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Performing youths elevate church with Ije, The Musical

The Creative Arts arm of The Elevation Church, Maryland expression, made history for the tenth time with the presentation of the stage play, Ije. The event which was held on 1st October 2021 at the Colonades Hotel, Ikoyi was a pre-launch for the Ikoyi expression of The Elevation Church which is billed to launch on Read More…

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Over 50 live bands to perform at Eko Evergreen Liveband Challenge

Lagos, known for its unique selling point of entertainment, hospitality and tourism in Africa, will soon be home to Africa’s biggest musical event yet, the Eko Evergreen Liveband Challenge, at a date soon to be announced. Managing Director of Evergreen Musical Company Ltd, Bimbo Esho, says the Eko Evergreen Liveband Challenge is a cultural product that Read More…

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R Kelly found guilty of all counts in racketeering and sex trafficking trial

R Kelly has been convicted of racketeering by a federal jury in Brooklyn. A jury of seven men and five women found Kelly guilty on all counts of racketeering after their second day of deliberations. The 54-year-old rapper has been convicted in the sex trafficking trial after decades of allegations about sexual misconduct with minors. Read More…

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Davido mourns his late photographer

Popular Nigerian-American Singer and Record Producer David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido, has paid tribute to his late photographer, Fortune Ateumunname. The superstar took to his Instagram page @davido on Saturday to mourn Ateumunname, saying the latter did not give him the chance to fulfill his promises to him. Ateumunname died on Tuesday, 21st September after drowning Read More…

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Sanwo-Olu mourns the passing of Sunny Ade’s wife, Risikat Adegeye

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passage of a former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mrs Risikat Adegeye. Adegeye was one of the wives of renowned musician, King Sunny Ade. Adegeye, who was also a two-term member of the Lagos State House of Assembly Service Commission, died early Read More…

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Lagos Metropolitan is an Amazon Affiliate

Lagos Metropolitan newspaper is an Amazon affiliate. This gives the online newspaper the opportunity to be associated with a well-reputed and trusted brand. Visitors to the LM website can make Amazon purchases by clicking on Amazon links on the site. Products purchased on Amazon are delivered to Nigeria. Amazon boasts a wide range of product Read More…

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Awolowo’s prophecies prospering Ibeju Lekki, says Sanwo-Olu

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the Ibeju-Lekki axis of the State is prospering richly because of the prophetic utterances of the late sage and Premier of the old Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Governor Sanwo-Olu made the statement on Sunday evening after watching a stage musical drama performance titled ‘Awo: Read More…

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Sanwo-Olu mourns Sound Sultan

On Sunday July 11, Nigerians woke up to the shocking news of the death of veteran Nigerian singer, Olanrewaju Ganiu Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan, after battling throat cancer. Reacting to the shocking announcement, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, released a statement commiserating with the family of the musician and his beloved fans Read More…