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Photos From Tyler Perry Studios Grand Opening Gala

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5 years ago

October 7, 2019

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Tyler Perry Studios celebrated its grand opening with the creme de la creme of Hollywood at a star-studded gala.

The 330-acre filming complex at the former home of Fort McPherson officially opened its doors Saturday, October 5, as the only major film studio in the nation owned by an African-American.

Major Hollywood stars including Jermaine Dupri, Usher, Ludacris, Bernice King, John Lewis and Stacey Abrams major Hollywood stars including Halle Berry, Cecily Tyson, Whoopie Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, Samuel Jackson, Spike Lee and Viola Davis just to name a few, graced the red event in support of Tyler Perry.

See all lovely photos below.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 05: Jazmine Sullivan attends Tyler Perry Studios grand opening gala at Tyler Perry Studios on October 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Tyler Perry Studios)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 05: Ava DuVernay attends Tyler Perry Studios grand opening gala at Tyler Perry Studios on October 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Tyler Perry Studios)

Photos From Tyler Perry Studios Grand Opening Gala

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 05: Gabourey Sidibe attends Tyler Perry Studios grand opening gala at Tyler Perry Studios on October 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Tyler Perry Studios)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 05: Kym Whitley attends Tyler Perry Studios grand opening gala at Tyler Perry Studios on October 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Tyler Perry Studios)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 05: Loni Love attends Tyler Perry Studios grand opening gala at Tyler Perry Studios on October 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Tyler Perry Studios)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 05: Vanessa Williams attends Tyler Perry Studios grand opening gala at Tyler Perry Studios on October 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Tyler Perry Studios)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 05: Gladys Knight attends Tyler Perry Studios grand opening gala at Tyler Perry Studios on October 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Tyler Perry Studios)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 05: Tika Sumpter attends Tyler Perry Studios grand opening gala at Tyler Perry Studios on October 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Tyler Perry Studios)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 05: Samuel L. Jackson attends Tyler Perry Studios grand opening gala at Tyler Perry Studios on October 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Tyler Perry Studios)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 05: Tyrese Gibson attends Tyler Perry Studios grand opening gala at Tyler Perry Studios on October 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Tyler Perry Studios)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 05: Tyler Perry attends his studio grand opening gala at Tyler Perry Studios on October 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Tyler Perry Studios)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 05: Chris Tucker attends Tyler Perry Studios grand opening gala at Tyler Perry Studios on October 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Tyler Perry Studios)

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Burna Boy, Asake, Ayra Starr, Seyi Vibez, Tems Nominated For 2024 BET Awards

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3 days ago

May 17, 2024

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2024 BET Awards: See Nominated Nigerian Artists | fab.ng

It’s a banner year for Nigerian music at the 2024 BET Awards. The nominations list is brimming with talented Nigerian artists. Leading the pack is rising star Ayra Starr. She racked up three nominations, running for Best New Artist, Best African Act, and Best HER for her smash hit “Comma.”

Burna Boy grabbed nominations in both the Best R&B/Pop Act and Best Hip Hop Act categories. Tems, another powerhouse vocalist, is a double nominee as well. Thanks to her work as a director for “Best Video Director” and her gospel-infused track “Me & U” in the “Best Gospel/Inspirational Song” category.

Also, collaborations are also being celebrated. Davido and Lojay earned a joint nomination for the Viewers Choice Award for their appearance on Chris Brown’s song “Sensational.” Fresh faces are getting their due too. Asake landed a nomination for Best International Act. Seyi Vibez got the nod for Viewers Choice Best International New Act.

This abundance of Nigerian nominees is a proof to the global impact of the country’s music industry. Be sure to tune in to the 2024 BET Awards to see who takes home the coveted trophies!

