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12 Mar
Nigerian actress Rita Dominic has disclosed that she took a caregiver job in the United Kingdom after taking a break from her acting career in Nigeria. Dominic, who graced the screen with her captivating performances, said she took a step back from her rising acting career to deal with personal challenges between 2001 and 2002.…
11 Mar
From Ryan Gosling's show-stopping "I'm Just Ken" to a naked John Cena coming to the stage, there were several stand-out moments at the 96th Oscars in Hollywood on Sunday. Here are some of the most memorable things that happened on Tinseltown's glitziest evening: John Cena naked As he readied to introduce the award for best…
11 Mar
Here are the winners in key categories for the 96th Academy Awards, which were handed out in Hollywood on Sunday. Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" was the big winner of the night with seven awards, while "Poor Things" -- a female take on the Frankenstein story -- won four. Best picture: "Oppenheimer" Best director: Christopher Nolan, "Oppenheimer"…
11 Mar
"Oppenheimer" swept the board on Sunday at the Oscars, Hollywood's biggest night of the year, with seven awards including best picture and best director, crowning a triumphant year for filmmaker Christopher Nolan. Nolan's masterful drama about the father of the atomic bomb, half of last summer's massive "Barbenheimer" phenomenon, also bagged acting prizes for lead…
10 Mar
With Saro return from the dead to accomplish a single task and Kuranga standing on the way of the son of Bashorun of Oyo, Anikulapo: Rise of the Specter has showing the deep root of greed, ambition, power play, manipulation, love and betrayal.
7 Mar
Netflix has announced its upcoming release, "House of Ga'a," directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters, as a way to commemorate women in arts. The film delves into the 18th-century life of Bashorun Ga'a, a kingmaker in the old Oyo empire, Dorothy Ghettuba, Netflix's Director of Content in Sub-Saharan Africa, expressed excitement about collaborating with one of the…
6 Mar
Ogun State-born Yoruba actor, Jide Makinde has stated that he does not regard any Nigerian movie star as a role model. In a chat, Makinde said he respects every filmmaker, actor and actress who have put in work to see the movie industry to the level it is today, adding, however, that he doesn't consider…
3 Mar
The 74th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival came to a colourful end this Sunday after 10 days of screening of films, closing of deals at the European Film Market and high-level networking.
2 Mar
Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has died at the age of 62. His death was confirmed by the national president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria Emeka Rollas Ejezie on Saturday evening. According to Ejezie, Mr Ibu had a cardiac arrest sometime on Saturday. "I announce with deep sense of grief…
27 Feb
Veteran actor Charles Inojie has officially announced the end of the beloved Nigerian series, 'The Johnsons,' marking the conclusion of a 13-year-long entertainment era. Inojie, famed for his role as Lucky Johnson, took to Instagram to share the news and express gratitude to the show's dedicated viewers, cast, and crew. In a heartfelt Instagram post,…
26 Feb
The newly produced Nollywood series, “Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre," a spinoff from the hit movie, "Anikulapo," premiered in Lagos on Sunday.
24 Feb
An Iranian love story by a dissident director couple and a chilling Austrian historical horror movie were the favourites to pick up prizes at the Berlin film festival ahead of awards night Saturday. Kenyan-Mexican Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o, the first black jury president at the 74th annual event, will present the Golden and Silver Bear…
18 Feb
An entertainment firm, Afrikan Movies and Series has said it is maiden series, ‘The Wife Hunter’, is an emotional story that takes viewers on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. The executive producer, Chidi Orazulike, said that the series is meant for audiences of all ages and backgrounds, be they romance, drama or comedy enthusiasts.…

Guardian Life

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R&B icon R Kelly has launched an appeal to overturn his 30-year racketeering sentence, issued in 2022. The musician was convicted of racketeering and trafficking after a high-profile trial in New York in 2021, culminating years of accusations against him throughout his career. Although he was absent from the appeal, his lawyer Jennifer Bonjean contends…
1 hour ago
The official Royal Family website has merged the individual biography pages of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Previously, the couple enjoyed separate extensive profiles, but now their information has been streamlined into a joint page titled "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex." The new page begins with the statement:…
2 hours ago
Rapper Drake surprised a pregnant fan during his recent concert. The fan, who held up a sign that read, “I’m five months pregnant, can you be my Rich Baby Daddy?”, received an astonishing gift from the superstar. Drake paused mid-performance to acknowledge the sign. He leaned down from the stage, read the question out loud…
2 hours ago
In the wake of the explosive documentary series “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider has issued an apology. The four-part documentary, which aired its first two episodes on March 17, delves into the working conditions behind the scenes of the beloved children’s entertainment life. The documentary sheds…
4 hours ago
Veteran nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has reached out to the public for financial assistance to undergo a crucial kidney transplant in India. The actor was seen in a video circulating on social media, looked, visibly frail, pleaded for help while lying on a hospital bed. Accompanied by his colleague Kingsley Orji, who spoke on his…

Music

3 days ago
Nirvana, the haven of perfect peace, is not really a place that exists, except, well, in the consciousness of life’s romanticists like Godwin Josiah Gaza.
14 Mar
Emerging Nigerian singer Decep, born Chimezie Prince Ekene, is carving his path in the country's vibrant music scene. Decep, hailing from Imo State, discovered his passion for music early on, nurtured by his family and the artistic atmosphere of Enugu, a city known for its musical talents. Decep's professional music journey began in 2017 with…
10 Mar
"Kabiyesi Re" is my testimony of God's sovereignty and dominion, inspired by Colossians 2:10. It emphasizes trusting in God for victory, maintaining faith through obedience, and expressing gratitude in all circumstances.
9 Mar
As one of Nigeria’s phenomenal artistes exporting Afrobeats to a global audience through her sensational music, singer cum songwriter, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, known professionally as Ayra Starr, has been announced as a special guest...
9 Mar
The Chief Executive Officer of Trending Musik, Segun Ogunjimi, has kicked against the ongoing move to establish an African version of the Grammy Awards.

Film

17 Feb
multi-talented Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife-trained theatre artiste, StephNora Okere, has remained relevant in the movie industry as butter is to bread.
17 Feb
Nigerian poet, playwright, scriptwriter and filmmaker, Jude Idada, has been confirmed as President of the jury of the 2024 edition of the Coal City Film Festival (CCFF).
14 Feb
Renowned Nollywood actress, movie producer and girl-child advocate, StephNora Okere, is set to unveil her latest cinematic effort through the executive premiere of the movie, Roberta
11 Feb
"Oppenheimer" was named the best film of the year by Hollywood's directors on Saturday, boosting expectations that Christopher Nolan's long wait for success at the Oscars could soon be over.
3 Feb
Africa Magic has unveiled two new local series, Grandpa Knows Best, Buri, as well as a new game show, Siblings Challenge as part of its programme line up this February. Set in modern-day Lagos, Grandpa Knows Best is a dramedy about Tade Idejo (played by the legendary Papi Luwe), a 70-year-old father, and his about-to-be-divorced…