Events
12 Aug 2023
Naira Diary has officially opened its nomination portal for the highly anticipated Naira Diary Impact (NDI) Awards 2023. [pad] The aim of the Awards, according to the organisers, is to recognise and celebrate individuals and organisations making positive impacts in Nigeria, through social initiatives, community projects, advocacy, and innovations. Opened for nominations on August 1, 2023,…
11 Aug 2023
Tens of thousands of scouts are set to gather for a massive K-pop festival in Seoul on Friday, as South Korea seeks to salvage a problem-plagued jamboree with "the power of Korean culture".
2 Aug 2023
Nigerian renowned acts, Chidi Mokeme and Tobi Bakre have been nominated for the EMY's Actors of the Year category 2023. The Executive director of EMY Africa awards, Kojo Soboh, spoke at a press conference in Lagos on Wednesday, emphasising the celebration of past winners and nominees. He shared the vision of EMY Africa to honour…
28 Jul 2023
You must have seen it around, feasted your eyes a little on those rounded edges and that unmissable teal finish, or perhaps you might have experienced the smooth serve of the finest single malt scotch whisky yourself. Whatever your indulgence is, one thing is certain. If it is The Singleton, then you know it will…
22 Jul 2023
It is a known fact that Hollandais, a 100 percent cotton yarn Dutch wax, adopted as one of Africa’s top grade traditional fabrics particularly Nigeria, is a centerpiece for women of class and style, old or young. Cherished for its versatility and design varieties, this Dutch wax has been a huge symbol of Nigerian identity…
22 Jul 2023
.A documentary on Nightlife In Lagos Underway Lifestyle Entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer of The Sunky O Lifestyle Company, Sunkanmi Ojulari has done a preview of “NightLife in Lasgidi,” a docuseries capturing the nightlife experience in Lagos. The preview to the series was unveiled to industry leaders, nightlife entrepreneurs, entertainment stakeholders and the media at…
22 Jul 2023
Dealing with the high cost of sanitary pads could be challenging given the current situation of the country. About 44 per cent of women and girls are experiencing period poverty as they cannot afford N500 to N800 sanitary pads.
8 Jul 2023
The Campos Stadium on Lagos Island was filled to capacity with high profile men and women from all walks of life last weekend. The Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Tony Elumelu also joined in the fitness walk tagged...
8 Jul 2023
In Nigeria today, widows are saddled with the responsibility of taking care of their kids who are fatherless as this poses unprecedented hardship on most of them, owing to the high cost of living.
8 Jul 2023
In a bid to provide a safe space for life-based, wholesome conversations where people can express themselves without fear of judgment, Sandra Adenike Thomas, popularly known as Nicki Coppola, has created a podcast dubbed ‘The Hallowed Conversations.’
6 Jul 2023
The internationally renowned Battery Dance Company, famous for captivating choreography and breathtaking performances, is returning to Nigeria from July 5 to 16.
Guardian Life
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New York's highest court on Thursday overturned disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on sex crime charges and ordered a new trial.
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Renowned rapper Kanye West, who legally changed his name to 'Ye' in 2021, is reportedly planning to venture into the adult film industry. According to sources, Ye is planning to set up his own studio, marking his entry as a producer in the adult film industry. A representative for Ye has reportedly told TMZ that…
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Nigerian Afrofusion sensation, Bose Johnson has unveiled her latest single, 'Kite."
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Iranian goalkeeper Hossein Hosseini has been banned by the Iranian Football federation for Hugging a female fan after a football game. The goalkeeper was banned and fined of approximately #6.2Million for his actions which is against the country's policy as far as both genders are concerned. The incident unfolded when a female supporter's hijab slipped,…
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Nigerian chess master and founder, ‘Chess in Slums Africa’, Tunde Onakoya has returned to Nigeria after he broke the Guinness World Record for the longest time playing chess without losing a game. Onakoya broke the record of Norwegian players, Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad, who played for 56-hour, 9-minute in 2018. He made his…
Music
3 days ago
Sasi Entertainment has taken a significant step forward by signing the talented artist known as Finess, whose real name is Iseoluwa Friday Aruwayo. This move marks a pivotal moment for both the label and the artist, signaling the beginning of a promising outcome for the Nigerian music space. For years, Sasi Entertainment has been quietly…
20 Apr
The music at the opening day of The Fabric of Courage, Somi’s week-long exhibition of the remarkable archives of the World Black Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC), which held for the second time it occurred, back in 1977, was a marvel to listen to.
20 Apr
David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He was born on November 21, 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, to Nigerian parents Adedeji and Vero Adeleke. Davido is one of the most successful musician in Nigeria and Africa at large, with lot's of good Songs and…
20 Apr
As the 2024 edition of the music reality competition, Nigerian Idol, premieres tomorrow, ardent followers of the show are already buzzing with excitement and ready to root for their favourite contestants.
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.
Film
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After a successful 10-week training programme, the British Council Film Lab Africa programme has announced the selection of 20 grant recipients in the short film and microfilms categories for opportunities to get funding for their various film projects. Brenda Fashugba, British Council's Creative Economy Lead, Sub Saharan Africa and Head of Arts Nigeria made the…
19 Apr
Eniola Ajao's new movie "Ajakaju" has continued to smash box office records, crossing the N2OOmillion mark less than a month after its release. The indigenous epic film, co-produced by Anthills Studio and distributed by FilmoneNg, has captured the hearts of audiences across Nigeria, crossing the impressive N200 million mark in ticket sales, according to data…
16 Apr
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’.