Author: TheLagosianMagazine

The African music world today bids farewell to one of the legends, Guitar Boy Sit Victor Uwaifo. The Benin born master guitarist, composer, singer and Professor of Sculpture passed today after decades of monumental presence at the top of Nigerian highlife music. He died after a brief illness. The artist whose many popular songs became national anthems sort of and were rehashed, covered or imitated by many other artists across all genres passed at the age of 80. The Lagosian will bring you a comprehensive tribute to this icon in subsequent posts. Uwaifo is regarded as the first professional musicians…

By Bimbo Esho Strong, Resilient, Creative, Humorous, Friendly, Charming are words I like to use to describe Queen Halimat Omowura one of the heir apparent of Egun Mogaji. My very first encounter with Queen Halimat as she is fondly called was when a friend sent her music video to me. I was mesmerised to see how a lady fitted so well into her fathers musical shoe and bridging a gap between yesteryears music and todays contemporary sound. Few days later I couldn’t help but contacted Queen Halimat to be part of an event our Company Evergreen Musical Company was putting…

In the wake of the recent attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna State by suspected Bandits where some officers were allegedly kidnaped and killed, there has been a call for government to change its policy in curbing the rising rate of insecurity in the country. This latest of such security breach, on the Military facility, has sparked off reactions in different parts of the country and elicited concerns about how deeply rooted the menace of insecurity has eaten into the crust of the Nigerian State. A retired Navy Commodore and Head of the Department of Criminology and…

Multichoice Nigeria recently announced the death of one of its best hands, the Chief Customer Officer. The affable Martin Mabutho was known for his innovative concepts and ambitious ideas that helped in putting the brand on the global map. As a senior staff of the leading media outfit, he is an all-rounded media practitioner with hands-on experience which he generously contributed to the development of the company. In his words, John Ugbe, the Chief Executive Officer, MultiChoice painfully noted: “Words cannot adequately express our sadness at this moment. We have lost a friend, colleague, mentor, and a genuinely amazing human…

All distinguished members of the Wesley Old Girls’ Association will be celebrating their almanac 40th anniversary of the top-ranking educational institution in the country. Their alma mater, Wesley Girls’ Secondary School, was established on September 7, 1981 as one of the several landmark intervention projects executed by the First Civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande. Originally christened Methodist Girls High School II, the time-honoured school was later named after the founder of the Methodist Church, John Wesley. The school has successfully maintained a culture of excellence and academic discipline, characteristically steeped in the virtues laid down by the…

The first President of the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA) and renowned painter, Yusuf Adebayo Grillo has died at 87. The sad news of his death was publicly announced by his nephew, Otunba Adebayo Grillo. In his lifetime, Professor Grillo founded the Department of Fine Arts (now School of Art and Design) at the Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) where he trained, mentored and sponsored several artists, many of which are renowned artists today. He would be buried according to Muslim rites by 4pm

Celebrity Couple, JJC Skillz and Funke Akindele are celebrating five years of their blissful marriage together. Their love story continues to shine as a beacon of hope and a typical conjugal example to entertainers in the country. The duo who had tortuous previous marriages have been able to turn their dark past into a testament of love that never fails. Holding firmly to what they hold so dear, the couple have been able to withstand the challenges of public life with grace and equanimity. Both JJC Skillz and Funke have been childhood friends and only consummated their long-lasting affection for…

It has been confirmed that a Former First Lady, the wife of Nigeria’s First Military Head of State, Mrs. Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi have died at the ripe age of 97 years. Her husband, General Johnson Aguyi-Ironsi became the Head of State after the bloody coup on January 15, 1966 and was later murdered after spending some months in office as leader of Nigeria. The Late Mrs. Victoria Ironsi would have turned 98 years in few months’ time but decided to bade the world farewell after spending a fruitful nine decades on the earth. Since the news of her demise broke out,…

As it was earlier reported that Bbnaija couple, Khafi and Gedoni are expecting their first child together as married duo. In an amazing picture as shown in the report, the expectant mother (Khafi) was seen showing off her baby bump while her heartthrob smiled heartily. The big day has finally come as Khafi is finally delivered of an amazing baby.

Nigerian Grammy award-winner, Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna boy took to his Instagram page earlier today to show to the world what he recently received from the Recording Academy, organisers of the world-famed Grammy Awards. The ecstatic Burna Boy could not hide his excitement as he flashed the souvenir wristwatch gift from the Grammy-award organisers. It will be recalled that the self-acclaimed African Giant took the world by his monstrous hit album, Twice As Tall released in 2020, when he clinched the Grammy-award plaque in the category of World Album.