World Theatre Day: Industry Players Push for Revival of Nigerian Theatre. By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju. A Nollywood actor, Babatunde Ojobaro, popularly known as Mister Rain, has said Nigeria’s theatre industry is yet to reach its full potential. Ojobaro made this known while commemorating World Theatre Day, observed annuallyContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Coronation Asset Management Ltd, a subsidiary of Coronation Group, is set to list the Coronation Infrastructure Fund (CIF) on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. Aigbovboise Aig-Imoukhuede, Coronation Asset Management’s Chief Executive Officer, in a statement on Tuesday, said CIF would list 87.9 million units at N100 per unit,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigerian Entrepreneur, Mrs Ezinne Ezeani has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Humanities by the American Management University, California. This is in recognition of her contributions to the empowerment of women and girls across Africa. The award ceremony, which took place in Johannesburg, South Africa,Continue Reading
Guinness World Record: I was inspired by Kaffy, says Solaru GWR By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju Oluwatosin Solaru, who recently completed the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest dance marathon by an individual, has traced her inspiration to Kafayat Shefau, also known as Kaffy. Solaru told the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Flowerbud News Actress Funke Akindele’s new film, Everybody Loves Jennifer, has been declared the highest grossing film of all time in West Africa. The movie released to cinemas exactly one month ago has raked in N1.6 billion across cinemas. Filmone, the film’s distributor, disclosed this on its Instagram page @filmoneng,Continue Reading
DECEMBER 2024 is shaping up to be a thrilling month for Nollywood fans, as cinemas prepare to showcase some of the most anticipated films to round off the year. Last year’s record-breaking ‘A Tribe Called Judah’, which earned over 1billion views, highlights how December Nollywood movies have become aContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigerian-American pop artiste , Tochi Opara, popularly known as “Chioito”, has released a new single titled ‘Kalo Jaiye’. Chioito, who is also a legal practitioner, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. She described the song as an afro-pop fusion which draws a lot ofContinue Reading
Nigeria is going through a rough patch with avoidable economic hardship, political turbulence and a surprisingly docile citizenry. Africa’s most populous nation was 64 on 1st October 2024 and to mark the occasion, the Nigerian Community in Dorset (NCD,) Southeast England, organised an annual get-together attended by friends, familiesContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi CANEX 2024, the highly anticipated celebration of African culture, sports, and entertainment, kicks off on October 16. This year’s edition promises to be an unforgettable experience, featuring renowned sports personalities, celebrities, and industry experts. Imane Khelif, Olympic Gold Medalist and professional boxer from Algeria, will join NigerianContinue Reading
