Film
17 Feb 2024
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 2024
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 2024
"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.
Guardian Life
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President Donald Trump on Friday froze US aid to South Africa, citing a law in the country that he alleges allows land to be seized from white farmers, despite Johannesburg's denials. The law would "enable the government of South Africa to seize ethnic minority Afrikaners' agricultural property without compensation," Trump said in an executive order,…
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to work up to looking and feeling your best for yourself and those you love. With these tips, you’ll not only end the week looking better but also feel more energetic and empowered. So you’ve given yourself a week to look your best. But…
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Controversial rapper and music producer, Kanye West, now officially known as Ye, has publicly urged the U.S. President, Donald Trump, to pardon embattled music singer, Sean “Diddy” Combs. Ye took to his X page on Thursday, February 6, 2025, to appeal to the U.S. President, Trump, to free his colleague and friend, Diddy Combs: “@realDonaldTrump,…
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Amidst soaring prices and economic challenges, Nigerian couples are discovering that the essence of love is not about lavish spending but the quiet strength of partnership, the beauty of simplicity, and the unwavering commitment to navigate life’s uncertainties together. Amid the clamour of busy streets and the energy of bustling markets, one can’t help but…
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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.
Music
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Film
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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
2 days ago
The Nollywood film industry is in mourning following the passing of veteran actor and esteemed university lecturer
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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…
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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…
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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…