BBM Africa: Rivers varsity student wins car, N10m in reality show
2024-01-15
BBM Africa: Rivers varsity student wins car, N10m in reality showContinue Reading
Tinubu, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ and the power of creative economy
2024-01-15
By Temitope Ajayi While extolling Funke Akindele, the Nollywood filmmaker for her recent box office accomplishment, President Bola Tinubu lauded the growing contribution of the Nigerian creative industry to the economic growth of the country. He acknowledged its pivotal place as, not just a medium for artistic expression but alsoContinue Reading
250 persons ‘ll receive grants for film logistics in FCT – Lawmaker
2024-01-14
By Priscilla Osaje Sen. Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in collaboration with the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), says no fewer than 250 persons will benefit from Film Grants for Film Logistics in FCT. Kingibe disclosed this in Abuja on Saturday, at a one-day sensitisation workshop onContinue Reading
Ex- First Lady Maryam Abacha, others storm Abuja as Tallen celebrates birthday
2024-01-09
Ex- First Lady Maryam Abacha, others storm Abuja as Tallen celebrates birthdayContinue Reading
Chocolate City celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with star-studded track
2024-01-09
By Aderonke Ojediran Chocolate City Music, renowned as a pioneer in the African music industry, has released the ‘Chocolate City Cypher’ to celebrate the golden anniversary of Hip-Hop. Abuchi Ugwu, Chief Executive Officer, Chocolate City Music, said the tribute track features elite artistes including MI Abaga, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince,Continue Reading
Doodle sets to bridge under-employment gap in film industry
2024-01-07
Doodle sets to bridge under-employment gap in film industryContinue Reading
2023: How Nigerian afrobeat stars dazzled on global stage
2024-01-05
By Joshua Olomu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Afrobeat , a blend of African and Western influences , has evolved to become a huge export from Nigeria’s entertainment industry to the world . Also known as Afrofunk, Afrobeet is a music genre that involves the combination of West African musical styles from mainlyContinue Reading
Culture minister visits ailing Nollywood actor Zack Orji in hospital
2024-01-02
By Joshua Olomu Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, on Tuesday visited ailing Nollywood actor, Zack Orji, at a private hospital in Abuja, where he had a brain surgery. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister was received by the wife ofContinue Reading
Dennis Today releases new EP, “Giant of D 7th Planet”
2024-01-01
By Taiye Olayemi Nigerian emerging Afro-fusion singer, Dennis Olaonipekun, popularly known as “Dennis Today”, on Monday released his sophomore EP, titled “Giant of D 7th Planet”. The ex-Mr Nigeria ECOWAS, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, said he was releasing the musical album alongsideContinue Reading
NGO, Nollywood partner to combat inequalities against PWDs
2023-12-31
By Taiye Agbaje A non-governmental organisation under the auspices of CBM Global says it will partner the Nigerian film industry, known as Nollywood, and music artistes to combat all forms of inequality against persons with disabilities (PWDs). The Country Director of the NGO, Ekaete Umoh, stated this on Saturday atContinue Reading
