Music
18 Jan 2017
British conductor Simon Rattle on Tuesday called for a new concert hall in London to make the city more competitive on the international music scene, as he takes up his baton at the London Symphony Orchestra.
17 Jan 2017
Donald Trump has spent decades palling around in the celebrity world and once dreamed of a movie career. But for his presidential inauguration, he is finding little love in return.
16 Jan 2017
Broadway star Jennifer Holliday has backed out of performing at Donald Trump's inauguration concert after facing fan backlash, the singer said in an open letter posted Saturday.
15 Jan 2017
David Bowie could be in line to receive two posthumous Brit Awards after being shortlisted Saturday for next month's ceremony.
15 Jan 2017
As music industry continues to grow, many Nigerian artistes, who had sought greener pastures in other climes are returning to take their place. They have recognised that they can only shine brightest at home...
12 Jan 2017
US rapper Pitbull's $1 million contract to promote tourism in Florida, including his video with swimsuit-clad women frolicking on beaches, unleashed a political scandal that has toppled the state's tourism chief.
11 Jan 2017
An explicit hand-written love letter by late African-American rapper and actor Tupac Shakur has been offered for sale at 25,000 Dollars, 20 years after his death.
11 Jan 2017
Bearing flowers, lipstick and glitter, fans around the world Tuesday paid tribute to rock icon David Bowie a year after his shocking death.
9 Jan 2017
A renowned musician, Mr Sunny Nneji, on Monday urged the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) to be more unified...
9 Jan 2017
British singer Peter Sarstedt who penned the hit "Where Do You Go To My Lovely" has died at the age of 75, the BBC reported on Sunday.
8 Jan 2017
Every year, Olubunmi Dada holds a charity concert and extends a hand of love towards the less privileged and physically challenged. Recently, there was more to the concert, as she also released her album...
Guardian Life
2 days ago
In commemoration of the 2022 World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW), a foundation named after Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) is educating the public about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) with an inter-school debate and talent hunt show at Yaba, Lagos. The WAAW 2022 celebration themed 'Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Together' is a call for policymakers to encourage…
2 days ago
British musician Stormzy has released his highly anticipated third album, ‘This Is What I Mean’. Over the course of his expansive, heartfelt and defiantly sprawling new album, the BRIT and Ivor Novello award-winning Stormzy has delivered an undeniable classic; effortlessly condensing any number of disparate styles and genres into music which bravely broaches any gap…
2 days ago
Mixing rock, pop and RnB like never before, Michael Jackson's "Thriller", 40 years old next week, became the most successful album of all time and defined a coming era with its audiovisual ambition.
3 days ago
"Baddhia is helping Africans build happy and healthy lifelong romantic relationships by mitigating incompatibility challenges and emotional deficits with our exclusive product offerings and unique brand solutions." – Charles Mathews, Cofounder, Baddhia.
3 days ago
During the FIFA Fan Festival at the Qatar 2022 World Cup, Nigerian music sensation Kizz Daniel gave an outstanding performance. With the current hit song "Cough" (Odo) at his disposal, the singer dazzled an audience of more than 50,000 on Wednesday night. The "Buga" crooner performed live with a live band, and some of the…
Music
4 days ago
Rising singer-songwriter Somadina releases her debut EP HOTHU, “Heart of the Heavenly Undeniable”. To celebrate the project's release, Somadina reveals the brand-new visual for the single “Y I Want U'' directed by 2brthrs, chopped & screwed by her long-standing collaborator, Chukwuka Nwobi. Backed by a band of Nollywood punk-inspired girls, Somadina is uniting women to…
21 Nov
Wizkid and Tems emerged winners at the 2022 American Music Awards (AMA Awards). "Made in Lagos" crooner Wizkid won the inaugural Favorite Afrobeats category at the 2022 American Music Awards. He was nominated alongside Burna Boy, CKay, Tems, and Fireboy Wizkid and Tems also took home the award for the Best R&B Song with Essence. See the full list…
21 Nov
America has opened itself to music sung in foreign languages, passionately receiving groups like BTS and Blackpink from South Korea in the past few years. With Bollywood already rising in popularity in the American movie industry, it’s high time for the United States and the rest of the world to listen to more Hindi music.…
20 Nov
Te3jry, pronounced Teejay, is a versatile musician who grew up in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. He says music has been a significant part of his life and influenced his family. Most of his family members are involved in music directly or indirectly. Over the years, he has made music in Bayelsa state but did not seriously…
Film
16 Nov
According to insiders, the next Disney picture by Aadrita Mukerji is not a reboot but rather a continuation of the Anne Hathaway-starring series of films. Hathaway has publicly stated her support for a third instalment but does not currently have a contract to do so; nonetheless, it is hoped that she will if the potential…
15 Nov
When Netflix and UNESCO announced winners of the African Folktales Reimagined competition, the list had just one Nigerian, Korede Azeez, among the chosen six. The former BBC Media Action employee speaks to Oris Aigbokhaevbolo about the experience of pitching and shooting her short film, Adieu, Salut, for the global streaming platform. What were you doing…
14 Nov
Written by Nobel Prize-winning author Wole Soyinka, “Death and the King’s Horseman,” is a tragic play based on the true events of Elesin Oba; the Yoruba King’s horseman which describes the traditional beliefs of the Yoruba culture as well as their perception of life and death. The recent adaptation of this play is a Netflix…
12 Nov
STAGE and screen actress, producer and Chief Executive Officer of Beeta Universal Arts Foundation (BUAF), Bikiya Graham-Douglas, has announced finalists of the fifth edition of Beeta Playwright competition, organised by BUAF. According to Bikiya Graham Douglas who is also huncho for the Beeta Arts Festivals (BAF), the top ten finalists emerged from the 794 entries received for…
12 Nov
Delectable actress and Black November star Mbong has remarried eight years after formally divorcing filmmaker Jeta Amata. The 37-year old mother of one got social media space buzzing when she shared photos from her wedding ceremony, which held in Cross Rivers State at the weekend.