By Grace Alegba Founder of Woof Studios Africa, Ms Adetutu Laditan, says Africa risks missing out on the estimated 250billion-dollar global creator economy without stronger focus on monetisation and structured growth. Laditan said this at the unveiling of the ECHO Creator Accelerator induction and news conference in Lagos, aimed atContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Deejays Association of Nigeria (DJAN) has dissociated itself from reports that the association placed a ban on Burna Boy’s music, saying the reports did not come from DJAN and its members should ignore them. This is contained in a statement signed by the National President ofContinue Reading
By Dishi Agaga-Akpati A Nigerian artist, Saheed Adelakun, has unveiled an art exhibition titled Kókó Ewa, promoting self-love and encouraging Africans to embrace their natural skin. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the opening on Saturday in Lagos, Adelakun said Kókó Ewà was inspired byContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje An influencer, Mr Victor Mac-adonai, has emerged winner of the third edition of the 2026 ‘Hansik’ (Korean food) contest final round held in Abuja, after beating seven other teams,carting home a 300 and 40 litre LG fridge. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that theContinue Reading
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By Priscilla Osaje Dr Ali Nuhu, Managing Director/CEO, Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), has urged stakeholders in the Nigerian film industry to preserve the nation’s audiovisual heritage in order to ensure future access to cinematic history. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nuhu made the call at aContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Inspector-General (I-G) of Police and Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie, are moving toward an out-of-court settlement regarding alleged criminal defamation, stemming from a petition by actress Mercy Johnson. The I-G’s lawyer, C. Odinaka, and Okorie’s counsel, W.I. Okereke, told Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High CourtContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has offered free health checks for Nollywood actors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the exercise was part of the 2026 annual “AGN Health Campaign and Walk For Life” initiative held on SaturdayContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe British-Nigerian writer Adenike Ojo’s emotionally charged drama, ‘In Hiding’, has been selected as a Best Drama Screenplay Award finalist for the Winter 2026 season of the Atlanta Short Film Festival. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the awards presentation scheduled to hold on Monday atContinue Reading
By Raji Rasak Gateway City, a documentary exploring Badagry’s rich history in Lagos State, has been nominated for a special screening at the 15th iRepresent (iREP) International Documentary Film Festival. Mr Viyon Awhanse, director of the documentary, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
