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Popular Nigerian rapper, Olamide has added another feather to his cap as he has announced the opening of his own television station, Play Tv.

The music star made this known via his Instagram page on Thursday, March 15, 2018, which coincidentally is his birthday. According to Olamide, this day marks a special day in his life as he is privileged to be a proud owner of a television station.

“It’s been all joy and blessings for me since I started my journey to being the man I dreamt to be. Though I had a lot of hurdles and setbacks, I kept moving because I was certain of what was inside of me. Today is another special day marking the beginning of another special year in my life and I also have the privilege of owning a T.V station that would change the face of entertainment in Africa.

“As one of the first African entrepreneurs to own a channel, I am giving out 100 decoders (PLAY TV) to the first....http://bencollinspro.com/2018/03/16/rapper-olamide-establishes-entertainment-tv-station/

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo’s daughter, Oludamilola on Thursday engaged her fiancé, Oluseun Bakare, at a private traditional engagement party.

The event, which witnessed attendance of some governors and top government officials, was held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

The Vice-president had earlier taken to Twitter to announce the wedding. Using his official twitter handle @ProfOsinbajo on February 14 he said, “With joy and praise to the Lord, Dolly and I announce the betrothal of our daughter Oludamilola Osinbajo to Oluseun Bakare.”

The church wedding is scheduled to take place at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, on Saturday, March 17.

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Documentary photographer, Damilola Onafuwa has released artworks promoting the value of Albinism in Nigeria with the use of photographs of albinos in Nigeria.

Onafuwa used the images to address some social issues and beliefs relating to albinism in Africa’s most populous black nation.

He tagged his photo series as, ‘Angel among men’, to disseminate the innocence of albinos and the maltreatment they face for having a different skin from most.

According to ‘The Albino Foundation’, the rate of albinism in Nigeria is ranked amongst the highest in the world — with an estimated figure of over two million people. This makes them one of the largest vulnerable groups in the country today.

The series seeks to debunk the myths associated with albinism, as well as celebrate the Nigerians who have, in spite of the negativity associated with the colour of their skin, lived above it all and made a life for themselves.

Speaking about the series and its title, Damilola said:

“The title does not intend to fetishize or refer to people living with albinism as... http://bencollinspro.com/2018/02/23/photos-photographer-damilola-onafuwa-addresses-albinism-issues-with-photo-series/

Hollywood star, Lupita Nyong’o has acquired the right to work on author, Chimamanda Adichie’s critically acclaimed novel, Americanah.

The Kenyan actress has for years been linked with the novel but no concrete response met the report not until recently when news broke that her colleague and playwright, Danai Gurira will write the novel into a mini -series.

Both Lupita and Gurira who recently featured in the global blockbuster movie, Black Panther will work together again to turn the novel into a series.

This partnership makes it the third time both actresses will work together after Gurira featured Nyong’o in her movie, Eclipsed – the role earned Nyong’o her first Tony nomination.

Speaking with Extra, Nyong’o revealed that the Americanah adaptation is the... http://bencollinspro.com/2018/02/23/black-panther-stars-lupita-nyongo-danai-gurira-to-feature-in-chimamandas-americanah/

94 female students have been reported missing following a Boko Haram attack on Government Girls Secondary School at Dapchi town in Bursari local government area of Yobe state.

SaharaReporters claims that the school authorities revealed that at least 94 students were missing after a head count conducted on Tuesday, February 20, 2018.

The Nigerian military as well as the Yobe police command are yet to give a figure of casualties or missing persons following the insurgents’ attack on the village on Monday night, February 19, 2018.

The school has been closed down while education authorities and security forces in the state began efforts to locate the missing students.

In a report by Premium Times, the Yobe State police commissioner, Sunmonu Abdulmaliki, said that the school was attacked, but no immediate confirmation that any of the schoolgirls were abducted.

Abdulmaliki said: “Quite alright, the school was attacked.

“As at today, both the parents and the school authorities are doing a headcount.

“The school has up to 900 students, some of them are.... http://bencollinspro.com/2018/02/21/94-female-students-go-missing-after-boko-haram-attack/

Nollywood actress Steph-Nora Okere has said that she was sexually harassed by a famous producer, who put a knife to her neck.