See full list of 2024 BET Awards nominations below:

Album of the year

Chris Brown – ’11:11′
Gunna – ‘A Gift & A Curse’
21 Savage – ‘American Dream’
Usher – ‘Coming Home’
Drake – ‘For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition)’
Victoria Monét – ‘Jaguar II’
Killer Mike – ‘Michael’
Nicki Minaj – ‘Pink Friday 2’

Best female R&B/pop artist

Beyoncé
Coco Jones
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Muni Long
SZA
Tyla
Victoria Monét

Best male R&B/pop artist

Brent Faiyaz
Bryson Tiller
Burna Boy
Chris Brown
Drake
Fridayy
October London
Usher

Best group

¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
41
Blxst & Bino Rideaux
City Girls
Flo
Maverick City Music
Wanmor

Best collaboration

Lil Durk feat. J. Cole – ‘All My Life’
Beyoncé feat. Kendrick Lamar, – ‘America Has a Problem (Remix)’
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua) – ‘Barbie World’
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion – ‘Bongos’
¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign feat. Rich The Kid, Playboi Carti – ‘Carnival’
Lola Brooke feat. Latto & Yung Miami – ‘Don’t Play With It (Remix)’
Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Uzi Vert – ‘Everybody’
Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage – ‘Good Good’
Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA – ‘Rich Baby Daddy’

Best female hip-hop artist

Cardi B
Doja Cat
GloRilla
Ice Spice
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Sexyy Red

Best male hip-hop artist

21 Savage
Burna Boy
Drake
Future
Gunna
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar
Lil Wayne

Best new artist

41
4Batz
Ayra Starr
Bossman Dlow
Fridayy
October London
Sexyy Red
Tyla

Video of the year

Doja Cat – ‘Agora Hills’
Lil Durk feat J. Cole – ‘All My Life’
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua) – ‘Barbie World’
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion – ‘Bongos’
Drake feat. J. Cole – ‘First Person Shooter’
Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage – ‘Good Good’
Victoria Monét – ‘On My Mama’
Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA – ‘Rich Baby Daddy’

Video director of the year

Benny Boom
Child.
Cole Bennett
Dave Meyers
Janelle Monáe & Alan Ferguson
Offset
Tems
Tyler, The Creator

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award

Shirley Caesar – ‘Award All of the Glory’
Kirk Franklin – ‘All Things’
Halle Bailey – ‘Angel’
CeCe Winans – ‘Come Jesus Come’
Erica Campbell – ‘Do You Believe in Love?’
Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore – ‘God Problems’
Tems – ‘Me & U’
Kirk Franklin – ‘Try Love’

Viewer’s choice award

Doja Cat – ‘Agora Hills’
Lil Durk feat. J. Cole – ‘All My Life’
Gunna – ‘Fukumean’
Jack Harlow – ‘Lovin on Me’
Muni Long – ‘Made for Me’
Victoria Monét – ‘On My Mama’
Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA – ‘Rich Baby Daddy’
Chris Brown feat. Davido & Lojay – ‘Sensational’
Beyoncé – ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’
Tyla – ‘Water’

Best international act

Asake (Africa)
Aya Nakamura (France)
Ayra Starr (Africa)
Bk’ (Brazil)
Cleo Sol (UK)
Focalistic (Africa)
Karol Conká (Brazil)
Raye (UK)
Tiakola (France)
Tyla (Africa)

Viewer’s choice: best new international act

Bellah (UK)
Cristale (UK)
Duquesa (Brazil)
Holly G (France)
Jungeli (France)
Makhadzi (Africa)
Oruam (Brazil)
Seyi Vibez (Africa)
Tyler Icu (Africa)

BET Her

Beyoncé – ’16 Carriages’
Nicki Minaj feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard – ‘Blessings’
Ayra Starr – ‘Commas’
Flo feat. Missy Elliott – ‘Fly Girl’
Megan Thee Stallion – ‘Hiss’
Victoria Monét – ‘On My Mama’
SZA – ‘Saturn’
GloRilla – ‘Yeah Glo!’

