Nigerian artists’ AFRIMA dominance signals global creative influence— Tinubu

By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian artistes who won at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), describing their success as proof of Nigeria’s growing global creative influence. The president said this in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday. Tinubu hailed artistesContinue Reading

1,185 films approved in 2025 -NFCVB

By Babajide Awoyinfa The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) says it approved and classified a total of 1,185 films between January and December 2025. This is contained in a statement by Mr Ogbonna Onwumere, Director, Corporate Affairs, NFVCB. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the figureContinue Reading

MOLIY named Spotify EQUAL Africa artiste for January

By Babajide Awoyinfa Ghanaian singer, MOLIY, has been named Spotify EQUAL Africa Artiste for January, marking a major milestone in her fast-rising global career. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that she featured on the cover of Spotify’s EQUAL Global playlist, spotlighting African women driving the continent’s expanding influenceContinue Reading

Language barrier limits global reach of francophone music – Singuilar

By Olawunmi Ashafa African singer, Singuilar, says language remains one of the biggest obstacles facing Francophone artistes seeking global recognition. He noted that English and Spanish dominate the international music market. Singuilar told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the just-concluded Heirs of Greatness Day inContinue Reading

Alleged copyright breach sparks Nollywood Christmas film

By Priscilla Osaje Nollywood’s festive movie season has been overshadowed by allegations of copyright infringement involving two Christmas-themed films. A Kristmas to Love, produced by Lily Perez Films, emerged as a Top 5 family Christmas movie on YouTube following its release in December. However, viewers later accused George Hates Christmas,Continue Reading