The actress said this during an interview with Broadway TV. According to the actress, she tried not to talk about the experience for years because her family had asked her not to.

According to the actress, her experience spurred her into starting an NGO that supports women, children and the needy in the society.

“Over the years, I have tried not to talk about it because my family said ‘let it go.’ Yes, I was sexually harassed,” she told Broadway TV.

“I was harassed by a very famous producer, who actually..... http://bencollinspro.com/2018/02/21/i-was-sexually-harassed-by-a-famous-producer-actress-steph-nora-okere/

The Chief Executive Officer of Modapet Fashionist and Fabrics, Mrs. Modupe Bello, has disclosed that young Entrepreneurs aspiring to become a Fashion Designer in Nigeria, don’t need millions of naira to begin the craft, stating that three, if not one machine, is just needed for the business. Bello, who joined the fashion industry 18-years ago, made this known while reacting to the importance of Federal Government’s support for the Fashion business within the country.

In a chat with VWS, Bello stated that she would prefer the Government financially support agriculture business, rather than giving Fashion designers loan, as all they need is constant electricity supply to enable them work with their machine.

“They can help by giving them (Fashion Designers) loan, but how are they sure that they (Benefactors) really want to venture into it. But you know, when you are really talking about Fashion, with one machine, you can start a business. I prefer Government helping people to Agric because we need food. So many people are into it (Fashion designer). It’s not a business that needs so much money. Government can assist unless they are ready to give us light. If you don’t iron, the beauty of a clothe will not come out. Even all these machines that sew shirt, they can’t use generator. There are some machine that does not use generators, if you want to use them, you will have to use a generator like Mikano.”
Though, she stressed that, to have a decent Fashion business with shop and tools to work with, certain amount needs to be on ground, “You can have two or three machine, though, I don’t know the price now, but at least, to start something good, with house rent and everything, maybe like N500, 000.”

The ex-banker reflect on how she began her career in the Fashion Industry, revealing that she began the business without any experience and also risked losing her bank job because of it, “I can’t remember (How much she started with). I just know I bought all the machine from a friend, get a shop. I’ve been here for more than 18-years. But when I first started, I was in the bank. So I visit on weekends, supervise my tailors, look at what they are doing, but when I realise they were just sewing for themselves, so I called one of them to teach me how to take measurement, so when I get to the office, I can tell my friends.

“I felt so good that I was doing something else apart from my normal Bank job. So when they see something on me, I say, ‘my tailor’. So I started learning how to take measurement. My tape-rule was always inside my bag, I will take it to the office, they bring cloth, you know this social media was not here then, and our oga must not see the catalog with you; you be hiding.”

Bello revealed to our correspondent that she took interest in sewing because of her daughter who needed a fashion designer due to her line of work, and since there wasn’t enough to hire a top fashion designer for every show, she decided to give it a try, “Started sewing because of my daughter. She’s into entertainment, and her place of work always expect them to look nice. They always look for Fashion designers to clothe them, but most of them (Fashion designers) don’t come, and they (Daughter) always have to look good. So, I just decided that ok, let me do this thing, at least she’s my daughter. I will clothe you; and she’s always proud to say ‘My mom’, every time she’s asked who clothe you?

“But I didn’t learn it. I just had the shop, when I stopped working at the Bank, I use to sit down here, because I was pregnant with my last baby. Even the people sewing for me didn’t know I don’t have any idea about it. But when I talk to them, they think this woman is just pretending, she knows much about it. But when they are cutting, I just sit down, immediately they close for the day, I just go back there, take pieces, start doing what they did.”

Bello went on to reveal the challenges she has encountered since she left the banking sector for the Fashion industry, “The challenges I have before I really got to know about it, tailors use to mess up. You see, my tailor has not come for three days. There’s no day you don’t sew; the problem is that people will drop clothe, they will not.... http://vwsng.com/business/198-all-you-need-is-a-machine-to-startup-not-millions-ex-banker-modupe-bello-counsels-young-fashion-designers

The Chief Executive Officer of Modapet Fashionist and Fabrics, Mrs. Modupe Bello, has disclosed that young Entrepreneurs aspiring to become a Fashion Designer in Nigeria, don’t need millions of naira to begin the craft, stating that three, if not one machine, is just needed for the business. Bello, who joined the fashion industry 18-years ago, made this known while reacting to the importance of Federal Government’s support for the Fashion business within the country.

