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Governor Ayedatiwa Honors Gospel Artist Lekan Remilekun Amos for Contributions to Yoruba Cultural Music

As Ondo State prepares for its gubernatorial elections on November 16, 2024, Governor Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa is taking steps to honor some of the state’s most talented musicians, including renowned gospel artist Lekan Remilekun Amos. Known for his significant contributions

Toby Foyeh’s ‘Jalolo’: A Masterpiece from a Musical Virtuoso

Toby Foyeh, also known as Tokunbo Olowofoyeku, is a name that resonates deeply within the music industry. A British, Nigerian-American musician and guitarist, Toby’s journey began in London, England, where he was born to Nigerian parents. Today, he is based

Breaking! Nollywood Actor Murphy Afolabi Reportedly Dead

Popular actor Murphy Afolabi is reportedly dead. He was reported to have died from injuries sustained from falling down in the bathroom. He was 49 years old. Details later….

Why You Should Watch OLAKITAN, A New Movie By Gbolahan Adetayo

If you are a greedy type or you are someone who fall in love with strangers easily regardless of where you meet them, then we are authoritatively glad to recommend OLAKITAN, a new movie by Gbolahan Adetayo for you to

Veteran Actor, Adebayo Salami Loses Mother

Popular Nollywood actor, Adebayo “Oga Bello” Salami, has lost his aged mum. The actor and producer announced the passing away of his mum, Alhaja Aishat Ayoka AbdulKareem, in the early hours of Tuesday. In a message shared on his social

Ego is the Major Problem Affecting Yoruba People”- Oba Frederick Akinruntan, Olugbo of UgboLand 

Oba Dr. Fredrick Obateru Akinruntan is the traditional ruler of Ugbo Kingdom, an ancient riverine town in Ilaje Local Government, Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria. Rated by financial magazine, Forbes, as the richest monarch in Nigeria and second richest on the

Vanguard Dissociates From Editorial Board Chairman for Saying Yorubas Are ‘Morons

VANGUARD newspaper has dissociated itself from the uncomplimentary comments made by Ochereome Nnanna, its Editorial Board Chairman of over 20 Years, about the Yoruba ethnic group. Nnanna had purportedly said that the Yorubas were “sophisticated morons”. He made the comment