By Joshua Olomu The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and Tobechi Achionye, multi-talented autistic star, also known as Kind Toby, are set to collaborate to produce an autism advocacy film. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the decision was reached by AGN and the young artist’s team during a roundtableContinue Reading
By Imelda Osayande A superhero film Osamede depicting aspects of the 1897 British invasion of Benin Kingdom received a standing ovation at its premiere in Benin. The producers say Osamede is a young woman, who discovered the ancestral warrior powers of her people during the 1897 British invasion of herContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu UN Tourism, the global apex body for tourism, and Eko Tourism Foundation (ETF) are set to establish a tourism academy in Lagos. The initiative, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports, is to jointly promote Lagos as Africa’s premier tourism hub. NAN also reports that the decisionContinue Reading
By Omolola Olukoga Spotify, a global streaming platform, has reaffirmed Africa’s global influence in contemporary music through its experiential pop-up, Greasy Tunes Cafe. Phiona Okumu, Head of Music for Sub-Sahara African at Spotify, in a statement on Monday in Lagos said that the pop-up highlights theContinue Reading
By Oladele Eniola After 72 thrilling days in the Big Brother Naija (BBN) house, Imisi Ayanwale has emerged as the winner of the Season 10 edition, walking away with a cash prize of ₦80 million. The NewsContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Spotify, a global audio streaming platform, has collaborated with Severe Nature, a Nigerian fashion powerhouse, to translate Afrobeats genre’s pulse into a new and wearable visual language named ‘Afrobeats Culture in Motion’. Phiona Okumu, Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Spotify, madeContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Spotify, an audio streaming and media service provider, has unveiled Greasy Tunes Café, a three-week experiential pop-up, designed to celebrate the link between Nigerian food, music and culture. Bea Theron,Continue Reading
By Joshua Olomu “Nini: A Tale of Betrayal and Triumph”, star-studded Nollywood blockbuster has premiered in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that industry stakeholders, including filmmakers, actors, cast and crew of the film, were present at the premiere on Sunday night at SilverbirdContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Prof. Edet Ekpeyong, Country Director and Head of Mission, International Society of Diplomats (ISD), says tourism fosters cultural exchange, partnerships and economic growth that drive national development. Ekpeyong stated this in Abuja, at an event organised by the society and partners to mark the 2025 World TourismContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has called on the users of copyright works, especially in hospitality businesses, to obtain performance licences for the use of copyright works from copyright owners to enable them benefit from their creativities. The Director-General of NCC, Dr John Asein, made the call atContinue Reading
