By Babajide Awoyinfa Grammy-nominated Nigerian DJ and producer, Damie, says balancing tradition and innovation remains the driving force behind Afro house’s global expansion. Afro house is a popular music genre in Nigeria, characterised by a fusion of traditional African rhythms, beats, andContinue Reading
By Folasade Adeniran TikTok says its 2025 Sub-Saharan Africa Awards will spotlight creators whose content is helping to build stronger digital communities and opportunities across the region. Boniswa Sidwaba, TikTok’s Head of Content Operations for Sub-Saharan Africa, said in a statement on Thursday that the awards would hold on Dec.Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo Blessing Onomen, Founder and Creative Director of Bloza Fashion Empire, has called for sustainable, ethical, and environmentally responsible fashion across Nigeria and Africa. Onomen made the call in Abuja in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) ahead of the launch of her maiden ClassicContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede/Henry Oladele Organisers of the 2025 DJ Marathon Festival say preparations are advancing for a 96-hour nonstop beach party scheduled for Lagos. Founder of Afroxella, Buchi Henry, on Tuesday said that interest grew rapidly after foreign party lovers began asking about Lagos’ famed Detty December celebrations and theContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Emerging Abuja Projects, organisers of Abuja’s first-ever Groovy December Festival, says the initiative aims to attract up to 20 million tourists over the next four years. The Project Coordinator, Dr Kenneth Ibe-Kalu, said this on Tuesday during the “Walk for Tourism” awareness event held across keyContinue Reading
By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju The Hoteliers Association, Oyo State Chapter, has thrown its weight behind the forthcoming ‘Vibing December’ initiative by the state government. They described it as a commendable initiative that would significantly enhance the state’s festive atmosphere while also stimulating the local economy. The President of the association, MrContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) is set to host the maiden edition of “Naija Flavour: Destination December”, an innovative initiative to showcase the nation’s rich tourism and creative sector. Mr Olayiwola Awakan, Director-General of NTDA, made the announcement at an unveiling news conference in Abuja. AccordingContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Organising Committee for the fourth edition of the ‘Chaingang’ Mountain Bike (MTB) festival says the festival will promote mountain biking race and other sporting competitions in Nigeria. The organisers of the festival said this in a statement issued by the Festival Media Committee, Chaired by ChideraContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Organisers of the Groovy December tourism and entertainment fiesta say preparations are in top gear for the maiden edition scheduled to hold in Abuja from Dec. 15 to Dec. 31, 2025. The Project Coordinator, Dr Kenneth Ibe-Kalu, told newsmen on Wednesday that the event, featuring more thanContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Smid Animation Studio, a platform that focuses on creating content on African culture with technology, says it is preserving Nigeria’s heritage through storytelling. According to it, the studio’s mission when it started in 2010, is to use animation as a tool for education, inspiration andContinue Reading
