Stakeholders call for gender-inclusive leadership in Africa

  By oshua Olomu Leadership experts, Women rights advocates and other stakeholders have called for gender-inclusive  governance across Africa , emphasising the importance of equal representation and opportunities for all genders in leadership roles. They made the call at a town hall meeting organised by Women Community in Africa (WCA),Continue Reading

Kaduna film festival champions ‘film for social change’, receives 2,000 global entries

By Hussaina Yakubu The Executive Director of the Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF), Mr Audu Israel, says the 8th edition of the festival is a call for filmmakers to use their craft to drive social change, shape public opinion and inspire positive action. Speaking during the world press briefing inContinue Reading

Spotify spotlights Fola,Thakzin as Africa’s next music icons

By Babajide Awoyinfa Spotify has announced Nigerian Afrobeats talent, Fola, and South African Afro House DJ and producer, Thakzin, as part of its RADAR Africa initiative. According to the streaming platform, these artistes have promoted and shaped Sub-Saharan Africa’s music scene. Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, saidContinue Reading

Court adjourns VDM’s trial until Dec. 2 for allegedly cyberbullying Tonto Dikeh, others

By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, adjourned the trial of controversial social media influencer, Martins Otse, popularly called VeryDarkMan (VDM), for allegedly cyberbullying actresses Iyabo Ojo and Tonto Dikeh, until Dec. 2. The court fixed the date after the trial judge, Justice Musa Liman, presidedContinue Reading

Spotify highlights Nigeria’s top 30 songs, tracks for 2025

By Babajide Awoyinfa Spotify has released its ‘Global Impact List in Nigeria’, spotlighting the country’s top 30 songs and tracks for the first half of 2025. According to the streaming service, the curated list features Nigerian artistes that have resonated with international audiences. In a statement, Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s HeadContinue Reading