Arts
3 Dec
In every society, art serves as a reflection of the people, their culture, and their values. In developing countries in Africa, art holds immense potential to drive economic growth, create employment opportunities...
3 Dec
All is set for the hosting of the 2023 edition of Zuma Film Festival (ZUFF). The festival is regarded as Nigeria’s premier film festival and this edition, which is themed, Cultural Convergence, is scheduled to hold between December 1 and 8, at the International Conference Centre..
26 Nov
ENIFF and KILAFends today in Enugu and Kano Curtain will draw today on the Eastern Nigeria International Film Festival (ENIFF) and the Kano International Indigenous Language Film Festival (KILAF). The ENIFF and KILAF opened on November 21. While the ENIFF held in Enugu, South East, Nigeria, filmmakers and film enthusiast converged on Kano for the…
26 Nov
Pepsi Nigeria, a leading cola carbonated soft drink beverage at the forefront of driving contemporary pop culture, in partnership with leading independent record label and global music industry giant, EMPIRE, has announced the launch of the Pepsi Music Academy (PMA) to bolster the development of the music industry in Nigeria. The announcement was made by…
26 Nov
As part of efforts to recognise those who contributed to national development, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), in collaboration with Mountain Top Conservatory of Music, recently honoured foremost author and producer of folk and religious songs, Pa Dayo Dedeke, with a posthumous concert. Held at the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries headquarters…
22 Oct
The birth of Africa Magic, 20 years ago, heralded a paradigm shift for the entertainment industry. Joke Silva is one of the veterans who witnessed this rebirth. She speaks on how Africa Magic visualised the present-day Nollywood from the onset and established a solid platform for talent development and growth of the industry. It’s 20…
22 Oct
Africast to hold October 24 in Lagos despite change in leadership at NBC The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has assured that despite a change in the headship of the commission, it was ready to host the 2023 edition of AFRICAST, an event that promises to use it drive latest technology trends and innovations in the…
3 Sep 2023
80th Venice International Film Festival Closes September 9 The 80th edition of Venice International Film Festival, which opened on August 30, will close on September 9, and on that day, winners of the Lions and other official prizes of the 2023 edition of the festival will be announced. The festival opened with Italian director, Edoardo…
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The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has dragged Justice Usman Na'Abba of the Kano High Court for allegedly breaching the extant provision of the law while granting an Ex-parte motion suspending its national chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje from the party. In a petition to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, and the NJC,…
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The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has distanced itself from the widely reported news that the Northern region regrets voting for President Bola Tinubu. NEF in a statement by its Deputy Director General II, Salisu Mohammed, said the forum is not engaged in the politics of the 2027 election or decided on whom to support or…