10 Things To Know About Popular TV Series, Tinsel As It Marks 2000th Episode

Tinsel is a Nigerian soap opera which has been called the most successful television drama on Nigerian television in recent times.

Coded Naija Music presents you 10 things you should know about the M-Net produced TV series.

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1 Tinsel was in pre-production for over ninety months before it began airing in August 2008 .

2 Over 500 actors were auditioned for the lead role of Fred Ade-Williams before the decision to cast Victor Olaotan was made.

3 Tinsel’s plot revolved around two rival film companies: Reel Studios, founded by Fred Ade-Williams (Victor Olaitan), and Odyssey Pictures, headed by Brenda “Nana” Mensah (Funmilola Aofiyebi-Raimi).

4 As of June 2013, the show’s production cost per minute wass 900 dollars, and total costs exceeded four billion naira.

5 The show was shot in a studio in Ojota, Lagos until March 2013 when a fire destroyed that location. Since then the show has been shot at a studio and a private residence in Ikeja.

6 Tinsel returned for its eighth season on the 25th of May, 2015.

7 The longest running TV series in Nigeria, which aired it’s 1000th episode on May 23, 2013  made history by airing its 2,000th episode on Thursday 23rd March 2017.

8 The M-Net Africa Magic series is the first Nigerian television show to achieve such a feat.

9 The popular TV series, can boast of not just being one of the country’s most watched soap operas, but also a  platform to produce 3 celebrity couples who met on its set.

10 Tinsel won its first Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award at the 2017 edition, where it earned the Best M-Net original drama series.

Celebrity Couples That Met On The Set Of Tinsel.

Kuchi Kuchi Singer, Jodie Is A Stunner In Lovely Photos

Jodie, born Joy Odiete  is a young soulful singer who was one the favorite finalists in the premier edition of Idols, West Africa.

The singer and mother of one whose debut song, Kuchi Kuchi became a viral hit which enjoyed massive airplay in Africa shared the new photos online.

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Dabota Lawson Is A Beauty To Behold In Gorgeous Make-Up Free Photos

Ex-beauty Queen, Dabota Lawson is a model and an entrepreneur who was married to billionaire husband, Sunny Aku came into limelight when she won the Miss Nigeria UK.
The mother-of-one who delivered her daughter 5 months ago embraced her natural beauty as she shared new no makeup photos on Instagram.

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Ayo Adesanya And Friends Visit Alma-Mata After 32 Years

Ayo Adesanya is a Nigerian film actress, director and producer known for her roles in both Yoruba and English-language films.

The voluptuously beautiful and sexy actress has visited St.Anne Girls Secondary school Ibadan, 32 years after graduation for the reunion event of “85”. She was in the company of her school mates, who were happy to be with the children, and share their experiences with them.

It took the effort of the seniors of the secondary school to calm the students, as they were elated to have a celebrity ex student in their midst.

She wrote:

Was back to my former secondary school ….ST Anne’s girls school Ibadan after 32 years for the reunion event …..I got too much love from the students …the seniors had to come to my rescue and all …i was full of praises to God for showing me love thru these children….who knew then that today I will be escorted on the same grounds that I used to run around in my dusty sandals rehearsing for drama or a dance then ..I was so moved to tears ..cos God has elevated me ..so blessed.

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See How Twitter User Spent The N250,000 She Got From Don Jazzy

Don Jazzy gifted a woman known as DONJAZZY’s elder sister on Twitter N250,000 to start a business after she pleaded for financial assistance in December 2016.

The woman recently took to twitter to give an account of what she did with the gift money she received from Mavin Records boss.

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5 Photos Of Banky W & Adesua Etomi That Prove They Would Be Perfect Together

Popular Nigerian entertainers, Banky Wellington and Adesua Etomi whose chemistry on set is undeniable especially after their roles in the record-breaking movie, ‘The Wedding Party’ are rumored to  currently be in a secret relationship .

Banky W also featured Adesua Etomi as his lover in one of his music videos, ‘Made For You’ prior to ‘The Wedding Party’. The stars are indisputably picture-perfect though they are yet to confirm the rumours.

Coded Naija Music brings you 5 photos of Banky & Adesua that prove they would make a perfect couple.

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Tonto Dikeh’s Epic Apology To Mercy Johnson Is A Must Read

Hours after news broke out that her marriage is in trouble, Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh took to Instagram to apologize to Mercy Johnson over a long standing diss.

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“Good morning world Since I have your undivided attention I better make good use of it and not miss the blessing in this lesson!!!
@mercyjohnsonokojie Ever since I had my baby I have been reminded constantly about an ill statement I made about one of your kids a very long time ago.I want to use this media to say I am so sorry,I sincerely apologize from the bottom of my heart.I had no right to say what I did,I totally disgraced myself with that.
As a mom I do realize a lot of things I take in because of the love of my son and I know you only took my insult because of that same love..
I am sorry MJ,I am sorry to your lil’ girl or boy..
We don’t have to love each other to realize when we are/went wrong••
I have/had no excuse for my behaviour and I also apologize to the fans I hurt/Let down with my words that day many years ago ..To Err is human but to forgive is divine!!!
Am not trying to be the better person,You deserve this apology for your Child for the Love I have for God..I found God and everything in my life changed,Let me tell you about him sometime..
God bless you and yours!!! Happy new year…
Take your time with the process of forgiving my ill mannered words to your infant but pls eventually do!!
#2017 Amending All my Wrongs
#2017 my year of positivity #Long over due apology #MAMAKING”

PSquare Display Fatherly Love In The Most Adorable Way

P-Square are sensational pop musicians in Nigeria. Peter is a father of two adorable kids, son Cameron and daughter Aliona while Paul is a father of one, Andre.

