AMB. Felix Duke, the National President of Creative Industry Group (CIG), says it is unbelievable and difficult to accept that […]
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2022 Creative Africa Nexus Weekend to feature Chimamanda Adichie, others – Organisers
ORGANIZERS of the the 2022 edition of the Creative Africa Nexus Weekend (CANEX WKND) says it will feature award-winning author, […]
Breaking: Gospel Musician, Sammie Okposo, is dead
POPULER gospel musician, Sammie Okposo, is dead. He was aged 51. This was made known by a source close to […]
Nollywood: Actors Guild gets new exco
THE Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has elected new National Executive Council members to steer the affairs of the body […]
Obaseki partners Actors Guild to build film village in Edo
EDO Government has expressed willingness to collaborate with the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) to build a world class film […]
Recognise, honour African genius, philanthropists — Film director
FILM Director Taiwo Oduala has solicited recognition for honours of the genius and philanthropists in Africa to stimulate development. Oduala, […]
17-year-old Stephanie Alfred wins ”Face of 9ja” Beauty model contest
A 17-year-old student of Babcock University in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Stephanie Alfred from Delta has won the ”Face of 9ja” […]
2022 Creative Africa Nexus weekend holds in Abidjan Nov. 25- Organiser
THE organisers of the Creative Africa Nexus Weekend (CANEX WKND) have announced that the 2022 edition of the programme would […]
Creative Africa Nexus Weekend (CANEX WKND) & the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) announce All International Star Line up for Closing Concert
CANEX WKND 2022, coming up from 25 – 27 November 2022 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, will be a 3 day […]
My regret coming to Nigeria for global tourism confab – UNWTO boss
MR Zurab Pololikashvili, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Secretary- General has expressed a regret coming to Nigeria for […]
Burna Boy emerges Best African Act at ‘MTV EMAs’ 2022
GRAMMY winning singer, Burna Boy, has been crowned the “Best African Act” at the 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMAs). […]
Tourism, creative industries panacea to nation’s economic challenges – Lai Mohammed
THE Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says tourism, culture and the creative industries present huge potentials to […]
Why we chose Nigeria to present African culture to the world – UNWTO
THE United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) says Nigeria was chosen to present African culture to the world because of […]
Teach children indigenous languages, union urges parents
NKWESI Development Union (NDU), Abuja Branch, has urged parents to teach their children how to speak indigenous languages at home, […]
Wizkid announces his highly anticipated return to Ghana
Demand is already high as fans rush to get their tickets for one of Africa’s biggest and most influential artists […]
Netflix invests N9bn in Nigeria film industry, 2016 to 2022 – Official
GLOBAL streaming service, Netflix, on Friday said it had invested nine billion naira in the Nigeria film industry from year […]
Sanwo-Olu charges NFVCB to synergise with relevant agencies to develop film industry
GOV. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday charged the National Film And Video Censors Board (NFVCB) to develop strong […]
Showmax launches TikTok on Naija Comedy Festival Hashtag Challenge’
AFRICAN streaming platform, Showmax, has launched a top video-sharing platform, TikTok, to give young and aspiring content creators opportunity to […]
Showmax GM lauds new drama series ‘Flawsome’
OPEOLUWA Filani, General Managing, Showmax, Nigeria Operation, has commended the latest Nigerian original drama series ‘Flawsome’ by showmax, as a […]
Spotify launches “Spotify Talks Africa”
SPOTIFY, an online streaming platform has launched “Spotify Talk Africa” to promote Africa’s music industry. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of […]
Showmax, Africa Magic to open slots for filmmakers
DR Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels for MultiChoice Nigeria, says Africa Magic and Showmax will […]
NAFEST: Lagos agog as 29 states exhibit peculiar cultural performances
AS the National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST) opens in Lagos, delegates from over 29 states of the Federation […]
NFVCB trains 50 content creators on OTT Streaming
THE National Film and Video Censor Board (NFVCB) on Tuesday in Lagos began a two-day training for 50 aspiring content […]
35th NAFEST: Delegates arrive Lagos
AHEAD of the opening ceremony of the 35th edition of the National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST), in Lagos, […]
Kenyan singer, Nikita Kering, emerges ‘Spotify Equal Africa Artiste’ for November
MULTIPLE award-winning Kenyan singer and songwriter, Nikita Kering, has emerged ‘Spotify EQUAL Africa Artiste’ for November. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of […]
Senegal to host 8th AFRIMA, Tagged The Teranga Edition
THE Government of Senegal has accepted and undertaken to host the 8th edition of All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA at a […]
Senegal to host 8th AFRIMA
THE International Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Republic of Senegal […]
Osun governor-elect, Davido, others bag Afro awards 2022
OSUN Governor-Elect, Sen. Ademola Jackson-Adeleke, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known by his stage name Davido and Chief Tajudeen Amoo-Adeleke, Legendary […]
Obasanjo, Sanusi, Segun Awolowo shed tears watching our historical plays – Edgar
MR Joseph Edgar, Executive Chairman, Shomolu Productions Ltd, specialist in historical plays, has revealed why former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Emir […]
Reality show: Teachers want more push for quality, accessible education
AS the Teachers Reality Show continued to gain acceptance, teachers have clamour for more push by the Federal Government for […]
Cruel Santino releases Spotify’s reimagined version of Sinzu’s “Omoge Wa Jo”
NIGERIAN Singer, Cruel Santino, has released another Spotify single, a reimagined version of Nigerian Rapper, Sinzu’s “Omoge Wa Jo”. Phiona […]
Smart cities will grow Nigeria’s outdoor advertising industry – Expert
WALE Adegoke, an advertising expert, says smart city adoption will boost the growth of Nigeria’s outdoor advertising industry. Adegoke, Chief […]
Shun illicit drugs to have focus, Tiktok sensation urges youths
GHANAIAN award-winning tiktoker and social media influencer, Janet Offei, popularly known as ErkuahOfficial, on Thursday advised African youths to shun […]
Rihanna to make music return with track for ‘Black Panther’
AFTER launching high-fashion collections, a lingerie line, a makeup brand, becoming a billionaire and having a baby, megastar Rihanna is […]
Netflix, Realness Institute open submission for Episodic Lab, Development Executive Traineeship 2023
THE Realness Institute in partnership with Netflix, the world’s leading entertainment streaming service, has opened calls for submissions to its […]
Spotify invests $100,000 into new Africa Podcast fund initiative
SPOTIFY, an online streaming platform, says it has invested 100,000 dollars into the new Africa Podcast fund initiative to support careers […]