Kunle Afolayan’s KAP Film and Television Academy has launched a four-day cinematography and directing workshop for emerging filmmakers in collaboration with the United States Embassy. The programme kicked off on Tuesday at KAP Hub in Ikeja, Lagos, featuring the third edition of the academy’s Reel Circle. The event’s opening...
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By TONY ONYIMA, Ph.D. In a world where love and friendship are just a click away, it is easy to forget that not too long ago, the search for companionship required a great deal of patience, creativity, and effort. From pen pals to Facebook, the journey of human connection...
Nigerian music superstar, Wizkid, has set a new record on Spotify for the biggest first day streams by any song for his hit single “Piece of My Heart,” pulling 1.01 million streams. The Grammy-winning singer had on weekend released the much anticipated “Piece of My Heart,” featuring American singer-songwriter...
The second season of ‘Blood Sisters’, intriguing television series, acclaimed to be first Nigerian Netflix Original series, is set to hit screens, its producers have said. Mo Abudu, Chief Executive Officer of Ebonylife, Group, made the announcement on her Instagram page. She wrote: “BLOOD SISTERS SEASON 2 IN THE...
By BARBARA KALU, Port Harcourt – At a time when other states within and outside the Niger Delta region depend heavily on revenue from oil, Rivers State has unveiled plans to develop its tourism industry, which is estimated to be worth as much as N4 trillion, according to experts....
Nigerian comedian and actor Bovi has emphasised that women have made significant strides and, in many cases, control the industry they are fighting to equalise. Speaking during his recent appearance on TVC’s Your View, the panel discussed the entertainment industry in Nigeria, highlighting women’s roles in the scene. On...
Award winning musician, Wizkid, has released his much anticipated single “Piece of My Heart,” featuring American singer-songwriter Brent Faiyaz. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the soul-stirring track released on Friday is the lead single from Wizkid’s upcoming album ‘Morayo’, which is set to drop on November...
Chief Executive Officer of DanHausawa Media Nigeria, Samaila Adoyi, has said that preparations are underway for the second edition of the Miss Naija pageant, aimed at empowering young women to showcase their talents. Adoyi, a music producer and pageant convener, at a press conference in Kaduna on Sunday, revealed...
According to the World Tourism Organization, tourism generates over $1 trillion in exports annually, creating millions of jobs and stimulating local economies. Be that as it may, it is important to note that Nigeria’s vast growth and development opportunities are being overlooked due to a lack of vision and...
By PAUL EJIME – The remains of Onyeka Onwenu, Nigeria’s renowned singer, songwriter, actress, social justice advocate and journalist were laid to rest at the Ikoyi cemetery in Lagos after a solemn funeral service on the 31st of August. It is an understatement that Onyeka 72, accomplished great exploits in her...
Real estate investor joins effort to bring Port Harcourt at par with Lagos in entertainment business
Real estate investor joins effort to bring Port Harcourt at par with Lagos in entertainment business
By BARBARA KALU, Port Harcourt – The Mayor of Housing, My-ACE China, has outlined plans to help the Rivers State capital, Port Harcourt, to achieve equality with Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre, Lagos, in the entertainment industry. In this regard, the renowned real estate investor has thus pledged to join...
Streeze, one of the recently evicted pairs in the ongoing Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) “No Loose Guard” season, on Wednesday said they cherished their stay on the reality show. The pair, during a virtual interview, in Lagos, appreciated their fans for the support they have enjoyed so far, in...
The Ndinne pair, recently evicted housemates of the ongoing Big Brother Naija ”No Loose Guard” edition, on Wednesday predicted the Mbadiwe twin pair as winner of the game. The duo, who made the prediction during a virtual interview session, said that the twins remained competitive in the house....
Nigerian music superstars Tems and Rema have featured on the summer playlist of Barack Obama, former President of the United States. Now known as his annual tradition, the 44th POTUS shared the summer playlist on his Twitter page. He wrote: “With summer winding down, I wanted to...
Ace Afrobeat music star, Ahmed Ololade, aka, Asake, has said ashes feels more ‘comfortable’ expressing himself in Yoruba in his songs. The ‘Mr Money With The Vibes’ crooner said this during an Instagram interactive session with fans, adding that although he can sing in English, he prefers Yoruba....
Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye, aka Mr P, has slammed his twin Paul Okoye, aka RudeBoy, in an open-letter over repeated remarks that undermined his contributions to the defunct P-Square group. The ace singer shared the emotion- ridden letter on his Instagram page, accusing Paul of constantly discrediting his contributions...
A U.S. based Nigerian Wrestler, Ashton Mutuwa has said that the songs of Nigeria music sensation, Burna Boy, keeps him going whenever he needs inspiration. Mutuwa disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Paris, France. “Everybody just go crazy when...
In a surprising turn of events, the Nne Nne duo, consisting of Nneamaka and Chinne, have claimed the Head of House (HoH) title in the second week of Big Brother (BBNaija’s) “No Loose Guard” season. The niece-and-aunt pair, who also held the HoH position in the...
The TAMI duo, with individual names, Damilola and Toyosi, have been evicted from the ongoing Big Brother BBNaija, “No Loose Guard” season. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the host of the reality television show, announced their eviction at a live show on Sunday night. The TAMI duo was evicted after it...
Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, has said she is downcast and hurt by the news of the death of music icon, Onyeka Onwenu. Onwenu reportedly collapsed after performing at the 80th birthday party of Stella Okolie, Chief Executive Officer of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, on Tuesday in Lagos. ...