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Ireti Doyle, Sola Sobowale others in epic ‘1929’ women rights movie

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Artists should conduct music research for originality – GMG Records

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Olamide drops new song `Woske’

Don’t kill yourselves over politicians; they’ll reconcile after the elections – Fr Sukada
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Terra Kulture Theatre presents play on peaceful voting

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Top Nollywood actresses star in “The Reunion”

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Top 5 Songs turning 20 in 2019

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Omosexy gets special recognition in Los Angeles

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Cinema revolution: Good way to ward-off piracy, says Nollywood actress

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Uche Jombo has called for intense conversation around film piracy in Nigeria. According to Wikipedia, piracy or copyright infringement is the use of works protected by copyright law without permission. It involves infringing certain exclusive rights granted to the copyright holder, such as the right to reproduce, distribute, display or perform the protected work, or to make derivative works. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ‘Heaven on my Mind’ producer, who termed the act a ‘sin’ against filmmakers and God, shared her thoughts on her Instagram page @uchejombo. She said, “Let’s discuss Nollywood illegal uploads ,please, which is not just a sin against the filmmakers but sin against God. Are you kidding me? Do you know what we go through? “Had an interesting chat with some people who uploaded my film ‘Damage’ illegally on their site. The sense of entitlement to that ‘you never make money reach’ feeling. “Calling me an imposter on their little Whatsapp group, got me thinking how we can all do better in 2019. The industry is taxed heavily already,” she said. NAN reports that piracy has been a menace in the Nigerian creative industry despite the prevailing law, Copyright Act, Chapter C28, Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 2004. It says, “anyone charged for pirating cinematographic films, musical works, sound recordings, etc., is only liable on conviction to a fine of N1,000 or less for every copy dealt with or terms not exceeding five years imprisonment or to both.” Meanwhile, in 2017, the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) said its operatives conducted 99 anti-piracy surveillance and 49 strategic operations in certain locations across the country. During the period, the commission arrested 70 suspected pirates and recovered 1,301,649 quantities of pirated copyright works, including DVDs and CDs, all valued at N1.26b.
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Film Piracy: Actress Uche Jombo raises concerns

Davido’s ‘Fall’ is the longest-charting Nigerian single in Billboard history
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Davido’s ‘Fall’ is the longest-charting Nigerian single in Billboard history

Stephanie Okereke-Linus receives special recognition in Los Angeles
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Stephanie Okereke-Linus receives special recognition in Los Angeles

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Tiwa Savage at 39: Anxiety over singer’s silence on social media

Nigerian singer, Enitimi Odom aka Timaya has released the track list for his upcoming Extended Play (EP), ‘Chulo Vibes’. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ‘I concur’ singer has not released a music collection since 2014 when he dropped the widely acclaimed album, ‘Epiphany’. The upcoming 9-track EP is expected to be released on Friday with the lead single, ‘Balance’ and its accompanying visuals already out. Timaya announced the work on his Instagram page @timayatimaya posting a photograph of the track list with the caption, “Chulo Vibes, four days to go. Have a good week my people.” The EP will feature guest appearances from Burna Boy, Tanzanian singer Alikiba and Trinidad and Tobago dancehall star Machel Montano. Timaya began his solo career in 2005 with the release of ‘Dem Mama’, which also appeared on his debut album, True Story released the following year. His second album ‘Gift and Grace’ was released in 2008.
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Musician Timaya releases track list for 7th album

BBNaija audition: Aspirants express mixed feelings in Lagos centre
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BBNaija audition: Aspirants express mixed feelings in Lagos centre

Davido, Cardi B, Meek Mill, others to perform at BelgiumFestival
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Davido, Cardi B, Meek Mill, others to perform at BelgiumFestival

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BBNaija2019: Nigerians react as auditions obstruct traffic, other activities

BBNaija2019: Auditions kick off across nation
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BBNaija2019: Auditions kick off across nation

Ace Nigerian singers Tuface Idibia,MI Abaga and Chidinma Ekile have lend their voices against vote-buying during the 2019 general elections, as they jointly released a single hit ‘Not For Sale’. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Teni D, Waje,Umar Shareef and Cobhams Asuguo also featured in the advocacy collaboration. The song was directed by Bobby Hai,shot and edited by Paul Gambit and produced by Cobhams Asuquo. ‘Not for Sale’ lyrics entreat Nigerians not to sell their votes “because the power to change the nation for the better is in everyone of us.” It also encourages a non-violent electoral process by all stakeholders, especially the electorate as they come out to exercise their franchise. NAN reports that Tuface, the ‘African Queen’ crooner, has over the years championed advocacy for better society through his songs. In 2015, he campaigned extensively for a free,fair and peaceful polls with a song ‘Vote Not Fight’. He had also released songs such as ‘For Instance’, and ‘E be like say’, all advocating for good political leadership and better society.
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2019 Election: Tuface, MI, Chidinma release song ‘Not For Sale’