In a chat with VWS, Bello stated that she would prefer the Government financially support agriculture business, rather than giving Fashion designers loan, as all they need is constant electricity supply to enable them work with their machine.

“They can help by giving them (Fashion Designers) loan, but how are they sure that they (Benefactors) really want to venture into it. But you know, when you are really talking about Fashion, with one machine, you can start a business. I prefer Government helping people to Agric because we need food. So many people are into it (Fashion designer). It’s not a business that needs so much money. Government can assist unless they are ready to give us light. If you don’t iron, the beauty of a clothe will not come out. Even all these machines that sew shirt, they can’t use generator. There are some machine that does not use generators, if you want to use them, you will have to use a generator like Mikano.”
Though, she stressed that, to have a decent Fashion business with shop and tools to work with, certain amount needs to be on ground, “You can have two or three machine, though, I don’t know the price now, but at least, to start something good, with house rent and everything, maybe like N500, 000.”

The ex-banker reflect on how she began her career in the Fashion Industry, revealing that she began the business without any experience and also risked losing her bank job because of it, “I can’t remember (How much she started with). I just know I bought all the machine from a friend, get a shop. I’ve been here for more than 18-years. But when I first started, I was in the bank. So I visit on weekends, supervise my tailors, look at what they are doing, but when I realise they were just sewing for themselves, so I called one of them to teach me how to take measurement, so when I get to the office, I can tell my friends.

“I felt so good that I was doing something else apart from my normal Bank job. So when they see something on me, I say, ‘my tailor’. So I started learning how to take measurement. My tape-rule was always inside my bag, I will take it to the office, they bring cloth, you know this social media was not here then, and our oga must not see the catalog with you; you be hiding.”

Bello revealed to our correspondent that she took interest in sewing because of her daughter who needed http://vwsng.com/business/198-all-you-need-is-a-machine-to-startup-not-millions-ex-banker-modupe-bello-counsels-young-fashion-designers

As the Made-In-Nigeria revolution continues to trend, foreign companies are beginning to evaluate Nigeria as an environment with untapped business opportunity, a market gap that has lured Swedish Lingerie Company, Mikaiferlux. Established by Shamim Mikaifer in 2015, Mikaiferlux has chosen Nigeria as the perfect manufacturing hub, as the company ponders relocation of their underwear business to Africa.

Though the Lingerie is currently made in Sweden, the company plans to make Nigeria its http://vwsng.com/business/225-swedish-lingerie-company-set-to-join-smes-revolution-in-nigeria-2

As the Made-In-Nigeria revolution continues to trend, foreign companies are beginning to evaluate Nigeria as an environment with untapped business opportunity, a market gap that has lured Swedish Lingerie Company, Mikaiferlux. Established by Shamim Mikaifer in 2015, Mikaiferlux has chosen Nigeria as the perfect manufacturing hub, as the company ponders relocation of their underwear business to Africa.

Though the Lingerie is currently made in Sweden, the company plans to make Nigeria its http://vwsng.com/business/225-swedish-lingerie-company-set-to-join-smes-revolution-in-nigeria-2

A homeless man, James Owigho Agama has accused leaders of the Celestial Church of God of abandoning him on the walkway located at Shaga bus-stop, an area of Lagos State, Straightfromnaija.com gathered.

The man who was found lying on his excrete while flies were perching on him made this known during an exclusive conversation with our correspondent on January 2, 2018.

Our correspondent had called the Lagos State Emergency Center after sighting Agama on the walkway thinking he was dead, but when he approached Agama to confirm his status before informing the distressed agent, he discovered the Delta State indigene is alive.

Some police officers stationed at the roundabout of Shaga bus-stop informed our correspondent that they can’t leave their post to offer assistant after he requested they help convey the homeless man to the hospital.

