Entertainment
Ijeoma Vimar, Remi Oladjide, Adebusola Morenikeji, others wins Celebrity Crush Tv Awards
Director, Arena International, CEO, APEXA Properties Ltd-UK, Jane Christy Ijeoma Vimar, Most Reverend Dr, Pro-Remi Oladjide, aka Baba Aladura C & S UK ANONI, Dr. Adebusola Morenikeji Odedina, Director (Admin & HR), Lagos State Council of Arts and Culture, has won the Celebrity Crush Tv Awards of the year.
Jane Christy Ijeoma Vimar was awarded with the Most Distinguish Personality in Diaspora of the year
Dr. Adebusola Morenikeji Odedina won the Best Stylish Grassroot of the year.
Most Rev Dr. Pro-Remi Oladjide aka Baba Aladura, received award for the Most Clergyman in Diaspora.
While Prince Ifeanyi Orji Precious, CEO Prince Class Couture Designs, Snr Prophet J.I Surrey, Prophet of the Nation, Balogun Femi Alani, CEO Balofem properties and Co-Real Estate Services and Olowopekun-Eso Olalekan, 4ever 4good property’s and logistics Ltd who was awarded with the Best Stylish Business man of the year received their own awards.
The award was based on their contributions and impact on social media.
According to the Publisher, Celebrity Crush Tv, Oladele Adejumo, aka Paparazzi, said him and his team followed them on their social media handles to watch and observe them closely to know the impact they were and are making.
“From the selected people for the awards, we noticed how they were and are making impact with their social media handles for business and even fun. They were not seen abusing social media with their posts, but, were adding value to the people and the economy. So, we dimmed it fit to recogbise them so that others can learn and them too can be encouraged,” he said.
Organised by Celebrity Crush Tv, the Nigeria Social Media Conference and Awards 2023 was held on August 31st, at LCCI Expo and Conference Center, Lagos, Nigeria with the theme: The Power of Social Media, (the good, the bad and the ugly)
The conference saw a notable number of people, experts, fashion stars, Artists, business owners, and clergies gathered.
Quest speakers at the event spoke extensively about the impact of social media handles for nation building.
Prince Ifeanyi Orji Precious, CEO Prince Class Couture Designs, while speaking as a quest speaker, urged Nigerians to make sure that they are using their social media handles to add value to the nation’s economy like China are doing.
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Entertainment
MultiChoice launches Wethu+ as DStv overhauls packages
Wethu+ combines local drama, movies, telenovelas, reality shows, children’s programmes and educational content in one place, according to MultiChoice.
MultiChoice has launched Wethu+, a new entertainment channel on DStv channel 163.
The channel replaces Mzansi Wethu and pulls together content previously spread across Mzansi Wethu, Mzansi Bioskop and Mzansi Magic Music.
The launch forms part of what the pay-TV operator describes as its biggest package overhaul in nearly two decades, with dedicated Sports and Movies & Series bouquets now on offer.
What Wethu+ will show
Wethu+ combines local drama, movies, telenovelas, reality shows, children’s programmes and educational content in one place, according to MultiChoice.
The line-up also includes international blockbuster movies, dubbed telenovelas and daily news updates.Football is a major part of the offer.
MultiChoice confirmed that Wethu+ will broadcast two Premier Soccer League matches every weekend during the football season.
The company said pairing football with movies, drama and family programming gives subscribers sports and general entertainment on a single channel.
Entertainment
Gov Mbah Appoints Nollywood’s Eucharia Anunobi, Rachael Okonkwo aides
Okonkwo, popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, was appointed Senior Special Assistant on Film and Creative Industry Development, while veteran actress Eucharia Anunobi was appointed Special Assistant on Women Mobilisation for Enugu-North Zone.
•Nollywood actress, Rachel Okonkwo and Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah..Photo Credit: IG/ Rachel Okonkwo.
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has approved the appointment of Nollywood actresses Rachel Okonkwo and Eucharia Anunobi as aides.
Okonkwo, popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, was appointed Senior Special Assistant on Film and Creative Industry Development, while veteran actress Eucharia Anunobi was appointed Special Assistant on Women Mobilisation for Enugu-North Zone.
The appointments were contained in a public announcement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia.
Mbah approved the appointment of 101 aides across three categories comprising seven Special Advisers, six Senior Special Assistants and 88 Special Assistants.
Entertainment
Madonna Returns To MTV Video Music Awards, After 23 years
She also enters this year’s ceremony with 11 nominations, the highest number received by any artist at the 2026 VMAs.
Madonna is set to return to stage after 23 years, with the pop star scheduled to open the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards ceremony.
The performance is set for Sunday, September 27, 2026, marking Madonna’s first VMAs performance since 2003.
She first appeared at the inaugural ceremony in 1984, when she performed “Like a Virgin,” and has remained closely associated with the awards throughout her career.
Madonna’s return comes as she promotes Confessions II, a follow-up to her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor.
The project has been supported by a series of events known as Club Confessions.
She also enters this year’s ceremony with 11 nominations, the highest number received by any artist at the 2026 VMAs.
Her nominations include Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, Best Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Choreography, Best Art Direction, Best Visual Effects and Best Editing. She is also nominated for Song of the Year and Best Collaboration for “Bring Your Love,” featuring Sabrina Carpenter.
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