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How I wasted My Years As A Bachelor – Gideon Okereke
December 29, (THEWILL) – Nollywood actor, Gideon Okereke has opened up on how he wasted his 8 years as a bachelor into learning how to cook. Lamenting on how he wasted 4.8 million naira into learning culinary skills, the actor took to Instagram to reveal that he had to pay 50,000 naira monthly for 8 years in other to learn how to cook but he still couldn’t cook perfectly until he learnt it on his own. He wrote; “Maaan! I gotta admit. My bachelor years were wasteful. Let’s do this math.
Juliet Ibrahim Debunks Claim Of Being Married To VJ Adam
December 28, (THEWILL) – Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim has lamented how her personal life on Wikipedia shows she’s married to Nigerian TV personality, Adams Ibrahim Adebola, professionally known as VJ Adams. The 35-year-old actress through her Instagram account has refuted the claim and asked the person who edited it to correct the mistake because she is still single and not married to the presenter.
Music Producer, K Solo Slams Patoranking Over Tribute To Timaya
December 27, (THEWILL) – Nigerian music producer, Solomon Oyeniyi, popularly known as K Solo has slammed Patoranking over his tribute to Singer, Timaya. In a viral video trending online, Patoranking brought Timaya on stage during his concert and recounted how Timaya pulled him out of the ghetto many years ago. K Solo who didn’t find this funny lamented on his Insta Stories, recollecting how he helped Patoranking to become who he is now.
IK Ogbonna, DJ Big N, Khloe Slam Shatta Wale For Berating Nigerian Artists
December 27, (THEWILL) – Nollywood actor, IK Ogbonna, disc jockey, Nonso Temisan Ajufo, professionally known as DJ Big N and reality star, Khloe have replied Ghanaian singer, Shatta Wale, following his rants about Nigerian artists. Recall that Shatta Wale called out Nigerian artistes for looking down on him after selling the stadium for his concert. DJ Big N took to Instagram to post a clip of the Ghanaian artiste while performing on stage where he cursed Nigerians and Nigerian artistes.
Comic Actor Ijebu Joins List Of Home owners
December 23, (THEWILL) – Nigerian comic actor, Olatayo Amokade popularly known as Ijebu has completed his multi-million naira house, just in time for Christmas. Despite not announcing the house by himself, colleagues of Ijebu took to their Instagram story to share photos of the new house as they showered him with congratulatory notes.
Veteran Nollywood Actor, Sam Obiago Is Dead
December 23, (THEWILL) – Veteran filmmaker, TV personality and movie producer, Sam Obiago has joined the list of Nollywood actors who died in 2021. The news about his demise was shared by award winning Nollywood actress, Destiny Etiko who took to her Instagram page to share the sad news, posting a picture of him with the caption, “Nooooooooooo daddy Sam”. Sam Obiago featured in Tears of a King, Royal Appointment, Blood Brothers and several other popular movies.
Reality TV Star, Whitemoney Becomes Senator In Liberia
December 21 (THEWILL) – BBNaija season 6 Reality TV show winner, Hazel Oyeze Onou, popularly known as Whitemoney, has been honoured by the Liberian government as he has just been made a member of its Senate. In a viral video online, the reality star is seen being honoured by the country of Liberia as he was officially made a member of the Liberian senate. In the video the man is seen pinning a brooch on Whitemoney and welcoming him to the Country’s Senate Committee.
Zlatan Offers $18,000 Reward To Anyone That Can Find His Missing Cartier Glasses
December 21 (THEWILL) – Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter, Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael, known professionally as Zlatan Ibile, has offered to give anyone $18,000 if they can find his designer glasses. Zlatan lost his Cartier glasses due to excess drinking of alcohol when he went out to party with friends to celebrate his birthday.
Nollywood Actor, Jude Chukwuka Welcomes Baby Boy with Wife, Mimi Ufuoma
December 20 (THEWILL) – Nollywood actor, Jude Chukwuka, is very excited as he has welcomed a baby boy with his wife, Mimi Ufuoma earlier today. The actor revealed the wonderful news in an Instagram video, says; “It’s with great pleasure that I announce to you that I am a father again. My Duduke just delivered a bouncing baby boy.
Nigerian Rapper, Dremo, Friends Assailed By Robbers In Lagos Traffic
December Nigerian songwriter, singer and rapper, Aboriomoh Femi Raymond, known by his stage name Dremo has disclosed that he and his friends were attacked by robbers in Lagos. Dremo revealed that they were attacked by two robbers who held cutlasses and attacked them while they were stuck in Lagos traffic. Luckily, the rapper was unhurt by the robbers but his friends got injured, he shared this unfortunate news on Snapchat and urged Nigerians to be careful.
