Lola Alao Tells Single Ladies "Go For Any Married Man At Your Disposal"

Lola Alao, the Yoruba actress who landed former House of Reps member, Dino Melaye and controversial baby mama, Bisi Ibidapo in a lover child drama

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Yoruba Actress Liz Anjorin - I Can’t Marry A Poor Man

Popular Yoruba actress, Liz Anjorin, talks about her life and career in this interview with ’Nonye Ben-NwankwoWe learnt you have reconciled with Iyabo Ojo.We have

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Nuella Njubigbo Dumps Tchidi And Emenike For Gov. Rotimi Amaechi

No doubt, it's season of enjoyment for the beautiful Nollywood diva called Nuella Njubigbo who is said to have just acquired a brand new 2011

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Afenifere renewal group alleges marginalisation of Yoruba

A PAN-YORUBA organisation, Afenifere Renewal Group, ARG, has alleged that there is a calculated attempt to relegate the Yoruba to the background in the polity.In

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Laide Bakare - Me And Sugar Daddies -

Pretty Yoruba actress, Laide Bakare has been in the news lately due to her acquisition of expensive automobiles, especially SUVs.In fact, as at the last

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Yoruba Actress Bisi Komolafe Is Dead

Another tragedy has just hit Nollywood, one of the finest actresses, Bisi Komolafe is said to have died yesterday night at UCH, Ibadan. the cause

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Yoruba Actress Silifa Ladeji Beaten To Death By Lover

Upcoming Yoruba actress, Silifa Ladeji also known as Silifonia, has bled to death after her lover severally physically assaulted her during a misunderstanding  which led

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Yoruba Actress Seun Ogunlade Is Dead

Seun Ogunlade popularly known as Seun Effizy Po, died in the early hours of this morning after a brief illness. May her soul rest in

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Caroline Danjuma's Hubby Lavishes Several Millions on Event

Having spent sometime to visit the motherless home as reported by us last week, delectable actress who has also turned a singer, Caroline Ekanem-Danjuma, last

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Fuji Musician Sunny T Dies

Popular Fuji musician, Sunny T is dead.The songwriter-performer, who became wildly known in the 90s as ‘omo nna to’n ko fuji (the Igbo man who

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Who's Fooling Whom?

Sequel to the story circulating in the media that respected Nollywood actress cum producer Shan George accused her married colleagues of sleeping around like dogs,... Full story 1 comments

Toolz Denies Engagement Rumours

Beat FM 99.9 OAP Tolu Oniru, aka Toolz, has denied rumours that she’s gotten engaged.The OAP was surprised to hear that some blogs had reported... Full story 1 comments

Family Celebrates Christy Essien-Igbokwe 1 Year Later

Family members and fans of the late Christy Essien-Igbokwe on Sunday, July 1, 2012 gathered at the Archbishop Vining Cathedral, Ikeja, in Lagos, for the... Full story 0 comments

Hundreds Come Together at Rodney King's Funeral

Rodney King has been buried.His funeral took place in Los Angeles’ Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, Saturday, June 30, 2012.Hundreds gathered to pay their last respect... Full story 1 comments

K-Solo Launches Album In Middle Of Controversy

Nigerian singer-producer, Oyeniyi Solomon, popularly known as K-solo, recently launched his ’Mr Pedigree’ album in the absence of his wife.The album launch, which was held... Full story 2 comments

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Yejide

Gender: GirlOrigin: AfricanMeaning: Looks like her motherPronunciation: (yeh jee DEH) ... Full story

Yetunde

Gender: GirlOrigin: AfricanMeaning: Mother has come backPronunciation: (yeh TOON day) ... Full story

Titilayo

Gender: GirlOrigin: AfricanMeaning: Everlasting joyPronunciation: (tee tee lah YO) ... Full story

Tobi

Gender: BothOrigin: AfricanMeaning: God is goodOrigin: HebrewMeaning: God is goodPronunciation: (TOH bee) ... Full story

Taiwo

Gender: BothOrigin: AfricanMeaning: Eldest of twinsPronunciation: (tah EE wo) ... Full story

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Gender: GirlOrigin: AfricanMeaning: We will forsee our futurePronunciation: (shee mee NAY gay) ... Full story

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Gender: GirlOrigin: AfricanMeaning: Sweetly singingPronunciation: (shaw DAY) ... Full story

Onuwachi

Gender: BoyOrigin: AfricanMeaning: Lord's worldPronunciation: (o noo WAH chee) ... Full story