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
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Former President Goodluck Jonathan has pledged to continue to devote his life to the promotion of peace and service to humanity in the country and across the globe. Jonathan stated this on Sunday in Abuja at a reception organised by the “Friends of Dr Goodluck Jonathan” onContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Children and persons with disabilities (PWDs) from the Brazilian Campos team on Sunday captivated revellers as they paraded in the colourful procession at the Lagos Fanti Carnival. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that children and PWDs, as well as other members of their group, dressedContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa The wedding of Priscilla Ojo, daughter to veteran actress, Iyabo Ojo, who tied the knot with Tanzanian star singer, Juma Jux, has remained a trending topic on social media, with many people eager to stay updated on the latest developments. The wedding, dubbed “JP 2025″, trended onContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Spotify music streaming service data has shown a significant global attraction for gospel music during the Easter season. According to the streaming service, users worldwide have created over 800,000 gospel playlists, which underscores the genre’s widespread and enduring appeal. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa,Continue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy and Chocolate City Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop key infrastructure towards repositioning Nigeria’s creative industry. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the landmark three-year partnership pact was signed in Abuja.Continue Reading