Nigerian Singer, Patoranking, Survives Ghastly Car Accident
December 19, (THEWILL) – Nigerian singer and songwriter, Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, professionally known as Patoranking, was involved in a car accident. Luckily the singer survived with few bruises. He shared the news on Instagram few days later and revealed that the accident happened as a result of brake failure. He wrote; “The devil tried and failed some days ago, after Our driver lost control of the brakes….
Hijab Model, Shatu Garko Crowned 44th Miss Nigeria Beauty Pageant
December 18, (THEWILL) – Hijab model, Shatu Garko, from Kano State, has been crowned the 44th Miss Nigeria beauty pageant that was held on Friday 17th December, 2021 at Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. 18-year-old Garko beat 18 other contestants at the beauty pageant to become the first Hijab Pageant winner in Nigeria. The new Miss Nigeria succeeds ex-beauty queen, Etsanyi Tukura, a native of Taraba State and the 43rd winner of 2019 Miss Nigeria contest.
Twitter Takes Down Tweet By VP Osinbajo For Copyright Infringement Of Beyonce’s Song
December 17, (THEWILL) – Social network company, Twitter, has taken down a post made by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, due to a Copyright Infringement of Beyoncé’s song. In a tweet dated March 8, Osinbajo shared a tweet to commemorate the 2021 International Women’s Day. The song used for the video was Run the World by Beyoncé. A Twitter user simply known as Olayinka, called the award winning singer’s attention to it and accused Osinbajo of never properly doing his job.
Sport Presenter, Tracey Chapele-Ugo, Breaks 100 Years Record With Chieftaincy Title In Urhobo Land
December 17, (THEWILL) – Nigerian female pidgin sport commentator, Tracey Chapele-Ugo, has broken an almost 100-year tradition, as she was honoured with a chieftaincy title in Urhobo land. The first female to ever bagged such a chieftaincy title, revealed that such title has never been given to a female before, it can only be transferred from a father to a son but the present King of Udu in Delta State decided to transfer her father’s chieftaincy title to her.
Brymo Adds Acting To His Résumé, Features In Nollywood Movie
December 17, (THEWILL) – Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ, better known as Brymo, is set to make an acting debut as he features in new Nollywood movie. The singer is currently on set for the shooting of The King’s Horseman, a movie adapted from Professor Wole Soyinka’s book, Death and the King’s Horseman. The Afrobeat singer revealed that he will be playing the role of The Praise Singer, Olohun Iyo.
Nigerian Filmmaker, Imoh Umoren, Reacts To NFVCB’s Plan To Ban Smoking In Movies
Nigerian filmmaker, Imoh Umoren December 14, (THEWILL) – Nigerian filmmaker, Imoh Umoren, has reacted to plans by the National Film and Video Censors Board to enforce a law banning smoking in movies.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Oluyemi Adetiba, Make BBC 100 Most Inspiring, Influential Women
December 08, (THEWILL) – The British Broadcasting Corporation has released its list of 100 most inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2021. Nigerian renowned author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, as well as the founder of Headfort Foundation, Oluyemi Adetiba, made the list of 2021 BBC 100 most inspiring and influential women. According to BBC, Women from Afghanistan make up half of this year’s list, some of whom appear under pseudonyms and without photos for their own safety.
Actor, Sam Ajibola ‘Spiff’, bags a Masters Degree
December 08, (THEWILL) – Nigerian actor Sam Ajibola, more popularly known as Spiff as a result of the role he played in Africa Magic TV series The Johnsons has bagged a Masters degree. The actor shared this news via his Instagram post, disclosing that this is a dream he has been nurturing right from his days in primary school.
Tracee Ellis Ross, Anthony Anderson, Yara Shahidi React As Black-ish Finally Comes To An End
December 06, (THEWILL) – American sitcom, Black-ish, an ABC series has finally wrapped up after airing for eight years. Casts of the show reacted to this sad news as they took to their various social media accounts to thank crew members and fans of this great show. American actress, Tracee Ellis Ross, who played the role of ‘Rainbow Johnson’ reacted to the news via her Instagram account. She wrote; “BLACKISH WRAP PARTY, it is so hard to say goodbye to the @blackishabc family.
