Tofarati Ige
Spotlight on Yusuf Mohammed’s innovative strides in construction
A civil engineer, Yusuf Mohammed, is leaving no stones unturned in his quest to make an indelible mark within the sustainable construction space with his groundbreaking works in utilising plantain pee...
28th April 2024
Some people said Quilox would fail in six months — Shina Peller
Nightlife impresario and a former member of the House of Representatives, Shina Peller, has said that many people said his popular club, Quilox on Victoria Island, Lagos, would fold up in six months. ...
28th April 2024
Aesthetic clinic harps on importance of natural beauty
Proskin, an aesthetic clinic, is set to open its doors to lovers of natural beauty and inner radiance. The clinic which is located on Victoria Island, Lagos, recently held a pre-launch event, marking ...
28th April 2024
Solo traveller, Pelumi Nubi, makes triumphant return to London
Nigerian-British adventurer, Pelumi Nubi, who recently went on a solo road trip from London, United Kingdom; to Lagos, Nigeria, was last weekend treated to a warm reception at the classy Juno Rooms in...
28th April 2024
Former Ghana, Botswana presidents attend African Heritage Awards
The former presidents of Ghana and Botswana, John Mahama and Seretse Khama, respectively were some of the esteemed guests that attended the second edition of the African Heritage Awards, which held at...
21st April 2024
Tiffany-Annabelle takes art exhibition to Abuja
A Nigerian-British creative artist, Tiffany Annabelle, is set to host a solo exhibition tagged, Women in Bloom, at the Transcorp Hilton hotel in Abuja between May 9 and 16, 2024. The forthcoming exhib...
21st April 2024
Losing mum made me switch from producing to singing — Young John
A popular singer and music producer, John Udomboso, aka Young John, has said that his mother’s death inspired him to make the switch from being a producer to becoming a singer. In an interview with ...
14th April 2024
Wale Adenuga lays self bare in Unusual Biography
Legendary cartoonist and humour merchant, Wale Adenuga, is one man that has undoubtedly reached the pinnacle of his career. As a matter of fact, it is safe to say that ‘he has been there and done th...
7th April 2024
Mohbad never told me anything bad about his wife — Mum
Abosede, the mother of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, has said that her son never told her anything bad about his wife, Olawunmi. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, Abosede ...
30th March 2024
AMVCA holds for two days, jury to decide some categories
MultiChoice, in partnership with Africa Magic, organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, AMVCA, has announced that the 10th edition of its prestigious awards will hold from May 10 to 11 20...
16th March 2024
Nollywood deserves National Fund, tax breaks — Dare Olaitan
Filmmaker and the CEO of Singularity Media, Dare Olaitan, has said that for the country’s vibrant movie industry, Nollywood, to grow even bigger, it needs the support of both the government, and pri...
16th March 2024
I was defrauded by Canada-based Nigerian, not his accomplice — Lawyer
A lawyer, Peniela Akintujoye, has reiterated that he was one of the victims defrauded by a Canada-based Nigerian, Kayode Oyedare, who allegedly collected millions of naira from Nigerians seeking a cer...
16th March 2024
Jobseekers eyeing care jobs abroad lose millions to Canada-based Nigerian
A Nigerian based in Canada, Kayode Oyedare, has been accused of defrauding several people of millions of naira under the pretext of getting them certificates of sponsorship for care jobs in the United...
3rd March 2024
Liz Anjorin, my estranged husband harassing me — Folashade Sariyu
Folashade Sariyu speaks with TOFARATI IGE about the alleged harassment from her estranged husband, Lateef Lawal, and his new wife and actress, Liz Anjorin What is your relationship with Lateef Lawal, ...
20th January 2024
I’m not supporting Folasade to get back at Liz Anjorin — Iyabo Ojo
Actress, Iyabo Ojo, tells TOFARATI IGE that she is supporting Folashade because of the injustice that is being allegedly meted out to her How did you meet Folasade? I just met her last year (2023) whe...
