‘Up NEPA’, a documentary that chronicles the lingering challenges of electricity supply in Nigeria has premiered in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that filmmakers, industry stakeholders, representatives of relevant institutions and electricity consumers were present at the screening of the film...
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Veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, on Tuesday mourned Elizabeth Evoeme, popularly known as Ovularia in the 1980s TV sitcom, ‘The New Masquerade’, who died at the age of 81. Kosoko, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, described the late actress as a...
Beyond a seeming cosmetic spruce-up, the new Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, FMACCE, actually benefits from a fundamental vision tweak and structural reconceptualization from which the impactful achievements it has recorded within a year flow. A baby of the “Renewed Hope Agenda” and rigorous visioning by...
Film on Nigeria’s electricity sector, ‘Up NEPA’ premieres in FCT ‘Up NEPA’, a documentary film that explores the challenges of electricity supply in Nigeria is set for premiere in the Federal Capital Territory(FCT) on May 9,. Ishaya Bako, ace Nollyood filmmaker and Director of the film, stated this in...
Former Big Brother Naija star, Chioma Ndubueze, aka Chomzy, and her husband, Henry Chinonso, have welcomed their first child, a boy. The reality TV star husband, Chinonso, with a heart of gratitude, took to his Instagram page to announce the birth of their child as he disclosed...
By NGUHER KENDRA ITYOACHIMIN, from Bournemouth – Nigeria is Africa’s most populous black nation, a country with a rich cultural heritage and diversity, it has a population of over 200 million people, it boasts of 250 ethnic groups and about 500 distinct languages, Nigeria like many...
What is it about the sight of a woman’s naked body that evokes shame and disgust? Recently, artworks by Laetitia Ky, who has made the feminine body her primary subject, have gone viral on Nigerian social media spaces with the Ivorian artist’s unapologetic nude portraits and their unflinching depictions of menstruation...
The remains of Nollywood actor Tolani Oyebamiji aka Sisi Quadri who died on Friday, March 1, has been buried in his hometown in Agbowo area of Iwo. Sisi died after a brief illness at the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso . Mr Marufudeen Lawal, Chairman Odun...
Renowned Nigerian guitarist and prolific music producer, Fiokee, takes center stage with the release of his highly anticipated debut single for the year 2024, titled “No Way.” Teaming up with the talented producer Jaypizzle, Fiokee delivers an electrifying track that promises to captivate audiences and set the tone...
Award winning Actors Richard Mofe-Damijo, Chidi Mokeme and Funke Akindele were among those honoured with the Legacy Award at ‘The Nollywood 100’. ‘The Nollywood 100’ organised by Ynaija, on Thursday night celebrated a total of 100 actors who have made a mark in the industry, in the past...
Grammy-winning Nigerian music superstar, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy will be performing live at the 2024 Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy, an organiser of the annual award, made the announcement on its X handle on Monday. The 66th Annual Grammy awards ceremony is scheduled to hold...
Popular American rapper, Snoop Dogg, has revealed why he turned down a $100 million offer to show his manhood on OnlyFans. OnlyFans is an internet content subscription service used primarily by sex workers who produce pornography. In a recent interview, the 52-year-old rapper said he was contacted by...
Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, said on Tuesday that piracy of her works had resulted in her having panic attacks and being hospitalised at various times. Abraham spoke with newsmen in Lagos as the police announced that it had nabbed five suspects in relation to the piracy of her...
Nigerian Afro beats sensation, Yemi Alade is set to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Saturday in Abidjan. The singer confirmed this in a post on her official X handle (former Twitter). She said the opportunity was a dream come...
Timaya ushered Bayelsa into the new year in style as he celebrated the first Timaya Day since 2020 before the Covid era. On a day officially dedicated to celebrate Bayelsa’s first & finest son, January 1st is always a memorable day for Bayelsans and the Niger Delta at large. Very few entertainers...
The Chief Executive at Doodle-Film Hub Ltd. Yinka Ade-Aluko, has said the company research findings have revealed that cinema in Nigeria is the most expensive in the world because it is not affordable and not accessible by average Nigerians. Ade-Aluko, who is also a creative and film entrepreneur...
By BARBARA KALU, Asaba – Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has appointed ace singer, Harrison Okiri, popularly known as Harrysong, as his Executive Assistant on Entertainment. The artiste disclosed this in a post on his Instagram Page, as he shared a copy of the appointment letter. According to...
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has accused his first wife, May Edochie of having breast enlargement surgery without his consent. The ace actor disclosed this on his Instagram page while reacting to May’s new year statement on social media, reflecting on events of 2023. Yul was reacting to May’s...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), Mr Temi Popoola, has said that the domestic entertainment sector, Nollywood, can help to further boost retail investor activity in the capital market due to its appeal to Nigeria’s younger generation. Popoola...
First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced its sponsorship of Kakadu the Musical, a theatre production from the stables of Playhouse Initiative. The play, which is set to return to stage from 28 to 30 December 2023 at the Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Lagos, is among the...