The popular R’n’B duo are undoubtedly proud fathers as they stunned effortlessly with their kids in amazing photos.

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Tayo Faniran Can’t Keep Calm As He Welcomes Second Child

Actor, model and musician, Tayo Faniran who became a household name after his stay in the Big Brother Hotshots house just welcomed his first child, five days to his birthday.

An excited Tayo shared photos and wrote;

“AND AFTER MY PERFORMANCE LAST NIGHT AT #BBNaija GOD BLESSED ME WITH THIS TREASURE OF IMMEASURABLE VALUE,GOD I THANK YOU 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 THANKS TO MY FANS AND @bigbrothernaija2017 FOR MAKING LAST NIGHT A SPECIAL ONE FOR ME,MEANWHILE MY BIRTHDAY IS COMING UP IN 5 DAYS #BBNaija #KingKongRecords #Tayonation 💪🏿 cc @payporte”

Royalty Extraordinaire! Ooni Of Ife & Wife Meet With Prince Charles & Wife, Camille

It was indeed a meeting of royals as Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II and his wife, Olori Wuraola, met with british royalty, Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, at the Commonwealth day reception in London on Monday, March, 13, 2017.



The Ooni and his wife are currently in the UK on a 10-day tour to promote the yoruba culture.

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10 Things About Award-Winning Makeup Artiste, Bimpe Onakoya

Bimpe Onakoya is an award-winning African based International  makeup artiste known home and abroad for her incredible skills.

We at Coded Naija Music present you with 10 things about this amazing woman.

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1 Bimpe Onakoya attended Obafemi Awolowo University and her journey as a makeup artiste  started in 2003.

2 She’s the artistic Director of Maybelline, New York Nigeria.

3 The award-winning makeup artiste is a dynamic and creative with over thirteen years industry experience spanning television, print, editorial shoots, advertising campaigns, bridal beauty, fashion shows and events.

4 Onakoya has worked alongside some of the industry’s most influential photographers ,top models, fashion designers and stylists.

5 Her keen eye for bringing out the best in one’s features has led to a solid reputation in the industry and to her being a celebrity favourite.

6 Bimpe has worked at NYFW with top designers like DKNY, Lacoste, J Mendel, Mara Hoffman, Suno , Theory.

7 She was lead Makeup Artist at such high profile évents such as Arise Fashion Week 2011 and one of the team leaders for 2012.

8 The makeup icon has been the head of makep right from inception for MTN Lagos Design and Fashion week.

9 She has worked on high profiled Models like Alek Wek, Jourdan Dunn , Oluchi, Agbani Darego, as well as having numerous magazine covers to her credit including MANIA, Geneivieve, TW, her work has also been published in Vanity Fair Italia.

10 Bimpe is married and has a set of triplets which she had on September, 27, 2016.

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KCEE APPEARS IN A DAPPER STYLE (SEE PHOTO)

Kcee who is also known as ‘Limpopo King’ is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who became famous after he won the Star Quest talent show in 2002.

The Five Star Music artiste took to Instagram to release new photos and he looked dapper in them.

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‘I Cannot Celebrate My Birthday Because Of The Current State Of The Nation’ – Kanayo O. Kanayo

Kanayo O. Kanayo is a Nollywood actor who made his debut film appearance in the film Living in Bondage and has featured in over 100 films since then.

The veteran actor is year older today 1st March 2017 and according to him, he cannot celebrate because of the current state of the Nation.

Kanayo took to his Instagram page to express himself.

He wrote:

“My dear friends, Proximate and distant. Today’s March 1st. It’s my birthday. It’s a day of sober reflections. I have a lot to thank God for but a lot to reminisce over. How can I celebrate? We live in very challenging times and at cross roads. The citizenry is divided along ethnic and religious lines. There’s so much waste of lives, innocent blood crying all over the land. How then can we have peace? Families are in pain of either want or insecurity. How can I celebrate? My heart goes out to those caught in the web of displacement in their own land, widows, orphans( especially those orphaned by unnecessary killings) and internally displaced persons, who cannot even explain the cause of their displacement. I ask, How can I celebrate? Human life just became a number. Sanctity of life is subsidized. We shall overcome and pray NEVER to walk through this PATH again.#OverAndOut”.

See The Two Big Brother Naija 2017 Housemates That Have Already Been Married

Big brother Naija gets even more interesting as two of the housemates’ spouses have been revealed. The two housemates are already married to their significant other outside the Big brother house.

See adorable photos of the families of the married housemates:

Thin Tall Tony has been married to his wife for 3 years and they have two lovely kids, Ella and Mayson.

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Anambra state born Big brother Naija house mate, Gifty, who is always spotted flirting with the guys in the house is married to a Nollywood movie director, David Sorochukwu Akumah.