By Patricia Amogu Fast-rising Cameroonian-born singer and songwriter, Sonia Djoumessi, says African music has gained prominence and will take over the global stage in the nearest future. Sonia expressed this view in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday. The UK- based singer, who isContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Afro-Caribbean Chamber of Culture and Tourism (ACCCAT) has unveiled plans to host the African Youths Leadership and Culture Summit (AYLCUS), in a bid to highlight and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Africa. ACCCAT President, Mr Quadri-Adu Kehinde, shared the details during a press conference onContinue Reading
BBM Africa: Rivers varsity student wins car, N10m in reality showContinue Reading
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
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 birthdayContinue Reading
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 industryContinue Reading
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
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
