By Priscilla Osaje The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), has secured the suspension of MovieBox.ng, a website notorious for streaming pirated movies, music, and live sports. Mrs Ijeoma Egbunike, Director of Public Affairs, announced that NCC Director-General Dr John Asein confirmed theContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory Once sidelined in Nigeria’s mainstream music conversations, Afro House is gaining fresh momentum globally, thanks to a new generation of artistes blending tradition with electronic innovation. The genre, a fusion of African rhythms and traditional house music, weaves instruments such as the saxophone, piano, and synthesizer withContinue Reading
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
By Olajide Idowu Art enthusiasts have urged parents to encourage children to pursue creative arts for a self-reliant future. They made the call on Tuesday during the “Annual Children’s Day Art Exhibition” organised by the National Gallery of Art in Osogbo, Osun State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The management of Nigeria’s biggest virtual cinema platform, Circuits, has unveiled a free-to-view solutions for digital content distribution. The Chief Operating Officer of Circuits, Mrs Imade Bibowei-Osuobeni, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. Bibowei-Osuobeni said the move was toContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa The milestone 10th season of Big Brother Naija, with the theme ’10/10′, premiered on Saturday as Ebuka Obi-Uchendu welcomed the first batch of housemates. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ebuka set the stage for fierce competition, with housemates eyeing a record ₦150million grand prize.Continue Reading
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
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
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
By Deborah Ifeanyi ‘Hakeem: Seeking Justice’, a thrilling Nollywood action drama, will hit cinemas nationwide on Aug. 1, its producers have said. Afristar Media announced the release date on its Instagram page on Monday. The film, produced by Afristar Media and distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, feature a star-studded cast thatContinue Reading
