Koffi Idowu-Nuel, otherwise known as Koffi Tha Guru, a Comedian, Actor and Singer, said on Monday in Lagos that the Freedom Park’s 10th Year Anniversary Comedy Night has been postponed to honour those who died in #EndSARS protests. Koffi Tha Guru in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said that the comedy, Read More…
Entertainment
The Legend of JP Clark
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The living legend, Emeritus Professor John Pepper Clark-Bekederemo, universally known as JP Clark, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, October 13, aged 85. Tributes have poured in from across the globe in celebration of the iconic poet, dramatist and folklorist. JP Clark belonged to the troika of Nigeria’s literary Read More…
Paul McCartney to release solo album in December
Paul McCartney will release “McCartney III” in December, a new collection of stripped-back songs all written, performed and produced by the ex-Beatle, 50 years after his first solo album. Recorded this year in Sussex in southern England, McCartney III is mostly built from McCartney’s live takes on vocals and guitar or piano, overlaying his bass playing and Read More…
Group partners LASG, FG on entertainment roundtable
The entertainment industry, in affiliation with the Lagos State Government and the Federal ministry of information and Culture, is to launch an innovative roundtable toward harnessing the potential of the industry. Also in the partnership is the Federal Ministry of Finance and Budget Planning, according to Mr Chuks Akamadu, Director General of Afrocultour, a brainchild Read More…
Netflix Ends its Free Trial Period
Are you ready for this? Popular streaming platform, Netflix, has announced its termination of its 30-days free trial period for movies and TV show lovers. If you are one of those who signs up for the free trial period to binge on your favourite shows and cancels right before the end of the trial period Read More…
Pidgin English approved for Oscars films submission
The Nigeria Official Selection Committee (For the Academy Awards IFF Submissions) (NOSC) on Saturday announced the approval of Pidgin English by the Academy as a non-English (foreign language) recording dialogue in films. The organisation, previously known as the Nigeria Oscars Selection Committee, and chaired by Filmmaker, Chineze Anyaene-Abonyi, made the disclosure in Lagos. Anyaene-Abonyi said Read More…
Bands from 1980s and 90s stream hits to make up for lost live earnings
Pop acts from the 1980s and 1990s including Right Said Fred, Paul Young and Toyah, whose income from live performances has slumped during the coronavirus pandemic, are recording their hits for a new pay-per-view series being streamed online. Chesney Hawkes, Kim Wilde and Steve Harley are also among those performing in five planned shows in Read More…
Canada-based Nigerian launches dance challenge
Muyiwa Osinaike, veteran Nigerian dancer, to host maiden Naija Dance in April 2021 A Canada-based Nigerian, Dayo Alabi, has launched a dance challenge video to foster unity and happiness among blacks in Vancouver. She told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) via her social media handle on Wednesday that the challenge was released to commemorate Read More…
#EndSARS: Buhari promises police reform, one protester killed
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari promised on Monday that the government would bring police officers responsible for misconduct to justice, after nearly a week of sustained protests against police brutality that were met by a harsh response. Police opened fire with live ammunition on Monday against anti-police demonstrators in the Surulere district of Lagos, marchers said. Read More…
Teni, Pheelz, others collaborate with Darey Art Alade on ‘Way Home’
Afropop star, Teni Apata and award-winning producer, Philip Kayode aka Pheelz, have collaborated with singer, Darey Art Alade, on his new Extended Play (EP), ‘Way Home’. Darey, a multi-platinum selling artiste, songwriter and entertainer, premiered the new body of work on Thursday night at a virtual listening party. The EP, which is his first large Read More…