Joshua, Fury Agree Terms On Two-fight Deal, Promoter Hearn Says

EntertainmentSportsJoshua, Fury Agree Terms On Two-fight Deal, Promoter Hearn Says

PilotnewsJune 10, 2020

British world heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have agreed on financial terms for a two-fight deal, promoter Eddie Hearn said on Wednesday. The discussions over an undisputed world heavyweight title showdown between the two fighters began in early May and they have now agreed on initial terms for two encounters. Joshua holds the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO belts, while Fury is the reigning WBC champion. “We’re making great progress,” Joshua’s promoter Hearn...

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Ali Baba Seeks Commercialisation of Nigerian Festivals

Arts & CultureEntertainmentNigeriaAli Baba Seeks Commercialisation of Nigerian Festivals

PilotnewsJune 6, 2020

Nigerian Comedian, Atunyota Akpobome, popularly known as “Ali Baba,” on Saturday called for the commercialisation of Nigerian festivals to boost nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and woo local and international tourists. Akpobome made the call during an online zoom meeting of the five tourism sub-sectors with the theme: “Post COVID-19: A Fresh Start for Tourism in Nigeria”, organised by the Nigeria Travel Week. He said that the Nigerian festivals were still at their rudimentary stage...

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‘Selma’ Snubbed at 2015 Oscars After Cast Protested Police Violence, Actor Oyelowo Says

Arts & CultureEntertainmentUnited States‘Selma’ Snubbed at 2015 Oscars After Cast Protested Police Violence, Actor Oyelowo Says

PilotnewsJune 6, 2020

The civil rights movie “Selma” was made free for rental on Friday, a day after actor David Oyelowo said Oscar voters had deliberately snubbed the film in 2015. Oyelowo, who played Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the movie, said members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences objected when “Selma” cast members protested the death of a black American. “I remember at the premiere of ‘Selma’ us wearing ‘I Can’t Breathe’ T-shirts in protest,” said Oyelowo, referring to...

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PMAN Mourns Majek Fashek; Pioneering of ‘Kpangolo’ Beat

Arts & CultureEntertainmentPMAN Mourns Majek Fashek; Pioneering of ‘Kpangolo’ Beat

PilotnewsJune 4, 2020

The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has described the  late Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly knobwn as ‘Majek Fashek’ as a wonderful music maker/performer and  the creator of the  of ‘Kpangolo’ Beat. Obi Casmir, the President of PMAN, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that the death of Fashek, the ‘Rainmaker’ was a big loss to the Nigerian music industry. NAN reports that Fashek died on June 1 at the age of...

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Artiste Hosts Maiden Virtual Drama Festival to Sensitise on Virtues of African Culture

Arts & CultureEntertainmentNewsArtiste Hosts Maiden Virtual Drama Festival to Sensitise on Virtues of African Culture

PilotnewsJune 4, 2020

Anthony Oluwabiyi, Chief Executive Officer, Theatre Centrik, on Wednesday urged Nigerians to imbibe strong African moral values that are capable of making the continent great. Oluwabiyi made the call during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He said that the promotion of African culture and theatrical performances would spur hidden talents to display their creativity. He told NAN that he would be presenting a virtual drama festival that would educate Nigerians,...

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Majek Fashek Was a ‘Lyrical Wizard’- Charlyboy

Arts & CultureEntertainmentPeopleMajek Fashek Was a ‘Lyrical Wizard’- Charlyboy

PilotnewsJune 3, 2020

Maverick Nigerian showbiz maestro and activist, Charles Oputa, a.k.a Charlyboy, has paid tribute to late Nigerian music legend Majek Fashek, popularly known as ‘The Rainmaker’, describing him as a “ Lyrical Wizard”. He extolled the late reggae icon in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. The Nigerian entertainment industry was thrown into mourning on Tuesday when Fashek’s death was announced by his manager, Omenka Uzoma, on his Instagram...

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Rohr Must Win Trophies, Not Just Qualifying for Tournaments – Akanni

EntertainmentNigeriaSportsRohr Must Win Trophies, Not Just Qualifying for Tournaments – Akanni

PilotnewsJune 2, 2020

Wahidi Akanni, an ex-international footballer, on Tuesday said with the re-appointment of Gernot Rohr as the manager of the Super Eagles, winning trophies should be his major focus rather than qualifying for major tournaments. Akanni said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) recently renewed the contract of Rorh as coach of the Super Eagles for another two and half years. “Well, having been...

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Nigerian Entertainer, Majek Fashek Dies at 71

Arts & CultureEntertainmentNigeriaNigerian Entertainer, Majek Fashek Dies at 71

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 2, 2020

The Nigerian musician and entertainer, Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek as stage name is dead. The musician died at the age of 71. It was learned that he died in a hospital in New York on Monday evening after a prolong illness. Uzoma Omenka, his manager, confirmed his death in a video uploaded on the late musician’s Instagram handle. Omenka added that he has been getting calls from all over regarding the passing...

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Nigerian celebrities have taken to their social media platforms to mourn the Death of Music Legend, Majekodunmi Fasheke, a.k.a Majek Fashek.

Arts & CultureEntertainmentNewsNigerian celebrities have taken to their social media platforms to mourn the Death of Music Legend, Majekodunmi Fasheke, a.k.a Majek Fashek.

PilotnewsJune 2, 2020

Fashek’s a.k.a rain maker’s death was announced by his manager, Omenka Uzoma, through a short video on his instagram page. Some of the celebrities include  Chibuzor Azubuike a.k.a Phyno ,  Olanrewaju Fasasi, a.k.a Sound Sultan displayed the reggae artist pictures on their Instagram pages. Other include Yomi Black, Bimbo Esho, actress Toyin Adegbola and Jude Okoye were not equally left out. Phyno wrote: “Rest in peace, Legend.” Sound Sultan had this on his page: “Rest...

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Music Industry Hits Pause to Reflect as U.S. Protests Rage

CoronavirusEntertainmentUnited StatesMusic Industry Hits Pause to Reflect as U.S. Protests Rage

PilotnewsJune 2, 2020

Leading record labels will mark “Black Out Tuesday” this week, suspending business and working with communities to fight racial inequality after protests erupted in the U.S. following the death of a black man, George Floyd, in police custody. Several top artists have also spoken out in response to the death and subsequent demonstrations, some of which have turned violent. “We stand with the black community,” Universal Music, part of Vivendi, said on its Twitter account,...

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