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A Solo Ascent Through Struggles To Afrobeats Spotlight

25.05.2025

Ayodeji Akinde’s journey into the Afrobeats scene has been marked by resilience and determination. Hailing from Lagos, Nigeria, and the youngest of eight siblings, Ayodeji’s musical foundation was built early in life through his active participation in a Cherubim and Seraphim church. Music was more than just a pastime . It was woven into his...

May Edochie Beams With Pride As Daughter Lands Major Brand Ambassador Deal

25.05.2025

Nigerian entrepreneur and influencer, May Edochie, has proudly celebrated a new milestone in her daughter Danielle’s blossoming journey, as the young star signs on as a brand ambassador for Zandas Beauty and Fragrance. Taking to Instagram, May shared a heartwarming video of herself and Danielle dancing and celebrating the exciting partnership. In the caption, she...

Seyi Vibez Inks Deal With EMPIRE, Drops New Single ‘Pressure’

25.05.2025

Nigerian music sensation Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi, widely known as Seyi Vibez, has officially signed a partnership agreement with global music label EMPIRE. The announcement came through an official statement, in which Seyi Vibez described “Pressure” as a smooth and emotionally charged departure from his typical street-style sound. “It leans into melody, intimacy, and raw emotion....

We Tried, But It Just Didn’t Work, Mr P Opens Up On P-Square Breakup

25.05.2025

Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has spoken candidly about the split from his twin brother and musical partner, Paul Okoye (Rudeboy), marking another chapter in the saga of the iconic P-Square duo. In a recent interview on Cool FM Lagos, Mr P revealed that despite their efforts to stay united, maintaining...

Movie Producers, Indian Envoy Move To Boost Nollywood, Bollywood Collaboration

25.05.2025

Association of Movie Producers of Nigeria (AMP) and the Indian Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria have taken another step to deepen cross-cultural cooperation and foster international growth in Nigeria’s creative sector aimed at exploring opportunities in Nigeria’s movie industry- Nollywood and India’s Bollywood.Indications to this development emerged when the national president of AMP Amb. Dr Queen...

Nollywood Actor Godwin Nnadiekwe Hospitalised After Accidental Kick By Zubby Michael On Set

25.05.2025

Nollywood actor Godwin Nnadiekwe has been hospitalised with internal bleeding following an unexpected kick to his chest by fellow actor Zubby Michael on set. Nnadiekwe’s management released an official statement on Saturday evening announcing that the actor was admitted to the hospital after the unintended incident. “We regret to inform you that Actor Godwin Nnadiekwe...

AIFF To Honour Men Influencing African Storytelling This June

24.05.2025

The All Africans Indie Film Festival (AAIFF) 2025 will present the ‘Men In Arts & Film’ series on June 7. Following last month’s successful ‘Women In Arts & Films’ event, this new series will celebrate masculinity and creativity across the African continent. This year’s ‘Men In Arts & Film’ conversation session will feature prominent figures...

NFC To Elevate Nigeria’s Film Industry

24.05.2025

Nigeria continues to assert its position as Africa’s creative powerhouse, garnering international attention and acclaim at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival, which ends today. With multiple recognitions and a standout presence, this year’s edition is being hailed as one of the most remarkable in the past decade, and the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) is playing...

Nigerian Cannes Film Pioneer To Lead New APA Chapter

24.05.2025

The producer of “My Father’s Shadow” in Nigeria’s first-ever film to screen at the Cannes Film Festival in the Critics’ Choice category (Un Certain Regard), Funmbi Ogunbanwo, has been selected for the inaugural cohort of the African Producers Accelerator (APA). The APA is a newly launched initiative by South Africa’s Big World Cinema, in partnership...

‘My Father’s Shadow’ Set To Stream Soon On Mubi

24.05.2025

Nigeria’s groundbreaking film, “My Father’s Shadow” – the first Nigerian movie to screen at the Cannes Film Festival – is coming to the global streaming platform Mubi. Following its selection last month for the Un Certain Regard section (Critics’ Choice), Mubi acquired the distribution rights for the film, paving the way for its upcoming worldwide...