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
By Adebayo Olawunmi Spotify has highlighted the impact of Afrobeats, saying it led to 240 million global discoveries on the platform in the last one year. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, in a statement on FridayContinue Reading
By Bayo Olawunmi Veteran actress, Idowu Phillips, popularly known as Mama Rainbow, is celebrating her 83rd birthday and 60 years on stage. In an Instagram post on Thursday, the actress shared breathtaking photos from her 83rd birthday photo shoot, captioned: “Happy 83rd birthday and 60 years on stage to myself”.Continue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Popular comedian and wellness advocate Anita Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, has become brand ambassador for Purna Gummies, a leading supplement and nutritional support brand. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ace artiste was unveiled at an official ceremony on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Ugochi Ugo-joy Ndubuisi The FCT High Court, Life Camp, Abuja has adjourned the trial of a Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as “Odumodublvck” in a case of assault and battery, until Nov. 26. The claimant, a Nigerian musician, Levi Ogbogiri, popularly known as “Kraziecent” instituted a suit againstContinue Reading
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
