The 3rd edition of the highly-anticipated Trendupp Awards, Nigeria’s first ever awards for influencers and content creators concluded on a high note, celebrating and honouring the exceptional accomplishments of influencers, content creators and brands in Nigeria. Audacious content creators and influencers such as Layi Wasabi, Phyna, Sheggz, Taaooma, Lege Miamii, Mr Macaroni, amongst others emerged […]
Veteran Nollywood actress, Kudirat Odukanwi, popularly known as Iyabo Oko, has been reported dead. According to the report, the legendary actress died in the early hours of today following a protracted illness. Announcing the death on his official social media page, a popular skit-maker simply known as “Boda Wasiu” wrote “Mama Iyabo is dead 😞” […]
Popular skit-maker, Abdullahi Maruf Adisa, also known as Trinity guy, has reported at the Oyo State Police Command, after he was invited by the police formation, over an alleged ‘disturbing’ prank video. Adisa’s trouble had started after the Police Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Muyiwa Adejobi, called for his arrest, over what he described as […]
Popular American Singer, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, has selected a popular Nigerian-owned restaurant in North London, as one of ten winners to receive a grant. According to ITV news, the Black Parade Small Business Impact Luncheon was created by Beyoncé’s BeyGood Foundation to “celebrate people, communities, and small businesses impacted by economic inequities worldwide”, with Beyoncé committing […]
Mrs Taiwo Ajayi lady, the daughter of a foremost medical doctor in Lagos, Dr Richard Adejumo Ajayi, has cried out over the threat to her life by her husband, Pastor Joseph Okpongete, who is a pastor in one of the new generation churches in Lagos State, House on the Rock In an emotional-laden write-up that […]
Trendupp Africa – organisers of Nigeria’s first and widely acclaimed award for Influencers and Content Creators – is proud to unveil the comprehensive list of nominees for the third edition of her awards initiative, Trendupp Awards. Founded & recognized as Nigeria’s first ever award to laud creativity and celebrate the audacity of content creators and […]
– ‘Force of Influence’ Category Winner to Win Brand New Car. Trendupp – Africa’s first reward-based platform, where creatives receive support and build direct relationships with their fans, has announced Mikano Motors Limited, as one of its sponsors for 2023 Awards edition. Also, the winner of the ‘Force of Influence’ headline category would be walking […]
American-born singer who left a hardscrabble farming community and abusive relationship to become one of the top recording artists of all time died on Wednesday at the age of 83. She died peacefully after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, her representative said. Turner began her career in the 1950s […]
Popular Nollywood actress, Adunni Ade, has denied owing late Murphy Afolabi, N250,000.00 (Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira Only) before he died. The actress said this in a statement signed by her lawyer, which was shared on her Instagram account on Tuesday. A Muslim cleric had called out the Actress, during the eight days’ Fidau […]
By Zik Zulu Okafor His social life was blunted. Perhaps by his reticent disposition. His persona, two dimensional. To a distant public, he was upscale and cool. His manly bearing spoke loud. His onscreen image ironically amplified some idiosyncrasies; heroics, romantic adventures and traits that did not gel with the mortal privacy that eerily define […]