ENTERTAINMENT GIST - It's 36 years since music legend, Bob Marley died at the age of 36

History has it that “Money can’t buy life” were the last words late music legend, Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley uttered to his son, Ziggy as the 36 year-old Jamaican passed away on May 11, 1981 at the Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Miami, USA surrounded by members of his family including his weeping mother, Cedelar Booker after his long battle with cancer and brain tumor. Today mark 36 years after his death and it's safe to say that his legend,...

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ENTERTAINMENT GIST - Tekno and Selebobo poses on Chelsea fc jerseys,pledges support

Nigeria music superstars TEKNO & SELEBOBO,were pictured wearing chelsea jerseys/kits, like they are preparing to play. meanwhile Selebobo posted the picture on facebook & tagged it Ndi egwu 😂 Blues Simdaddy �...

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ENTERTAINMENT GIST -- Eedris Abdulkareem attacks 2face for disrespecting Daddy Showkey

Eedris Abdulkareem, former member of defunct music group, Eddyremedies, has verbally attacked widely acclaimed afro-pop legend, 2face Idibia, for disrespecting self styled king of the jungle, Daddy Showkey, and for pulling out of the peaceful protest against the federal government, championed by Enough is Enough group, early last month.Recall that 2face who had initially indicated his interest to lead entertainers and other interested persons...

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ENTERTAINMENT GIST - Glo to storm 27 cities with mega music, comedy shows

Globacom, national telecommunications operator and Nigeria’s biggest corporate promoter of entertainment, has announced plans to commence the first-of-its-kind entertainment fiesta which will set several cities across the country agog for the next six months. April 7    Announcing the commencement of the 27-week shows in a statement over the weekend, Globacom explained that Glo Mega Music Nationwide Tour is...

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ENTERTAINMENT GIST - Kid Comedienne, Emmanuella Stars In Her First International Movie, “Survive Or Die”. (Photos)

5 year old Nigerian comedienne, Emmanuella has made an appearance in an international movie titled “Survive or Die“. In a video shared on Mark Angel Comedy instagram handle, we see Emmanuella on set dressed in a white trendy apparel. More photos below: ...

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ENTERTAINMENT GISTS - ‘I Was Helping Someone Who Knew Nothing About Music’ – Harrysong On Why He Left Five Star Music

Its no longer news that singer, Harrysong, has dumped his record label, Five Star music. However, his reason for leaving has just been made known and it boils down to being under-appreciated by people, he called music family. According to the ‘Reggae Blues‘ crooner, who spoke with Planet TV recently, he made oit clear first thatALTER PLATE, is not a music label, but a company, before delving into the main reason why he left...

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ENTERTAINMENT GIST - How KSA, Asa, 2Baba and Dbanj left their mark on the Atlantic

When the announcement was made months ago that King Sunny Ade (KSA), Asa, 2Baba and Dbanj would light up the stage of the Eko Atlantic on Independence Day this year, many would have thought it would be a low key affair, but from what we saw last night, it certainly wasn’t!The Supremacy Concert, an initiative of the Main Group and the finale of the much talked about Made-in-Nigeria Festival attracted music fans from far and near. While it would...

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ENTERTAINMENT GIST - The 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards | #MTVMAMA2016 | View Nominees List

The #MTVMAMA2016 nominees have been announced! Wizkid, Cassper Nyovest, AKA and Sauti Sol lead the pack in the first round of nominations for the forthcoming MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 (MAMA), with an impressive nine nominations between them. The 2016 MTV MAMAs will be hosted by Trevor Noah at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday, October 22! More info...

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ENTERTAINMENT GIST - Basketmouth celebrates with friends after been robbed

Recall the reports earlier about the robbery incident that went on in Popular Comedian – Basketmouth’s house in Lekki Phase 1. It was revealed by his colleague, Bovi that Basketmouth and his family were held at gun point while the robbery lasted but thankfully nobody was hurt. Bovi who apparently broke the news via his social media page has now shared a new video via snapchat showing Basketmouth having drinks with his friends, celebrating...