Miss Big and Fabulous Beauty Contest for debut, says organiser
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Miss Big and Fabulous Beauty Contest for debut, says organiser

Veteran Hollywood actor, Dick Miller dies at 90
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Veteran Hollywood actor, Dick Miller dies at 90

Beauty pageantry, a tourism option in Nigeria, says Lagarido
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Beauty pageantry, a tourism option in Nigeria, says Lagarido

Nigerian-born director, Chinonye Chukwu will direct the film adaptation of American activist, Elaine Brown’s 1992 memoir, ‘A Taste of Power’. Chukwu, a seasoned director and film activist known for her work in ‘Igbo Kwenu’, is currently enjoying positive reviews for her latest project ‘Clemency’ following its premiere at 2019 Sundance Film Festival. ‘Igbo Kwenu’ was a recipient of the PIFVA Subsidy Grant from the independent film community and both the “Best Motion Picture Award” and “Best Screenplay Award” at the 2009 Diamond Screen Festival. In 2012, she completed her first feature narrative, ‘Alaskaland’, the story of an estranged Nigerian-American brother and sister who reunite in their Alaskan hometown. Speaking on the choice of Chukwu, one of the film’s producers, Robbie Brenner said her works resonated with the message of the memoir and film making her suitable to direct it. He said, “ cannot think of a more fearless filmmaker than Chinonye Chukwu, whose nuanced filmmaking, coupled with her activism and outreach, makes her the perfect person to tackle Elaine’s incredible story.” Elaine Brown was selected by Huey Newton as his successor upon his exile to Cuba. She led the Black Panther Party through turbulent times in Oakland, from 1974-1977. During her time as chairwoman, the Black Panther Party scored political success, amidst threats from both local and federal police as well as disaffected party members, all of which Brown documented in her 1992 memoir, A Taste of Power. Brown has been listed as one of the executive producers, developing the project alongside Brenner and Alyssa Hill, who wrote the screenplay.
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Nigeria’s Chinonye Chukwu to direct Hollywood adaption of Elaine Brown’s memoir

MTV Base’s Shuga super star, Olumide Oworu, 24, is staring as the lead character in “Choices’’, a five thousand U.S. dollars project film grant by the Lagos Film Academy (LFA). Oworu, who is also a rapper and modeling is known for his role in a TV series as “Tari’’ in “The Johnsons’, “Weki’’ in MTV Base’s Shuga, as well as in “The patriot’’, “Stolen waters,’’“ Hammer’’ and others. The 4 minutes short series film, ‘Choices,’ tells the story of Tega, which every election provides an opportunity for him to make money and help his family survive. This year, Tega faces a critical choice that could change not just him and his family, but the entire community, says the Pulse online news platform. Notable actors in the film are Tessy Brown (Sophia, the Lost Heir) as Tega’s mom Barile and Ikponwosa Gold (Dominoes, Wetin Dey Confusion Na wa, Oga Bolaji) as Tega’s father, Efe. Others include Heavens Obule and Idoko Gold as the younger versions of Tega. The film is directed by Joshua Tostso, a member of the Artistry Media, ‘Choices’ was written by Al Faruk Umar and produced by Baridakara Nwilene.
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MTV’s Sugar star Olumide Oworu plays lead role in ‘Choices’

Seasoned journalist, Aragbaye, dies at 77
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Seasoned journalist, Aragbaye, dies at 77

is a Nigerian born Actor, TV host, Content Creator and YouTuber.
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Nollywood actor, Akah Nnani is engaged!

Celebrities raise concerns over begging on social media platforms
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Celebrities raise concerns over begging on social media platforms

Comedian Basketmouth takes directorial role
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Comedian Basketmouth takes directorial role