20th January 2024
Spotify spotlights stars of West Africa
A popular digital streaming platform, Spotify, has said it will unveil a ‘captivating list of rising stars from Sub-Saharan Africa’ that should grab the attention of musical lovers across the cont...
20th January 2024
Why people think I’m older than my age — Seyi Vibez
A popular singer, Seyi Balogun, aka Seyi Vibez, says the fact that he does things that people don’t think he should be doing makes them think he is older than he actually is. In an interview with Ap...
20th January 2024
Showmax rebrands, launches new streaming plan
A popular video streaming platform, Showmax, has undergone a rebranding process, unveiling its new app to a cross-section of journalists and social media influencers during the week. This comes 10 mon...
20th January 2024
Actors should be picked on merit, not for sexual favours — Femi Adekanye
An actor, Femi Adekanye, tells TOFARATI IGE about his career and other issues when was the first time you knew you wanted to become an actor, and how did you make your way into the saturated industry?...
14th January 2024
Ashluxe pays homage to Fela with fashion collection
A fashion brand, Ashluxe, has paid tributes to the late afrobeat creator and icon, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, with its Kalakuta Republic collection, which was showcased recently. The fashion event, which he...
7th January 2024
Be creative, Princess Oghenovo advises entrepreneurs
An entrepreneur and fashion designer, Princess Oghene, has advised celebrities to always embrace authenticity in their fashion statements. Oghene, who is the brain behind GMYT Group Limited, which ove...
7th January 2024
Gbajabiamila, others felicitate Yemi Lawal at daughter’s wedding
It was a day of immense joy for a real estate practitioner and businessman, Yemi Lawal, as he gave out his daughter, Olayemi’s hand in marriage to her groom, Olanrewaju, in Lagos recently. Lawal, wh...
7th January 2024
Shanty Town, Underbelly, clear BON Awards, Adeleke pledges govt’s support
The popular movie series titled, Shanty Town; and another film, Underbelly, emerged the biggest winners at the 2023 Best of Nollywood Awards, which took place in Osogbo, Osun State, on Friday, Decembe...
24th December 2023
Oralugo berths in Lagos
An indigenous fashion brand, Oralugo, has opened its first store in Lagos to the delight of fashion enthusiasts. The brand’s outlet, which is located on Victoria Island, describes itself as ‘an am...
17th December 2023
Wale Adenuga’s unusual biography hits shelves
A veteran entertainment and media entrepreneur, Wale Adenuga, is one man who has a lot of stories to tell; especially in the areas of entertainment, media and even education. Adenuga, who is the creat...
17th December 2023
Agbeyegbe’s ‘The King Must Dance Naked’ returns to stage
The popular play ‘The King Must Dance Naked’, is being staged at the iconic Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos, from Friday, December 15, to Sunday, December 31, 2023. Written by ace playwright and lawye...
16th December 2023
Funke Akindele excites movie lovers with ‘A Tribe Called Judah’
Following months of anticipation, Funke Akindele’s latest movie titled, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’, was eventually premiered amidst fanfare at the Filmhouse Cinema IMAX, Lekki, Lagos, on Sunday, Dec...
16th December 2023
Glo: 20 years of supporting entertainment industry
A telecommunications company, Globacom, marked its 20th anniversary recently, and although it did not roll out the drums loudly in celebration, it received accolades from many customers, vendors and o...
2nd December 2023
Asake, Arya Starr dazzle at Coke Studio concert
A popular singer, Ahmed Ololade, aka Asake, was at his entertaining best at the recently held Coke Studio concert, where he thrilled attendees with several of his hit songs. The event, which held at t...
2nd December 2023
One needs special skills to deal with difficult customers – Olaoye
Dayo Olaoye is the Chief Executive Officer of Interiorscapes Limited. He tells TOFARATI IGE about his business What is your educational background? For my elementary education, I attended Apata Memori...
26th November 2023
LAIF Awards: Insight Redefini, Leo Burnett Lagos win big
The recently held 2023 edition of the Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival 2023 was an avenue to celebrate people and companies who had made significant impact in the advertising industry in the year;...
26th November 2023