The Minister of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has secured a $200m financing facility with the African Export-Import Bank to support the growth of the country’s creative industries. Musawa said that the partnership with Afrexim Bank is a crucial component of the Destination 2030 vision and one of the ministry’s goals for
Actress, Iyabo Ojo, is radiating with joy following her only daughter, Priscilla’s engagement to Tanzanian singer, Juma Mkambala, aka Jux. In an Instagram post during the week, Ojo expressed her deep gratitude to Priscilla, celebrating her as a wonderful daughter, and proclaiming that she was already reaping the rewards of motherhood. In the video, Ojo
The movie, ‘The Weekend’ and historical thriller, ‘Jagun Jagun’, had the most nominations for the forthcoming 20th Africa Movie Academy Awards. During the week, the Africa Film Academy, producers of AMAA, revealed that ‘The Weekend’ had 16 nominations while ‘Jagun Jagun’ followed with seven. Categories both movie were nominated for include Production Design, Costume Design,
Popular comedian, Emeakpore Ofajemue, aka MC Short Family, has said that he is staging his forthcoming show, ‘Life is Too Short with Short Family Live in Ozoro’ in Delta State, because he wants to position the location as a brand. In an interview with Saturday Beats, he said, “My forthcoming show will be different from
A budding singer, Emmanuel Ozioma, aka Runi, has said that he named his new song ‘Zombie’, because it captures the tumultuous emotions that come from heartbreak and the feeling of being taken for granted. He told Saturday Beats, “It is a vibrant anthem that reflects my deep affection for a girl who ultimately failed to
Popular actress, Rita Dominic-Anosike, epitomises the belief that simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication. Despite her impressive accomplishments in the entertainment industry, Dominic-Anosike is not one to act lavishly or show up flamboyantly either in her fashion choices or even by virtue of her lifestyle. Anyone can show up stylishly but what truly sets
The Gamathon 24 video game convention by Africacomicade kicked off earlier in the week, bringing together leading experts in the video games, immersive and interactive media industries across Africa. Themed, ‘Thrive’, the event which is holding in Lagos State promised to unite global stakeholders and establish partnerships with major industry players such as XBOX, STEAM,
As the Nigerian music industry takes centre stage, numerous international artistes are eager to collaborate with local talents or immerse themselves in Nigerian culture. Notable among these artistes are Trinidadian rapper, Onika Maraj-Petty aka Nicki Minaj, and American singer, Belcalis Cephus, popularly known as Cardi B. Both artistes have frequently expressed their admiration for Nigerian
Udoka Edike is founder of the NextFootballStars Foundation and Chief Operating Officer of Stanza Farms. She tells OGHENOVO EGODO-MICHAEL about her career and passion for touching lives with football Tell us about your childhood and how it shaped who you are today? Even though I am from Delta State, I was born and raised in
Media personality and beauty entrepreneur, Toke Makinwa, has shared beauty tips she wishes she had known earlier. In an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “I would tell my younger self to love herself more because beauty is inward and not just on the outside. If you don’t fix what’s on the inside, it will
Nigerian rapper and singer, Remilekun Khalid Safaru, widely known as Reminisce, has sparked controversy around relationships and gender roles by arguing that a man can never satisfy a woman. The respected rapper who also doubles as an actor expressed the controversial viewpoint during a recent interview on the popular podcast ‘I Said What I Said’
Nigerian music icon, Wizkid, has sparked another round of controversy with a series of fiery social media posts, where he appears to have taken shots at fellow superstar Davido, mocking his self-proclaimed title of “001.” Wizkid, in a post on Wednesday via X, said, “The only time u’re 001 is when u’re in your house.
The Africa Film Academy has unveiled the nominees for the 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards. During a press briefing held at the Sheraton Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, the organisers announced the nominations for the prestigious event, which will celebrate its 20th edition under the theme ‘Celebrating African Creativity.’ Leading the pack is Uche Okocha’s Nigerian
Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, has weighed in on the ongoing feud between music stars Ayodeji Balogun a.k.a Wizkid and David Adeleke a.k.a Davido, accusing them of using their rivalry to stay relevant in the industry. The recent clash between Wizkid and Davido began on October 1, when Wizkid posted a cryptic tweet that many interpreted
Winner of the 2011 Big Brother Africa, Karen Igho, has made a plea for help on social media, revealing her struggles with homelessness, abuse, and marital struggles. Igho confirmed her situation in a video shared on X.com on Wednesday, showing herself in a shelter. “I want to prove that it is me, and indeed I
Afrobeats artiste, Ayodeji Balogun a.k.a Wizkid, has once again stoked the flames of his long-standing rivalry with fellow artiste, David Adeleke a.k.a Davido, sparking a fresh war of words on social media. The latest spat comes just months after the duo clashed on X (formerly Twitter), with Wizkid previously mocking Davido and Mavin Records boss,
Nigerian music sensation Phyno, has hinted his plans to release the much anticipated album ‘Full Time job’ soon. In a statement by his team on Tuesday, he said the album is a project that reflects his unwavering dedication and passion for music. He said, “The title encapsulates the time, sacrifices, and sleepless nights that have
Nollywood Actor, David Ogbeni, has been appointed by the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, as the Senior Special Assistant on Entertainment. Ogbeni’s appointment was contained in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu. Speaking to our correspondent on Monday in Asaba, the state capital, Ogbeni thanked the governor for
Big Brother Naija is set to unveil a new task focused on gender equality and women’s economic empowerment. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Monday, the task titled Her Money, Her Power, is powered by The She Tank and BellaNaija as part of a campaign aimed at promoting women’s financial independence
Topher, one-half of the fashion duo, ‘Aces’ with Sooj, and Ocee of the ‘Mbadiwe twins’ duo, and were evicted from the Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ season on Sunday. The evictions came after a tense ninth week of nominations in the diary room. Topher and Ocee were part of the nine housemates up for
