My mind has taken leaps, skipped hills and swam across the Niger to write not just a eulogy but a testimony which I hope, pulses with the fullness of Sule’s life. While I feel the ache of the loss of this dear brother of mine, I also hear his laughter, remember the grace, and the Read More…
Veteran journalist and press freedom advocate, Lanre Arogundade, has expressed deep relief and gratitude following the announcement that his name has been officially removed from the Department of State Security (DSS) watchlist after nearly four decades of surveillance and harassment. The announcement was made by Musikilu Mojeed, President of the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria, Read More…
Media leaders across Nigeria are converging in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for an event poised to redefine the relationship between the press and its audience in the digital age. The 3rd Nigerian Media Leaders’ Summit, organised by The Journalism Clinic, brings together some of the nation’s most influential media executives to explore how they can turn Read More…
Nigeria’s National Theatre, that white elephant that sticks out like a sore thumb, oozing like an ulcer at the middle of the Iganmu swamp, is symptomatic of all the ills that threaten to bury the nation permanently. Just a glance speaks volumes about the degeneration of a nation that promised to be a giant at Read More…
Radio Voice co-star praises Nancy Isime on movie premiere Award-winning Nollywood star Nancy Isime is basking in well-deserved praise as she prepares for the nationwide release of Radio Voice, a new film directed by industry icon Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD). Set to premiere in cinemas on April 11, the film stars Isime in a riveting lead Read More…
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has unveiled the nominees for its highly anticipated 2025 edition, celebrating excellence in African film, television, and digital content. The announcement, broadcast on March 23, 2025, across Africa Magic channels, has sparked excitement among fans and industry stakeholders alike. This year’s AMVCA, now in its 11th edition, continues Read More…
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has achieved another milestone by being featured on King Charles III’s curated Apple Music playlist, titled The King’s Music Room. This playlist, created to celebrate Commonwealth Day 2025, showcases a diverse range of music from across the Commonwealth, reflecting the British monarch’s eclectic taste. The playlist Read More…
Yemi Alade, one of Nigeria’s foremost Afro-pop stars, joins forces with reggae royalty Ziggy Marley in the powerful and uplifting song “Peace & Love.” Released on Yemi Alade’s album “Rebel Queen,” this track is more than just a collaboration; it’s a call to global unity and harmony. “Peace & Love” blends Afro-pop with reggae, creating Read More…
Lagos, the bustling commercial capital of Nigeria, has once again demonstrated its potential as a destination city by generating over $71.6 million in revenue during the 2024 ‘Detty December’ season. The impressive figures were announced by Mr. Idris Aregbe, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts, and Culture. According to the ‘Lagos Read More…
If you ever ventured near the World Headquarters Shrine of the Palmwine Drinkards Club at the University of Ife of yore, you would hear the constant refrain: Things fall apart, the centre must hold;A house divided against itself shall stand;Few are called, many are chosen… In the midst of all the lightheartedness for which that Read More…
