Events
5 Nov
Frontline Pigin English radio station, WAZOBIA 95.1 FM Lagos, recently organised its second edition of community hangout in Lagos. The audience had a mixture of new, existing, loyal listeners, fans friends and families. Programmes Manager, Mr. Uche Nwaneri, said: “We have an improved community hangout than the previous one. This gives more people the platform to…
21 Oct 2023
The 2023 edition of the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) Festival of Arts which has as theme: ‘Resilience’ began yesterday, October 20, with Chevron festival drama, titled, Efunsetan Iyalode Ibadan, written by Akinwunmi Sesan, at the Agip Recital Hall.
16 Oct 2023
The 8th EMY AFRICA Awards, held in Accra, Ghana on October 14, 2023, was a night of celebration for African excellence in entertainment. And the red carpet was no exception, with celebrities and guests alike turning out in their most glamorous looks. One of the biggest trends of the night was traditional African attire. Many…
7 Oct 2023
Focussed towards empowering the Nigeria’s supply chain and logistics sector, Capsa Technology, a fintech organisation that specialises in innovative alternative financing solutions in Nigeria, in collaboration with Lagos Business School (LBS) hosted an executive course themed ‘Supply Chain 4.0: Technology, Factoring, and the Future of Supply Chain’. The two-day event held recently at LBS attracted a…
7 Oct 2023
A charity organisation, Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation has disbursed N207,807,592 to 2,685 beneficiaries across Lagos State from its 2023 zakat proceeds. The Executive Director of the foundation, Prince Sulayman Olagunju, disclosed this at the 19th edition of the disbursement ceremony. The foundation provided cash and working tools such as solar panel, grinding machines, sewing machines,…
7 Oct 2023
It was a gathering of high profile personalities ranging from business elites to celebrities as ‘The Macallan’ introduced the world of sophistication and craftsmanship of its Double Cask 30 Years Old (YO) single malt whisky to Nigerian connoisseurs. The event, which took place at the luxurious Tar Tar Restaurant in Abuja recently, was filled to the…
1 Oct 2023
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has expressed happiness with Grand Oak Ltd, manufacturer of Seamans Schnapps for supporting the Olojo festival. The festival is celebrated in remembrance of "Ogun", god of Iron, who is believed to be the first son of Oduduwa, progenitor of the Yoruba people. The festival is held yearly in…
1 Oct 2023
The Rotary Club of Ikeja GRA has organised a N50 million fundraiser towards the construction of a Care Centre at the Lagos State University, Ojo, and other interventions in the health and education sectors of the country. The fundraiser was held on the sidelines of the investiture of Rotarian Adeyemi Adesina as the 12th President…
1 Oct 2023
It was a night of glitz and glamour as PWAN Champion, a real estate and network-marketing organisation, an affiliate under the PWAN GROUP, in commemoration of its second-year anniversary awarded its realtors known as PBOs (PWAN Business Owners) who have made significant contributions to the growth of the firm last weekend. The event tagged ‘Champions…
1 Oct 2023
Istijabah Sisters of Ansar-ud-deen Society of Nigeria, Ebute-Metta Branch, Lagos, marked its 25th anniversary with a special lecture and investiture of matrons and patrons recently. Perhaps more fascinating with the celebration was the week-long activities which were solely for spiritual uplift, and visitation to the hospital. Speaking during the special lecture and launch of the…
16 Sep 2023
As part of efforts to protect invaluable cultural heritage sites across the region, the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) hosted leading West African archaeologists and heritage experts for an inaugural seminar tagged “Futures of Archaeology: Archaeology and Heritage Management in West Africa Today – Challenges and Opportunities”, in Benin City, capital of Edo State. The…
16 Sep 2023
… As lifestyle of fragrances boosts Nigeria economy It was a gathering of local and international high profile personalities from all walks of life as they all witnessed the unveiling of Pana Dora Sweden, an exclusive niche perfume designed as a fragrance art and nature in Nigeria. The event which took place at the lounge of…
Guardian Life
1 day ago
Iranian goalkeeper Hossein Hosseini has been banned by the Iranian Football federation for Hugging a female fan after a football game. The goalkeeper was banned and fined of approximately #6.2Million for his actions which is against the country's policy as far as both genders are concerned. The incident unfolded when a female supporter's hijab slipped,…
