By Blessing Tanko Afrobeat superstar Davido, celebrity bar man, Cubana Chief Priest and other Nigerians have condemned the arrest of social media influencer and activist, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan(VDM). The celebrities and fans of VDM said his arrest was carried out like an “abduction”, which left many NigeriansContinue Reading
By Patience Aliyu The Government of Plateau has signed a partnership with Chocolate City Music for the establishment of a creative hub and radio house in the state. The ceremony, which took place on Monday in Jos, had members of the state’s Executive Council and Chocolate City’s representatives present. TheContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy (FMACTCE), says the Federal Government, through the ministry, has launched the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) to ensure that creative industries thrive. The minister said the fund was a strategic national investment designed to unlock the vastContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa An entertainment lawyer, Akinyemi Ayinoluwa, who is a partner at Hightower Solicitors and Advocate, has been named one of the most important music lawyers in the world by Billboard for 2025. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the recognition highlights Ayinoluwa’sContinue Reading
By Bukola Adetoye The Yoruba Council Worldwide (YCW) has honoured Mrs Ifeyinwa Omowole, former President of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, with the title of “Yeye Ataiyese Omoluabi Odua Agbaye”. The title means ”The mother, who beautifies the world, who is also an honourable person of Oduduwa clan worldwide”.Continue Reading
By Precious Akutamadu The Director General, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Dr John Asein, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to supporting the music industry, emphasising the importance of intellectual property protection for its growth. Asein made the remark during a sensitisation programme to commemorate the 2025 World Intellectual Day, tagged “CelebratingContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Rapper OdumoduBlvck has emerged as the big winner of the ‘Next Rated’ category at the 17th edition of the prestigious Headies Award. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 17th Headies Award ceremony, with the theme “Back to Base”, took place at the Landmark EventContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Nollywood filmmaker, Funke Akindele, Falz, Kiekie, and other creative voices have shared their life stories on the Chude Live Conversation Show. Speaking during the show, entrepreneur and storyteller, Chude Jideonwo, said the live conversation show was his debut of #WithChude Live. According to Jideonwo, it is notContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Artists have cast a fresh light on unity in a thought-provoking exhibition that broke down long-held assumptions about communal identity and cultural cohesion of daily Nigerian life. The ongoing exhibition is being hosted by Happ Circle Gallery in the National Museum, Onikan in Lagos. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Antswen Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue has appointed music legend, Innocent Idibia popularly known as 2Baba as his Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach. Alia announced the appointment at Government House, Makurdi, on Wednesday, when he received the music icon who paid him a sympathy visit. TheContinue Reading
