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
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
