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22 Apr 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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’.
31 Mar 2024
RX FRANCE has announced the launch of MIP LONDON, a new industry market and networking event set to to hold from February 24 to 27, 2025, with a pre-opening on Sunday, February, 23. [ad]
30 Mar 2024
Christians all over the world are currently celebrating Easter - a period that signifies the sacrifice of Jesus Christ - death and resurrection. To enjoy this easter period we have curated five evergreen films you should see, now or later after the holidays These films not only depict the closest picture of what happens but…
30 Mar 2024
Moviedom have been thrown into deep mourning again. This time, death claimed one of the most illustrious members of the Nollywood tribe, veteran actor, Amaechi Muonagor. Aged 62, Muonagor known for playing the leading role in the ground breaking comic movie...
30 Mar 2024
President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas Ejezie, MON has debunked the rumour making the rounds that notable actor and one time President of the AGN Zack Orji has passed on. The rumour and then a viral report purporting that Orji...
24 Mar 2024
Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has died after a prolonged illness, at the age of 62. Muonagor was said to have suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis. The sudden news of his demise comes just a few days after a viral video where he solicited funds to help him have a Kidney transplant. The…
12 Mar 2024
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 2024
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…

Guardian Life

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With another Grammy award now proudly in her possession, Tems’ ascension to global stardom is a testament to her unwavering dedication, innovative artistry, and the unrelenting passion of her devoted fan base.
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It was the accomplished filmmaker and member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Femi Odugbemi, who first broke the cheery news on his social media handles. The news was that The Man Died, the film that takes audiences through Wole Soyinka
1 day ago
American rapper and fashion mogul, Kanye West, has revealed that he no longer listens to rap music. West said today’s rap songs no longer carry useful information that can help him grow his wealth. The 47-year-old billionaire made this known on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, stating that he no longer keeps up…
1 day ago
  President Donald Trump on Friday said USAID should "close," in an escalation of his already unprecedented campaign to dismantle the massive government aid agency. "THE CORRUPTION IS AT LEVELS RARELY SEEN BEFORE. CLOSE IT DOWN!" Trump wrote in a trademark all-caps statement on his Truth Social app. Trump, who began his second term last…
1 day ago
Popular singer and record label boss, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has spoken out in defence of Afrobeats star Ayra Starr after she was criticised for dancing to his new song, Pxy Drip (I’m Back).   A video of the Sabi Girl crooner vibing to the track surfaced online on Thursday, sparking mixed…

Music

2 days ago
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the proposed 65 per cent increase in electricity tariffs. TUC position is contained in a communique issued at the end of its first quarter of 2025 National Administrative Council (NAC) meeting held on Thursday in Abuja. Addressing newsmen after the meeting, Mr. Festus Osifo, President of…
2 days ago
Onyekachukwu John Mba, the Nigerian sensation better known by his stage name Don Lamba as his fans affectionately call him, is preparing to unleash a musical masterpiece that promises to redefine the Afropop landscape in 2025. His upcoming album, New OG, is set to drop this year, and early buzz suggests that some tracks in…
Eno
3 days ago
Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, will on Thursday, February 6, 2025, host an evening of music, recognition, and empowerment at the ARISE Happy Hour & Evening of Rewards. Consequently, the best civil servants in all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) nominated at the December Ministerial Briefings will receive a ₦1 million reward from…
3 days ago
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has revealed the special connection she shares with her mother, saying everything she owns also belongs to her. Speaking in an interview with ET during the 67th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, the “Free Mind” singer made it clear that she does not hold back…
3 days ago
British rapper, Joseph Adenuga aka Skepta has reacted after controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, publicly called out another former collaborator. Portable took a swipe at popular rapper and music executive Olamide on Tuesday, mocking him over his alleged fallout with his former signee, Asake. The singer claimed that Olamide only featured on the remix of his…

Film

2 days ago
The Nollywood film industry is in mourning following the passing of veteran actor and esteemed university lecturer
2 days ago
Disney reported higher quarterly profits Wednesday, posting increased revenues in its streaming business as it eyes a rollout of a key ESPN product later this year. The entertainment giant, which has raised subscription prices on streaming, pointed to the success of "Moana 2" and other box office hits as a revenue driver, while income from…
2 days ago
Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has returned to Nollywood with a brand-new movie, ‘Hatred’. The film, which she produced, marks her official comeback to the industry after her time in politics. Kennedy-Ohanenye, who was appointed as a minister by President Bola Tinubu on August 21, 2023, was relieved of her duties on October…
2 days ago
Rarely has a film fallen from favour so quickly: after gaining a record number of Oscar nominations for a foreign-language movie, narco-musical "Emilia Perez" has become embroiled in scandal linked to past social media posts by star Karla Sofia Gascon. Gascon, the first transgender woman Oscar nominee for best actress, has seen her path to…
Something About The Briggs
3 days ago
Nollywood’s new family drama, Something About the Briggs, has kicked off at the box office with  ₦22.5 million in its first weekend, making it the second highest-earning film within that period. The movie, which tells the story of a wealthy but troubled family, is already drawing cinema lovers in large numbers. The film hit cinemas…