Nigerian singer and plane crash survivor, Kechi Okwuchi earned a ‘golden buzzer’ for her stunning performance on America’s Got Talent: The Champions, earning her a place in the finals. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on Monday, Kechi got another chance to aim for the top spot on the talent show, as she was picked to participate in the Champions’ finale edition. She originally auditioned for 12th season of the talent competition in 2017 where she made it to the finals. Performing Callum Scott’s ‘You Are The Reason’ for the champions show, Kechi earned judge, Simon Cowell’s ‘golden buzzer’. Her performance elicited loud cheers from the audience and judges, following which Simon initially teased the Plane Crash survivor for her version of the song, implying that he “didn’t like it much”. As loud boos rang out, he added that he ‘actually loved it’ – pressing his Golden Buzzer to give the 28-year-old singer an instant spot in the finals. Kechi, who suffered third-degree burns on 65 percent of her body in the 2005 Sosoliso plane crash, burst into tears, trying to call out to her mother Ijeoma Okwuchi who also sobbed in the audience. Simon walked onstage to hug her, his voice cracking with emotion as he said, “I have always wanted to do that for you. You so deserve it. This is what defines the word champion.” Kechi shared her excitement at getting a second chance on the show, on her verified Twitter handle @Kechi_agt. She described the experience as one of the top three moments in her life. She tweeted,”I will never ever forget this moment and this feeling. Not ever. I am incredibly grateful to God for giving me yet another performance to look forward to on the @AGT stage. Whatever happens, I’m humbled.❤️❤️🙏🏼 #AGTChampions.” She also expressed her excitement on her Instagram page @Kechi_agt where she wrote, “The moment the gold coffetti started flying around me, I don’t know…my emotions overflowed.”
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Nigeria’s Okwuchi gets automatic ticket to America’s Got Talent: The Champions finals

British-Nigerian actress, Cynthia Erivo is set to star in upcoming HBO mini series ‘The Outsider’. The series is an adaptation of the Stephen King novel of the same name. It follows a private investigator and a local police officer as they look into the murder of a young boy. The story delves into sinister realms, as the evidence of their investigation unveils supernatural happenings. Erivo will play Holly Gilbey, an intelligent amateur detective, originally written as a white woman. She will star alongside Paddy Considine, Julianne Nicholson, Hettienne Park, and a few more impressive names in the television industry. Since her breakout role as Celie in the Broadway revival of ‘The Colour Purple’, Erivo has had an impressive performance lineup especially in ‘Bad Times at the El Royale’ and ‘Widows’. She won the 2016 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical as well as the 2017 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. She repriced the role of Celie in the 2013 Menier Chocolate Factory production.
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British-Nigerian actress Cynthia Erivo to star in HBO’s ‘The Outsider’

Nollywood actor urges entertainers to embrace partisan politics
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Nollywood actor urges entertainers to embrace partisan politics

Yemi Alade hits 100m followers on YouTube, emerged 2nd Nigerian artiste
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Yemi Alade hits 100m followers on YouTube, emerged 2nd Nigerian artiste

GOtv invites subscribers to football feast with “Top Up” offer
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GOtv invites subscribers to football feast with “Top Up” offer

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Davido, Idris Elba, others thrill fans at sold-out concert

Talent hunt music programmes essential for grassroots development – PMAN
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Talent hunt music programmes essential for grassroots development – PMAN

BBNaija’s Nina features in Nollywood movie `OLAEDO’
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BBNaija’s Nina features in Nollywood movie `OLAEDO’

Actress Kate Henshaw named judge for CBS global talent show
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Actress Kate Henshaw named judge for CBS global talent show

DJ Cuppy buys N162m Rolls Royce Phantom
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DJ Cuppy buys N162m Rolls Royce Phantom

Touching Lives Season 5: Airtel urges Nigerians to nominate worthy causes for support
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Touching Lives Season 5: Airtel urges Nigerians to nominate worthy causes for support

Simi releases new single ‘Ayo’
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Simi releases new single ‘Ayo’

Nigerian rapper M.I to venture into movie production
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Nigerian rapper M.I to venture into movie production

Akunyili’s daughter, Chidiogo’s face graces Los Angeles streets
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Akunyili’s daughter, Chidiogo’s face graces Los Angeles streets

MC Galaxy releases new video for “Nsima”
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MC Galaxy releases new video for “Nsima”

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Chris Brown arrested over rape accusation in France

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Singer Niniola buys JAMB forms for 30 students

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Travolta’s ‘Gotti,’ Trump get Razzie ‘worst film’ nods

Harrysong makes peace with former record label
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Harrysong makes peace with former record label

Atilade’s death, a glorious exit — Gospel Baptist Conference
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Atilade’s death, a glorious exit — Gospel Baptist Conference

Movie-producer advises potential actors on how to excel in Nollywood
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Movie-producer advises potential actors on how to excel in Nollywood

Tekno drops new song, `woman’
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Tekno drops new song, `woman’

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Adesua Etomi, Toke Makinwa , other celebrities congratulate Adekunle Gold, Simi on new song

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