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Top 10 Nollywood Christmas-themed movies of all time

3 hours ago

Nollywood has a way of capturing the heart and spirit of Nigerian culture, and when it comes to Christmas, the industry doesn’t hold back. These festive films explore family, love, faith, and the hustle and bustle that define the Nigerian holiday season. Here’s a roundup of the top 10 Nollywood Christmas-themed movies that have left…

Keep my daddy, Bimbo Ademoye pleads to God ahead of family Christmas reunion

3 hours ago

Nollywood actress Bimbo Ademoye has turned to God in prayer, asking for her father’s long life as her family plans to reunite for the Christmas holidays. Sharing her thoughts on Instagram on Saturday, December 14, 2024, the Anikulapo star described her father as her “safe place,” reminiscing on his comforting words: “No matter what happens…

Funke Akindele sells out second UK screen ahead of premiere

4 hours ago

Award-winning actress Funke Akindele has sold out the second screen for her movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa, ahead of its UK premiere on December 20, 2024. Sharing the news on her Instagram page today, December 15, 2024, Akindele expressed gratitude to her fans, saying, “Jenifans!!!!!!!:dancer::dancer::dancer::dancer: You’ve outdone yourselves again :heart_hands::skin-tone-4: History made as the second screen…

7 quick facts about Nwajagu Samuel, Mister International 2024

6 hours ago

Samuel Nwajagu made history on December 14, 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand, as he emerged the winner of the Mister International competition. Here are seven key facts about him: 1. He is the first Black winner Samuel became the first Black man and African to win the Mister International title since the pageant began 16 years…

Food

Chicken kebab

6 hours ago

Looking to add a unique and flavourful dish to your Christmas menu? Chicken kebab is a simple and delicious dish that combines marinated chicken pieces with colourful vegetables, all grilled to perfection. It brings together a blend of aromatic spices and fresh parsley, infusing the chicken with rich flavours that will surely impress your guests.…

Music

Confuse the enemy… Nasty C and Lekaa’s Anthems of Unity

8 Dec

South African rapper Nasty C teams up with Nigerian producer Lekaa on their groundbreaking EP Confuse The Enemy, blending Hip Hop, Afrobeats, and Amapiano in a harmonious fusion that defies expectations. It’s a calm Friday evening in Victoria Island. The sun sets lazily over the shoreline of what used to be Lagos’ Bar Beach front.…

Dekoad’s Raise Am is the perfect Detty December anthem, combining electrifying beats and festive vibes.

Dekoad drops festive anthem Raise Am for Detty December

7 Dec

Nigerian music sensation Dekoad is closing out the year on a high note with the release of his third single, “Raise Am,” which dropped on 6th December 2024. The track is a vibrant club banger, crafted to dominate the airwaves and dancefloors during the festive season. With its electrifying beats and celebratory energy, “Raise Am”…

Bullion Records launches state-of-the-art Music House in Lagos

7 Dec

Bullion Records, one of Nigeria’s foremost music labels, has taken a monumental step in its journey to redefine Afrobeat with the launch of its cutting-edge Music House in Lagos. The grand commissioning ceremony took place on Friday, 6 December 2024, at 29 Abebi Close, Goodwill Estate, Bemil, Ojodu Abiodun, Berger. The event attracted an array…

‘Ye! Afrobeats Musical’ debuts in Lagos

6 Dec

As part of efforts to entertain Nigerians during the yuletide season, ‘Ye! An Afrobeats Musical’ is set to debut in Lagos from December 27 to 29, 2024, at the MUSON Centre. The Executive Producer of ‘Ye!’ and Chief Executive of Vibra Company, Tai Ajayi, revealed in a statement that the event is a unique blend…

Organising The Experience costs eight times more this year — Adefarasin

6 Dec

The co-convener of The Experience, Pastor Ifeanyi Adefarasin, on Friday, revealed that it costs about eight times more to organise this year's Experience, an all-night gospel music concert, compared to previous years. Speaking at a briefing to unveil all the gospel artistes that would be ministering later that night, Adefarasin stated that despite the increased…

Film

Ihechi Opara’s ‘Movie in the Park’ celebrates Funke Akindele in its carnival edition

4 days ago

Popular Nigerian record-breaking actress, Funke Akindele, has been spotlighted for the 14th edition of Movie in the Park. Since its inception in 2021, Movie in the Park has grown to become the largest gathering for outdoor movie screenings in Nigeria, attracting approximately 3,000 attendees per edition and offering a unique cinematic experience, providing a platform…

Abuja set for thrilling theatre experience with 'Once Upon Four Robbers'

4 days ago

Abuja’s theatre scene is set to come alive as the much-anticipated stage play "Once Upon Four Robbers" takes centre stage at the NAF Conference Centre from Friday, December 13 to Sunday, December 15. This iconic production, penned by renowned playwright Femi Osofisan and directed by the talented Dire Badejo, promises to deliver an unforgettable experience…

USAID Goodwill Ambassador Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha Announces New Nutrition-Themed Film, Beta Food, Beta Life

10 Dec

At a private screening of her latest film, held at the EbonyLife Cinema in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nollywood icon and USAID Goodwill Ambassador for Nutrition, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha, announced her next project: Beta Food, Beta Life.

MIKTA consolidates commitment to Nigeria through film festival

9 Dec

The federal government is dedicated to enhancing its partnerships with Mexico, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Türkiye, and Australia (collectively known as MIKTA) to further stimulate Nigeria's economic growth. Established in 2013, MIKTA—often referred to as the Middle Powers or Great Nations—is a collaborative group aimed at fostering mutual development and addressing global challenges through…