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Quincy Jones, Legendary Music Producer Dies At 91
4Nov By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments
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Quincy Jones, Legendary Music Producer Dies At 91

Quincy Jones, the legendary music producer and composer, has died at the age of 91. His publicist confirmed that he passed away on Sunday night at his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles, surrounded by family. Jones was renowned for producing Michael Jackson's iconic albums, including Thriller, and for his extensive collaborations with artists like Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles. His family released a statement honoring his remarkable life and contributions to music.
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Bobrisky Released From Kirikiri Prison
5Aug By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments
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Bobrisky Released From Kirikiri Prison

Controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has regained freedom from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre, after spending six months in incarceration for abusing the naira by spraying it at parties. Recall that Bobrisky was sentenced to six months imprisonment on April 12, 2024, without the option of fine by Justice Abimbola Awogboro. In a video on X on Monday, Bobrisky, spotted with actress, Eniola Ajao, shared excitement on return. “I’ve missed you guys so much. I can’t wait to have you guys and give you guys what you have missed,” Bobrisky said.
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Iconic Singer, Onyeka Onwenu Dies In Lagos
31Jul By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments
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Iconic Singer, Onyeka Onwenu Dies In Lagos

Onyeka Onwenu has passed away on Tuesday shortly after performing at a birthday party in Lagos. The celebrated music icon collapsed at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after falling ill during a private function. According to sources close to the family, Onwenu was attending a friend’s birthday party when she took to the stage to perform. Shortly after returning to her seat, she suddenly collapsed. Emergency responders swiftly arrived and rushed her to the hospital in Victoria Island, where she was later pronounced dead. The cause of death is yet to be confirmed. A source, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said, “It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli of Emzor Pharmaceuticals tonight. After performing, she slumped. She was take...
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Phyna Demands Unpaid Prize Money Two Years After Winning BBNaija
26May By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments
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Phyna Demands Unpaid Prize Money Two Years After Winning BBNaija

Ijeoma Josephine Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, the winner of Big Brother Naija ‘Level Up’ season 7, has taken to social media to call out the show organisers, Multichoice, for their inability to pay her winning Crypto BTC prize money worth over N100 million. Phyna demands unpaid prize money two years after winning BBNaijaShe urged the organisers to pay her the 1BTC prize money, which had increased in value to over N100 million. NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA • MAY 25, 2024PhynaPhynaIjeoma Josephine Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, the winner of Big Brother Naija ‘Level Up’ season 7, has taken to social media to call out the show organisers, Multichoice, for their inability to pay her winning Crypto BTC prize money worth over N100 million. PauseUnmuteFullscreenPhyna, who was in tears...
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Junior Pope: Governor Eno Visits Bereaved Family Of Nollywood Makeup Artist
14Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments
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Junior Pope: Governor Eno Visits Bereaved Family Of Nollywood Makeup Artist

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has visited the family of late Nollywood make-up artist Abigail Frederick in Ikot Udoma, Eket Local Government Area, where he consoled the bereaved family. Ekerete Udoh, the chief press secretary to the governor, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Eket on Saturday. Mr Udoh said the governor, who described the death of the artist as very unfortunate, showed deep emotions and shared in the pain of the grieving family members. He quoted the governor as saying that “This is deeply unfortunate for a young girl, 24 years old, who finished her youth service just last year and decided to pursue her passion. “This is a reflection of our Arise spirit. It shows that our young people are willing to go out there, not begging, not wa...
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‘Ajakaju’ Grossed N101.2 Million In Five Days-FilmOne
4Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments
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‘Ajakaju’ Grossed N101.2 Million In Five Days-FilmOne

Eniola Ajao’s debut cinema production, ‘Ajakaju (Beast of Two Worlds)’, grossed N101.2 million within five days of its release. FilmOne Entertainment disclosed this on Thursday via its Instagram handle, @filmoneng. The epic film was released nationwide on March 29. The film distribution company said, “The Beast has conquered!!! Ajakaju: Besst of Two Worlds is making all the waves in the cinemas nationwide hitting 101.2m at the box office in five days. “Nigerians are not playing on this one. Thank you for trusting every movie we dish out. Ajakaju’ explores the plight of a king facing exile due to his wives’ inability to conceive a male heir. To ensure the continuity of his dynasty, he marries a woman from another realm, leading to unforeseen turmoil and a battle for his l...
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Popular Nollywood Veteran Actor, Mr Ibu Is Dead
2Mar By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments
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Popular Nollywood Veteran Actor, Mr Ibu Is Dead

