Nigerian superstar, Damini Ogulu, a.k.a Burna Boy has become the first Nigerian artist with a certified silver album, “African Giant” in the UK. The renowned singer, who said he was so excited over the achievement, took to his Instagram page @burnaboygram to announce the news to his fans and also expressed love to everyone that Read More…
The Multi-platinum selling artiste, songwriter and entertainer, Darey Art Alade, shocked fans on Monday when he released his new Extended Play (EP) project, ‘Way Home’. The ‘Pray for Me’ crooner had been dropping new music projects back to back since August when he broke his five-year hiatus with the hot single, ‘Jah Guide Me’. Leading Read More…
Two young women fill the screen, reclining on a bed, talking about their hope of having children. They are protagonists in a new Nigerian film called “Ife” depicting their love story. The topic is controversial in Nigeria, where same-sex relationships are theoretically punishable by up to 14 years in prison. Producer Pamela Adie said “Ife” Read More…
It is possible that Bosede Okeowo’s troubles would soon be over. That is if her pencilled drawing of Anthony Joshua, world boxing champion, reaches him. From the loneliness of her home in Otun Ekiti in Ekiti State, Bosede took her time to sketch and render a realist portrait of the pugilist. She thought nothing of Read More…
Bob Marley’s everlasting message about the power of love and solidarity is more important than ever as families face the COVID-19 pandemic and millions call for equality. UNICEF has teamed up with the Marley family, Tuff Gong International and Amplified Music to reimagine the iconic song One Love – bringing people together to help children Read More…
QUIRKY INSPIRATIONAL TALES FROM A CANCER SURVIVOR I tried to sit up, but it was impossible for me to do as my head felt like I had been hit by a ton of bricks or a metal object. The pain was just unfathomable. I was cold as I lay on the ground in my wet Read More…
As FG officially hands over National Theatre to CBN, Bankers Committee for renovation PICTURE ABOVE CREDIT: LASG Lagos Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the revitalisation of the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, is a step toward making the state a 21st Century economy. Sanwo-Olu said this on Sunday, during the handover ceremony of the National Arts Read More…
The United Nations has said a new version of Bob Marley’s iconic song, One Love, is to be released to support children badly affected by COVID-19. According to the organisationa in a report published on Thursday, the initiative is aimed at raising funds for that purpose, adding that the late musician’s family had given its Read More…
The Lagos State Government has given support to the Kick Out COVID-19 Africa, also known as #KOCA Concert, toward combating the novel coronavirus pandemic through technology-driven intervention. Mr Colliins Nnabugwu, Chairman, Organisation for Leadership and Strategy Development (OLSD), organisers of the campaign, gave the assurance in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday. He said that Read More…
Legendary Fuji Musician, Adewale Ayuba, on Tuesday paid tribute to the late reggae musical icon, Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek who died June 1, aged 57years. Ayuba described Fashek as an epitome of love during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, while reacting to the Rainmaker’s death.He said Read More…