Film
26 Feb 2015
AT the Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA), Yaba, Lagos, U.K-based artist, Leo Asemota was scheduled for “Masterclass” to discuss the inspiration for his work, The Ens Project, and the relevance of his key materials such as coal, orhue (kaolin), palm oil and vellum that he uses in his drawings and sculptures. Key point of…
26 Feb 2015
AS the resilience of modern art continues to boost economic value of art appreciation across the world, the Nigerian master printmaker, Bruce Onobrakpeya and 12 other artists from Africa are experimenting the continent’s modern and contemporary contents at Art Dubai, holding from March 18 to 21, 2015 at Jumeirah, UAE. The 2015 edition, according to…
26 Feb 2015
AFTER 104 days of traversing many Nigerian states, the first batch of winners has emerged from Heroes: Back to the Roots, the first culture-based reality TV show to air in Nigeria. The winners are: Happiness Udodang (Akwa Ibom State) who clinched the first position; Luter Emmanuel Ikyobo (first runner-up from Benue State) and Chelsea…
26 Feb 2015
THE Management of Synovus Media Limited has announced that the Lagos based marketing communication firm has added a new cable television channel, Rave TV, to shore up its Nollywood Movies Platform this year. Apart from the new cable channel, the company disclosed that it operates on seven television stations and they include; KSMC Kaduna; NSTV…
26 Feb 2015
NOT many see writing as a possible career to go into. Many less so after they had put several active years of service in their chosen fields of endeavour. But there are a few exceptions though like Omo Uwaifo, who, after many years as an engineer with Electricity Company of Nigeria (ECN), took to creative…
26 Feb 2015
THE Windham Campbell Prizes was announced this week its third round of prize-winners, which are chosen confidentially in three categories - fiction, nonfiction, and drama - to honour and support writers anywhere in the world writing in English. The awards, which come with a $150,000 check, can be given for a body of work or extraordinary…
26 Feb 2015
THE movie Still Standing starring Jackie Appiah, Bobby Obodo and others screens in cinemas nationwide from today. The movie is a chronicle of the joy and pain of a striving young American family, originally from Africa, and living the America dream until a major tragedy alters the family’s course. Nne-Amaka, just like so many other virtuous women,…
26 Feb 2015
PARIS-based soul singer, Asa has released the much-anticipated video to the single ‘Satan be Gone’ of her third album, Bed of Stone. Currently on a concert tour in Europe promoting the album, Asa unveils another facet of her artistry with this new video. Directed by filmmaker Meji Alabi, music and visuals come together to present…
26 Feb 2015
THE main auditorium of the University of Lagos, Akoka, will be agog on Sunday, March 15, when the first edition of the long-awaited The Lemuel Iyalla Classic Concert in Mars comes calling. In a chat, founder of the evening event, Lemuel Iyalla, disclosed that the concert would feature comedy performances and other side attractions for…
26 Feb 2015
AFTER the successful completion of two editions, organizers are set to hold the 3rd edition of model competition tagged ‘Pearl Look 2015’, which is a fresh initiative born out a desire to give back to the society by empowering young ladies. The event is designed in such a way that each contestant participating in the…
24 Feb 2015
IT was not all together a good outing for Nollywood at this year’s edition of the Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) in Los Angeles, which ended on February 15, 2015. Apart from Kunle Afolayan’s October 1 and Lancelot Oduwa Imaseun’s Invasion 1897, which had an impressive showing, the other Nollywood films like A Place in…
24 Feb 2015
A new book, The Nigerian Diplomatic Practice, authored by a renowned diplomat, Ambassador Lawrence Oladejo Oyelakin, has revealed how impatience by Nigerians has extremely made it difficult for any government to rule the country successfully. The book launch attracted both serving and retired Nigerian diplomats. The 801-page book, recently presented to the pubic by…
Guardian Life
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Sensational Music star, Tiwa Savage has released a new song titled, "Pick Up" Tiwa Posted a short video of her latest release on her twitter page and a link for the full music. She wrote, "07/06/23 PICK UP OUT WORLDWIDE" https://twitter.com/TiwaSavage/status/1665780319746662405?t=tXQOMT1WuKvBcvjYjp0zXA&s=19 The video takes a cue from her trip to Brazil and the amazing things…
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Kourtney Kardashian is facing criticism after her recent fashion choice sparked accusations of being "racially offensive." One person said: “I love Kourtney and I love hockey – but this is NOT it.” The reality star's outfit has garnered negative feedback from some fans who found it inappropriate. During a visit to Malibu, Kourtney was seen…