While many refuse to go close to Agama, others who walked-by were disgusted by the excrete on him and flies, as well as the smell oozing out of him. As it was clear no one was willing to help, our correspondent took it upon himself to stay with him until the LASEMBUS arrives.

Our correspondent made Agama promise to sit-up if he buys him launch, as he looked thin, sick and too tired to talk.
During the conversation with the 62-year-old homeless man, Straightfromnaija.com learnt that the man was abandoned by some Cele leaders from Imeko, Ogun State, where he sought refuge and help.

He further stated that, “They promised to come back to take him” but it has been days since they left him at Shaga, according to him.

Agama disclosed that he is married with two children, Deborah and Femi and they are both living with their mother, Caroline Agama in the United States.

Meanwhile, it took the LASEMBUS close to two hours before they arrived at the scene. Upon their arrival, without examining Agama, the Head of the medical team stated that they can’t offer him any help because he has no physical injury, as they only attend to accident victims.

She insisted that the responsibility falls within the jurisdiction of the Lagos Welfare office. Her utterance got a resident, Gabriel Alabi, angry, who asked the lady why she was so concerned about the physical injury, adding “What if he has an internal injury?”

She responded that they are not equipped for such medical examination. after which our correspondent informed her to “take Agama to the hospital, get him tested and handover his case to the social welfare”

After much arguments, the LASEMBUS officers agreed to take him to the hospital on certain conditions. Our correspondent was asked to provide http://www.straightfromnaija.com/62-year-old-homeless-man-abandoned-by-cele-church-sleeps-on-his-excrete/

Entering the year 2018, Forbes has released list of richest pastors in the world with the founder and General Overseer of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo leading other pastors of the world.

Also in the list include Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of the Believers’ Love World; T.B Joshua of the Synagogue Church of All Nations; and Pastor A.E Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG.

Here are the top richest pastors of the world:

10. Joseph Prince Net Worth 2018 – $5 Million

Pastor1Head of the largest church in the all of Asia and netting a salary of $550,000 a year, Prince could easily be seen as blessed. Born to a Sikh priest and previously employed as an IT consultant, his unlikely career has garnered a grand following worldwide from his native Malaysia to the United States. This popularity is partially thanks to such friends as Joel Osteen of Lakewood Megachurch who has hosted a number of his sermons. One of the most internet savvy of the pastors listed, Prince also has a online video and podcast with a following from over 150 countries.

9. T.B. Joshua Net Worth 2018 – $10 Million

Pastor2Considered a Prophet by most of his congregation, Joshua has a unique and notable influence in his native country of Nigeria. While primarily preaching from his home city of Lagos, Nigeria, Joshua has over 1.5 million Facebook fans. He also has a history of sending “Anointed Water” to thousands of individuals worldwide, most notably during the recent Ebola crisis. There has been ongoing controversy regarding his claims to deliver people from possession, and there are 3 reported deaths in the U.K. linked to his church. These were reported to be cases where the individuals refused life lengthening AIDS medication and instead relied on prayer for survival.

8. Billy Graham Net Worth 2018 – $25 Million

Pastor3Once called by many as “America’s Pastor”, Billy Graham is among the most well known and long-lived pastors on the planet. Born in 1918 and educated in Anthropology and Biblical Studies by the Trinity Bible College in Florida State, he has been a presence for many historic events of the past two generations. From bailing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr out of jail during the fight for Civil Rights, to directly writing and supporting Nixon during the Vietnam war, he has always been quite political minded. This fact has no doubt helped his following, with an estimated audience of around 2.2 Billion individuals over the course of his career.

7. Kenneth Copeland Net Worth 2018 – $25 Million

Best known for his messages about prosperity and abundance, it appears Copeland can reference quite a bit of firsthand experience. Before his conversion to Christianity he had commercial success as a recording artist, releasing 1957’s “Pledge of Love” which made it to #17 of the top 40 billboard hits of the year. Copeland has had a lifelong love for flying as well, which allowed him after conversion to become the personal pilot of Oral Roberts before starting his own ministry and owning his own private jet (admittedly paid for by church donations). Copeland and his family also reside in a $6.3 million estate, where television audiences are invited to sit around the table with the family on “Believers Voice of Victory”.

