Arewa leaders
4 Aug
Civil rights activist and former member of the Senate from Kaduna Central district, Shehu Sani, has said that Northerners should blame themselves for the underdevelopment in the region, while also knocking Arewa leaders for drawing the country backward for the past five decades. Sani, in a statement on his Facebook account on Sunday, said no…
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Having headlined Nigeria’s first-ever celebrity boxing match organised by lottery outfit, Awalife Nigeria Limited, where he squared off against Charles Okocha, music star, Habib Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been announced as the latest brand ambassador to the lottery outfit. Speaking on the decision to bring Portable on board, Awalife spokesperson, Prince Jothan said:…
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Nigeria's biggest Fuji music concert, Fuji Vibrations, is back for its fifth edition this coming Thursday at the Muri Okunola Park, in Lagos’ Victoria Island suburb. Organized by the Fuji: A Opera initiative, and in partnership with the Fuji Musicians Association (FUMAN), this edition would see fuji stars such as Saheed Osupa, Obesere, Malaika, Ajoke…
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Comedian turned movie producer, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has premiered his debut feature film, A Ghetto Love Story. Written by Victoria Eze, also known as Mizvick and directed by Daniel Oriahi, the film which hit the cinemas yesterday, has sparked excitement among Nollywood lovers. With a mix of comedy and raw emotion, the…
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With the 20th edition of Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) over, soundbites from the the event continue to gain traction on the media space. Speaking at the ceremony which held at the Balmoral Convention Centre Ikeja, Lagos, veteran Nollywood actor, Charles Inojie chided the corporate Nigeria and big brands in the country over their withdrawal…
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Known for his unique fusion of Afro-soul, R&B and contemporary gospel, United Kingdom-based Nigerian urban gospel artiste and worship leader, Dani Andi, has released his highly anticipated debut extensive playlist (EP) album, titled, Blessed Beyond Words. The seven track musical work, which was released yesterday, includes Hallelujah, Safe, Everything, Daddy, Trust, Blessed and Trust (slow…
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As the world observes this year’s Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Day on Sunday, December 1, PAUL ADUNWOKE examines issues around the disease and the global cum Nigeria’s efforts to roll back its spread with emphasis on increasing more advocacy for prevention and effective antiretroviral treatment of infected persons devoid of…
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Recently, art enthusiasts and corporate heavyweights converged on the elegant private lounge, Milìkí, in Lagos to celebrate the presentation of the book, Creating Art: Authenticity and Ownership in the Visual Arts, co-authored by Professor of Corporate Governance and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Fabian Ajogwu, and the architect and Director at the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of…
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Kano Indigenous Language Of Africa Film Market, Festival Ends Today The 7th edition of the Kano Indigenous Languages of Africa Film Market and Festival, otherwise called KILAF, ends today in Kano with an award ceremony. The usually week-long festival opened on Monday, November 25 with a grand opening ceremony and welcome dinner hosted by the…
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Renowned visual artist, Osa Seven, solo exhibition, 1897: An Urban Contemporary Representation of Historic Benin Art, which is holding at the Muhcab Museum of Afro-Brazilian History and Culture in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ends on Sunday, December 1. The exhibition, which began on November 14, also made a bold presence at the Black Consciousness Month…
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For the award winning artist, Chief Tola Wewe, there is a society because there is a woman. “Without women, there cannot be man and without women, there cannot be a family,” he said at the opening ceremony of a two-week visual arts exhibition held at the Orisun Gallery, Abuja. The opening ceremony attracted a large…