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Billboard Crowns The Weeknd’s ‘Blinding Lights’ ‘Song Of The 21st Century’

17.11.2025

In a historic recognition of chart dominance, The Weeknd’s ‘Blinding Lights’ has been named the Number 1 song of the 21st Century by Billboard. The accolade comes from a ranking of the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart from January 2000 through December 2024, measuring overall performance rather than just weeks spent at the top. The track, released...

Ace Artist Tobechi Achionye Stages ‘Inclusive Runway For Kindness’ To Mark World Kindness Day

17.11.2025

Tobechi Achionye, a multi-talented autistic artist and runway model, also known as Kind Toby, has held the debut edition of the ‘Inclusive Runway for Kindness’ show, hosting children with special needs to mark the 2025 World Kindness Day. The event took place on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the School for Special Needs in Kuje,...

What The CAVIC Art & Tech Festival Reveals

16.11.2025

The CAVIC Creativity & Technology Festival returned for its third edition last week, with the theme “Merging Realms: Beyond Boundaries,” which aimed to explore the merging of creativity and technology to produce new forms of storytelling, design, and cultural experience. A new design and form of storytelling, and a different way of experiencing Nigerian culture,...

ART X Lagos 2025 Celebrates A Decade Of African Creativity

16.11.2025

Lagos once again affirmed its place as a global cultural capital, as ART X Lagos 2025 marked its tenth anniversary with a four-day celebration of African innovation and pride. Held from November 6–9 under the theme “Imagining Otherwise, No Matter the Tide,” the landmark edition featured 15 curated galleries, new Spotlight sections, a Paris residency...

Actor Baba Ijesha Freed From Prison

15.11.2025

Popular Yoruba actor, Mr Olanrewaju Omiyinka, who is popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has been released from prison. Fellow actor and close associate, Yomi Fabiyi, announced Baba Ijesha’s release on Friday via Instagram. Fabiyi stated that the embattled actor “officially regained his freedom” after he was cleared by the Court of Appeal. Baba Ijesha was...

THE EXPERIENCE Celebrates Two Decades Of Music & Worship In Global Standards ‎‎‎As Gaise Baba, Tolu Odukoya Make 1st Appearance

15.11.2025

THE EXPERIENCE, the largest gathering of gospel music concerts, which has fostered improved collaborations among African artists and their counterparts in Europe and the United States, is set to hold again this year. As night falls over the vibrant city of Lagos on Friday, December 5, 2025, Tafawa Balewa Square will once again become the...

Nigeria, South Africa, Tunisia Others Win Big At CIMFF 2025 Mobile Filmmaking Award, Toronto

15.11.2025

The Canada International Mobile Film Festival (CIMFF) concluded its 2025 edition in grand style at the TIFF Lightbox, Toronto, celebrating the creativity, innovation, and vision of filmmakers redefining storytelling through mobile technology. This year’s festival, themed “Honouring Visionary Storytellers”, drew remarkable global participation with 166 film submissions from across continents. Following a rigorous selection process,...

Skitmaker Folagade Banks Hosts Fans In Lagos

15.11.2025

Popular skitmaker and content creator, Folagade Banks has hosted his fans to an evening of laughter, bonding, and fine dining in Lagos. The exclusive fan hangout was marked by excitement, heartfelt conversations, and moments of shared joy between the comedian and his loyal supporters. The event which took place November 2 saw Banks known for...

Collins Ifeanyi: Celebrating AMAN@30

15.11.2025

The president of Artiste Managers Association in Nigeria (AMAN), Collins Ifeanyi Onwuneme Ajereh Enebeli alias Mavin Grandpa Worldwide (MGW) has counted the many contributions and achievements of AMAN to the progress of Nigeria’s entertainment industry noting that Nigerian artiste managers have gained much respect in past few years. In counting these achievements during the week...

ATBU, Alumni Reject Senate’s Move To Convert Varsity To Conventional Institution

15.11.2025

The management and alumni of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi State, have rejected the proposed legislation being sponsored by Senator Shehu Buba Umar to change the university from a specialised institution of technology to a conventional university. The bill, currently at the public hearing stage in the Nigerian Senate, seeks to expand ATBU’s curriculum...