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SIMI LAUNCHES "STUDIO BRAT" RECORD LABEL

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Months after her exit from X3M music, Simisola Ogunleye popularly known as Simi has floated her own record company. She took to her Instagram page to share the news. She wrote; " The norm is to do a formal and proper press release, with big, impersonal words – but this is me and you. We started with true laughs, constructive criticism, silly jokes and personal moments. We’re gonna keep it that way. All I’ve ever wanted was to live my dreams – to do it on my terms, but for you. Each step I’ve taken has brought me here. This is only the beginning of the best part of my journey. I hope that you stand with me, fight with me, love with me and grow with me.  ...

MO ABUDU TO CHAIR 47TH INTERNATIONAL EMMY AWARDS GALA

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Nigeria's media mogul and movie producer, Mo Abudu who was elected as a director of the International Academy of Television, Arts and Sciences has been chosen to chair the 47th International Emmy Awards Gala slated for November 25th, 2019 in New York. The announcement was made in an Instagram post on Tuesday and the film producer also took to her Instagram page to share the good news. She wrote; " I am honored to chair the 47th International Emmy Awards Gala that celebrates extraordinary television producers from all over the globe. I would like to thank the International Emmy Awards for this honour and opportunity. #AwesomeGod   #ChangingTheNarrative #InternationalEmmyGalaChair #WomenOnBoard #BoardOf Directors . Reposted from @iemmys - EbonyLife TV ( #Nigeria ) CEO, Mo Abudu, will Chair the 47th International Emmy Awards Gala on November 25, in #NYC . #iemmys . . . “As producers, we are in a unique position to share fresh, authentic, and original st...

NAIRA MARLEY RECOUNTS PRISON EXPERIENCE, PLANS TO HELP INMATES

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"Am I A Yahoo Boy" crooner, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley who recently regained his freedom has taken to social media to  share his prison experience and has also vowed to help other defenseless inmates. After he was released, he engaged with his fans on social media sharing some of the things he discovered in prison on his Instastory.  He also stated that he cannot singlehandedly change the situation of things in the country but with joint effort, the change can happen. He wrote, "I have to help a lot of ni**gas I met in jail. I met one guy, he has been in jail for 9 years, never been to the court, as in they haven't even found him guilty. What if he is not even guilty? I met another nigga in jail. Been in jail for over two years because he was in a relationship with one rich woman's daughter and the woman locked him up for not leaving her daughter," .

NAIRA MARLEY FINALLY RELEASED AFTER MEETING BAIL CONDITIONS

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Embattled singer, Naira Marley has finally been released on bail after meeting up with the conditions for bail 14 days after his court appearance. Recall that Naira Marley appeared before Justice Nicolas Oweibo of the Federal High Court, Lagos on Thursday, May 30, 2019,  and he was granted bail on the conditions of; a N2,000,000 bond, and two sureties, one with a landed property and the other, a Civil Servant, not lower than a level 10 officer. Naira Marley was arrested on Friday, May 10, 2019, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) alongside Zlatan Ibile, Rahman Jago, Guccy Branch and one other person over fraud related charges. Although, Zlatan Ibile and the others were freed few days later, Naira Marley remained in the EFCC's custody until he was granted bail.

NAIRA MARLEY FINALLY RELEASED ON N2MILLION BAIL

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The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos has granted popular Nigerian artiste, Naira Marley bail  in the sum of  N2 million.  At the bail application, Naira  Marley's  lead defense counsel, Olalekan Ojo,  apologized for his absence on May 20,  at  the initial arraignment due to heavy down poor. Ojo also pleaded with the court to accept the bail application Prima Facie based on the presumption of his innocence in accordance with Section 162 (1) and that a liberal approach should be taken in hearing the bail application. The prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo however, made it clear that it is the final judgment that mattered and not the temporary release of Naira Marley. He also implored the court to grant accelerated hearing rather than bail stating that Naira Marley's actions and inactions have a multiplier effect on youths in the entire fede...

IK OSAKIODUWA HOSTS CELEBRITIES TO HIS "GAME OF THRONES" THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTY

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TV personality, IK Osakioduwa turned 40 over the weekend and he hosted a large number of celebrities to his "Game of Thrones" themed birthday party. Celebrities were in their elements as they all rocked costumes depicting different characters in the TV series. Celebrities present include Basketmouth and his wife, Bovi and wife, Ebuka, Banky W and Adesua Etomi, Linda Ejiofor and husband Ibrahim Sulaiman, Toke Makinwa to Dr Sid, Waje, Timi Dakolo and his wife, FalzthebahdGuy and others.

ZLATAN PENS EMOTIONAL MESSAGE TO NAIRA MARLEY

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Omoniyi Temidayo popularly known as Zlatan Ibile has taken to his Instagram page to send an emotional message to his friend, Naira Marley who is still in EFCC custody. It should be recalled that Zlatan was arrested alongside Naira Marley and four others a few weeks ago by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for cyber crime. However, while Zlatan and the others were released a few days after, Naira Marley was arraigned before a Federal High Court in Ikoyi. Zlatan posted a video which he captioned with an emotional message; He captions; "People can hate and judge! But can never change GOD’s plan concerning ones LIFE !!! If our creator should act with how powerful he his !! Non of us will be alive !! Despite our iniquities! Life for easy if to say he come with manual !! Nai am out here representing the street! Till whenever. I love you not because you my friend alone but because I was A MARLIAN BEFORE I STARTED MUSIC 🖤,".