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ENTERTAINMENT GIST/Video - MARK ZUCKERBERG BUMPS IN ON ILLBLISS VIDEO SHOOT

Facebook Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed on August 31 that while he was in Nigeria, he crashed a hip hop music video and met some of Nigeria's biggest stars. A video has now been released and it shows Mark meeting surprised 'retired' Nigerian rapper/hip-hop recording artiste, Tobechukwu Melvin Ejiofor aka Illbliss. The rapper was shooting a video for a single at the Afrinolly studios when Mark Zuckerberg, who was on a tour of the facility,...

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ENTERTAINMENT GIST - Tyga set to have his $400k Lamborghini 'repossessed after failing to make payments'

Rapper and Kylie Jenner's boyfriend, Tyga's car loan company is looking for him to confiscate his $400k Lamborghini after failing to make payments. TMZ reports below...  According to docs obtained by TMZ, Tyga owes Choice Motor Credit $357,350.77 for not making payments on his 2013 Lambo Aventador ... and as a result, they want to take back the luxury ride. Tyga should know the drill by now -- CMC says it already repo'd the rapper's 2014...

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ENTERTAINMENT GIST -Mariah Carey insures her vocal cords and hamstrings for $70 million

Mariah, who has one of the most powerful voices in the music industry, just insured her vocal cords and hamstrings for $35 million dollars each. The 46 year old mother of two, who is on tour, insured her most valuable assets because if anything happens to them it could result in a huge loss of profitsTMZ reports below... Mariah Carey no doubt has the most expensive vocal cords and hamstrings in America ... because we found out she's insured both...

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ENTERTAINMENT GIST - Cynthia Morgan Goes Back To Taking Cabs after Her Range Rover Gets Stolen

Jude Okoye’s signee, Cynthia Morgan, whose white Range Rover automobile was stolen few weeks ago, now moves around in taxis, Naij reports. A source revealed to Naij that, at the moment, she is quite down psychologically and emotionally. She has also decided to be indoors, keeping to herself most of the time. The source was quoted as saying: “But if it is important for her to go out, she takes taxis. I actually understand her grief because...

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ENTERTAINMENT GIST - Ali baba blames buhari for his weight gain, says this is not the change we voted for oo

When celebrities start complaining that Nigeria needs solution, that means that Nigeria really need help from God. Ali Baba has joined the league of Nigerian celebrities who are wondering what the government would do to reduce the suffering of the masses. However, his own headache is that he just added weight and is blaming the government for that. Just few weeks ago, he got into a heated argument with a group of novelties and he won a handful...

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ENTERTAINMENT GIST - Timaya and Flavour shoots the video of their latest collaboration MONEY

When Timaya and Flavour are on a track, you know it’s about to be a PRALEM (as my Ghanaian people would say). The two A-Listers recently shot the video for their collaboration titled “Money“. I’m told the song and video will be out this month. It’s already sounding madd heavy! ...

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ENTERTAINMENT GIST - Tupac Shakur's stepfather up for parole after spending 30 years in prison

Rapper, Tupac Shakur's step father, Mutulu Shakur made the FBI's most wanted list in 1986. Hee was eventually captured, convicted and sentenced to 60 years in prison for leading a revolutionary group responsible for a trail of bloodshed, including the slayings of an armed guard and two New York police officers. Shakur was also charged with aiding fellow revolutionary Joanne Chesimard (Assata Shakur) escape from a New Jersey prison,...

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ENTERTAINMENT GIST - Paris Jackson celebrates 18th birthday with new boyfriend

Michael Jackson's only daughter Paris Jackson celebrated her 18th birthday Sunday with her new boyfriend Michael Snoddy. Paris started dating the 26-year-old drummer recently after she broke up with her ex Chester Castellaw in December of last year.  More photos after the cut... ...

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ENTERTAINMENT GIST - All The Winners From The 2016 Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards 2016 went down last night/early hours of today and we’ve got all the winners for you.  The award show features stellar performances from The Weekend, Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and more.  The big winner on the night was Kendrick Lamar who claimed 6 Grammy awards, and owned the crowd with his captivating performance, and our very own, Angelique Kidjo who won the award for best world album.   Full...

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