By Taiye Olayemi and Ronke Ojediran Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting and advancing Nigeria’s creative industry. He spoke at a closing gong ceremony at the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) in Lagos in commemoration of the 15th anniversary of the Lagos FashionContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Tobechi Achionye, multi-talented artist living with autism, a.k.a Kind Toby, on Saturday night thrilled music fans at ‘The Big Concert 2.0’ in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kind Toby was among notable artists who held music lovers to a seriesContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa and Joan Odafe Art X Lagos, West Africa’s leading international art fair, will return for its landmark tenth edition, tagged 10X, to celebrate African creativity, cultural exchange, and strengthen the continent’s global artistic voice. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the fair willContinue Reading
By Thompson Yamput A Nollywood legend, Binta Ayo-Mogaji and Dr Azeezat Abiola-Amusat, founder of Abiola Beauty Concept, are among 15 Africans and Americans honoured with the prestigious Afro Awards 2025 for their humanitarian services. The AFRO awards, scheduled for Oct. 25 in Los Angeles, California, is an annual and nonContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reassured community citizens of its unwavering commitment to the promotion of peace and security across the sub-region for unity and economic development. ECOWAS Peace Fund Manager, Mr Dieudonne Nikiema, made this known on Wednesday in Lagos at aContinue Reading
By Adebayo Olawunmi Spotify says its three-week experiential pop-up, Greasy Tunes Café, held in Lagos, was a melting pot of music and culture, offering a one-of-a-kind experience. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, made the remarks in a statement on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Adebayo Olawunmi OkayAfrica, a digital media platform for African culture, says the creation and distribution of its podcast, “Bird’s Eye View”, is a significant milestone in showcasing Africa’s most influential voices. In a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday, the platform described theContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Tobechi Achionye, multi-talented artist living with autism, a.k.a Kind Toby, made historic debut on the runway at the Fashion Fusion Africa (FFA) 2025, becoming the first autistic model to walk the show’s runway. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the youngster was featured alongside other modelsContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo MTN Foundation has brought growth into the Nigerian creative industry through comedy and other entertainments. The foundation, which brought together entertainers at the Night of a Thousand Laughs, Abuja, said it had over the years funded museums, drama productions, comedy shows, and broader artists’ development programmes. TheContinue Reading
By Aminu Garko The 2025 edition of the Kano Indigenous Languages of Africa Film Market and Festival (KILAF) has received a record 616 film submissions from 77 countries. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the festival is scheduled to hold from Nov. 6 to Nov. 8, 2025, withContinue Reading
