By Taiye Olayemi Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the 14th Emir of Kano, is expected to lead discussions on the role of the creative industry at an economic summit to be held in London in May. Also on the panel of discussants are Chief Segun Awolowo, former Executive Secretary,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Newly produced Nollywood series, “Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre”, a spinoff from the hit movie, “Anikulapo”, premiered in Lagos on Sunday. The premier, held at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, had in attendance all the major cast of the new series and some other A-list actors in their colourfulContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Organisers of the Abuja Actors Audition Show (AAAS) have put N1 million at stake for the grand finale of the talent hunt show in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Mr Favour Johnson, Managing Director, One Voice Africa TV disclosed this on Thursday at a news conference inContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The African Heritage Awards (AHA) 2024 earlier scheduled to hold in Johannesburg, South Africa, has been relocated to Lagos. A statement issued on Wednesday by Mr Moses Siasia, Chairman, Heritage Times, organisers of the awards, said that the event location was changed due to unavoidable bottlenecks. SiasiaContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced the donation of N300 million to orphanages across the country through his David Adeleke Foundation (DAF). The Foundation was founded in 2022 to assist the less-privileged and has successfully raised and disbursed funds to improve the livesContinue Reading
By Chidi Opara A writer Chika Obodozie, has presented a book titled ‘Shackles of Love’ to members of the public, to mark the 2024 Valentine’s Day celebration. Obodozie told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday that the book showcased how Africans brought their acts to America.Continue Reading
Filmmaker urges youths to embrace opportunities in Nollywood for self-relianceContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Igbo leaders have inaugurated a National Burial Committee, headed by Dr Okwesilieze Nwodo, for the burial of late Chukwuwemeka Ezeife, a former governor of Anambra, amidst calls for return of peace to the South-East region. Inaugurating the committee in Abuja on Friday, the Deputy Speaker of theContinue Reading
By Kazeem Akande The legendary Yoruba movie, ‘TI OLUWA NILE’, written by veteran actor and producer, Alhaji Kareem Adepoju, popularly known as “Baba Wande”, is set to be adapted into stage, titled: ASIYANBI: TI OLUWA NI ILE’. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ‘TI OLUWAContinue Reading
Actress Blessing Obasi opens up on marrying at older ageContinue Reading
