Idris Elba’s Lagos Drama and Nollywood’s ‘Agemo’ in TIFF Lineup
Hollywood star Idris Elba is bringing a taste of Lagos nightlife to the world stage with his new short film Dust to Dreams,...
Nollywood Scores Big with Multiple Nominations at 2025 Septimius Awards
Nollywood is set to make a strong showing at the 2025 Septimius Awards, with several Nigerian films and series earning multiple nominations ahead...
AFRIMA 2025 Hits Historic 10,000+ Entries, Lagos Set to Host Grand Celebration
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has broken its own record, receiving 10,717 submissions for the 2025 edition – the highest in its...
Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports to ECOWAS Hit 663 Million Metric Tonnes in Six Months
The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has revealed that Nigeria shipped 663 million metric tonnes of goods to 11 ECOWAS countries in the...
Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Tems, Tyla Among African Stars Nominated for 2025 MTV VMAs
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) nominations have been unveiled, and African artists are again making their mark on the global stage....
Nobody’s Standing In Your Way – Deyemi Okanlawon on Why Nollywood Filmmakers Are Turning To YouTube
More Nigerian filmmakers are choosing YouTube over cinemas and streaming platforms to release their movies, and Nollywood actor-producer Deyemi Okanlawon has shared why....
A Tour of Nigeria’s Utilised And Underutilised Tourist Attractions Across All Regions
Nigeria, a nation teeming with cultural vibrancy, natural beauty, and historical wealth, is home to some of the most breathtaking and unique tourist...
Benin Grants First Diaspora Citizenships Under New Law Addressing Slave Trade Legacy, with Artist Ciara Among Them
American singer Ciara has officially become a citizen of Benin, one of the first people to do so under a new law that...
New Streaming Platform ‘Kava’ by Inkblot Studios & Filmhouse Set to Focus on African Stories
Two of Nigeria’s prominent film companies, Inkblot Studios and Filmhouse Group, are collaborating to launch Kava – a new global streaming platform that...
French Media Giant Canal+ Buys Out MultiChoice in $3B Deal
French media company Canal+ has officially acquired full ownership of MultiChoice, Africa’s biggest pay-TV provider, in a $3 billion deal that could reshape...
The Weeknd and Shakira to Lead 2025 Global Citizen Festival Tackling Global Challenges With Tyla And Ayra Starr
Global music stars, The Weeknd and Shakira, will headline the 2025 Global Citizen Festival on September 27 in New York City, as the...
D’Tigress Coach Rena Wakama Says Team is Ready to Defend AfroBasket Title and Chase Olympic Glory
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, is gearing up to defend its AfroBasket crown later this month in Côte d’Ivoire, with Coach Rena Wakama...