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25 Feb
The highly acclaimed theatrical piece, Awo, will take center stage at the iconic Shaw Theatre in Euston, London, this May, promising audiences a captivating two-show extravaganza.
21 Jan
The messenger of death, Asarail, in Islam, paid an unholy visit to the Jagun Olukosi residence in Ede, the home of the veteran theatre practitioner and cultural thespian, Chief Suarau Adedeji Aderemi, alias Olofa Ina, on Thursday, January 4, 2024.
16 Jan
In an unprecedented display of culinary artistry and theatrical brilliance, BistroXTheatre 2024 is poised to redefine Nigeria's cultural landscape. Scheduled for February 16, 2024, at the illustrious TerraKulture, this event promises an immersive experience that transcends the boundaries of traditional art and cuisine. At the helm of this cultural phenomenon is the celebrated Chef Gibbs,…
14 Jan
Naomi Rebekah Wolf, an American author, journalist and conspiracy theorist, must have witnessed the hopelessness of the downtrodden, the intrigues in governance, the mudsling among political office holders and the treachery
14 Jan
When Does a Civil War Ends is the title of a book on the same subject by one of Nigeria’s eminent polemicists, Mr. Odia Ofeimun. That title rang true last weekend of 2023, as Uche Nwokedi’s musical theatre, Kakadu, was performed at the Shell hall...
6 Jan
Veteran actor, Adedeji Aderemi, who is popular as Olofaina, has passed on. Aged 73, the stage and screen actor and producer reportedly died on Thursday.
6 Jan
2023 was a good one for the Nigerian motion picture industry. In this edition we spotlight practitioners that have been instrumental in shaping Nollywood’s narrative and raising its profile globally. From a short list that is not exhaustive, moviedom throws spotlight on Mo Abudu, Funke Akindele among others
31 Dec
81st Annual Golden Globe to hold January 7 The 81st yearly Golden Globe Awards is to hold on January 7. The award would be aired live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at 8.00pm. ET/5.00pm. The organisers of the Golden Globes recently announced that premier standup comedian and actor Jo…
23 Dec
Apolline Traore is the first ever female winner of the prestigious and coveted African Movie Academy Award (AMMA) for ‘Best Director’. She won the diadem on October 29 for her study of terrorism in the Sahel.
17 Dec
Kakadu the Musical Theatre, first premiered 10 years ago to critical acclaim in April and May, 2013, has led to the emergence of a host of musical shows.
10 Dec
.Less buzz for 2023 Zuma Film Festival ending today The 2023 edition of the annual Zuma Film Festival organized by the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) in collaboration with the Federal Capital Development Administration (FCDA) ends today in Abuja, Nigeria’s sprawling capital city. The festival opened on December 1 and there has been less buzz about…
12 Nov
Following the announcement of ‘Olóládé’, a Netflix original series scheduled for release on November 24, more details have emerged about the widely anticipated production.
17 Sep 2023
On December 25, 2023, Kester Abiodun Abe will be bowing out of the National Theatre, where he has been a staff since May 1989. On that day, he will be 60 years, the mandatory age for retirement.

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