By Damilola Nubi Spotify has unveiled multi-talented Nigerian artiste, Nissi, as its EQUAL Africa Ambassador for October. Phiona Okumu, Head of Music for Sub-Saharan at Spotify, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Continue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Nigeria’s social and digital media space is abuzz with reactions following the unveiling of an iPhone XR allegedly repackaged as an iPhone 17 Pro Max. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that while some view the practice as a cautionaryContinue Reading
By Bayo Olawunmi A movie, titled, ‘Osamede’, has premiered in Lagos ahead of its Oct. 17 nationwide release. The film, a superhero story, is told entirely in Edo and opened theatrically across Nigeria, the UK, and North America within three weeks. ItsContinue Reading
By Bayo Olawunmi Spotify, a global audio streaming platform, says its EQUAL Africa programme has provided a crucial global launchpad that is levelling the playing field for women in music across the continent. Phiona Okumu, Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa at Spotify, said this inContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) says the Zuma International Film Festival (ZUFF) has become a global creative symbol, celebrating storytellers, filmmakers, and audiences who bring African narratives to life. Dr Ali Nuhu, Managing Director and Chief Executive of NFC, stated this during a press conference in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Omolola Olukoga and Anene Chisom The three-month exhibition celebrating the life, music, activism, influence and enduring legacy of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has opened in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event, which will hold until Dec. 28, is taking placeContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and Tobechi Achionye, multi-talented autistic star, also known as Kind Toby, are set to collaborate to produce an autism advocacy film. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the decision was reached by AGN and the young artist’s team during a roundtableContinue Reading
By Imelda Osayande A superhero film Osamede depicting aspects of the 1897 British invasion of Benin Kingdom received a standing ovation at its premiere in Benin. The producers say Osamede is a young woman, who discovered the ancestral warrior powers of her people during the 1897 British invasion of herContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu UN Tourism, the global apex body for tourism, and Eko Tourism Foundation (ETF) are set to establish a tourism academy in Lagos. The initiative, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports, is to jointly promote Lagos as Africa’s premier tourism hub. NAN also reports that the decisionContinue Reading
By Omolola Olukoga Spotify, a global streaming platform, has reaffirmed Africa’s global influence in contemporary music through its experiential pop-up, Greasy Tunes Cafe. Phiona Okumu, Head of Music for Sub-Sahara African at Spotify, in a statement on Monday in Lagos said that the pop-up highlights theContinue Reading
