Lifestyle – Page 46 – Rise Africa

‘We Are Open To Music Collaboration Between Korea & Nigerian Artistes

04.07.2025

Korean government has announced its openness to collaborations between Korea and Nigeria music. The statement came during the opening ceremony of the ‘K-Pop Meets Korea Traditional Music’, a part of the 2025 Touring K-Arts Programme, of the Korea Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, co-hosted by the...

The Chosen Season 6’ Is The Most Gruesome Filming Of The Series – Jenkins & Roumie

04.07.2025

Creator, director and co-writer of ‘The Chosen’ – a seven-season series depicting the life, mission and death of Jesus Christ, the son of God, has said Season 6 of the series is the most gruesome to film of all the season thus far. The filming of the seven-episode sixth season is already underway, and feature...

Korean Staged Cinema Production Raises Question Of How We Treat Elderly In Our Societies

04.07.2025

A Korean staged cinema production ‘The Story of an Old Couple’ parallels the experience of the elderly in both Korean and Nigeria, while raising the question of how we treat the elderly in our societies. Produced by Seoul Arts Center (SAC) On Screen, It is the story of how old couples – a widow and...

Miley Cyrus’s Video Of ‘Every Girl You’ve Ever Loved’ Features Supermodel Naomi

04.07.2025

American singer, Miley Cyrus’ has released the music video of ‘Every Girl You’ve Ever Wanted’, a song from his latest album, ‘Something Beautiful’. The video featured the singer with supermodel Naomi Campbell, the latter who speaks the lines – ‘Pose, she has the perfect scent. Pose, she speaks the perfect French’, followed by a spoken...

Diddy Cleared Of Sex Trafficking, Racketeering, Guilty Of Prostitution-linked Charge

02.07.2025

Hip-hop mogul and entertainment entrepreneur, Sean “Diddy” Combs, has been cleared of the most serious charges in his ongoing federal trial – sex trafficking and racketeering. However, he was found guilty of transportation for the purpose of prostitution, a lesser charge that still carries potential prison time. A United States federal jury, after deliberating for...

Court Dismisses Father’s Bid To Quash Release Of Naira Marley, Others

02.07.2025

A Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has dismissed an application filed by Joseph Aloba, the father of late music star, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad to nullify the legal advice that led to the release of Naira Marley, Sam Larry, and others from allegations surrounding his son’s death. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice...

Australia Cancels Kanye West’s Visa Over Nazi-themed Song

02.07.2025

The Australian government has revoked the visa of American rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, following the release of a controversial song titled: “Heil Hitler,” which promotes Nazi ideology. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirmed the decision on Tuesday, stating that the visa cancellation came after a reassessment prompted by the song’s release in...

2Baba Apologises Over Viral ‘Men Not Built For One Woman’ Comment

02.07.2025

Music sensation, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has issued a public apology to his wife, Natasha, their children, and his fans, following the backlash that trailed his recent comments about male sexuality and monogamy. The singer, during a recent podcast appearance, stirred national debate after he asserted that men are not biologically built to...

Speed Darlington Threatens NAPTIP With N2.5bn Lawsuit For Declaring Him Wanted

30.06.2025

Controversial singer, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has threatened to sue the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for declaring him wanted over alleged rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking. LEADERSHIP recalls that NAPTIP had, on June 27, declared Speed Darlington wanted, citing his failure to honour earlier invitation for questioning...

Okunbo Foundation Expands Artistic Opportunity In Nigeria

29.06.2025

The Osahon Okunbo Foundation (TOOF) is expanding artistic opportunity in Nigeria by sponsoring an intensive training in classical European painting techniques with creative mentorship, all led by Belgian Professor, Wouter Steel, and Nigerian artist, Dr. Bolaji Ogunwo, and will run from July 7–18, 2025, in Lagos and Abuja. Originally set to accommodate 10 painters, the...