1 day ago
Nigerian chess master and founder, ‘Chess in Slums Africa’, Tunde Onakoya has returned to Nigeria after he broke the Guinness World Record for the longest time playing chess without losing a game. Onakoya broke the record of Norwegian players, Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad, who played for 56-hour, 9-minute in 2018. He made his…
1 day ago
A recent study conducted by UCLA Health has discovered a significant link between feelings of loneliness and cravings for high-calorie, sugary foods. The study found that lonely women show heightened brain activity in areas linked to cravings for food. Specifically, when viewing images of high-calorie foods like sugary treats, these women displayed increased brain activity…
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Megan Thee Stallion, the Grammy-winning rapper, has been accused of harassment by her former cameraman, Emilio Garcia. Garcia, who has worked as a personal cameraman for the rapper from 2019 to 2023, has filed a lawsuit alleging a hostile work environment. Garcia alleges that he was trapped inside a moving vehicle with Megan Thee Stallion…
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Isabel Idibia, the daughter of Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, known professionally as 2Face, and actress Annie Idibia, has voiced her displeasure over the portrayal of her parents in the popular Netflix series “Young, Famous and African.” “The way my parents were portrayed in Young, Famous and African is so wrong, I don’t like it.…
Music
3 days ago
Sasi Entertainment has taken a significant step forward by signing the talented artist known as Finess, whose real name is Iseoluwa Friday Aruwayo. This move marks a pivotal moment for both the label and the artist, signaling the beginning of a promising outcome for the Nigerian music space. For years, Sasi Entertainment has been quietly…
20 Apr
The music at the opening day of The Fabric of Courage, Somi’s week-long exhibition of the remarkable archives of the World Black Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC), which held for the second time it occurred, back in 1977, was a marvel to listen to.
20 Apr
David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He was born on November 21, 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, to Nigerian parents Adedeji and Vero Adeleke. Davido is one of the most successful musician in Nigeria and Africa at large, with lot's of good Songs and…
20 Apr
As the 2024 edition of the music reality competition, Nigerian Idol, premieres tomorrow, ardent followers of the show are already buzzing with excitement and ready to root for their favourite contestants.
13 Apr
For decades, Port Harcourt city has nestled some of Afrobeats’ biggest stars. From Ajebo Hustlers to Omah Lay, Timaya, Burna Boy, Mercy Chinwo and many others, the garden city has become a birthplace of music stars renowned mostly for their unique artistries.
Film
3 days ago
After a successful 10-week training programme, the British Council Film Lab Africa programme has announced the selection of 20 grant recipients in the short film and microfilms categories for opportunities to get funding for their various film projects. Brenda Fashugba, British Council's Creative Economy Lead, Sub Saharan Africa and Head of Arts Nigeria made the…
19 Apr
Eniola Ajao's new movie "Ajakaju" has continued to smash box office records, crossing the N2OOmillion mark less than a month after its release. The indigenous epic film, co-produced by Anthills Studio and distributed by FilmoneNg, has captured the hearts of audiences across Nigeria, crossing the impressive N200 million mark in ticket sales, according to data…
16 Apr
Roy Madu, also known as the Towncrier is a man who loves his crafts so dearly. That is why, he never stops showing his creative side and telling African Stories through the art of filmmaking and making creative sounds. Madu's audacity to challenge norms and present authentic black African narrative in a most relatable manner…
6 Apr
They have been consistent as the ‘eastern stars’. Since they took the decision to venture into acting in 1999, the ever charming and delectable Chidinma and Chidebere Aneke, aka Aneke Twins, have not looked back.
6 Apr
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) and some non-governmental organisations have agreed to continue their collaboration to reduce the effects of tobacco and other harmful products towards achieving a ‘SmokefreeNollywood’.