Entertainment
C.J. “Fiery” Obasi Crafts a New Vision for African Cinema at Locarno
Nigerian award-winning director C.J. “Fiery” Obasi has created a powerful new visual for Locarno Pro’s Open Doors platform, marking Africa’s debut on the...
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...
Nnamdi Kanaga’s “Water Girl” and the New Wave of Mythmaking in Nigerian Cinema
The crackle of a Montana winter seems worlds away from the humid whispers of Igbo folklore. Yet, in a Bozeman editing suite, filmmaker...
Davido And Shallipopi Light Up Portugal As Afro Nation 2025 Kicks Off With Energy, Culture, and Family Moments
Afro Nation 2025 opened with a powerful celebration of African music in Portimão, Portugal on Wednesday night, with Nigerian stars Davido and Shallipopi...
“When Nigeria Happens” To Shine At Locarno Film Festival 2025, Opening Doors For African Stories
Nigerian filmmaker Ema Edosio is set to make a global splash as her latest film, When Nigeria Happens, opens the prestigious Open Doors...
How Nigeria Can Champion a New Era of Creative Recognition in Africa
Nigeria’s creative industry has become one of its most recognisable exports. From Grammy-winning musicians to globally streamed Nollywood films and viral fashion trends...
Angélique Kidjo Becomes First African Artist to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In a moment both deeply personal and culturally significant, Angélique Kidjo has been named to the 35 members of the Hollywood Walk of...
Burna Boy Reveals Full Tracklist for Upcoming Album ‘No Sign of Weakness’
Burna Boy returns with a statement that doesn’t leave anything to the imagination. His new album, ‘No Sign of Weakness’, is coming out...
Kayode Peters, the Vision Behind Flatmates and a Nollywood Favourite, Passes at 47
Kayode Peters, the Nigerian filmmaker and director behind some of Nollywood’s most loved comedies and stage plays, died at 47 in Toronto, Canada....
Tems Unveils ‘Leading Vibe,’ A Mentorship Program for Women in Music
Tems is building what she did not have while on the ascent. With two Grammys, global tours, and endorsements from some of the...
Nigerian Filmmaker Kachi Benson Wins Emmy for Heartfelt Ballet Documentary ‘Madu’
Nigerian filmmaker Kachi Benson has clinched the 2025 Emmy Award for Outstanding Arts and Culture Documentary for his work on Madu, a Disney...
Two Nigerians Join Oscars Academy’s 2025 Class
Two Nigerian creatives have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2025, breaking a year-long pause in...