6. Creflo Dollar Net Worth 2018 – $27 Million

Pastor4With Dollar in his name, was there any doubt this pastor would appear on such a list? Known as one of the flashiest of American Ministers, he owns a Rolls Royce, multiple $2.5 million dollar estates and in recent years been given an F by the Ministry Watch for financial transparency. To make matters worse, Dollar was arrested in 2013 for allegedly attacking his own daughter but the charges were dropped after agreements to join anger management groups. He like quite a few of his comrades in this list preaches almost exclusively the “prosperity” gospel. While receiving a Bachelor’s in Science for Education from West Georgia College, it appears this pastor has yet to learn the intricacies of “Do unto Others”.

5. E. A .Adeboye Net Worth 2018 – $39 Million

Pastor5Enoch Adejare Adeboye began his career in preaching while still maintaining a professorship at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. It appears his Ph.D. in mathematics continues to serve him well, as membership numbers of his Redeemed Christian Church of God continue to swell in over 100 countries. Adeboye has claimed a goal to put a church “within 5 minutes” of every home in the world. With 14,000 branches in Nigeria alone, it seems he has done so for at least one country.

4. Benny Hinn Net Worth 2018 – $42 Million

Benny Hinn is perhaps the most openly controversial of any American Televangelist. Publicly claiming a gospel that empowers “faith healing”, he has been investigated by the United States Senate for manipulation of tax status, and his Ministry has been flagged with a “Donor Alert” by Ministry Watch. Regardless of this shady financial situation he continues to have a solid fellowship in both Canada and the United States. Followers of his teachings believe that if they are prayed over, they can be healed of any malady. Among his many luxury possessions is a Gulfstream G4 jet.

3. Chris Oyakhilome Net Worth 2018 – $50 Million

Yet another Lagos native, “Pastor Chris” has an incredibly busy schedule to go with his wealth. His Believers’ Loveworld Incorporated not only contains an absolutely massive fellowship branch, but also branches for humanitarian aid and education. He also owns three separate television channels that garner up to 2.5 million views per nightly event. As is common for someone with the “faith healing” gospel, there is some backlash, particularly from the Treatment Action Campaign against his claims of faith healing AIDS. As an interesting aside, as of 2017 South Africa is considering a warrant for his arrest if Oyakhilome and his organizations do not become more financially transparent.

2. Bishop T.D. Jakes Net Worth 2018 – $147 Million

Head of the Potter’s House Megachurch and Potter’s Touch television program, T.D. Jakes is a common face on many national broadcast stations. Jakes has also been seen with both Presidents Bush (during the Hurricane Katrina aftermath) and Obama (leading a morning church service in 2009) who have both commented on his faithful intents and actions. This is particularly notable, as both his Bachelor and Masters of Arts degree came from an unaccredited institution, Friends International Christian University. Though he does make a sizable yearly sum as a pastor, most of his wealth has originated in sales of his gospel music (for which he has won at least one Grammy award), books and numerous syndicated appearances. As it turns out, T.D. Jakes is also of Nigerian heritage, which was proven when he allowed for his DNA to be tested for a PBS program.

1. Bishop David Oyedepo Net Worth 2018 – $150 Million

Coming in as a supposed host of the Holy Ghost with the most, Bishop David Oyedepo heads the single largest church in the world, Winners’ Chapel, which seats 50,000. As one of the main founders of the Nigerian Christian Charismatic movement, he also exerts control over churches in 45 African nations, as well as several in Dubai, the United Kingdom and the United States. Having been mentored by Adeboye, it is quite clear he took the formula of church expansion up a notch. Alongside churches, there has also been active outreach within his native continent where his ministry has aided in the development of hospitals, schools and maternity homes. As to be expected with such successes, two of his sons are following in his footsteps by heading up both the London and South African Winners’ Chapel divisions http://www.straightfromnaija.com/pastor-oyedepo-adeboye-other-pastors-flood-forbes-list-of-worlds-richest-pastors/

Former president Olusegun Onbasanjo yesterday said the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua dismantled structures he had put in place to check and curtail corruption.

