Thursday, 18th April 2024
To guardian.ng
Search

Spotlight

31 Dec
Bold, Jeff Ugiomoh from Nigeria and daring Fatou Kebbeh from Gambia have emerged winners of Future Face Global 2023. The grand finale, held at the prestigious Royal Box at Cube 65 Mikano Building in Victoria Island, Lagos, saw Ugiomoh triumphing in the male category, while Kebbeh beat 14 other female contenders to be crowned the…
31 Dec
With the important announcement of the accession of United Nations to the nation’s request for the extension of the country’s Continental Shelf a few days ago, no one should be in doubt any longer about the rising capacities of Nigeria in the emerging geopolitical equation, globally.
24 Dec
Meet Eugene Konboye, a trailblazing artist making waves not just with his creativity, but also his commitment to environmental stewardship. Konboye’s passion for the environment has found a unique expression in his mesmerising artwork created from discarded plastic flip-flop sandals. His commitment to environmental consciousness is not only seen in his choice of material, but…
24 Dec
Former Governor of Kwara State and ex-President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, is an enigma in the political history of both Kwara State and Nigeria as a whole. He is undoubtedly loved by many Nigerians but overtly hated by numerous others
16 Dec
Quin Lian is a talented Afro fusion artist from Imo State, Nigeria. She is a proud Christian and a graduate of Social Works from the Federal University of Calabar.
10 Dec
Ibidunni Layade is a Chartered Accountant-turned Event Planner. After qualifying while still an undergraduate, on graduation, she had brief stints at PriceWaterHouseCoopers and United Bank for Africa (UBA) before quitting the profession for event planning, decoration and coordination, and much later catering. She is the Chief Executive at Dunnice Events, the parent company to Dunnice…
3 Dec
Oke Umurhohwo is an experienced professional in the marketing industry, and he has received recognition as one of Brandcom's 35 under 35 marketing executives. In addition to his professional work, Oke is actively involved in advocating for climate change and environmental sustainability through community engagement. He is also engaged in with a focus on improving…
3 Dec
Khamis Malami, a graduate of Business Information Technology from the Middlesex University, established a mainstream excellent hub (meHub), an IT hub and training centre in Jos North, North-Central Nigeria to tech young people; chiefly high school students, the technical know-how of Information and Communication Technology and link them to be part of digital world and…
26 Nov
Twenty years after releasing what was termed a love tune, Sola Allyson has remained one of the few Nigerian artistes across genres still consistent and evolving. In fact, aside from her signature head gear, age and forehead, as she jokingly mentioned, Allyson has evolved from being a backup singer to a full blown artiste. Sola…
26 Nov
Professor Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo is the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. The Professor of Medicine/ Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, spoke to SEYE OLUMIDE (Southwest Bureau Chief) and ROTIMI AGBOLUAJE on the 66th anniversary of the college, the achievements and challenges. What story would you say of UCH at 66?…
Helen Atim Sosu-Ezirim
26 Nov
Helen Atim Sosu-Ezirim is a youth empowerment advocate, entrepreneur and founder, The Street University Project (TSUP), a free entrepreneurial and empowerment programme for underprivileged youths from the slums and challenged backgrounds.
19 Nov
Olarenwaju Gregory is a Nigerian comedian and compere known as Larry J. In this interview with ENIOLA DANIEL, he talks about promoting female comedians in the industry, telling ethical jokes and other issues. What do you think makes this particular show on Sunday different from others? Comedy comes in different parts. There are some people…

Guardian Life

2 hours ago
Rapper Kanye West finds himself at the center of controversy after an alleged physical altercation involving a man who reportedly grabbed his wife, Bianca Censori. The incident unfolded during a night out in Los Angeles. According to police sources, Kanye West has been identified as a suspect in a battery case after allegedly punching the…
1 day ago
A Brazilian woman Érika de Souza Vieira wheeled the corpse of her uncle 68-year-old Paulo Roberto Braga into a bank on Tuesday. Vieira wanted her dead uncle to sign off on a 17,000 reais ($3,250) loan to her. But she was arrested shortly after entering the bank. “Uncle, are you listening? You need to sign…
1 day ago
Burna Boy, the Nigerian Afro-fusion artist, has secured a coveted spot on TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2024. This prestigious recognition celebrates individuals who have left an incredible mark on the world through their art, activism, and cultural impact. Angelique Kidjo, Grammy-winning musician, wrote Burna’s tribute on the Time’s website. She said: “Ten…
1 day ago
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has opened up about why she left acting for singing and hinted on a new album. She revealed this in a recent interview with MTV Fresh Out Live, where she talked about her upcoming film ‘Water and Garri’ "I have always wanted to do acting. Acting was one of my first…
1 day ago
Gospel singer Lara George has taken a stand against Pastor Paul Enenche, of the Dunamis Church, following his perceived 'weak' apology to Anyim Veronica. Pastor Enenche publicly embarrassed Veronica before his congregation, alleging her testimony to be false. However after evidences were tendered that she graduated, the Pastor tendered an apology. Enenche in a statement…

Music

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.
12 Apr
The highly anticipated unveiling ceremony of Fortune Kingsley, a.k.a. GyC ,  to the Bullion Records took place on Friday,  April 12, 2024, at the South East Asia Restaurant, Ikeja, Lagos. The event unfolded with grandeur and excitement, marking a significant milestone in the Nigerian music industry. Esteemed guests, including international music promoter Alhaji Ademola A.J…
6 Apr
MultiChoice Nigeria has unveiled the trio of Omawumi, 9ice and Ric Hassani as judges for the 9th edition of Africa's prestigious music talent show, the Nigerian Idol, and also announced dates for its premiere.
6 Apr
I don't really think that I started my musical career or it had a beginning; because as long as I remember my mom has always pushed for me to be in the choir and attend dance rehearsals and all of that. So it wasn’t like there was a point in my life where I tried music or I decided that I would do music fully.
30 Mar
Wande Coal, Rugar, Magneto, Guchi, Eltee Skhillz, Qing Madi, DJ Picasso, DJ Nana and Hypeman Best have been named as headliners for the maiden edition of the African Independent Television (AIT) Music Plus Festival schedule for Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Good Beach Victoria Island, Lagos.

Film

2 days ago
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’.
31 Mar
RX FRANCE has announced the launch of MIP LONDON, a new industry market and networking event set to to hold from February 24 to 27, 2025, with a pre-opening on Sunday, February, 23. [ad]
30 Mar
Christians all over the world are currently celebrating Easter - a period that signifies the sacrifice of Jesus Christ - death and resurrection. To enjoy this easter period we have curated five evergreen films you should see, now or later after the holidays These films not only depict the closest picture of what happens but…