artists
7 Sep
Nigeria, a nation rich in cultural heritage, is experiencing a thrilling eruption of emerging visual artists breaking free from convention shackles. Across the country, young talents are pushing the boundaries of imagination, capturing the hearts and minds of audiences, and addressing real-life issues through their powerful visuals. They are reshaping the future of Nigerian art…
5 Feb
During the 66th Annual Grammy Awards held on Sunday night, Jay-Z, the iconic rapper, music producer, and entrepreneur, took center stage not only to accept the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award but also to deliver a powerful speech that touched artists and fans alike. During his acceptance speech, Jay-Z called out the Grammys for its…
10 Jan
ConnectAfrobeats has announced that its adding additional features, ‘Market Square and Blog’ to the platform for vendors and creatives. The recently launched online networking platform for Afrobeats stakeholders globally revealed this in its new year newsletter for subscribers. ConnectAfrobeats is cultural hub is created to connect artists with producers, songwriters, managers, indie promoters with distributors,…
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THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, over alleged multi-billion naira fraud. While the anti-graft agency said its men arrested the former governor, a statement from Bello’s media office has it that he went to the EFCC office in Abuja with his lawyers, yesterday morning,…
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Amnesty International said Wednesday it had evidence that Angolan police killed at least 17 protesters by using excessive force, including live bullets, against public demonstrations over around 30 months. None of the officers or their superiors responsible for the killings had faced justice, the rights group said in a report that accused police of a…
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MINISTER of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has urged Lagos and other state governments to expand their economic base by leveraging underutilised state-owned assets and liabilities, such as land titles and properties, to attract investments and unlock additional revenue streams. The minister also highlighted the need for innovative approaches to bolster…
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The Kwara House of Assembly has directed Chairmen of the state’s 16 local governments to prioritise the provision of latrines and other forms of toilets to curb open defecation. The directive was part of the House’s resolutions after deliberations on a Motion on Notice on the “Need to Discourage Open Defecation in Kwara State”. The…
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Paris, today, to honour an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron. Meanwhile, the President had formally requested the Senate to confirm the appointment of Lt-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The request was conveyed in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s plenary.…
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The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has emphasised the need for Nigeria to be more intentional in its health system approaches to tackle health challenges. He made the statement at the Society for Family Health’s (SFH) 40th-anniversary celebration and book presentation in Abuja on Tuesday. Pate, represented by Mr Chinedu…
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Generation Unlimited (GenU) have partnered Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) to bridge learning, digital connectivities and skills gaps in girls. The partnership is through Girls Education Skills Partnership (GESP) programme. At a tour of GESP Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Hub, Yabatech, and Computer Village, Ikeja, Urmila Sarkar,…
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Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has pleaded not guilty to the 16-count charge leveled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bello was arraigned on Wednesday before Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court. The former governor was arrested and detained by EFCC on Tuesday following…
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A senior Japanese public prosecutor on Wednesday bowed in apology to Iwao Hakamada, the world's longest-serving death row prisoner whose conviction was quashed this year. The octogenarian spent 46 years on death row for a quadruple murder in 1966 but a court acquitted him in September, ruling that evidence had been fabricated. Last month the…
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South African music star Tyla has claimed the spotlight as the top nominee in the Afrobeats category for the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. The 22-years-old singer stands out as a leading star in the competitive genre with eight nominations. In the contested ‘Top Afrobeats Artiste’ category, she faces competition from Nigeria’s talents, including Asake, Burna…