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Kumawood Mourn As Actor, Osei Tutu, Dies

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Osei Tutu, a popular Kumawood actor, is dead. He reportedly died today, May 17 2022 after a short illness. Popularly called Tutu by his colleagues, he starred in several Kumawood movies with top acts including Lil Win, Ras Nene, Kyeiwaa, Emelia Brobbey, Agya Koo, Kwaku Manu, among others. The cause of his death is not yet known as at press time.

Amidst Russia Hostilities, Ukraine Wins Eurovision

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A Ukrainian hip-hop group, Kalush Orchestra, on Sunday won the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 title in Turin, Italy. President Volodymyr Zelensky took to his Facebook page to thank the group for winning the title for Ukraine and expressed his hope for the 2023 edition to be hosted in the country. “Our courage impresses the world, our music conquers Europe! Next year Ukraine will host Eurovision! For the third time in its history. And I believe – not for the last time. “Thank you for the victory Kalush Orchestra and everyone who voted for us!” After their performance, the frontman for the Kalush Orchestra, Oleg Psyuk, called for help for thise still stranded in Russian held areas. “Please help Ukraine, Mariupol. Help Azovstal right now,” he

Behold The Winners In AMCVA 2022

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The 8th edition of the prestigious African Magic Viewers Choice Awards, (AMVCA), was held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island to its usual glitz and glamour. AMVCA is a gathering of industry professionals and lovers of African movies and television.  Without further ado, here are all the winners so far for the 8th edition. Here is a full list of winners: Best Overall film  Amina – Izu Ojukwu & Okey Ogunjiofor Best Actress In a Drama Osas Ighodaro – Rattlesnake : The Ahanna Story Best Actor in a Drama  Stan Nze – Rattlesnake : The Ahanna Story Best Actress in a Comedy (Movie/TV Series) Funke Akindele-Bello – Omo Ghetto the Saga Best Actor in a Comedy (Movie/TV Series) Broda Shaggi – Dwindle Best Supporting Actress (Movie/TV Series) Omowummi Dada – Country Hard Best Supporting Actor

Musical World Mourn As American Rapper Lil Keed Dies At 24

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American rapper, Raqhid Render, popularly known as Lil Keed has died at 24. His death was confirmed by his brother, Semaja Render, who is also a rapper that goes by the stage name, Lil Gotit. Sharing a picture of himself and his brother on his Instagram page, Lil Gotit expressed disbelief and sadness over Lil Keed’s death. Lil Gotit wrote, “I can’t believe I seen you die today bro. I did all my cries. I know what you want me to do and that’s go hard for Mama, Daddy, our brothers, Naychur and Whiteboy #ImaHoldthisShitDown.” He had earlier shared an Instagram story post where her tagged Lil Keed, saying, “Why bro, why u leave me bro,” followed by many crying emojis. Mirror UK reported that the rapper left behind a

Burna Boy, Davido Release New Songs May 13

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Singers Davido and Burna Boy are set to release songs from their much-anticipated albums on May 13. Davido announced a single from his next album would be released before Burna Boy did the same. According to the Afro-pop singer, Davido noted his new album is for everyone out there holding up with different conceptions and special to him.

Again, Singer Stephanie Otobo Slams Apostle Suleman, Rolls Out Allegations

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Canada-based Nigerian singer, Stephanie Otobo, has again slammed Apostle Johnson Suleman of the Omega Fire Ministry Worldwide, accusing the cleric of poisoning her and trying to kill her. In a series of tweets on Monday, the singer shared photos of their video chats, as she rolled out allegations against the cleric. Otobo and Suleman were first in the news in 2017 when the singer sued the preacher for assault and sexual harassment. Sharing a picture of the alleged sexual organ of the cleric, she wrote on Monday, “Oracle of God, can you deny this? Your fingernail and the scar on your left thigh?” Defending her posts, she wrote, “If these screenshots were fake, how did I get his pictures that aren’t public pictures in

Tears, Wailing Among Entertainers As Rhythm FM’s OAP, Bigtyme, Dies

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Nigerian On-Air Personality, Onome Oyaide, popularly known as Bigtyme, who worked with Rhythm FM, has passed on. DECENCY GLOBAL NEWS reports that his death was announced by a fellow OAP at Beat FM, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi. She tweeted: “Rest in Peace, Big Tyme. Sigh. Just a pleasant happy guy.” Singer Darey Art Alade also paid tribute to the Rhythm FM OAP as a contributor to the entertainment industry. Darey wrote, “An absolute influence on what we now have as today’s Nigerian Hip Hop and Pop culture. “A true gooner, music head, professional broadcaster with a solid voice and an all round good guy. Happy ascension brother Onome Oyaide aka Big Tyme. This hurts. Love and light.” Reacting to Gbemi’s post, he added, “Just like that. He still

BBNaija Star, Khaffy, Found Guilty In London

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police officer who appeared on the Nigerian version of Big Brother without permission from her bosses has been given a final written warning. PC Khafilat Kareem was a serving Metropolitan Police officer when she applied to be on the show in 2019. A misconduct hearing ruled PC Kareem should be given the written warning after gross misconduct was proven. She entered the Big Brother house in Lagos in June 2019 and lasted 77 days before being evicted. The misconduct panel, sitting at the Empress Building in west London, found PC Kareem had breached the standards of professional behaviour in relation to "orders and instructions" and "discreditable conduct". Following the panel's conclusion, Det Ch Supt Andy Day said: "Permission was refused for PC Kareem to appear

Singing ‘Drug Use’ Lyrics, Rapper To Be Behind Bars For 4 Years

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An Istanbul court on Tuesday sentenced rapper Murda to more than four years in jail “for encouraging drug use” in his songs. However, his lawyer, Ümit Gürkal Egemen, told dpa that the verdict was not final. Egemen said the 38-year-old rapper, a Dutch citizen and currently in the Netherlands, had denied the allegations on phone, adding he had appealed against the “unjust” verdict. The lawyer added that “Murda only acted within the scope of freedom of expression. The accusations refer to three of the rapper’s songs, one of them titled “Eh Baba” and viewed more than 116 million times on YouTube. “I rolled a joint. Man, it shook me,” reads a lyric from the song. Murda, whose real name is Mehmet Önder Doğan and popular

Outrage As American Model Kills Nigerian Boyfriend, Gets Bail

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A Nigerian-American, Christian Obumseli, who was based in Miami, Florida, United States of America, has been killed by his girlfriend, Courtney Clenney, a popular Instagram star. Atlanta Black Star reported that the 27-year-old was stabbed to death on Sunday, April 3, at the couple’s One Paraiso luxury building in the Edgewater section of the city. Christian was pronounced dead at a local hospital, as Clenney was questioned by the police. A video posted by an online tabloid, TMZ, depicts the woman standing outside the luxury apartment building covered in blood while talking to the police before being detained. Shortly after her detention, she was hospitalised under the Baker Act. Florida’s Baker Act law allows police, doctors, mental health professionals and judges to commit a person

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