2021 MOBOS Awards: Wizkid Bags Best International Act, Best African Act Awards + Full List of Winners
December 06, (THEWILL) – Nigerian Pop Star, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, professionally known as Wizkid won two awards at 2021 MOBO awards, the award show which held on Sunday, December 5th, 2021 at the Coventry Building Society Arena. The ‘Joro’ crooner won the award for Best African Act beating artists such as Burna Boy, Davido, CKay, Tiwa Savage, Rema, Tems, NSG, King Promise, and Ayra Starr.
NDLEA Refutes Alleged Assault On Reality TV Star, Khloe Abriri
Reality TV star, Khloe Oluwabusayo Abiri December 06, (THEWILL) – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has denied the allegations made by Reality TV star, Khloe Abiri, after the latter accused an NDLEA officer at the international airport of assaulting her. It would be recalled that Khloe Abiri had on Sunday called out the NDLEA in a series of Instagram posts and accused an officer of the agency, simply known as LS Shonibare, of assault which also led to her missing her flight.
Reality TV Star, Khloe Abiri Accuses NDLEA Official Of Harassment
Reality TV star, Khloe Oluwabusayo Abiri December 04, (THEWILL) – Former Big Brother Naija Reality TV star, Khloe Oluwabusayo Abiri, has taken to social media to express her dissatisfaction in the way an official from The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) had treated her at the Muritala Mohammed International Airport Ikeja, Lagos. The Reality TV star, called out the agency with a video of the female official harassing and insulting her at the airport.
Father Of Ooni Of Ife’s Baby mama, Defends Monarch After His Daughter Called Him An Absentee Father
December 02, (THEWILL) – Oladapo Olatubosun, the father of Omolara Olatubosun, the mother of Ooni of Ile-Ife’s daughter, Princess Adeola, has said that the relationship between his family and that of the traditional ruler is cordial. He said this after his daughter released a statement last week, and called the Ooni of Ife an absentee father who never supported her until their daughter turned 19. Omolara added that she had to raise the princess on her own with the support of her mom and siblings.
Nollywood Actress, Ibinabo Fiberesima, Set To Return To The Big Screen
December 01, (THEWILL) – Veteran Nollywood actress, Ibinabo Fiberesima, is set to return to the big screen as she features in new Nollywood movie, Passion Of Mary Slessor The ex-beauty pageant and event manager who took a break from the movie industry, shared behind the scenes pictures of the movie on her Instagram page.
Nollywood Actress, Jaiye Kuti, Bags Honourary Doctorate Degree From Prowess University
November 30, (THEWILL) – Popular Nollywood actress and producer, Jaiye Kuti, has acquired a Doctorate degree. She was awarded a Honorary Doctorate degree in Arts, at the Prowess University, Delaware, United States. The award winning actress has now joined the league of Nigerian celebrities such as Alex Ekubo, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, among others with honorary Doctorate degree to their names.
Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Idia Aisien, Tony Elumelu, Others Honoured At 2021 ELOY Awards
November 30, (THEWILL) – Actors, Dakore Egbuson-Akande and Idia Aisen, were among the multitudes honoured at this year’s Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Award. The event which took place on 26th November, 2021, at the Four Points Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos also saw banking guru, Tony Elumelu being honoured as well.
Stephanie Coker-Aderinokun Adds Author To Her Resumè
Stephanie Coker-Aderinokun Adds Author To Her Resumè November 30, (THEWILL) – Television presenter, producer, podcaster and actress, Stephanie Coker-Aderinokun has added author to her resumè with the launch of her children’s book titled ‘Ariella And The Talking Drum’. The book is named after her little daughter, Ariella Aderinokun The award winning media personality announced that she has written a children’s book in collaboration with her daughter, Ariella who clocked two on November 17th, 2021.
Valuables Destroyed As Actress Didi Ekanem’s House Is Razed By Fire
November 29, (THEWILL) – Nollywood actress and fashion designer, Didi Ekanem is in shock following a fire outbreak in her house yesterday, 28th November, 2021. The actress, shared this unfortunate incident via a video she made on Instagram amidst tears while lamenting how fire burnt most of her possessions and rendered her hopeless. “Everything that I have worked for in this Lagos, all my efforts to have a good place to live in this , all my late nights of hard work gone within a second .
Wizkid Shuts Down O2 Arena, London At Opening Concert
November 29, (THEWILL) – It was a tremendous night for Nigerian Superstar, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, professionally known as Wizkid, who delivered an epic show at the O2 Arena in London on 28th of November, 2021, as the concert got a massive turnout from fans. The singer performed old classics as well as new songs from his fourth studio album Made In Lagos which has been nominated for the 2021 Grammy Awards.
