By Benjamin Omoike Veteran comedian, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, better known as Ali Baba has debunked rumours that his 15-year-old marriage has hit the rocks. A few days ago, rumours emerged that Ali Baba had been kicked out of his home in Victoria Garden City (VGC) by his wife, Mary (nee Bassey Udoh) on grounds of […]
Lagos – 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 […]
Comedian Alibaba has praised legendary musician Lagbaja as he celebrates his 60th birthday. Taking to social media, Comedian Alibaba stated that the history of commercial success of standup comedy cannot be written without mentioning the role played by Lagbaja. He also recounted the impact the musician had on his career as a standup comedian. READ ALSO: […]
Abuja – The Federal Government has granted a two-month licence fee waiver for terrestrial broadcast stations in the country as part of measures to cushion the effect of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the broadcast industry. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, disclosed this at a meeting with the Broadcasting Organisations of […]
Humour merchant, Ali Baba has set a ten-year target for himself to become a professor, even as he said he was not going into academic for monetary gains. Ali Baba who calls himself ideas’ generator, TV host and motivational speaker is one of the most successful comedians whose views on public issues and opinions are […]
…As Ali Baba, Kennyblaq, Woli Agba, Akpororo, others join line-up Lafup has announced details of his new show “IBADAN TO THE WORLD” coming up on Independence Day at Terra Kulture, Lagos Island. The comedian/compere is bringing captivating stories of his recent tour of different continents to the stage on October 1st 2019. Lafup, who started […]
Popular Nigerian Comedian, Ali Baba has reacted to the resignation of former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun. Ali Baba in a post on his Instagram page said Adeosun did not resign because of NYSC certificate. According to him, Adeosun resigned because she refused to ‘play ball’ with some people who need access to federal funds. […]
Ace comedian, Ali Baba has reacted to the violence that erupted at the APC ward congress in Ekiti state. The comedian consequently condemned the country’s democracy, and referred to Nigeria as a ‘lawless and failed country’. DAILYPOST reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary in Ekiti State was on Saturday suspended indefinitely over violence that […]
……As international dance Choreographer, Hollywood storm Nigeria Nigerian international dancer and Guinness world record holder, Kaffy is bringing the unusual to the entertainment industry with the maiden edition of ‘The Dance Workshop’ billed to hold in five locations that include Accra, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan and Lagos. With the theme’ Dance business is serious business’; […]
Ace comedian, Bash, whose real name is Bashiru Ahmed Adekunle, amused guests with his incredibly exuberant performance at the maiden edition of D’Good, D’Bash & D’Funny which held at Shell Hall, Muson Centre on Sunday, June 5, 2016. The humour-merchant effortlessly evoked laughter among the audience with his hysterically hilarious gigs – making several people roll […]
Legendary musician, Innocent Idibia ‘2Face’ has been announced to co-headline this year’s edition of ‘Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless: The Disruption’, alongside Chocolate City music boss, MI Abaga and other top artists. The growing speculation over the #DisruptionAfrica teaser campaign which has taken social media by storm for some days now, driven by mind-bending images and distorted […]
Veteran comedian, Ali Baba, in a recent article stated that Nollywood was funded with crime and 419 money. The fearless comedian addressed the issue of funding in Nollywoodvia an article on Facebook. Read excerpts from his piece below: “Not many know that the real reason Nollywood grew and became what it is today, was because […]