Jackie Appiah, Keppy Ekpeyong, Osita Iheme to headline AMAA 2024 gala
African film stars including Nigeria’s Femi Adebayo, Keppy Ekpeyong-Bassey, Osita Iheme; Ghana’s Jackie Appiah, Kenya’s Kenneth Ambani, and Burkina Faso’s Charles Koutou will lead a galaxy of African film stars and creatives to the 20th edition of the …
Working with Wizkid, Olamide put me under pressure — Gimba
Budding singer, Gimba, has confessed that working with big names such as Wizkid, Olamide, Wande Coal, Sarz and DJ Tunez early in his career had put him under pressure. He said, “As expected for a new artiste whose first ever song was with big names in …
I don’t broke-shame men— Mo Bewa
Actress, Omobewaji Oyediji, better known as Mo Bewa, has expressed her disapproval for women who mock or belittle men on account of their financial struggles. She told Saturday Beats, “People who know me are aware that I don’t stand for things like tha…
Peller-Jarvis love story attracts admirers, critics
TikTokers, Habeeb Hazmat, aka Peller; and Elizabeth Amaduo, aka Jarvis, have been in the news in recent times on account of their relationship and respective careers. Last weekend, Peller won two awards— TikTok Influencer of the Year and Next Gen Influ…
Arewa24 expands to four West Africa markets
A leading Hausa language family entertainment, lifestyle television channel and production studio, AREWA24, in collaboration with CANAL+ International, has announced a major expansion of its television broadcast reach into four additional countries— Be…
Nollywood stories getting better — Gbugbemi Ejeye
Actress, Gbugbemi Ejeye, has expressed pride in the current state of storytelling in Nollywood. In an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “I am proud of the quality of storytelling in Nollywood at the moment. Sometimes, you watch a movie and you t…
How I set boundaries with female fans— Olayinka Lateef
A budding actor, Olayinka Lateef, has shed light on how he set boundaries with his female fans. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Lateef said, “I truly appreciate the support from my female fans; it means a lot to me. When it comes to advances, I be…
Monkey Shoulder, Worldwide FM celebrate Jazzhole
Monkey Shoulder and Worldwide FM recently hosted an unforgettable celebration of music and culture at Waterside, Lekki, Lagos, honouring Jazzhole, one of the five global winners of the Studio Monkey Shoulder initiative. Jazzhole, a revered cultural ins…
The Macallan celebrates 200th anniversary with 73-year-old whiskey
The Macallan, in celebration of its 200th anniversary, unveiled its second edition of ‘The Tales of The Macallan’ for the first time in Africa at an exclusive two-day event held recently at Harbour Point in Lagos. ‘Tales of The Macallan Volume II’, whi…
Talk show to address realities in relationships
A talk show, Talkative Duo Series, will explore the everyday realities of relationships, parenting and lifestyle through open and relatable discussions. Hosted by Obiamaka Alumona (Talkative Maskey) and Vivien Nkiruka, the show aims to create a safe sp…