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28 Feb
Nedu, the multifaceted Nigerian media personality, sits down with The Guardian's IFEANYI IBEH to delve into his diverse career, from radio DJ to comedian to philanthropist. This interview explores Nedu's journey through the ever-evolving landscape of media, his approach to navigating controversy, and his latest venture: a scholarship program aimed at empowering 1,000 Nigerians. For…
25 Feb
Four years in the saddle as the Vice-Chancellor of Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU), Professor Andy Egwunyenga has amply demonstrated to be a confluence for justice, hard work, propriety, discipline and due process.
25 Feb
Islamic financial organisations operate on the principles of Shariah, prohibiting interest, promoting risk-sharing, ethical investments, and social welfare.
11 Feb
Having made it to the list of the City People's 30 young female producers, Omolara Raimot Dauda, Yoruba filmmaker, producer and actress, popularly called Omolaradaud, in this interview with Daniel Anazia, revealed how she soared from obscurity to limelight and her future plans. How did you make it to the list? First, the credit is…
7 Feb
Ben Oyas Perekpo popular known as Funnychef has shared his testament as a skits maker and a content creator. In a recent interview, the Bayelsa State indigene chronicled his life's journey, touching on various influences that motivated and shaped his life. According to him, began his foray into the world of entertainment as a producer,…
4 Feb
There hasn’t been a time to be more proud of Nigeria’s creative scene than now. Owing to the investment going into film, fashion, music and similar sectors, more young mavericks like Fedworks, born Chukwuka Davidson Edeogu, have been able to rise up the ranks and birth new pathways of prosperity for themselves. For nearly a…
27 Jan
The reason the foundation is focused on widows and elderly women is because they are the most vulnerable in our society most of the time. According to the widows we have interacted with, some men don’t let their wives work.
21 Jan
Titilayo Adeleye is an entrepreneur, and seasoned architect with over 32 years of experience in the field, a life and etiquette coach, where she applies to propagating moral values and good conduct. She is also the Chief Executive Officer of Eden Group, Lagos. In this interview with Geraldine Akutu, she shares her love for architecture…
21 Jan
For Amina Olufunmi, life was almost meaningless. She barely could earn a decent living from the different menial jobs she was doing including helping to clean people’s apartments. But all that has changed now courtesy of the support she got from well meaning Nigerians who helped her to acquire a skill, fashion designing, and the…
14 Jan
Personal branding, distribution, promotion, engagement with fans, patience and consistency have been identified as tools independent artistes require to navigate the music industry. This was part of the discussion by stakeholders in the Nigerian music industry who gathered at the Livespot Entertainment, Lekki, Lagos for this year’s Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL). Entertainment Week Lagos, the…
11 Jan
As a stylist specializing in natural African hair, what transformations have you witnessed in your clients when they decide to embrace their natural texture? Just to clarify I am a natural hair coach and a brand founder, so I don’t style hair, I teach people how to grow their hair to longer lengths and care…
Lekia Lée
11 Jan
How did your journey lead to the creation of an NGO promoting self-love for African hair, and what inspired your mission? Having faced racism both as a child and adult in England, including being laughed at when I was about 5 years old for the colour of my skin, I decided, the best way to…

Guardian Life

1 day ago
Davido has reacted to accusations by song producer Napji that he failed to pay his royalties for the production of his songs. Napji alleged he is the brain behind three of Davido’s hit songs. In an “X” post, he disclosed that he produced the songs ‘Jowo’, ’Fem’ and Sunlight In the album' A better time’,…
1 day ago
Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has filed an appeal with the Court of Appeal. The actor filed the appeal at the Lagos Division, seeking to overturn his conviction by a Lagos State High Court for the sexual assault of a minor. Baba Ijesha, represented by his counsel Kayode Olabiran, argued that…
1 day ago
Music Producer Kehinde Emmanuel, popularly known as Napji has accused Davido of not paying him his full royalties. Napji alleged he is the is the brain behind three of Davido's hit songs. In an "X" post, he disclosed that he produced the songs ‘Jowo’, ’Fem’ and Sunlight In the album A better time', but has…
1 day ago
Kim Kardashian has reportedly lost over 100,000 followers on Instagram. This significant drop comes after the release of Taylor Swift’s new album, which includes a track that fans speculate is a diss aimed at Kardashian. The song in question, titled “thanK you aIMee,” is featured on Swift’s latest album “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology.”…
1 day ago
In an interview on Justin LaBoy’s podcast “The Download,” Kanye West found himself at the center of controversy yet again due to his remarks about former First Lady Michelle Obama. During the interview, when asked about who we would want to have a “threesome” with, Kanye West replied, “Michelle Obama. Gotta f*ck the President’s wife!”…

Music

2 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…
4 days ago
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.
4 days ago
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…
4 days ago
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

2 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’.