Weekend Beats

Lagos State governor, Akinwumi Ambode has pledged the state government commitment in exploring the potential that abound in the entertainment and arts industry as a viable platform to create jobs for the teeming youths in the state.

POPULAR cities such as, Macau in China, Las Vegas in USA, Atlantic City in USA, Monte Carlo in Monaco and London in England have been mentioned as world top five gaming cities. Casinos and other gaming facilities in the cities have contributed immensely to the development of their economy, creating massive employment and contributing to the tourism potentials of the state.

AS part of its commitment to meeting the world standard and serving his customers better, Filmhouse Cinemas, a leading cinema providers in Nigeria, has announced a new mobile app through which guests can buy tickets from the convenience of their location anywhere in the country

Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has revealed that she personally taught her teenage daughter and budding actress, Priscilla Ojo sex education. In a recent interview, the actress of many credits said she decided to start educating her daughter on sex related issues when she found out that she had started menstruating.

With a career spanning over two decades and great hits, its obvious Innocent ‘2face’ Idibia has marked a personal highlight of 40 years with a concert.

AS part of activities for the celebration of his 10 years on stage as a stand-up comedian, popular MC and event compere, Sunday Ayodele Chukwukamadu Okundalaiye, well known by his stage name, SACO, will host associates, friends and well-wishers to a night of comedy, music and dance

All is set for the grand finale of 2face Idibia’s 40th birthday bash tagged FORTYfied, with the ‘All-Star Tribute Concert’ scheduled to hold at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos tomorrow.

TARERE Obaigbe and Chukwuebukabuka Mesirionye have emerged winners of the 2015 edition of Best Model Nigeria, organised by Modelslink International. They emerged winners of the female and male categories respectively.

As part of its commitment to end the conflicts Africa, Artwatch Africa, an arm of the pan-continental body, Arterial Network, yesterday, formally presented Right to Life, a musical video, recorded by 11 artistes drawn from across eight countries within the continent, during the popular monthly Afropolitan Vibes concert, which held at the Freedom Park, Lagos.

From the looking of things, it appear a new beef is brewing in the industry as singer Jahbless has just accused Timaya and his producer of lifting the beat of his song Jeje featuring Oritsefemi and replicated it on the production of Timaya’s latest song Halleluyah.

To celebrate the upcoming debut of Trevor Noah as host of legendary “fake news” programme, The Daily Show, DStv and Comedy Central (DStv channel 122) are opening the channel to Compact Plus and Compact subscribers for the first week of broadcast (28 September – 2 October). The news comes as Noah limbers up to step…

It is going to be ‘Agidigbo Night’ at Freedom Park, Lagos on Saturday, when Lagos-based group, Captain Badmus will entertain the crowd. Badmus, who has been playing the music since about three decades ago is one of the musicians that add cultural touch to Freedom Park offerings. Tonight’s show, however, promises to be different as…