Mr Ibu, Nollywood veteran has died. The actor whose real name is John Okarfor was 62. According to multiple reports from sources close to him, the veteran comedian passed away at Evercare hospital. Many fans have shared condolences on X, reminiscing movies the late actor has featured.
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Veteran Nollywood Actor Dejumo Lewis Is Dead
23Dec By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments
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Veteran Nollywood Actor Dejumo Lewis Is Dead

A renowned veteran Nollywood actor Dejumo Lewis famous for his role as Kabiyesi in “The Village Headmaster” film is dead. He died at the age of 80. Actor Saidi Balogun shared the news of his death on Instagram in the early hours of December 23, 2023. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. Saidi Balogun wrote, “Good night DEJUMO LEWIS, may your soul rest in perfect peace. RIP.” As expected, fans and colleagues have shared their sorrow in the comments, mourning the loss of Dejumo Lewis.
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Naira Marley: Mohbad And I Were Resolving Our Business Dispute Before He Died
27Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments
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Naira Marley: Mohbad And I Were Resolving Our Business Dispute Before He Died

The Marlian Music CEO, Afeez Fashola, known as Naira Marley, has finally reacted to the stories making round that he had hand in the death of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka MohBad, saying they were resolving their issues before the untimely passing of the ‘Peace’ crooner. MohBad died on Tuesday, September 12, at the age of 27. The deceased, a former member of the Marlian Music record label, had, in multiple clips, alleged to have been assaulted by gangs sent by his former boss, Naira Marley, and his associate Samson Eletu, popularly known as Sam Larry. Reacting to all the allegations, Naira Marley, in a statement released on his Instagram page Tuesday, said that although there were issues between them, it never degenerated to the point many allege. Permit me to categoricall...
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Nigerian Musician Mohbad Is Dead
12Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments
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Nigerian Musician Mohbad Is Dead

Nigerian Afrobeats star Mohbad passed away on Tuesday, his associate and musician Olamide said in a statement. Mohbad, aged only 27 with offstage name Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, first rose to prominence as part of Naira Marley’s “Marlian Records” label. His tunes and unique style quickly garnered him a devoted following. The cause and details surrounding his death have not been sufficiently understood at the time of filing this story. Notable among his chart-topping tracks are “Ponmo,” “Feel Good,” and the sensational “KPK (Ko Por Ke),” a collaboration with Rexxie. This particular track earned him three nominations at The Headies Awards in 2022, showcasing his undeniable talent. However, just two years ago, Mohbad made a significant decision, parting ways with Marlian Records in...
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Nollywood Actor, Olaiya Igwe, Bags Double Award
14Aug By Kayode FasuaNo Comments
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Nollywood Actor, Olaiya Igwe, Bags Double Award

Veteran Nollywood actor, Ebun Oloyede, popularly known as  Olaiya Igwe, in far away London, United Kingdom reportedly won the prestigious Black Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television, Arts and Sports (BEFFTA) Certificate of Achievement and Lifetime Achievement Award at the weekend. The bestowal was in recognition of his "excellent and outstanding contribution to society and humanity.' Barely a few days after winning the award, the popular actor also got appointed as Nigeria's  Director of Marketing, MAF Canada Quick Oats. The all-fiber food supplement is a breakfast and swallow meal produced in Canada and now making an entry into the Nigerian market.  It's health benefits such as  reduction of  cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, poor eyesight and&n...
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<strong>FIRSTBANK HOLDS A ROUND TABLE AS COBHAMS ASUQUO, OSAS IGHODARO, DENOLA GREY, ORE RUNSEWE AND FOLUSO GBADAMOSI SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES…</strong>
25Mar By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments
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FIRSTBANK HOLDS A ROUND TABLE AS COBHAMS ASUQUO, OSAS IGHODARO, DENOLA GREY, ORE RUNSEWE AND FOLUSO GBADAMOSI SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES…

