Arts
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The Virgin Birds Entertainment Record label artist, Emeagi Chima Peter, popularly known as Rapcee, is surely banking on his latest album titled, Usual & Unusual, which is due to drop soon to launch himself into the mainstream music world. The 15-track album features the gangster actor, Hanks Anuku, as well as Erigga Imike, of Project…
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Recently, the city of Toronto was agog with the best of African theatrical culture, as it played host to the second edition of the Pan-Afrika Drum Festival, an event that celebrated the rich African heritage. Held on June 27th and 28th, the festival attracted a diverse array of attendees, including government officials, dignitaries, Afro-Canadians, and…
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At Durban Filmmart, ‘Acts Of Man’ Secures KIC Group Investment Following a successful collaboration at the Cannes, KIC Group — comprising Known Associates Group (SA), Inner City Films (Canada) and Circle Blue Entertainment (Canada) —announced their investment of $10,000 into Acts of Man, a standout project from the prestigious Durban FilmMart (DFM) Fiction Pitch session. This…
9 Jun
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has said the new regulations on smoking, tobacco products and money rituals and ritual killings in movies will not stifle artistic creativity in the entertainment industry.
9 Jun
A lot! I think one of those things that shows that President Bola Tinubu is an innovator is the fact that he really was committed to diversifying from our normal means of revenue, which is oil. In that diversification, he created this amazing ministry – art, culture, and the creative economy
9 Jun
Ahead of formal presentation of his Order of the British Empire (MBE) award to Nigeria, artist Lanre Olagoke has been described as a visionary professional. The Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa-Musawa made the assertion during a gathering in honour of Olagoke, in London, U.K few days ago. Olagoke, a Nigerian-British artist,…
9 Jun
In living up to its reputation as a distinctive platform of adept art showcase, the 2024 edition of the Art Miabo International Arts Festival (AMIAF) interrogated the diverse realm of art and its creators and expanded beyond regular themes in the visual arts horizon.
9 Jun
Stagecraft Studios and stage production will be staging Ola Rotimi’s popular drama, Kurunmi, to the public on June 13 and 14, at Alliance Française Ikoyi, by 11:00am, 3:00pm and 6:00pm daily.
5 Jun
An Art exhibition, titled, Six Swans, which opened on May 25 and ended June 1 at Signature Beyond Art Gallery, Ikoyi, has revealed
2 Jun
The Founder and President of La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Otunba Wanle Akinboboye, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to
2 Jun
As the global discourse and conversations on decolonisation gain momentum, unique perspectives from academics and practitioners from Africa, S
2 Jun
Our story extends far beyond this milestone, and spans over a hundred years. As we celebrate 10 years of the Strategy & brand, we’re also
26 May
Consumers Value Awards, as expressed by the name, is an award under the sphere of consumers. Everything about the process of the awards is more in the hands of the consumers. For instance, at the nomination stage, it is consumers that will nominate brands for listing to be voted for.
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The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olukayode Egbetokun has issued guidelines for the Aug. 1 planned nationwide protest
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As I was saying, let’s continue with our concentration on a promised serial on the limitless opportunities that the Livestock Subsector offers all of us instead of the bugbear of consequences of the planned #August 1-10 Peaceful Protest on Hardship” that some politically exposed people are disparaging instead of managing through some strategic public relations…
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Nigeria now produces about 1.6 million barrels of crude oil per day against the 1.25 million barrels daily production recorded last month, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC, Gbenga Komolafe) has revealed. The production, which is still 180,000 bpd short of the projected 1.78 million bpd in the 2024 budget, was achieved in the…
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Amaka Emmanuel-Makata is a circularity-focused business development and expansion expert, with an interest in sustainable consumption, production, and nutrition. Having founded Fresh County, she is leading change in the agricultural sector to reduce food waste, curb food insecurity, and increase nutrient-dense food intake. She speaks with IJEOMA THOMAS-ODIA, in this interview. You are championing agric-tech,…
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Anehita Aletor, a promising Nigerian female artist, whose career-defining solo show, Untold Story Series and Joker Series, was held soon after the COVID-19 lockdown, already has her sights set on another planned for next year. Since relocating to the UK, the artist, who graduated from the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, has devoted herself to her artistic…
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In a two-day mass trial held in Kainji, Niger State, no fewer than 125 Boko Haram terrorists and their financiers have been convicted. This was announced on Friday by Kamarudeen Ogundele, Special Assistant to the President on Communication and Publicity in the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF). According to the…
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The wife of Lagos State governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu and the wife of former Akwa Ibom State governor, Dr. Martha Udom Emmanuel, have expressed optimism about Nigeria's future, urging Nigerians not to give up hope on the nation, but to continue to pray for its’ leadership and its’ success. The duo made the call, last…
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Sports Minister, John Owen Enoh, says he is confident the Super Falcons can still turn the table around and qualify from the group despite losing 0-1 to Brazil in their opening group match of the Paris 2024 Olympics on Thursday. The Minister’s verdict came, just as Brazil goalkeeper Lorena says the Super Falcons were a…
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Citing many instances where the outcry by Nigerians forced the government to suspend policies considered as anti-people, LAWRENCE NJOKU, in this report, examines the place of citizens’ vigilance in a thriving democracy. Since governance is mainly about welfare and security of the people, policy formulation and execution mechanism that drives governance process requires significant input…
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• Workplaces, Public Facilities Should Provide Safe Spaces, Says Health Minister • Researchers Highlight Benefits, Task Govt On Favourable Policies August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week (WBW). The World Health Organisation (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) promote exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a child’s life to reduce the risk of…