By Taiye Olayemi Music streaming platform, Spotify, says there has been a significant surge in heartbreak song streams in Nigeria during the Valentine’s Day season, with a 626 per cent increase between 2022 and 2024. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, revealed this trendContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Maria Stallone, the Director of Programmes at the American Voices has described as “mind-blowing”, the quality of young talents in the Nigerian music space. Stallone, who stated this in Abuja, at the third edition of the Youth Excellence on Stage (YES) Academy Nigeria programme, added that theContinue Reading
Valentine By David Adeoye The Oyo State Government is set to organise the first-ever Ibadan Valentine Cruise on Eleyele Lake on Friday, Feb. 14. The state’s Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, said the Valentine Cruise targets the promotion of peace, love, friendship, admiration and tolerance among residentsContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Organisers of the prestigious Miss Africa pageant, says the production is poised to make a grand return, promising an even more spectacular experience for audiences across the continent. Mr Femi Oyelade, the Brand Manager, Miss Africa Production who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Former First Lady Aisha Buhari on Saturday made a stunning appearance at the 2024 Calabar Carnival Street Party with an impeccable style and elegance. Her presence added a touch of sophistication to the carnival, renowned for its colourful costumes, mesmerising performances, and infectious energy. Mrs Buhari’s fashionContinue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde Weddings and special occasions are atmosphere where the use of Henna or Lalle is sharply noticed among women of northern extraction in Nigeria. It is one of the most beautiful art that makes a northern woman look simple, yet dazzling. Such art is designed onContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Quilox Club in collaboration with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday launched campaign against the circulation of fake drinks in night clubs. Mr Akinlabi Peller, the Chief Operating Officer of Quilox Club, during a news conference in Lagos, saidContinue Reading
Movie By Joy Obanya December 2024 is shaping up to be a thrilling month for Nollywood fans, as cinemas prepare to showcase some of the most anticipated films to round off the year. Last year’s record-breaking ‘A Tribe Called Judah’, which earned over 1billion views, highlights howContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) on Tuesday distributed N465.5 million as 2024 royalties to its members and affiliates. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the royalties were disbursed during the society’s 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos. This caused jubilation, singingContinue Reading
By Peter Amine A play on Herbert Wigwe, the late Managing Director of Access Bank, is to be staged in Lagos on Dec. 23. The play produced by the Duke of Shomolu Foundation, is to celebrate the late entrepreneur and development banker who died in a helicopter crash in theContinue Reading
