Prince Nico Mbarga (born Nicholas Mbarga or Nico Mbarga) as he was fondly called made a living by playing music every Sunday night at Onitsha Plaza Hotel, though not many knew this story. There is probably no street or building named after him. And when Nigerians list the legends of this country, Nico’s name doesn’t…
Korra Obidi (born Anita Chukwumfumnaya Obidi), a Nigerian singer and dancer, was recently attacked with a knife and acid during a live-streaming session in the United Kingdom. The incident has shaken the community and highlighted the dangers of online hate turning into physical violence. Obidi, who has faced significant online hate in the past, was…
Popular brand promoter, Kelvin Akparanta, popularly referred to as Calabar “Man Ashawo” and “Kelvinkul” is dead. CONVERSEER gathered that Akparanta died on Monday, 8th April 2024 from an illness in Calabar. He was admitted at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UCTH, and was said to be active and lively on Saturday until Monday when…
Ghana is set to make history as an important destination for hosting major events with the upcoming inaugural West Africa Music & Arts Festival in Accra – beating its counterpart, Nigeria to it. This groundbreaking event, the first of its kind in the region, would span four days, starting at the iconic Kwame Nkrumah Memorial…
Gene Deal, the former bodyguard to embattled U.S. rapper, Sean Combs aka Diddy, has alleged the latter may have tapes of politicians, princes and even preachers which could now be in the hands of the feds. “I don’t think it’s only celebrities gonna be shook. He had politicians in there, he had princes in there….
Pop star, Lizzo has quit music after being dragged on the internet. The announcement came just hours after Lizzo performed at Biden’s fundraising event in New York City with Obama and Bill Clinton. READ ALSO | Video: Police, pro-Palestinian protesters clash at Biden’s fundraising “I’m getting tired of putting up with being dragged by everyone in…
Nollywood Actor Pawpaw, known by his real name as Osita Iheme, expresses gratitude that social media chats and pop culture references occasionally feature scenes from his films from decades ago. The seasoned actor claimed in a media interview that the screenshots and videos, which are primarily used as memes, demonstrate his influence and the public’s…
Is Nollywood actor, Zack Orji dead? No, he is not dead, he is still alive. Rumours broke out on Monday, 25 March 2024, about the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Mr Zack Orji but the fact remains that he is not dead. This was confirmed by Emeka Rollas, President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria,…
Nigerians have taken to social media to mourn veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor who passed away on Sunday at age 61. CONVERSEER learned that the actor died after battling prolong kidney failure. His passing occurs just a few days after he made a public request for money so that he may receive a kidney transplant…
…the baby, Chidera Thando Ike’s birth falls on Emeka Ike’s birthday Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Emeka Ike and his wife, Yolanda Pfeiffer, have welcomed a new baby girl. CONVERSEER reports that the birth of the baby falls on Ike’s 57th birthday, Thursday, 21 March 2024. The couple named the baby Chidera Comfort Thando Ike….