Did you miss FirstBank’s recent webinar on 8 March 2022, to commemorate the 2022 International Women’s Day (IWD) - themed Breaking the Bias - and are yet to recover from the grumble of missing the event, following the experiences and excitement shared by participants? Letting the cat out of the bag... By 1 pm on Friday, 25 March 2022, FirstBank will hold a round table for the Gen Zs and Millennials to learn from the event speakers cutting across diverse experiences, socio-economic backgrounds and career paths.  The event themed "Discrimination, Bias, Stereotype. Still Walking Tall!" will have Cobhams Asuquo, award-winning music producer, songwriter and musician; Osas Ighodaro, Actress, Host, Producer & humanitarian; Ore Runsewe, the founder of Arami Essentials, a natural beau...
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BURNA BOY ELECTRIFIES FIRSTBANK DECEMBERISSAVYBE CAMPAIGN WITH STERLING PERFORMANCE
31Dec By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments
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BURNA BOY ELECTRIFIES FIRSTBANK DECEMBERISSAVYBE CAMPAIGN WITH STERLING PERFORMANCE

By Gbenga Bada and Sampson Unamka Grammy award winner Burna Boy electrified fans at the FirstBank Decemberissavybe campaign with a sterling performance at the ‘Burna Boy The Live Experience’. The 30-year-old singer expressed how delighted he was to have relocated back to Nigeria at the concert. The self-claimed ‘African Giant’ performed a catalog of his songs from 2012 to 2021 at the Eko Convention Center Lagos which was filled to the brim with fans. FirstBank – through its yearly DecemberIssaVybe campaign – unveiled the 2021 calendar of events earlier in December as it reiterates its impact on the arts and entertainment industry. I have been taking Xanax for several years. At. After 2-3 weeks, she noticed that life began to seem better. Missing insomnia. There was a desire to wo...
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Enabling Dream with First Bank ‘December is a Vybe’
2Dec By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments
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Enabling Dream with First Bank ‘December is a Vybe’

One of the most fascinating quotes of popular British business magnate and author, Sir Richard Brandson is that “A great business is simply an idea to make other people’s lives better.” This vital nugget aligns with a global view that a critical element of successful brands is the ability to beyond functional products benefits become a visible partner in customers lives, enabling them live better and happier, aim higher and achieve their dreams. For businesses, this means seeing beyond financial gains into becoming a true ally and partner who make life worth living. This is a core hallmark of the few enduring global brands and FirstBank appears focused on towing the path. Beyond business promotion and marketing engagements solely for commercial value, the premier bank in its 127th y...
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Uwaifo: A Legend Never Dies
6Sep By Felix ShammahNo Comments
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Uwaifo: A Legend Never Dies

By Rauf Aregbesola The illustrious career of Sir Victor Efosa Uwaifo came to a glorious end on August 28, 2021, bringing an end to the legend of a man that had loomed large in the hearts and mind of music lovers and art connoisseurs for nearly six decades. My deepest condolences to his family, the good people and Government of Edo State, the music and arts community and his friends and fans all over the world. Victor Uwaifo began his musical career in the early 1960s, after he graduated from Yaba College of Technology in 1963. It was a journey to greatness that never ended until he breathed his last in the last week of August. Uwaifo was more than a musician, although his music lunched him into limelight. He was a complete man of arts, straddling music, fine arts, sculpture, m...
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Theatrical Recording at a Studio Session
15Aug By BolarinwaNo Comments
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Theatrical Recording at a Studio Session

Throw back pic…during a theatrical recording at a studio session in Lawanson Studios, Ikeja Little did many know that Edward Adigwe is also a theatre performer and a voice-over artist on folktale song. The multi-talented playwright is also a stage play director. The above excerpt is Edward Adigwe at the Lawson Studios, Ikeja during a recording of his folk literature, 'Me le gbe', a cultural adaptation of the bata dance drama, which is greatly enriched with undiluted cultural intuitions set for the stage play.
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