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The first notable aspect of Apple's Vision Pro headset is its relatively comfortable design, considering it resembles a pair of large ski goggles on your face. Following the launch of the highly anticipated and expensive mixed-reality headset, it appeared to have some distinctive features. Unlike many existing headsets, Apple has separated the battery, alleviating the…
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Sweden officially recognizes sex as a sport and is set to host its inaugural sex tournament in the coming week. Participants in the tournament will engage in daily sexual encounters that can last up to six hours. A panel of judges will determine the winners, with audience input also taken into consideration. The European Sex…
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Arnold Schwarzenegger has shared his childhood experiences of fearing abuse from his father, Gustav, in a forthcoming Netflix documentary about his life. The renowned actor, known for his role in "The Terminator," reflects on his challenging upbringing with Gustav, a former member of the Nazi party, and his mother, Aurelia. In the documentary, Arnold describes…
Music
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Leigh-Anne Pinnock, the beloved Little Mix star, has delighted fans by sharing a sneak peek of her highly anticipated debut solo single, DSL. Taking to social media on Tuesday evening, the pop sensation unveiled a captivating snippet of the track, accompanied by futuristic visuals that showcased her sleek and mature style. As part of the…
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A multi-dimensional singer, songwriter and producer, Elijah Oyelade, has disclosed that his music is focused on drawing people, especially the youth closer to God. Although the Oyo-born gospel artist's passion and drive towards gospel music is traceable to his teenage years, he eventually made a professional entry into the music ecosystem in 2010 with the…
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Around 2015, a bright-eyed Nonso Amadi broke into the Afrobeats limelight with a hit song dubbed “Tonight.” It was hot on the heels of his daring debut titled Free.
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Fans of popular award-wining Afrobeat star Davido were blown away by the release of his much anticipated 4th album titled "Timeless". However, it is important to give recognition to the producer behind the song with large audience engagement on this album. His name is Ikechukwu Clinton Nnaemeka. Popularly known as Rage, he is the multi-talented…
2 Jun
Nigerian music stars, Olamide (Badoo) and Asake have finally released their music collaboration, titled "New Religion" The video snippet was posted on Olamide's Instagram page a few hours ago with the caption, "Only dead fish goes with the flow, new music, new religion" Asake, the "Mr Money" crooner also responded by posting the details of…
Film
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Nigeria’s highest grossing film, Battle on Buka Street, is set to launch exclusively on Prime Video on Friday, June 16. The certified Box Office hit from Funke Akindele, which she co-directed with Tobi Makinde, boasts a unique storyline, impressive cinematography and exceptional acting from veteran and young Nollywood stars. The movie achieved record-breaking success as…
2 days ago
Alliance Française, in Lagos, was lit with excitement as film enthusiasts, industry professionals and government representatives gathered to witness the breath-taking screening of ‘Ajaka: Lost in Rome,’ a captivating 20-minute animation film that left the audience in awe.
2 Jun
Dwayne Johnson has made it official that he is returning to the "Fast & Furious" franchise. He shared the news on his social media, expressing his full confirmation that his character Luke Hobbs will be back in action. Johnson expressed gratitude to the audience for their support and excitement surrounding his surprise cameo in "Fast…
2 Jun
The Little Mermaid, the live-action remake of the beloved Disney animated classic, has made a big splash at the box office. The film has grossed over $209 million worldwide since its release on May 26. In the United States, The Little Mermaid has grossed over $130 million. The film's opening weekend was the fifth-biggest Memorial…
31 May
Halle Bailey, the current darling of the entertainment industry, has certainly earned her praise through immense dedication and hard work. The talented singer and actress, who is currently captivating audiences as Ariel in the live-action adaptation of Disney's "The Little Mermaid," recently shared some revealing behind-the-scenes footage from the film on her verified Instagram account.…