By Olawunmi Ashafa African singer, Singuilar, says language remains one of the biggest obstacles facing Francophone artistes seeking global recognition. He noted that English and Spanish dominate the international music market. Singuilar told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the just-concluded Heirs of Greatness Day inContinue Reading
By Oladele Eniola West Africa Cinema Industry recorded strong performance in 2025, generating a total box office gross of N15.6 billion from theatrical releases across the region. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the figure, compiled by FilmOne Entertainment, represents admission of 2.79 million cinema goers with 248Continue Reading
By Oladele Eniola ‘Colours of Fire’ has recorded a strong showing at the Nigerian box office, grossing N102.7 million to rank among the notable cinema releases of the period. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the film’s performance reflects steady audience turnout and growing interest since its release,Continue Reading
By Oladele Eniola ‘Behind The Scenes’ has continued its dominant run at the Nigerian box office, grossing N1.77 billion to emerge as the number one film of the weekend. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the movie, produced by Funke Akindele and distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, reached theContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Nollywood’s festive movie season has been overshadowed by allegations of copyright infringement involving two Christmas-themed films. A Kristmas to Love, produced by Lily Perez Films, emerged as a Top 5 family Christmas movie on YouTube following its release in December. However, viewers later accused George Hates Christmas,Continue Reading
By Oladele Eniola Spotify says Afrobeats superstar, Asake, will curate its ‘African Heat Playlist’ for an exclusive New Year’s Eve takeover as the world ushers in 2026. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, who disclosed this in statement on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Detty December Fest 2025 has concluded in Lagos, delivering a month-long celebration of music, culture and live experiences The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the festival,which held at Ilubirin from Dec. 7 to Dec. 29, was staged in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Arts,Continue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), has made seizure of more than 469,235 units of pirated materials with an estimated ‘street market’ value of N750million. Dr John Asein, NCC Director-General, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Oladele Eniola Spotify data has shown that Detty December, West Africa’s annual homecoming season, continues to drive a major uplift in Nigerian music streaming. According to the data, this is fuelled by increased travels, reunions and packed end-of-year event calendars. Benewaah Boateng, Spotify’s Senior Music Editor for Sub-SaharanContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), says it has formally requested a title modification for the film “A Very Dirty Christmas” from its producers. Dr Shaibu Husseini, Executive Director/ CEO of the board said this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