Best movie

American Fiction
Bob Marley: One Love
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
The Book of Clarence
The Color Purple
The Equalizer 3
The Little Mermaid

Best actor

Anthony Mackie
Colman Domingo
Damson Idris
Denzel Washington
Donald Glover
Idris Elba
Jeffrey Wright
Lakeith Stanfield

Best actress

Angela Bassett
Ayo Edebiri
Coco Jones
Danielle Brooks
Fantasia
Halle Bailey
Issa Rae
Regina King

YoungStars Award

Akira Akbar
Blue Ivy Carter
Demi Singleton
Heiress Diana Harris
Jabria McCullum
Jalyn Hall
Leah Jeffries
Van Van

Sportswoman of the Year Award

A’ja Wilson
Angel Reese
Coco Gauff
Flau’jae Johnson
Juju Watkins
Naomi Osaka
Sha’carri Richardson
Simone Biles

Sportsman of the Year Award

Anthony Edwards
Gervonta Davis
Jalen Brunson
Jalen Hurts
Kyrie Irving
Lebron James
Patrick Mahomes
Stephen Curry

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Davido Says He Didn’t Sack His Long-Time Lawyer Over Embezzlement

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3 days ago

May 16, 2024

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Davido says he didn't sack Bobo over embezzlement | Fab.ng

Afrobeat music star Davido shut down rumours online that he fired his longtime lawyer, Bobo Ajudua, over missing money.

Davido himself took to his Instagram story on Thursday, May 16th, 2024, to clear the air. He confirmed that he and Ajudua are no longer working together but insisted there was no embezzlement involved. He urged people to ignore the rumours.

He said, “That was not the case at all! We are still very good friends! In business, things evolve and change all the time! Please disregard this narrative!”

Davido’s explanation sparked a flurry of responses from his fans on Instagram. People got talking!

A user commented, “In other words, bobo is not his lawyer anymore, I love how he cleared the air. In their words, they’re just good friends now,” and another fan expressed his approval, saying, “A wise man! Kept his house in order before killjoys push a narrative that isn’t true, thereby ruining what they have left in the relationship.”

“Davido don suffer for una hand una go just Dey carry fake rumours,” said a displeased fan. Another fan commented, “In other words, that’s not his lawyer anymore…”

Before Davido set the record straight, there were rumours swirling online. People were saying he fired his lawyer, Bobo Ajudua, while they were both in Dubai. The reason? Allegedly, Ajudua only gave back $30,000 out of a much larger sum of money, $400,000, that was entrusted to him.

The false report read, in part,

“According to sources, he fired the lawyer in Dubai and told him to go his way…Out of the $400K with Mr Lawyer, he allegedly returned only $30K and alleged that he settled some bills and paid for tickets…..Ticket? PLEASE!”

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“I’ll Pick Any Marvel Series” – Ruby Akubueze

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Ruby Akubueze, a Nollywood actress, aspires to be part of any Marvel Studios project under Disney Entertainment. She gained recognition for her role as Frances in the television series MTV Shuga. It explores the experiences of young individuals dealing with love, desire, and the complexities of maturing.

In an interview, Akubueze expressed her ambition to work on an international platform, particularly mentioning her desire to join a Marvel series. “I’ll pick any Marvel series; I have always wanted to be on a Marvel project,” she said.

Ruby Akubueze is well-known for portraying Oby in the 2023 Netflix film, Ijogbon.

Kunle Afolayan directed the movie. The movie revolves around four teenagers who stumble upon a bag of diamonds, leading to unexpected consequences. Akubueze described her role in Ijogbon as the most challenging one she has encountered in her acting career.

“It was a lot emotionally, physically, and given the time of the year we were filming, it was challenging because the sun was always scorching and we were always filming outdoors.

“We had like a few scenes indoors, and every day you wake up, we are filming outside and next thing is you would hear the director say, ‘Oh, so you guys are going to start running from here to here,’ and I am like ‘Oh my gosh, again!’

“Like we were always running, it was challenging but it was the most fun I had,” she said.

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The 26-year-old talked about the actresses who influenced her decision to become an actress. She said that she admires both Nigerian actress Ireti Doyle and American actress Angelina Jolie.

“In the Nigerian space, I will say Ireti Doyle. I watched her growing up in Fuji House of Commotion, and she was like a family fav and there is Angela Jolie in the foreign space,” she said.