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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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Ladies First

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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Nasboi Says He Received Death Threat Over His Comment About Wizkid

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Nasboi, a Nigerian entertainer who makes both music and comedy skits, recently talked about negative comments he got online. This happened after he spoke about another famous singer, Wizkid, on a radio show.

Nasboi said it seems unfair that celebrities can’t share their opinions as freely as regular people on social media can. He mentioned how people sometimes playfully argue about who they like more on social media and wondered why celebrities can’t have that same freedom.

He said,

“It’s like, once you’re a celebrity, you do not have an opinion. But you, who is a normal guy on the street, you have an opinion. You can decide to say you love Wizkid over Davido, and that’s okay. And me, who’s a normal guy who is a celebrity, shouldn’t have the same privilege?”

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Nasboi went on to explain what kind of messages he got after an earlier interview. In that interview, he said that Wizkid shouldn’t have called Don Jazzy an influencer; he felt it wasn’t respectful.

“Because of what I said on my recent podcast interview. It’s a simple question: Do you think Wizkid offended Don Jazzy with his statement? They asked me a direct question, and I think yes. For calling him an influencer, I feel like the context wasn’t okay. I would feel bad. And because of what I said about Wizkid, somebody is in my DM saying I will die like my brother,” he revealed.

You remember how Nasboi was recently on a podcast called “Bad and Boujee”? Well, during that interview, he talked about the fight Wizkid and Don Jazzy had online. There, he said,

“Wizkid is an influencer because he influences people. I used to be a Wizkid fan; I loved Wizkid, and I think he was wrong for talking to Don Jazzy that way.”

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“Zeh Nation Coming To Lekki” – Portable Shows Off New Mansion

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May 7, 2024

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Nigerian music star Portable is celebrating a huge win with a brand-new luxury house! The singer recently acquired a mansion in Lekki, a high-end neighbourhood in Lagos. His excitement could not be contained.

Even though he’s currently in Nairobi, Kenya, with his wife Bewaji, Portable couldn’t wait to share his achievement with his fans. He took to Instagram, posting a video that gives viewers a glimpse into his incredible new digs.

The clip showcases the beautiful exterior of the mansion, hinting at its grand size and architectural style. We also get a peek at the stylish interior.

Portable expresses his sincere gratitude to God throughout the video for this accomplishment. This new luxurious house is a major milestone for Portable and another testament to his success in the Nigerian music industry. It solidifies his place as a major player in the celebrity scene and hints at the kind of life his music career has afforded him.

“Alhamdulilahi, am going close am about to blow. CEO Dr ZEHNATION Coming to Lekki iyen oto. Who get God get everything. @abel_egbarin God bless you king Of boiz mafian presidential,” he captioned the post.

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Even though Portable’s career keeps him on the go, his home base remains Sango Ota in Ogun State. This gives him a comfortable place to relax and unwind whenever he’s not outperforming.

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Terry G Crowns Wizkid All-Time Greatest Artist

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May 7, 2024

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He weighed in on the debate about the greatest Nigerian musician. Terry G declared Wizkid the all-time best, acknowledging the legendary status Wizkid has built over his long career. This isn’t a new opinion for Terry G – he expressed the same view on a podcast last month.

Interestingly, Terry G also believes Burna Boy holds the current crown for being the most popular Nigerian artist. This distinction between “greatest” and “most popular” adds another layer to the conversation about Nigerian music dominance.

He wrote,

“Concerning what I said on the Honest Bunch Podcast that was posted a few weeks ago, my take still stands. Yeah, currently, Burna is the biggest, but when it comes to all-timers, I’ll give it to Wiz. Y’all can’t deny the works and the legendary status he built for himself. WIZ is HIM!!!”

Concerning what I said on Honest Bunch Podcast that was posted few weeks ago, my take still stands
Yeah currently, Burna is the biggest but when it comes to all timer, I’ll give it to Wiz… y’all can’t deny the works and the legendary status he built for himself… WIZ is HIM!!!

— Terry G (@IamTerryg) May 5, 2024

“Not posting Wiz to chase clout, just reminiscing all he’s done for the CULTURE!!! I’m content with what I have worked for, lol… but He’s HIM, I repeat!!!”

Not posting Wiz to chase clout, just reminiscing all he’s done for the CULTURE!!!
I’m contented with what I have worked for lol… but He’s HIM, I repeat!!!

— Terry G (@IamTerryg) May 5, 2024

“Muthafvck the BIG 3, nigga it’s just BIG WIZ… nigga BUM!!! WIZ is HIM.”

Muthafvck the BIG 3, nigga it’s just BIG WIZ… nigga BUM!!!
WIZ is HIM

— Terry G (@IamTerryg) May 5, 2024

Terry G’s comments come after Wizkid went on a social media outburst last week. Wizkid’s social media posts were a series of angry messages, targeting music producer Don Jazzy with what seemed like criticism.

The situation escalated further when Wizkid and another singer, Davido, got into a public argument.

This online feud adds another layer of drama to the Nigerian music scene, right before Terry G throws his hat into the ring of the “greatest vs. most popular” debate.