Lagos, Nigeria – December 15, 2024 – The highly anticipated 45th edition of the Miss Nigeria pageant is set to take place on December 19, 2024, at a grand ceremony in Lagos, with a bold new vision that goes beyond traditional beauty standards. This year’s pageant, organized by The Audrey Silva Company (TASC) and spearheaded…
In a bid to preserve, sustain, and influence the future of the African music industry, a group of music veterans and enthusiasts have introduced the African Music Business Roundtable. The initiative, according to the conveners, aims to address critical challenges and seize opportunities within the African music business ecosystem. At a press parley in Lagos,…
The highly anticipated movie, ‘Extramile’ made its grand debut at the 2024 edition of the Africa International Film Festival(AFRIFF) which was held in Filmhouse Landmark, Lagos. Produced by Five2Media and executive-produced by Solate Ovundah-Akarolo, the film captivated audiences with its compelling story that delves into the intricacies of friendship, relationships, and the importance of setting…
Popular singer, Wizkid’s latest album, “Morayo”, has made a debut at number 98 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling an impressive 13,000 units in its first week. This feat was announced by Chart Data via X on Monday. “Morayo”, released on November 22nd, is a heartfelt tribute to his late mother, Jane Dolapo Balogun, who…
Actress and producer Yetunde Barnabashas expressed her joy after winning three awards at the Odunlade Adekola Film Production Award (OAFP). Yetunde, who was unable to physically attend the event, shared photos and videos of her awards on social media. The actress was nominated for six awards and took home three prestigious titles: Producer of the…
In a heartfelt message that has captured the attention of fans worldwide, Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale took to social media to express his profound gratitude to global music icon Beyoncé for her support and collaboration. The message, which he shared with the phrase “Congrats mummy @Beyonce You changed my life” was a testament to the…
Kwara hosted Nollywood on Sunday night with Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq inviting them to take advantage of the cutting-edge facilities and the alluring environment that the state offers the creatives. Speaking at the 16th edition of the best of Nollywood (BON) awards at the Sugar Factory Film Studio in Ilorin, Governor Abdulrazaq said the event celebrates…
This holiday season, a delightful new single titled “Christmas All Around the World” fuses South African folk traditions with the compelling songwriting prowess of American artist, Debé Gunn. The highly anticipated collaboration features the electrifying voices of Afrika Mamas, an internationally acclaimed six-member a cappella group from South Africa, amplifying the festive spirits and bridging…
Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has shared his thoughts on becoming the first person to reach one billion followers across all social media platforms. In a recent interview with YouTube personality MrBeast, Ronaldo described the achievement as gratifying but admitted he wasn’t surprised. The football star attributed his massive following to the global love for his…
Patrons of this year’s Rhythms On Da Runway will have an unforgettable experience as top-brass of Ghana’s music industry take the stage to entertain them. This year’s Rhythms On Da Runway dubbed the Kente Edition will take place at the Grand Arena, Accra International Conference Centre on November 30, 2024. Kente is a Ghanaian textile…
Tyla is set to appear in American singer Sabrina Carpenter‘s upcoming star-studded Christmas special, which will premiere on Netflix this festive season. “A Nonsense Christmas” is a musical special by Carpenter that will stream exclusively on Netflix. According to Tudum by Netflix, this holiday special will showcase pop icon Carpenter performing songs from her holiday…
Ultra South Africa has announced that it’s set to return to Mzansi for its milestone tenth edition in May 2025. The festival is Africa’s largest electronic music festival and is part of Ultra Music Festival‘s worldwide expansion which has now extended to twenty countries. The music festival will take place in two cities: Cape Town…
If you think you’ve got what it takes, entries are now open for the 12th annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards competition. The awards honour those who’ve made their mark on the comedy landscape over the last year, including stand-up comedians, comedic writers, comedic content creators, comedy festivals and ad agencies that produce the funniest…
The 40th Norvisi Development Union (NorDU) Festival of 10 communities in the Ho municipality was launched in Ho last Saturday with a renewed call to empower women in traditional leadership positions to ensure a more impactful and rapid realisation of community development initiatives. The NorDu communities are Nyive, Avee, Hodzo, Shia, Lume, Tanyigbe, Tokokoe, Atikpui,…
Beyoncé has announced she will perform during the NFL’s half-time show on Christmas Day. The singer will perform as the Houston Texans take on the Baltimore Ravens – one of two fixtures scheduled for that day. Advertisement The second match will see Kansas City Chiefs play the Pittsburgh Steelers and both matches will be streamed…
Nigeria’s Chidimma Adetshina finished as the first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe Competition held in Mexico. The grand finale, which unfolded early Sunday morning at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, offered a nail-biting showdown between Nigeria and Denmark as the two finalists awaited the announcement of the coveted title. The competition, widely regarded…