P-Square Perform Together For The First Time After Four-Year Feud
November 29, (THEWILL) – Nigerian music duo, P- Square, consisting of Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye, who separated four years ago over some personal issues, performed together on the same stage for the first time in four years. The twin brothers who recently reconciled performed together on the same stage at the Sierra Leone National Stadium in Freetown, during the Ecofest Musical Festival on Saturday, 27th November, 2021.
Kayode Salako, Defends Wife’s Action Amid Criticism For Supporting Tinubu’s 2023 Presidential Bid
Kayode Salako & Foluke Daramola November 29, (THEWILL) – Kayode Salako, husband of Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola Salako, has spoken up in defence of his wife, who was recently bashed by Nigerians for supporting the 2023 Presidential Bid of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Recently a video went viral showing Nollywood actors in a conference room chanting ‘Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’ song. This didn’t go down well with Nigerians as the actors got bashed.
Fast Rising Disc Jockey, DJ Michelle, Recounts Near-death Experience
November 28, (THEWILL) – Fast-rising Disc Jockey, Michelle Abesin otherwise known as DJ Michelle, has recounted her near-death experience on the 18th of November, 2021, at the Lagos beach. The 21-year old DJ went to a beach in Lagos on Thursday, November 18, with her sister and friends to have fun when she was carried away by water. DJ Michelle’s sister, Stella Abesin, had raised the alarm that her sister drowned at the beach while people watched.
Foluke Daramola Denies Being Paid For Visiting Bola Ahmed Tinubu
November 28, (THEWILL) – Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola has reacted after she and her colleagues were called out for singing the praises of All Progressives Congress National Leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a video that went viral. In the video, Nollywood stars were seen sitting around a conference table, chanting “Asiwaju Bola Tinubu”.
‘I Got No Monetary, Material Support From Him While Raising Our Child,’ Mother of Ooni of Ife’s First Child, Accuses Monarch Of Being Absentee Father
The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi and his daughter November 25, (THEWILL) – Omolara Olatubosun, mother of the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi’s first child has debunks claims that the monarch was present during the early years of the child’s growth. This came after the Monarch shared his experience of parenting a child at a very young age with unique challenges attached to it.
Wendy Williams’ Brother Refutes Claims She Is Battling Dementia
November 24, (THEWILL) – Thomas Williams, brother to talk show host, Wendy Williams has openly shut down rumours claiming that the talk show host’s absence from her daytime show is due to the fact that she’s battling with early stages of dementia. Recall that reports began to circulate over the weekend that Wendy’s movement is now restricted to using a wheelchair as her capability to walk has become diminished and that she’s also battling early stages of dementia.
Obi Emelonye’s Movie, “Black Mail” Nominated At 2021 British Urban Film Festival
November 24, (THEWILL) – British Urban Film Festival (BUFF) 2021 has nominated movie producer and director, Obi Emelonye’s film, “Black Mail” in the Best Feature category. Buff formed in July 2005 in the United Kingdom by Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe MBE, showcases urban independent cinema in the absence of any such state-sponsored activity in the UK. It is the longest standing black-owned film festival and have been a pioneering platform for all facets of diversity since their formation in 2005.
Kevin Spacey To Pay ‘House Of Cards’ Studio, MRC $31m For Breach Of Contract
November 23, (THEWILL) – An arbitrator last year ordered Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey to pay nearly $31 million to the studio behind Netflix’s “House of Cards” for breaching his contract over his alleged sexual misconduct, a new court filing shows. Kevin Spacey Fowler KBE, who is an American actor, producer, and singer, starred in the hit Netflix political drama from 2013-2017 before he was accused of sexual misconduct by several young men, including a production assistant on the show.
BTS, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion Emerge Biggest Winners At 2021 American Music Awards
November 22, (THEWILL) – Worldwide sensation BTS, Doja Cats and Megan Thee Stallion all won three awards each at the 2021 American Music Award which held yesterday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. While they took home the top honour for artist of the year along with awards for favorite pop duo or group and favorite pop song for their hit single Butter, Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion both scored three wins each.
Save The Children UK appoints Femi Otedola It’s Vice President
November 22, (THEWILL) – The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children has appointed businessman and philanthropist, Femi Otedola as one of its numerous vice presidents. Save the Children’s vice presidents are a group of high-level supporters and critical friends of the organisation, actively involved in advancing the work of Save the Children, through advocacy, volunteerism, introductions, and philanthropy.
