is great. The birth of my son is a sign of great blessings to come" he said.

2Face & D'banj win Best International Act (Africa) award at 2011 BET Awards

Multiple award-winning musicians Tuface Idibia and D'banj on Sunday June 26, 2011 emerged joint winners of the Best International Act (Africa) award at the 2011 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

Jackson "Thriller" jacket sells for $1.8 million

A leather jacket worn by Michael Jackson for his "Thriller" video sold for $1.8 million at an auction on Sunday to a Texas gold trader who plans to use it to raise money for children's hospitals worldwide.

Mercy Johnson spotted shopping for wedding dress in New York

We wish her all the best.

Paul Adefarasin turns musician

After a very long wait, the first ever musical album by Pastor Paul Adefarasin is finally ready to hit the stores.

Jeremiah Gyang to host a literary reality television show

Award-winning guitarist, musician and song writer, Jeremiah Gyang will host the inaugural edition of The African Poet reality television show. According to Silas Joseph Onu, the executive producer of the show, the Jos-born artist was chosen for his artistry and wide acceptance.

Wizkid and Skales denied American visas

The highly anticipated America tour by leading R&B act, Banky W has suffered a great setback. Two of the headlined acts, Wizkid, who recently released his debut album and Skales were denied American visas at the United States Embassy in Nigeria. The consequent of such action has thrown confusions into the camp of the organizers.

Kate Henshaw-Nuttal- Thank God, I did not marry a Nigerian

Marrying someone you can communicate and relate with at the lowest level of convenience should more sense than being with someone whom you will have to translate what your people say all the time.

Corporate sponsors for Yoruba film

Law Union and Rock Insurance Plc, a Nigerian Insurance company, has demonstrated support for the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, by throwing its weight behind the production of a Yoruba movie, ‘Aya Alaya'.

Durella out with new video- My Life

MTV/Zain Advance Warning winner and former TC Records’ singer Durella has released the music video of his November 2009 lead single, ‘My Life’. The video debuted on Monday June 20, 2011, is directed by Aje Films. The track was produced by Samklef and was released in 2009.

Julius Agwu to host Nigerian Entertainment Awards ( NEA )

Producers of the annual entertainment event, Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) on Monday, June 20, 2011 announced that 2011 edition of the show will be hosted by Nigerian comedian Julius Agwu also known as D’Genius.

Akon hints at collaboration with Tuface Idibia

The past one week has seen music fans and followers across the country leaping and spinning since it became official that American hip hop star, Kanye West, has signed Nigeria’s own D’Banj to his G.O.O.D Music label.

Omawumi is a mother!

Nigeria's pop music sensation, Omawumi Megbele, has given birth to a baby girl in the United State of America where she is currently holidaying. A confirmation from her public relations company says the news which broke in the early hours of Saturday June 18, 2011 is absolutely true.

Jim Iyke’s Jamaican girlfriend launches sex enhancement pills

There is a crisis in the bedroom and an urgent step must be taken to address and contain this crisis .So many otherwise good and healthy marriages have been destroyed, many other wise promising relationships have floundered and fluttered on account of lack of sparks in the bedroom department.

Hanks Anuku's new look

Actor Hank Anuku was spotted recently at a Nollywood function, where he was looking different and transformed.In contrast to his gangster dress sense, Hank appeared in a low-cut hair, clean shaven and wearing an immaculate white shirt over a trouser pant to the admiration of his fans and colleagues in the industry.

Nigerian deejays form association

Nigerian Disc Jockeys popularly known as Deejays recently at media brief unveiled a new association called Deejays Association of Nigeria (DJAN).

How we hooked Kenny G

Mike Aremu, the initiator of popular Jazz concert, ‘Sax Appeal’ has disclosed how he was able to get Grammy award winning saxophonist, Kenny G, to perform at this year’s show.

Sunny Neji releases new album titled "Timeless" to cost N1000

In 1997, he became a nation-wide success with the release of his soar away, ‘Mr Fantastik’. Many thought he wouldn’t surpass that feat musically, but he did with a resounding success in 2003 after the release of the medley love and marriage song, ‘Oruka’. ‘Oruka’ became a standard wedding song and national anthem of sort. He followed with ‘Face me’, ‘Ojoro’ and ‘Abosede’. Now Sunny Neji is back with musical
cuts that will make the heart merry and the ears tingle and a sense of advocacy in a new album aptly titled, ‘Timeless’.