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Investing in creativity, culture key to Nigeria’s economic future — Expert

Peter AnayoAugust 31, 2025

by Peter AnayoAugust 31, 202501782

Co-founder of Goge Africa, a pan-African cultural tourism platform, Nneka Isaac-Moses, says the future of the country’s economy depends on deliberate investment in creativity, culture, and tourism. Isaac-Moses said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. Isaac-Moses, who recently contributed a chapter......

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BigBrother Naija season 10 set to premiere, with N150m grand prize

Peter AnayoJuly 16, 2025

by Peter AnayoJuly 16, 202501847

BigBrother Naija Season 10 is set to ignite screens with unprecedented entertainment, with a record-breaking grand prize of N150 million. Busola Tejumola, Executive Head, General Entertainment, MultiChoice Group, made the announcement about the upcoming season at a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports......

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Kenzy Highlights mentorship gap in Nollywood’s new wave

Peter AnayoJuly 11, 2025July 11, 2025

by Peter AnayoJuly 11, 2025July 11, 202502126

JOSHUA AKINLABI As Nigeria’s film industry continues to expand its global reach and cultural influence, a subtle yet significant challenge lies beneath its success one that Nigerian actor and digital storyteller Ezike Uche Kelvin, known professionally as Kenzy, believes requires immediate attention: the absence of structured mentorship for emerging......

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New Perm. Sec. pledges to make Arts, Culture, Tourism ministry the star of Tinubu’s administration

Peter AnayoMay 13, 2025

by Peter AnayoMay 13, 20250836

CYRIL MBAH, Abuja The newly appointed Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Dr. Muaakhtar Yawale Muhammad, MFR, has promised to reform, raise the status and improve the annual performance level of the ministry to enable it become the star among other government ministries, departments......

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Lagos to drive year-round tourism agenda beyond ‘Detty December’

Peter AnayoMay 11, 2025May 12, 2025

by Peter AnayoMay 11, 2025May 12, 202501921

Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to building a sustainable, all-year-round tourism ecosystem that transcends the popular “Detty December” festivities. In a release signed by the Deputy Director, Public Affairs of the ministry, Adeoti Sobowale, the Commissioner made......

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Tayo Folorunsho expands Nollywood’s frontiers with KAP Film , Television Institute graduation

Peter AnayoMarch 26, 2025

by Peter AnayoMarch 26, 202501836

Nollywood, Africa’s largest film industry, is witnessing a new wave of transformation as industry professionals seek to refine their expertise and elevate the sector to global standards. In a major development, Tayo Folorunsho, a renowned edutainment entrepreneur and filmmaker, has successfully completed a professional program at the prestigious KAP Film......

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Pinqmilz: Rising Star from Opobo Kingdom ready to inspire with ‘Hard Times Don’t Last’

Peter AnayoFebruary 11, 2025

by Peter AnayoFebruary 11, 202501861

Tamunoimiebam Gift Cookey, popularly known as Pinqmilz, is an emerging force in the Nigerian music industry. Hailing from the ancient Opobo Kingdom, Pinqmilz’s passion for music began at just 13 years old. With a natural ability to create music without writing it down, he attributes his gift to his father,......

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SYLV!A reveals dream collaborations ahead of EP release, Roots and Wings

Peter AnayoJanuary 26, 2025

by Peter AnayoJanuary 26, 202501778

As Nigerian-Norwegian artist SYLV!A gears up for the release of her debut EP, Roots and Wings, she’s already looking ahead to potential collaborations with some of the biggest names in Nigerian music. In a recent interview, the singer-songwriter, known for her Afro-fusion and soulful sound, shared her admiration for Tems,......

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Ogochukwu Ezeobi’s new year gift to herself

Peter AnayoJanuary 22, 2025

by Peter AnayoJanuary 22, 202501662

UK-based actress Ogochukwu Cynthia Ezeobi is starting the year in style, gifting herself a luxurious Tesla Model 3. The actress, who recently made her acting debut in “My Brother’s Love,” took to Instagram to showcase her new ride, captioning the post, “Tesla car gift from me to me. 2025 will......

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Nigerian industry needs to give more accolades to Disc jockeys – Adeboye DJ AK

Peter AnayoJanuary 16, 2025

by Peter AnayoJanuary 16, 202501660

Akeem Adeboye, popularly known as DJ AK, is a seasoned disc jockey from Ogun State, Nigeria, whose talent and dedication have left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. With years of experience behind the turntables, DJ AK has not only perfected his craft but also mentored several successful DJs,......