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"Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene/"Oh, I'm begging of you please don't take my man/"Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene/"Please don't take him even though you can" These are the opening lyrics of one of the most popular songs of all time, from the hit song Jolene by American superstar songstress Dolly Parton. Most Nigerians and others aged 35 and above will be mourning the death of the world-famous country music legend whose demise was announced today. Dolly, as she was fondly called, was aged 80. Her family announced the devastating news in a video posted to social media. “I am representing the Parton…

Thirty years after the shocking murder of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur, the long-awaited trial of a man accused of orchestrating his killing has finally begun in Las Vegas. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a former leader of the South Side Compton Crips, appeared in court on Monday as jury selection began in a case that has kept fans of the late rapper searching for answers for decades. Prosecutors allege that Davis ordered the 1996 killing and supplied the gun used in the drive-by shooting that claimed Tupac’s life. If convicted, the now 63-year-old faces life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.…

By IKEDDY ISIGUZO NOTHING has left President Bola Ahmed Tinubu floored like his meeting with the Conference of Catholic Church Bishops of Nigeria. Tinubu is still on the floor. He expected endorsement. He was confronted with the truth of his three years of mismanagement of Nigeria. The bishops spoke for Nigerians who Tinubu expects to be silent or have no big voices to speak for them. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has no business running for a second term after wasting the opportunities that he had in his first term, chiefly proving to Nigerians that he would not pull Nigeria back…

*Accusations Just A Money Grab; Why Coming Over 15 Years After His Death?, Jackson Estate Lawyer Asks Anyone who was someone in any part of the world, English-speaking or not, in the 80s, even into the 90s, was often caught mimicking any of Michael Jackson's monster hit songs. His riveting moonwalk dance style, in particular, was a global dance 'anthem' for several generations of youths, even generations older than the poster boy of pop. Such was the sheer impact of his music. The megastar's 1982 Thriller became the best-selling album of all time just as his often globally much-awaited, highly…

Inside Late Michael Jackson’s ‘Secret Family’: Disturbing Child Sex Abuse Revelations, 'He Was Evil, A Monster’ *Accusations Just A Money Grab; Why Coming Over 15 Years After His Death?, Jackson Estate Lawyer Anyone who was someone in any part of the world, English-speaking or not, in the 80s, even into the 90s, was often caught mimicking any of Michael Jackson's monster songs. Such was the sheer impact of his music. His riveting moonwalk pop dancing style was a global dance 'anthem' among even generations older than the poster boy of pop. The megastar's 1982 Thriller became the best-selling album of…

By Chiamaka Enendu It is often described as Africa's biggest night in film and fashion. Celebrities, filmmakers and creators arrived at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) in Nigeria with dramatic trains, sculptural gowns, shimmering fabrics and heavily theatrical designs that once again transformed the event from an awards show into a spectacle of style. Held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, the annual ceremony celebrates achievements in African film, television and digital storytelling, while also serving as one of the continent's biggest cultural showcases where celebrities compete for being best-dressed, as much…