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Banky W set to run for the house of Representatives for 2nd time

  Nigerian Music star Mr Bankole Wellington Popularly known as Banky W is set to run for the house of representatives under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) umbrella.   The Singer made this known  via his social media pages on Friday, April 1, 2022, where he shared a video. Banky W will be running for a seat in the lower house this time, under the people's Democratic Party (PDP). The singer-turned politician and activist will be declaring his intentions on Saturday, April 2, at Eti Osa Local Government Area of Lagos state.  Banky W announced his decision to run for the house of representative back in November 2018, the news was largely received by both fans and industry colleagues. He however lost the elections to Ibrahim Obanikoro of the All Progressive Congress (APC)

Will Smith Resigns from Academy After Slapping Chris Rock at Oscars

  Will Smith resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences after slapping presenter Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars ceremony. " I betrayed the trust of the Academy".  "The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, His Family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance, and global audiences at home", Smith said in the statement. "I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. I am heartbroken."  He said he will accept "any and all" additional consequences for his actions, adding, "I want to put the focus back on those who deserve attention for their achievements and allow the Academy to get back to the incredible work it does to support creativity and artistry in film."  Academy president David Rubin said he has received and  accepted Smith's resignation, He said the Academy &q

The Power of Fashion and Fabrics

 

Davido Features on 2022 World cup official Theme Song

 Singer Davido has become the first Afro beats artistes to ever feature on FIFA world cup theme song. The FIFA world cup Qatar 2022 official soundtrack kicks off Friday with the release of the single Hayya Hayya (Better Together) ahead of the final draw for the tournament.  Hayya Hayya (Better Together) is produced by Redone and features vocal performances from Trinidad Cardona, Davido and Aisha.  The combination of US star Trinidad Cardona, Afro Beats icon Davido and Qatari sensation Aisha captures the spirit of the FIFA world Cup and the FIFA Sound strategy by bringing together inspiration from across the globe with the aim to connect with audiences worldwide through the shared passions of football and music.  "By bringing together voices from the Americas, Africa and the Middle East, this song symbolises how music and football can unite the world," said FIFA chief commercial Officer Kay Madati.  "As part of FIFA7s revamped music strategy, the multi-song soundtrack wil

Netflix's Bridgerton Affair Theme

 African actors flew to south Africa for a costume party based on the hit Netflix show Bridgerton. Here are the looks:

Netflix is set to invest $63million in South Africa's Film Industry

According to a Netflix spokesperson, the country has become a top global location for the streamers productions.  Netflix has confirmed plans to invest a whopping 929 million rand ($63 million) into the film and television industry by 2023.   Bloomberg reports that the global streaming platform's latest moves will seek to improve its subscriber number on the continent.  Speaking on the investment, Shola Sanni, Netflix's director of public policy for Sub-saharan Africa, revealed that the funds will cover three local shows and an international production.  "South Africa is fast becoming a top global location for Netflix productions, with the country viewed as the go to location with a robust and talented film industry", Sanni said.  "These productions, which are just some of the many shows the company is creating in South Africa with local production partners like Film Afrika, Gambit Films, Quizzical pictures, and Burnt Onion, will significantly boost the South Afr

Fans gift Liquorose Benz, Worth N14.5M for Birthday

  Fans have stunned former "shine Ya Eyes" housemate Liquorose with a new White Mercedes Benz and N14.5 M cash for her 27th birthday.  The reality TV star hopped in to check out the car when handed over her to the admiration of her fans. The Entertainer also posed for some shots with her fans as they presented her with the cheques.

