For those of us who grew up in the 90s, a huge part of our childhood years were spent watching the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA). I still remember how I would wait in front of the television set for 4 p.m. so that I would be greeted by colour bars, which was how television stations signalled their daily arrival on my father’s Sanyo set then. These bars would, minutes later, transition into the national anthem and at that time I would know that it was time to enjoy my favourite shows.
I still remember my fascination with foreign soap operas like
Commenting on this major milestone, Channel Director, M-Net West Africa, Wangi Mba- Uzoukwu said: “
Our local content story cannot be complete without a mention of our flagship soap opera, Tinsel. We are indeed happy to hit the 3000th episode mark of this stellar series. Popular Africa Magic Series, Tinsel hits a milestone with 3000th episode At MultiChoice, we remain committed to growing and promoting local content and talents as we continue to expand the boundaries of African film and television production. Tinsel owes its longevity to its amazing cast, stellar directing, multifaceted storyline and high production values.”
Tinsel, which is widely considered the most successful television drama on Nigerian television in recent times, also won an Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award for the Best M- Net original drama series in 2017. The 3000th episode will feature a guest appearance from prominent Nigerian comedian,
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Female celebrities, have the knack for turning every situation into a fashion statement. Gone are the days when women hid their bodies when pregnant. Female celebrities have not only evolved to taking heart-melting pregnancy photo shoots, some even daringly go nude.
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Daniel Oyebanjo, better known as D’banj, sent fans into a frenzy on January 1, 2021, when he announced the birth of his second child, with his wife Lineo. The good news immediately garnered excitement on social media as many fans congratulated and showered prayers on the couple, who had lost their first child in 2018.