April 04, 2023
Nigeria: Amapiano - Unifying Force of Collaborative Music
Vanessa Obioha writes about the collaborative power of Amapiano, the groovy music genre that originated in South Africa and is uniting musicians within and beyond Read more »
April 02, 2023
Nigeria: Khosi Wins The First-Ever Big Brother Titans
South African Khosi has emerged as the victorious housemate of the inaugural season of Big Brother Titans, following an exhilarating 78 days in the house. The grand prize of… Read more »
March 27, 2023
Nigeria: Reimagining African Folktales Through the Lens
In 2021, young filmmakers received some good news. Netflix and UNESCO had launched a short film competition named 'African Folktales, Reimagined' to support young African… Read more »
March 18, 2023
Nigeria: Tems Lost but Stole the Oscars With Her Outfit
Not a few Nigerians had hoped and looked up to the emergence of Nigerian singer, songwriter, Tems, in the nomination list at the 95th edition of the Academy Awards (the Oscars),… Read more »
March 17, 2023
Nigeria: Josiah Bassey's Latest Songwriting Magic Is Henry Lau's 'Real Love Still Exists'
Josiah Bassey, a Nigerian multi talented music producer, artiste-songwriter and 2022 Grammy Nominee in a new collaborative effort co-wrote and co-produced the Canadian… Read more »
March 12, 2023
Nigeria: 5 Women Championing Female Inclusion in Entertainment Industry
In commemoration of International Women's Day marked every March 8, Vanessa Obioha and Iyke Bede compile a short list to highlight the female figures, from actresses to film… Read more »
March 11, 2023
Nigeria: Mercy Chinwo Set to Headline 'Excess Love' Concert
For over a decade, award-winning gospel singer, songwriter, recording and performing artiste Mercy Chinwo has been working for Christ with soul-lifting songs and her musical… Read more »
March 05, 2023
Africa: Double Eviction As Yelisa, Juiovla Are Evicted from the #BBTitans House
It was a double eviction show Sunday night for Big Brother Titans. Juicy Jay and Olivia, better known as Juiovla as a pair, were evicted from the Big Brother house. They became the… Read more »
February 26, 2023
Nigeria: Former BBNaija Housemate, Kemen, Opens State-of-the-Art Gym
Fitness expert and former contestant of Big Brother Naija reality TV show, Kemen, recently threw open the doors to his new gym centre. Described as a state-of-the-art fitness… Read more »
February 20, 2023
Nigeria: How Burna Boy, Rema, Tems Wow the World With Afrobeats At the NBA All-Star in USA
Many Nigerians will agree that Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the late Afrobeats founder, Nigerian born global icon will be trumpeting in excitement in his grave at the moment reason being… Read more »
February 16, 2023
Nigeria: Burna Boy, Tems, Rema to Perform At NBA All-Star Game 2023
The National Basketball Association (NBA) yesterday announced that three Nigerian superstars, Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and record producer Burna Boy, 2023 Grammy… Read more »
February 07, 2023
Africa: Pop Culture Is Biggest Influencer of African Youth - Report
Pop culture is the biggest influencer of African youth, according to the 'Who is Influencing Who? Unpacking Youth and Influence in Africa,' report. Read more »
February 06, 2023
Nigeria: Tems Bags Her First Grammy - a First for a Female Nigerian Artist
Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems on Sunday night bagged her first Grammy award. Tems who featured alongside Drake on Future's 'Wait for You' took home the award for Best… Read more »
February 04, 2023
Nigeria: 'British Council Will Continue to Support Nigeria's Creative Industry'
The British Council has indicated its willingness to continue to support Nigeria's creative industry, insisting that with the right investment and support, it has the potential to… Read more »
February 03, 2023
Nigeria: Ooni of Ife Goes Hollywood
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, recently made a historic debut in a new Hollywood flick. Titled 'Take Me Home', Ooni played a unique role that befits his throne as the custodian… Read more »
Nigeria: 14-Year-Old Nigerian Wins Global Face of Africa Fashion Pageant
Miss Zelma Tetua, a 14-year-old Nigerian, has emerged global winner of the recently concluded global African Fashion for Peace World. Read more »
January 30, 2023
Nigeria: Simi Launches New Children's Clothing Line, 'The Big Little Company'
Inspired by her Daughter Adejare 'Deja' Kosoko, Popular Nigerian Singer, Simi, has launched her children's clothing line, named, 'The Big Little Company'. Read more »
January 19, 2023
Nigeria: BBTitans Update - Big Brother Stuns Titans With New Housemates
Four new housemates were introduced to the Big Brother Titans house this evening. The titans were having their Thursday pool party when the new housemates Sandra, Miracle Op, Theo… Read more »
January 20, 2023
Nigeria: Rita Dominic, Flavour, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Grace Tobe Nwigwe's Pre-Grammy Nomination Party
Weeks ahead of the 65th Grammy Awards, some of Nollywood's finest stars convened to celebrate the Grammy nomination of Nigerian US-based rapper Tobe Nwigwe at The Sky Restaurant,… Read more »
January 19, 2023
Nigeria: Inside Social Media Banks of Nigerian Artists Who Are Brand Ambassadors of Bookmakers
Akeem Lasisi writes that betting companies indirectly leverage the social media assets of leading Nigerian artistes Read more »
January 16, 2023
Nigeria: Veteran Actor, 'Papa Ajasco' Is Dead
Veteran Nollywood actor, Femi Ogunrombi, who was a stand-in character for Papa Ajasco in the popular 1996 Sitcom has passed on. Read more »
January 10, 2023
Nigeria: Controversy Surrounds AMAA Founder Peace Anyiam-Osigwe's Health
The news of the death of the founder of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), Peace Anyiam-Osigwe was rife on Tuesday morning following posts from colleagues. Read more »
January 05, 2023
Nigeria: Gaming Industry Regulators, Operators Echo Definite Expectations for 2023
Nseobong Okon-Ekong asked key stakeholders what players, stakers and the general public should expect in 2023 from the gaming industry. Read more »
December 06, 2022
Nigeria: The Voice Nigeria Season 4 Unveils Coaches, Premieres December 24th
FAME Studios, producers of The Voice Nigeria Season 4, has announced the show will premiere on Saturday, 24 December 2022 on DSTV, Airtel TV, Startimes, Views Channel, TVC and… Read more »
November 25, 2022
Nigeria: Chibok Girls Remembered in New Sculptures
Titled ‘’Statues Also Breath,’’ a collaborative visual art project domiciled in Art Twenty One, involving potters from Ilorin, visual arts students from… Read more »