Category: ARTS & LIFESTYLE

MTV today announced that the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards will return on Sunday, 07 May, with an epic Los Angeles takeover live at the Barker Hangar. The evening will honour the biggest and best in both movies and television, across scripted and unscripted, for one supersized, can’t-miss event.   The event will also air on MTV internationally in more than 170 countries. Host, honorees, performers, presenters, and additional details will be announced at a later date. For updates and additional information, please visit MTVAwards.mtv.com, follow @MTV on Facebook,…

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By Tony Adibe The Enugu State Government has advised residents to modify their life-style, engage in physical exercise and do regular cancer checks and screenings to remove cancer from their lives. The Executive Secretary of Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ENS-PHCDA), Dr George Ugwu gave the advice in Enugu as the state commemorates the World Cancer Day. The Enugu State World Cancer Day celebration, which was themed: “Close the Care Gap”, was organised by ENS-PHCDA and G20+ Enugu Diaspora Support UK and Ireland on Saturday in line with…

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Afrobeats has taken the world by storm and is among the top-most sought-after music genres globally, but how do we, as a nation and the birthplace of Afrobeats, sustain and strengthen the growth of Nigeria’s mainstream genre? Multimedia powerhouse, Paramount Africa is set to hold a panel discussion at the 2023 edition of the avant-garde conference, AfricaNXT, on February 9, 2023, at 12:30 p.m., to explore solutions to this question.    Tagged: “How Can Nigerian Institutional Participation Help Sustain the Growth of Afrobeats?” The conference is aimed at harnessing partnerships…

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Former President of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Mr Omatshola Iseli, aka Tee Mac has revealed to everyone that cares to know that he once suffered Bell’s Palsy in 2022. Tee Mac’s disclosure came after Nollywood actor, Chidi Mokeme disclosed recently that he had Bell’s Palsy, which was responsible for his absence in movies. Tee Mac, the veteran flutist, said; “I had Bell’s Palsy November 2022 and it took me six weeks with steroids treatments and therapy to get my face back to normal. I could not play…

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By NewsBits Wizkid on Wednesday took to his Instagram handle to release the announcement of a proposed joint tour with fellow music superstar Davido later this year. The revelation is coming after many years of the “who’s a bigger star” battle, Wizkid took to his Instagram story to announce that the expedition will take place after the tour for his fifth studio album ‘More Love, Less Ego (MLLE)’. Wizkid also asked fans to anticipate ahead of the joint tour — although he did not give a specific date. In the…

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By NewsBits Actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, has revealed that she is handling a cancer scare she had after given birth to her fourth child by living on medication for the rest of her life. She made this revelation on the latest episode of her cooking show on YouTube, which had Joke Silva as her guest. During the show, she asked Silva about the health of her husband, Olu Jacobs. Silva noted that she had come to understand that her husband has dementia, and they were in a place of acceptance that…

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By NewsBits The Anyiam-Osigwe Family has vowed to continue with the legacies of late Peace Maria Ogechi Anyiam-Osigwe, whom the family desire ribbed as an “epitome of creative transcendence.” In a statement on the death of the Icon, the family Said: “We as a family and clan will continue do all that is necessary to ensure that her legacy lives on – the Africa Movie Academy Awards and the Africa Film Academy, along with their training programmes across Nigeria and the African continent will carry on seamlessly by institutions she…

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Last December, Nigerian Breweries further entrenched its name in the minds of its consumers, with dazzling shows and concerts sponsored by the various brands submerged within the company — proving again that intrinsic values, such as compassion, happiness, and love, associated with the festive season are not only expressed via wish cards and phone calls but also through events and shows. It all began with the Psquare forever concert, sponsored by the newest addition to the Nigerian Breweries portfolio, Zagg, where consumers and guests were treated to the rich taste…

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By NewsBits The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja ii, on Saturday confessed that Jesus Christ is the Lord of lords and most wonderful God that turned his shame into celebrations. The traditional ruler made the remark during the Grand-finale of the New Year Prayer organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) at Afewonro Park, Enuwa Square, in Ile-Ife. Oba Ogunwusi, who led different Christian worship songs and praises during the service, clarified that it is a good thing to always praise the Lord Jesus Christ and appreciate…

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