Lifestyle – Page 8 – Rise Africa

NFVCB Honours Ngozi Ezeonu, Ali Baba, Francis Onwochei, Kingsley Ogoro, 19 Others ‎ ‎ ‎

21.11.2025

The National Film and Video Censors Board, under the leadership of its Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Shaibu Husseini, celebrated the lives of creative torchbearers who have shaped our collective memories, enriched cultural expression, and illuminated national identity on Wednesday, October 19, 2025. The event, which climaxed the 5th PAO Nigeria Digital Content...

How ‘La Bayadère’ Captivated Its Nigerian Audience

21.11.2025

Whoever said that Nigerians do not make a good theatre audience lied, because ‘La Bayadère’ (The Temple Dancer), a Seoul Arts Centre (SAC) On Screen, 2 hours, live theatre recorded adaptation of the classical ballet production, proved them wrong. The audience not only stayed put but was also engaged, interacting with and relating to the...

“I Want To Bring Other Northern Cultures & Experiences To The Fore” – Author Nana Sule

21.11.2025

With her debut prose, ‘Not So Terrible People’, author and communication strategist, Nana Sule, said her aim is to make other cultures of northern Nigeria visible and accessible to her readers. This she does by featuring stories from her childhood, as a means of showcasing the vast and rich cultures, traditions, and belief systems of...

India Announces ‘Yammarita’ & Expansion Of Filmic Collaboration With Nigeria

21.11.2025

India has announced a new film project in Nigeria titled Yamarita. The High Commissioner of India to Nigeria, Mr Abishek Singh, made this known at the second edition of the Nigeria India Film Festival held recently in Abuja. Aimed at promoting Indian culture in Nigeria through film, Yamarita borrows its name from a popular Nigerian...

Burna Boy Defends Ejection Of ‘Sleeping Couple’ From Colorado Concert

21.11.2025

Grammy-winning artiste Burna Boy has defended his action following a viral incident in Colorado where he ordered a couple out of his concert for allegedly sleeping during his performance. A video from the show captured the moment the singer paused his performance to confront the duo. “I see you over there with your girl sleeping....

United Nigeria Airlines Accepts Apologies From VeryDarkMan, Mr Jollof After Cabin Brawl

21.11.2025

United Nigeria Airlines has accepted public apologies from social media influencers, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and Freedom Atsepoyi, popularly called Mr Jollof, following a brawl aboard one of its flights on Monday. LEADERSHIP recalls that the incident occurred during boarding at Asaba International Airport and has sparked nationwide discussions on passenger conduct...

Enchanted Concerts, WhatADeal Events Present Grand Orchestra Celebration Of Nigeria’s Greatest ‘Old Skool’ Hits

20.11.2025

This December, Lagos will come alive with the sound of nostalgia, joy, and pure festive groove! On Saturday, December 13, 2025, Enchanted Concerts and WhatADeal Events will present the Old Skool Christmas Edition: a grand orchestra celebration of Nigeria’s greatest old skool hits, live at the Lagos Oriental Hotel. Performed by the renowned Varie Orchestra...

Nicki Minaj To Address Alleged Nigerian Christian Genocide Claims At UN Event

20.11.2025

American rapper Onika Maraj-Petty, popularly known as Nicki Minaj, is set to speak at a United Nations event in New York on Tuesday, where she is expected to address alleged jihadist attacks on Christians in Nigeria. Minaj will appear alongside US Ambassador to the UN, Michael Waltz, and Alex Bruesewitz, an adviser to President Donald...

VeryDarkMan, Mr Jollof Engage In Mid-air Fight

19.11.2025

A viral video has captured the moment social media critic, Martins Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM), and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, better known as Mr Jollof, engaged in a physical fight aboard a commercial flight, as fellow passengers, including comedian Funny Bone, scrambled to separate them. The footage, shared by Facebook user Dr Paul Ezikel...

‘Stop Attempt To Destroy Me,’ Regina Daniels Tackles Ned Nwoko, Makes Fresh Claims

17.11.2025

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has again accused her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, of years of abuse, manipulation, and an attempt to destroy her public image. In a lengthy Instagram story posted on Monday morning, the 24-year-old actress alleged that the Delta North senator has been trying to “ruin” her both publicly and privately in...