Nigeria: Guinness World Records – 100-Hour Speech-a-Thon Underway in Ilorin
[Premium Times] “Hello world, my name is Ak Abdulrahman, Ilorin, father-of-10. I applied for the Guinness Book of Record’s longest speech marathon attempt forty days ago.”
Nigeria: Yemi Alade – From Montreal With Love
[Afropop] Yemi Alade was one of the early breakthrough artists in the global Afrobeats movement. Born in Nigeria in 1989 to a Yoruba father and an Igbo mother, she broke the scene open in 2013 with the song “Johnny,” and has been riding high ever since…
Nigeria: BBNaija All Stars – Mercy Eke Gets ‘Immunity’ From Fake Eviction
[Leadership] Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Mercy Eke, has won immunity from this week’s possible nominations for eviction in the ongoing TV reality show.
Nigeria: Omoniyi Ibietan’s Book On Cyber Politics in Nigeria Launched in Abuja
[Premium Times] In 460 pages spread over 12 chapters, the author gives expression to a critical phase within the distinct trajectory of Nigerian democracy through its elections.
Nigeria: Jaye Lo – Davido Bows to Pressure, Deletes Offensive Video
[Premium Times] ‘Jaye Lo’, a yet-to-be-released music video by a Davido signee, Logos Olori, released Friday, caused some uproar on social media, especially from the Muslim faithful.
Nigeria: Kidwaya, Ceec, Alex, 17 Other Housemates Return As Bbnaija All-Stars Begins
[Premium Times] The housemates will immerse themselves in the captivating BBNaija experience for 70 days, climaxing on Nigeria’s Independence Day, 1 October.
Nigeria: Kole Omotoso (1943-2023) – a Chemistry of Fiction and Faction
[Premium Times] Within the field of African literature, the famous figure of Professor Kole Omotoso stands out as a luminary, exemplifying extraordinary intellectual acumen, firm ethical convictions, and steadfast devotion to advancing the welfare of s…
Nigeria: Tinubu Mourns Author, Kole Omotosho
[Vanguard] PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, yesterday, expressed sadness over the passing of celebrated writer, author and literary scholar, Professor Kole Omotoso.
Nigeria: Kole Omotoso – a Giant Gone to Sleep
[Premium Times] Professor Omotoso was a member of an endangered specie of African literary giants who gave their lives to the spirit of Afrocentrism.
Seychelles: New Gallery in Seychelles Offering Locals and Visitors Affordable Artwork
[Seychelles News Agency] Visitors to the islands of Seychelles now have a wider choice and access to local artworks at affordable prices with the opening of a new gallery at the Domaine Val de Pres, arts and craft village, Au Cap, on Mahe Island.