Morning Drinks for weight loss

 1 Lemon Water with Chia seeds: Both lemon water and chia seeds are beneficial foe weight loss. The combination of these two elements will be amazing for weight loss as well as for your overall health. To prepare this drink you need to take a glass of warm water and add juice of half lemon to it. you can also add a few drops of honey for taste. Add a small amount of chia seed powder to this. Try this drink every morning and avail the multiple health benefits it offers like weight loss, detoxification, a powerhouse of antioxidants + more. 2 Green Tea : Green tea is famous for the multiple health benefits it offers. Green tea is loaded with antioxidants which protect the body from the risk of various diseases. It is widely used for weight loss. Regular consumption of green tea will also benefit the skin. 3 Apple Cider Vinegar : Apple Cider is loaded with health benefits. It is a well-known morning drink for weight loss.it can help in killing many harmful bacteria, lowers blood sugar lev

Chris Rock breaks His Silence on Will Smith Oscars Altercation

 Chris Rock's appearance at the 2022 Oscars was marred by physical altercation with Will Smith. Chris Spoke about the incident at his comedy show in Boston on March 30. Chris Rock is breaking his silence after Will Smith slapped him stage at the 2022 oscars.   The March 27 awards show came to a brief standstill when the presenter took a swipe at Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head, joking, "Jada, I Love You, G.I Jane 2, can't wait to see it, Alright? "The crack prompted Jada-who has been open about her Alopecia Diagnosis- to roll her eyes and will to take the stage.  Returning to his seat, post-slap, Will yelled to Chris, "Keep my wife's name out your F**king mouth. Chris kept his cool on stage and quickly segued to the best Documentary presentation, but now, he's speaking out.  At the beginning of his comedy show in Boston on March 30, Chris jokingly asked the audience, "How was your weekend? according to audio of the show published by Variety.  Fo

RMD, Mercy Aigbe + others Grieve over Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack

 Nigerian celebrities have taken to social media to lament the insecurity in the country following the Monday terrorist attack on a train along Abuja-Kaduna route.   The train was forced to halt after terrorists planted bombs on the tracks. Witnesses said the attackers later surrounded most of the coaches and opened fire before they forcefully gained access.   About nine person were reportedly killed and many others abducted by the terrorists who escaped into the bushes.   The sad incident has triggered a wave of reactions from Nigerians, including celebrities.   Nigerian actress and film producer, Mercy Aigbe, took to her instagram page to share pictures of horrible incident. She wrote on how one of the victims that died, Dr Chinelo, was mocked after she tweeted about being shot.   Aigbe advocated that move love should be shown to people and advised against passing hasty judgments. She captioned the pictures, " I woke up with a heavy heart, completely heartbroken...... I am so dr

Will Smith Faces Possible Disciplinary action by Academy after Hitting Chris Rock

 Will Smith, who won the 2022 best actor Oscar for his role in "King Richard", now faces possible disciplinary action by the Academy after hitting Chris Rock at the award ceremony on Sunday.    The Academy will met later this week to determine if action will be taken against the Oscar winner over the incident.   Well, looking at how it turned out, the slap that got the world taking and overshadowed the 94th Academy is far from being kept quiet.   it will be recall that the Actor Will Smith attacked Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, at the ceremony. the joke appeared to referred Pinkett smith's Alopecia, an auto-immune disease that causes hair loss.   However, Smith after many faces of mounting backlash apologised to Chris Rock for the assault. In a statement released early Tuesday morning, Smith said "I would like to publicly apologise to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were no

Who wants to be a Millionaire Goes lives

  After 5 years hiatus, last week Sunday saw the premiere of the first episode of "who wants to Be A Millionaire? series 2: The Rebirth,"   At a private viewing party at the Imax Cinema, Lekki Lagos, guests were given a cinematic feel and view of the show, making the event unforgettable for those who were in the studio.   At an event pumped full of glitz and glamour, which had in attendance Kiki Omeili, Bolanle Olukanmi, Moet Abebe, Big Brother season 3 housemate, Alex Unusual, the extraordinaire DJ Sose and A host of others, the show show met its aim of ensuring that the 300 carefully selected guests experience the "hot Seat" and enjoyed a cinematic view, making the event truly unforgettable.    Shimmering a brand new seat and decor initially specified in the United Kingdom, designed in South Africa and fully made In Nigeria with the help of South Africa technical partners, the signature of the rebirth show is a masterpiece to view and a work of art to reckon with.

2022 Oscars Red Carpet Fashion