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Birthday Tribute: BY OLOYE ‘LEKAN ALABI Professor (Evangelist) Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, MFR, marked his 83rd birthday on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Long live the world-acclaimed Chief Commander of Juju music, whose unique style is fondly referred to as the Miliki System. When Obey clocked 60 years old in 2002, I penned …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – As part of preparations for the upcoming National Sports Festival, the Ogun State Government has announced plans to collaborate with renowned arts and culture company, Terra Kulture, to set up a film and entertainment village in the state. According to Governor Dapo Abiodun, the proposed …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said his government will make Olumo Rock the best tourism destination in the country. He also stated that his administration will now shift its focus to tourism as a deliberate policy to benefit from the potential inherent …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Executive Chairman of Yewa South Local Government, Barrister (Hon.) Abraham Ogunsola, has emphasized that the Annual Cultural Day has evolved into a significant platform for cultural education and unity. Ogunsola noted that the event plays a vital role in acquainting pupils …

Gbemisola, the elder sister of controversial Nigerian musician Portable, has alleged that her brother is under a spiritual spell cast by a family member. She made this claim while reacting to his ongoing legal troubles with the Ogun State government. In a viral video circulating on X, Portable’s sister apologized …

… A Turning Point In Davido’s Career LAGOS, NIGERIA – Nigerian Afrobeat star David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has shed light on the story behind his first official music contract. The revelation came after Entertainment Talent Manager Tosin Ashafa shared details about the early stages of Davido’s music career. …

BY LANRE OGUNDIPE For 37 years, Bala Suya was a formidable presence in the suya business in Ibadan, carving out a distinct identity that set him apart from the Hausa community in Sabo, who traditionally dominated the trade. Bala’s journey began at the tender age of 17 when he was …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – 21 December, 2024 – The second edition of the Wale Olomu Memorial Awards (WOMA) celebrated creativity, excellence, and lifetime contributions to the entertainment industry on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Hosted live on The Vintage Talk Show on Top Radio FM 90.9 by Veteran Journalists Femi Akintunde-Johnson and …

…As Senator Adeola Yayi Donates 18-Seater Bus to Support Association’s Growth BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Chapter of the Traditional Wedding Initiatives (TRAWIN) has inaugurated Chief (Mrs.) Omolara Adenike Akintade (JP), the Iya Eto of Ilaro-Yewa, as its third Governor on Tuesday, December 10, …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Steering Committee of the Wale Olomu Memorial Awards (WOMA 2024) on December 9, 2024 proudly announced the commencement of its two-part event series, designed to spotlight critical issues in the Nigerian entertainment industry and honour trailblazers. According to WOMA 2024 Steering Committee, the first event – …