By Joan Odafe Nigerian Afrobeats musician, Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, has been named TikTok’s 2025 Artiste of the Year. This is contained in a statement by TikTok and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. The TikTok Awards for Sub-Saharan Africa whichContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Mr Kaboshio Dauda, has described the annual cultural festival of the Asholio people of Moro’a Chiefdom in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State as a platform that contributes to national development. Dauda, the Chairman of the Moro’a Development Association (MDA), Abuja Branch, stated this atContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Federal Government said that the annual Zuma International Film Festival (ZUFF) has affirmed its reputation as Nigeria’s most prestigious platform for celebrating creativity, talent and the transformative power of storytelling. Dr Mariya Mahmoud, Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) stated this at the closing andContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has urged creative practitioners to seek partnerships by leveraging new platforms to build skills of becoming a value chain from production to distribution. Mutfwang made this call at the Annual Film Lecture of Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), organiser of Zuma InternationalContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Spotify says Nigerian artistes have continued to lead and expand the country’s sonic footprint on the global stage. The music‑streaming platform made the assertion in its “Wrapped 2025 Data for Nigeria”, issued by Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub‑Saharan Africa, on Wednesday in Lagos. Continue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, has expressed the Federal Government’s readiness to partner with Livespot360 on the forthcoming ‘Detty December Fest’ in Lagos. Organisers of the event, Livespot360, a culture- building creative company, disclosed this in a statement on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Rev. Charles Ehanire, renowned gospel minister and award-winning music producer, popularly known as Prince Charles, has unveiled Studio FILADELFIA, a cutting-edge creative hub in Lagos. Ehanire said the studio aimed to empower artists, promote innovation, and enhance Lagos’ cultural space while providing opportunities for collaboration and growthContinue Reading
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
