By Joshua Olomu Mr Dominic Nwuzor, ex-manager of late Nollywood comic actor, John Okafor, popularly Known as ‘Mr Ibu’, has appealed to Enugu State government to offer scholarships to the late actor’s children. He made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday inContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu An award-winning Nigerian-Canadian actor, Lucky Ejim has urged Nollywood filmmakers to use their crafts in promoting positive national values, with focus on nation building. Ejim spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sideline of the January edition of the monthly Reading and WritersContinue Reading
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
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
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
Rema emerges biggest winner at 9th AFRIMA Awards By Oladele Eniola Nigerian Afrobeats star, Rema was the biggest winner at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), which held at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos on Sunday night. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Afrobeats star clinchedContinue Reading
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
By Oladele Eniola West Africa Cinema Industry recorded strong performance in 2025, generating a total box office gross of N15.6 billion from theatrical releases across the region. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the figure, compiled by FilmOne Entertainment, represents admission of 2.79 million cinema goers with 248Continue Reading
By Oladele Eniola ‘Colours of Fire’ has recorded a strong showing at the Nigerian box office, grossing N102.7 million to rank among the notable cinema releases of the period. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the film’s performance reflects steady audience turnout and growing interest since its release,Continue Reading
By Oladele Eniola ‘Behind The Scenes’ has continued its dominant run at the Nigerian box office, grossing N1.77 billion to emerge as the number one film of the weekend. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the movie, produced by Funke Akindele and distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, reached theContinue Reading
