Entertainment

Bridging the gap between media practice and profits

…the answers are laid bare, deposited like a box of gold, in “Writing for the Media and Monetizing It,” a new book by veteran journalist and acclaimed columnist Azu Ishiekwene. An invaluable gift to the media and adjacent...

I’m not from Gabon

Veteran Nollywood actor, Zack Orji has debunked social media rumors claiming he is from Gabon. The renowned actor, who took to his Instagram page, @realzackorji, to express his frustration, said the falsehood was not the first about him. “I am a...

Theater Week ends with a flourish, live show underway

It's been an exciting couple of weeks on Nigerian Idol with a mix of fun and impressive auditions. After sifting through thousands of hopefuls, the top 10 are about to emerge, when the live shows begin on May 26. While nine...

Entrepreneurial children mentor their peers and share business lessons at Lagos event

At a Lagos event organized by Business Matters Incubators (BMI), a cross-section of established child entrepreneurs mentored their peers and shared business lessons. The BMI Catch Them Young (CTY) event aimed to foster entrepreneurship in children and adolescents to prepare...

‘Don’t let anyone drag you into politics’ – Akpabio to Davido

On Monday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio advised Davido to maintain high ethical standards and resist peer pressure that could lead him astray. Akpabio, who received the 'Timeless' creator as a courtesy in Abuja, urged him to stay away from people...

Caroline Danjuma to sue Oritsefemi for claiming she married the late Tagbo

Caroline Danjuma has denied singer Oritsefemi's claim of being married to Tagbo Umeike, a friend of singer Davido who died in 2017. Caroline married the younger brother of former Defense Minister Theophilus Danjuma in 2007. They had three children before divorcing...

‘Strained’ is a simple story with bittersweet emotions

Movie Title: Stressed Duration: 1 hour 42 minutes Director: Okechukwu Oku Cast: Queen Nwokoye, Samuel Nnaibuike, Padita Agu, Tracey George and Adaeze Onuigbo. The bond shared between mother and daughter is truly unique. But what happens when the opposite happens? Can...

Oritsefemi vs ex-wife, Davido’s lawyer’s sack, Wummi’s sister’s apology, other top entertainment stories last week

How my ex-wife asked her friends to beat me up – Oritsefemi Singer Oritsefemi, in an interview with Chude Jideonwo, alleged that his ex-wife, Nabila Fash, sent about twenty of her friends to beat him up in his house. The ‘Igbeyawo’...

Remembering the late Sam Loco, his musical career

Most people remember Samuel Arase Efeimwonkiyeke, better known as Loco Sam, as the legendary actor whose slapstick comedy talent graced Nigerian screens for decades. However, there is a lesser-known facet of this beloved icon: beyond being an actor, he...

For Henry Chakava, by Niyi Osundare

TO HENRY CHAKAVA Vokoli's veteran Bookman who illuminated the world with the rainbow of African letters If this tribute took so long to arrive, it is because your death left me speechless, with a slow and indescribable pain…. The hills left...

Latest News

Honda Capital’s financial platform helps Honda Group deepen its brand influence in the Nigerian automotive and motorcycle market.

  Synergy Between Digital Financial Services and Industry Drives Long-Term Growth Honda Capital Financial Platform (HCFP) is an emerging financial platform...