OG Maco, 32, passed away weeks after critical hospitalization. Known for 2014 hit “U Guessed It” and XXL’s 2015 Freshman Class. Family celebrates his resilience and creative legacy. Rapper OG Maco, born Benedict Ihesiba Jr., has died at the age of 32, just weeks after being hospitalised. EKO HOT BLOG reports that his family confirmed … Read more
Nigerian record producer and music executive Michael Collins Ajereh, widely known as Don Jazzy, recently shared the inspiration behind his career as a music producer. In an episode of the On The Grind podcast, Jazzy explained that his passion for music motivated him to pursue production. Boasting about his skills with various musical instruments, particularly … Read more
Renowned Nollywood actress Funke Akindele and singer Mr. Eazi have taken to social media to celebrate Nigeria on its 64th Independence Day. The stars shared uplifting messages on Tuesday, October 1st, amidst the economic challenges facing the country. In an Instagram post, Funke Akindele expressed her hopes for Nigeria, stating, “I pray that this country … Read more
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has commended Nigerians for their resilience and entrepreneurial spirit in the face of global challenges. She encouraged Nigerians to take pride in being part of one of the most dynamic countries in the world. Okonjo-Iweala made these remarks on Tuesday while celebrating Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigerian student, Oluwademilade Odumuboni, has won the global grand prize of the 2022/23 edition of the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest. The 10-year-old boy, a pupil of Corona School, Gbagada Lagos, competed and won the coveted prize in the 2022/2023 edition after beating 782,852 other contestants from 90 countries. … Read more
The Lagos State Government has said over 3,000 residents have been trained in the creative industry in the last three years. Eko Hot Blog reports that the state Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, disclosed this, according to a statement on Thursday, during a media parley held in Ikoyi. EDITORS PICK JUST … Read more