Kunle Afolayan
10 Mar
With Saro return from the dead to accomplish a single task and Kuranga standing on the way of the son of Bashorun of Oyo, Anikulapo: Rise of the Specter has showing the deep root of greed, ambition, power play, manipulation, love and betrayal.
5 Mar
When Anikulapo: Rise of the Specter hits the Netflix platform, not many know how the Bashorun of Oyo character got his flow, and many are also not aware of how the Omowunmi character was played seamlessly.
26 Feb
The newly produced Nollywood series, “Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre," a spinoff from the hit movie, "Anikulapo," premiered in Lagos on Sunday.
3 Feb
Award-winning novelist, short-story writer, playwright and screenwriter, Sefi Atta is well known in the literary and academic space.
29 Jan
Renowned Nigerian filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, shared insights on the enduring charm of stage plays in a recent interview. Despite the rise of cinema and streaming platforms, Afolayan emphasized that the stage continues to thrive, thanks to dedicated professionals. Afolayan pointed out that stage plays, with their intricate details, hold a unique position in the entertainment…
4 Jun 2023
Three notable Nollywood practitioners- Kunle Afolayan, Ayo Makun who is popular as AY and Play Network boss Charles Okpaleke are among the 339 Nigerians and friends of Nigeria selected to receive national honours from the Federal Government.
28 May 2023
The Nigerian government has announced the nomination of three exceptional young men, Charles Okpaleke, Davido, and Kunle Afolayan, alongside 336 other individuals, for national recognition in the fields of drama and music. These young entrepreneurs have made remarkable contributions that have greatly benefited the nation, and their nominations seek to acknowledge their outstanding achievements. The federal government disclosed the list of esteemed recipients on May 28, 2023.
20 May 2023
Anikulapo has won the overall best movie at the African Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA).
20 May 2023
A talented filmmaker, Dotun Bankole has urged African creatives to tell stories their own way. Bankole who has worked on great movie projects like Kunle Afolayan's 'October 1' said:"Thinking about it, I thank God for blessing me with many skills. Right from my primary school days my sister Kehinde Bankole and I would create stories…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has informed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators about direct sales of US dollars at a discounted rate of N1,021 per dollar. The directive was contained in a circular issued by the apex bank on Tuesday, 23 April 2024. This is the second sale this month and the fourth in…
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Nigerian singer Tems has announced the release of her latest single ”Love me Jeje” an imitation of Seyi Sodimu in 1997. Seyi Sodimu known as Mr. Jeje is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, best known for his hit single "Love Me Jeje". The song made him popular in Nigeria in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The…
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Dangote Oil and Petroleum Refinery has once again slashed the prices of diesel and aviation fuel. Dangote on Tuesday announced a further reduction in the prices of both diesel and aviation fuel to N940 and N980 per litre respectively. This latest round of reductions is coming about two weeks after the company slashed the price…
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Flutterwave is ready for an initial public offering (IPO), says CEO, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola (Right)[/caption] Nigeria’s top company in the financial technology sector, Flutterwave, has rolled out plans for an initial public offering (IPO). This was disclosed by the chief executive of Flutterwave, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, at Semafor’s World Economy Summit in Washington D.C. on…
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Erik ten Hag says the media reaction to Manchester United's performance in the FA Cup semi-final against Coventry was "a disgrace", robustly defending his side's achievement in reaching a second straight final. United surrendered a 3-0 lead at Wembley on Sunday and were saved from a humiliating exit in extra time only by a VAR…
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A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed May 10 for ruling on an application by former Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, seeking an order of setting aside the April 17 arrest warrant issued against him. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date after counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kemi Pinheiro,…
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A 31-year-old Chinese tourist died after falling into an acidic crater lake in Indonesia’s East Java province, local media reported. The tourist was taking a selfie with her husband when she slipped and fell into the 75-metre-deep Ijen Crater in Banyuwangi district , Kompas.com reported on Tuesday. The couple’s tour guide said the woman had…
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The Nigerian government has said that every Nigerian borrower who goes for made-in-Nigeria product would get better terms on their credit facility. This was revealed by President Bola Tinubu's spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale during in an interview on TVC. "The president has put in a stipulation that we are going to be giving through the Consumer…
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the request made by a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, that his order of arrest should be discharged. The court rejected the request on Tuesday after Bello who was absent at his arraignment said he is ready to make an appearance but he is afraid…
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Former Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on Tuesday, prayed a Federal High Court, Abuja to vacate the arrest warrant order issued to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against him on April 17. Bello, through his lawyer Adeola Adedipe, SAN, made the application following an order by Justice Emeka Nwite, directing the EFCC…