By Joan Odafe Heartbreak tunes, more than love songs, have dominated Nigerians’ listening this Valentine’s season, according to a new data by Spotify. The data shows playlists focused on longing, vulnerability, and emotional recovery. In a statement on Friday in Lagos, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-SaharanContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Mr Jeon Ju-ho, Director of Korean Cultural Centre in Nigeria (KCCN), says the centre has lined-up People-to-people (P2P) programmes and activities to deepen cultural exchange between his country and Nigeria. He disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Cambridge University has formally transferred legal ownership of 116 Benin artefacts in its Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA) to Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM). The university said this is a major step in its on-going efforts to address colonial-era dispossession ofContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje German tourism expert, Julia Kleber, has called for strategic investment to explore tourism opportunities for effective storytelling and capacity building in order to position Nigeria as a competitive global destination. Kleber, who is the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Kleber Group, made the call at aContinue Reading
By Chelsea Isa Award winning Blockbuster “Son of the Soil”, is set for premiere at the Pan – Africa Film Festival(PAFF) in the United States, its producers have said. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 34th edition of the annual PAFF is scheduled to holdContinue Reading
By Joy Akanu Fans and colleagues of veteran Nollywood actor and lawmaker, Desmond Elliot, have celebrated him as he marks his 51st birthday on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ace actor had earlier made a post on Instagram announcing his birthday. He said: “Today,Continue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Veteran showbiz maestro and foremost activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as CharlyBoy, has paid tribute to late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, following his posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports Recording Academy honours the Afrobeat pioneer with the Lifetime Achievement Award,Continue Reading
By Aderogba George A reality TV star, Victoria Chioma Ikhumhen, popularly known as Toria, has urged youths across the country to remain focused and stay true to their dreams in order to excel in life. Toria made the call in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Ace thespian Abubakar Yakubu has assumed office as new National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new president took the oath of office at an inauguration ceremony held at the AGN national secretariat on Thursday inContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Spotify has unveiled a new playlist — “NXT —Ones to Watch 2026″—spotlighting 50 emerging artistes from Sub-Saharan Africa. Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, in a statement on Thursday, said this year’s edition goes further, offering deeper insight into 10 breakout artistes from Nigeria,Continue Reading