He stated that the removal of pioneer chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu, was the beginning of Yar’Adua’s mistake.

He noted that Yar’Adua had allowed former Delta State governor, James Ibori, to push for the replacement of Ribadu, who he alleged “was poisoned but eventually survived”.

Obasanjo said these in a chat with Thisday.

He, however, expressed regret the amount of money required in politics nowadays.

“Politics in Nigeria has been dominated by people that have stolen money, that have godfathers or even drug barons, the type we have now at the National Assembly.

“So youths should pool resources to become politically active in order to replace the present crop of leaders and provide better alternatives.

“There must be far-reaching reforms to ensure we remove the old order and introduce the new order because Africa is viewed by the Western world as a liability.

“For the eight years I was in power, I tried to reach out to http://www.straightfromnaija.com/yaradua-made-a-mistake-by-removing-ribadu-who-they-poisoned-olusegun-obasanjo/

The Nigerian Music Industry has experienced tremendous improvement over the years. Despite huge criticism that has continued to trail the contents of these songs released by some Artistes, the condemnation has had no impact on the financial incentives and popularity that these singles attract.

The hub of entertainment in Africa is located in Nigeria, Lagos State to be precise. Nigerian singers, actors, fashion designers and many more lead in music, movies, fashion and everything related to entertainment.

It is believed that if you gain fame in Nigeria, your popularity in Africa will be unquantifiable, which will translate into global recognition – Nigerian born Ghanaian base artist, Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr. Eazi, is a living testimony of the aforementioned assertion.

Another notable name is Kenyan artiste, Victorial Kimani who became an household name in Africa after signing to a Nigerian label, Chocolate City, which afford her the opportunity to promote her songs on Nigerian airwaves.

There are many Industry names from other African countries that rose to prominence by associating themselves with Nigerian Artistes in order to penetrate the Nigerian Entertainment market, because of the culture of being a gateway to fame and fortune. Jay Z might have started in his ‘Empire State of Mind’ track that, “If you can make it here (New York), you can make it anywhere”, but he couldn’t help but to associate with Nigeria, as he joined the bandwagon of infusing ‘Afro beats’ in some of his songs.

So, it’s safe to say Nigerian artistes have done well for themselves and make the country proud by exporting our culture and sound to the World. If Nigerian produced songs laced with Nigerian voices can penetrate foreign turf, it’s a no-brainer that Nigerian artistes are king of their territory.

Gone are the days when Nigerian songs have to queue behind foreign songs from US, UK, Jamaica and other countries in local clubs and both radio and television airwaves. Now, foreign songs hardly see the light of day in Nigeria.

The Revolution in the Nigerian Music Industry didn’t start today, but years ago, even before this present generation of artistes were conceived. Now, everyday, every minute and hour, Nigerian songs rock the clubs and airwaves within the country. DJ’s now perform for hours without mixing foreign songs to their musical selection.

This profound development over the years shows in the number of songs that rocked the dance floor this year, 2017, but Bencollinspro.com has narrowed the most popular Nigerian songs to ten, a decision that was tough to conclude.

Below are Bencollinspro’s Top 10 Songs That Rocked Nigeria’s Airwaves and clubs:

Number 10: Tiwa Savage – All Over


Tiwa Savage is signed to Mavins Record, and has called the label home since she relocated to Nigeria. The has continued to rule the airwaves since the release of her E.P, ‘Sugarcane’. And one of the songs that has made that possible is ‘All Over’. Apart from the sexiness she displayed in the video, the song has captivated Nigerians due to Tiwa Savage’s unique voice and we’ll produced beat.

Number 9: Tekno – Yawa


Tekno has rapidly developed into an A-list artiste despite having difficulty when he first introduced himself into the Nigerian Entertainment Industry. Since 2016, Tekno has been the king of hit songs, after several of them, such as, ‘Pana’ topped charts. With ‘Yawa’, the MMMG artiste has continued his dominance and sealed his position among Nigeria’s most wanted artistes.

