The 2023 Greater Lagos Fiesta has commenced across the city’s divisions, drawing massive crowds in Epe, Agege, Ikorodu, and Badagry. Omowunmi Seriki, Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, affirmed the event’s impressive start, running from Dec. 29 to Jan. 1, 2024. Chairman Solomon Bonu of the Lagos State House Read More…
The Carnival Calabar witnessed the victory of the Calas Vegas Band, led by former Culture and Tourism Minister Chief Edem Duke, as the overall winner of the competitive events. Quoting a reveller, “The band, a fresh addition, captivated the crowd with their vibrant performances, stunning costumes, and theatrical artistry.” Their display showcased the allure of Read More…
Flytime Fest 2023, which also featured the Grammy Award-winning Wizkid, witnessed a mesmerizing performance by superstar Davido, setting the night ablaze with a string of hits and surprise appearances by BMW, Peruzzi, and Morravey. From Davido’s iconic tracks like “Aye” and “Dami Duro” to recent chart-toppers from the Grammy-nominated “Timeless” album, the crowd was treated Read More…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, called upon Nigerians to cherish and exhibit their cultural heritage both at home and abroad during the inauguration of the Erelu Yeye Odua (E.Y.O.) Cultural Renaissance Centre in Lagos. Oba Ogunwusi, as the Grand Royal Father of the event, expressed concern over the diminishing appreciation of Nigerian cultural Read More…
In an annual revelation of streaming trends, Spotify unveiled its “2023 Wrapped,” showcasing the most streamed male and female artists, tracks, albums, playlists, and podcasts in Nigeria. Asake, Burna Boy, and Davido emerged as the top streamed male artists, while Ayra Starr, Tiwa Savage, and Tems secured the lead positions among the female artists. Phiona Read More…
“The Girl with the Louding Voice” by Abi Daré unfolds an arresting tale entrenched in the unyielding determination of Adunni, a young Nigerian girl navigating a life marred by poverty and societal limitations. This profound debut novel resonates with Adunni’s resolute spirit as she endeavours to transcend the confines of her circumstances and societal norms. Read More…
Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, revealed ongoing strategies to revolutionise Nigeria’s video game animation sector. Speaking at the third-quarter edition of the Xbox Developer Hangout, organised by Microsoft in Lagos, Musawa emphasised the intent to integrate Nigerian movies, music, fashion, and cultural elements into locally produced video games. Highlighting the Read More…
Accusations of drugging and sexually assaulting a university student in 1991 have surfaced against Sean “Diddy” Combs in a lawsuit filed in a New York court on Thursday, marking the second suit of similar nature against the hip-hop mogul within a week. This complaint emerged alongside a surge of lawsuits targeting public figures under New Read More…
Teju Cole’s “Tremor” stands as a testament to his multifaceted talents, blending seamlessly his roles as a novelist, essayist, critic, and photographer into a narrative that defies the confines of traditional categorization. Within its pages, Cole’s distinct capabilities from his previous works — the storytelling finesse of “Every Day Is for the Thief” and “Open Read More…
“African stories crucial for heritage, development,” says award-winning writer Nigerian-born and award-winning writer, Chimamanda Adichie, has emphasised the importance of more African stories to preserve the continent’s heritage, history, and development. She spoke at the launch of CANEX Book Factory and Prize for Publishing in Africa during the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Summit in Cairo, Read More…