‘I have always been passionate about giving back, helping people, says Davido, as he gives out entire money to charity
November 20, (THEWILL) – Popular Nigerian singer, David Adeleke aka Davido, has taken to his official Instagram page to express his gratitude to friends, colleagues and fans. Also, in the post the DMW boss stated that he will be giving out the entire money, 200 million naira, generated plus an extra 50 million naira to orphanages across Nigeria.
Silverbird Group signs multi-million dollar deal with AAA Entertainment
November 20, (THEWILL) – Nigerian multinational mass media and entertainment company, Silverbird Group, has signed a deal with AAA Entertainment, a South African company that’s into distribution, and sales of African content to the world market. The aim of the deal is to develop and produce cinematic African feature films on the continent and exclusively by African talent.
‘Sani died in presence of his family,’ Aliko Dangote recounts experience with late brother during his last moments
November 19, (THEWILL) – Chairman and CEO of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has recounted his experience during his late brother, Sani’s last moments while on his sick bed. He made this recollection during a condolence visit from All Progressive Congress National Chairman, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje paid him a condolence visit on Friday 19th November, 2021.
Mo Abudu brokers partnership with Harvard Business School
November 19, (THEWILL) – Mosunmola Abudu has broken yet another record with her partnership with Harvard Business School. This partnership would make her company, EbonyLife, to become a case study that would be taught to MBA students of Harvard Business School this making her company to be the first media company owned by a female African to be taught as a case study to MBA students at Harvard Business School.
Tayo Faniran accuses billionaire, Ayiri Emami of deceiving him with audio $350,000
November 19, (THEWILL) – Akintayo John Faniran, professionally known as Tayo Faniran who represented Nigeria during the ninth season of the Reality TV show, Big Brother Africa where he became the runner-up has called out billionaire, Ayiri Emami, in an Instagram post, accusing him of not fulfilling his monetary promise to him.
Reno Omokri reacts as friends contribute over 171 million naira to Davido
November 18, (THEWILL) – Nigerian lawyer and activist, Reno Omokri, in an Instagram post on Thursday 18th November, 2021, told people who made contributions to David Adeleke aka Davido not to go into debt just to show someone how much they love them. He said this after several friends and fans of the DMW boss showered him with over 171 million naira and still counting.
Ooni Of Ife, wife, in celebratory mood as son clocks one
November 18, (THEWILL) – The Aláyélúwà, Àrólé Oòduà Ọlọ́fin Àdìmúlà, Ọò̩ni of Ifẹ̀ Ọọ̀ni Adéyẹyẹ̀ Ẹni-ìtàn Babátúndé Ògúnwùsì. Ọ̀jájá II and wife, Olori Sikekunola Naomi Ogunwusi have taken to their respective social media page to celebrate their son, Prince Tadenkawo Ogunwusi as he turns one today 18th November, 2021. The Ooni of Ife shared a heartfelt birthday wish for his son, saying, “Prince Tadenikawo is One today!!! An answer to many prayers, you came right at the appointed time.
Oba Elegushi, Akin Alabi, Femi Otedola, others, gift Davido millions as total amount garnered in 24 hours hits N155m
November 18, (THEWILL) – It’s raining millions for Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, and record producer, David Adedeji Adeleke more popularly known as Davido as his bank account hasn’t stopped beeping since he asked his friends to each send him N1m in appreciation of his generosity to them in time past. Davido, who got a brand new 2021 Rolls Royce Cullinan earlier this year, went on his official Twitter account to solicit for funds from friends and fans for his vehicle clearance.
Popular Nigerian skit maker Cute Abiola declared missing
November 16, (THEWILL) – Popular Nigerian skit maker, Abdulgafar Ahmad Oluwatoyin, professionally known as Cute Abiola has been declared missing Cute Abiola who is also a Naval officer was said to have gone missing since Monday November 15. One of his colleagues, Debo Adebayo otherwise known as Mr Macaroni took to his official Twitter account to raise alarm about his missing colleague.
Falz, Mr Macaroni, Dj Switch, Others React As Lagos State Panel Of Inquiry Presents It’s Report
November 16, (THEWILL) – A number of celebrities and youths who have been at the fore front of championing the cause of #endsars have reacted to the final report of the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution for Victims of SARS Related Abuses.
Edo State Governor Honours Late Victor Uwaifo, Names Creative Hub After Him
November 16, (THEWILL) – Late veteran singer, Victor Uwaifo’s legacy will always be remembered as governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State last weekend, launched the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Benin, Edo State. Uwaifo who died at the age of 80 was a Nigerian musician, writer, sculptor, musical instrument inventor, university lecturer, music legend, and the first Honorable Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism in Nigeria.
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