Number 8: Psquare – Nobody Ugly


Though Psquare as a group no longer exist in the Music Industry, but before the twin brothers parted ways, they blessed Nigerians and Africa with one of the best club song, ‘Nobody Ugly’ as their final offering as a group. Both Peter and Paul Okoye have been going through what most music group are known for, ‘controversial breakup’, but because they are twins, most people never saw their breakup coming. They have since launched their solo career, with Peter Okoye now called ‘Mr. P’ while Paul Okoye is known as ‘Rudeboy’.

Number 7: Ycee – Juice


Ycee is a rapper and a singer. He made his presence in the Music Industry felt with the release of ‘Jagaban’ in 2015, and ever since, the artiste doesn’t know the meaning of ‘keep calm’ as he has continued to rock the dance floor with his tunes – and 2017 was not an exception. Also known as ‘Omo Alhaji’, he is signed to Tinny Entertainment. Since the release of ‘Juice’, Ycee has elevated from the up and coming status, to a B-list rated artiste.

Number 6: Olamide – Wo


Famous for releasing songs worthy to be called national anthem, Olamide has never seize to go a year without having multiple hit songs. ‘Badoo’ as he is fondly called by his fans, has seen his fortune double since he choose to be independent. He has his own imprint, ‘YBNL’, and under this label, he has released songs that have ruled the Nigerian airwaves. This year, Olamide released ‘Wo’ which literally had Nigeria shaking to it foundation. ‘Wo’ is so popular it can easily go as a national anthem; if not for the lyrics.

Number 5: Mr. Easi – Leg Over


Mr. Eazi’s rise in the African Music Industry caused a rift between his Nigerian and Ghanaian fans. Mr. Eazi is from Nigeria, but school in Ghana; where he also began his music career, but not until he promoted his song in Nigeria did his career kicked off. While his fans continue to argue about which country gave him fame and fortune, the singer continue to release hit-tracks. It’s safe to say his song ‘Leg Over’ cross the shores of both Nigeria and Ghana, as he held a successful concert in London.

Number 4: Davido – Fall


Davido is one of the most successful Nigerian artistes in 2017. Apart from releasing hit songs back to back, he has also cart multiple awards home. David is an artiste that knows how to keep his fans on their feet without http://bencollinspro.com/2017/12/27/video-bencollinspros-best-10-nigerian-songs-of-2017/

Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson has shut down the speculation going around that there is a crisis in her marriage.

The voluptuous actress took to her Instagram page on Monday, January 8, 2017, where she posted a photo of herself and her husband, Prince Odi in their bedroom reading a bible together.

“Okay ooo…there is God ooo..in this new year? Hmmmm wish me better na.thats not happening is it your delete?#imustaskpermissiontopostnewpictures#icarryb****tforunaooo#,” she captioned the photo. This latest development is coming on heels of the story that http://bencollinspro.com/2018/01/09/nollywood-actress-mercy-johnson-denies-having-marriage-crisis/

On December 30, 2017, Brazilian worshippers were seen flocking to Copacabana beach in Rio de Janiero to pay tribute to Yoruba goddess, Yemoja, queen of the sea.

The annual festival had worshipers dance, sing and pray their way to the water to offer flowers, letters and gift to the sea goddess.

Candomblé is an Afro-Brazilian religion that has roots in the Yoruba, Fon and Bantu beliefs brought to Brazil by enslaved Africans. On December 29, Umbandá and Candomblé followers unite in a religious procession that starts in the Afro-Brazilian neighbourhood of Madureira and proceeds to Copacabana beach where religious followers, dressed in white and blue, throw flowers into the ocean.

Umbandá is a Brazilian religion that blends African traditions with Roman Catholicism, Spiritism, and Indigenous American beliefs – With their tributes washing out to sea, worshippers hope they’ll be blessed by Yemanja.

The tradition was brought over to Brazil by African slaves hundreds of years ago. Cuban-French sisters Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi Diaz of ancestral Nigerian origin are http://bencollinspro.com/2018/01/09/photos-brazilians-honour-yemoja-as-citizens-flood-sea-to-worship-yoruba-goddess/