Song of the Week: Johnny Drille – Shine
Johnny Drille‘s “Shine” is one of the two singles released by the singer in February 2019 as a buildup to the release of his new project. “Do your best, and don’t lose yourself.” The song is an encouragement for anyone who is faced with challenges in their journey to success and a better life. He […]
The Men & Women Who Made Highlife Popular
Before 1967, highlife music was the most popular genre of music in Nigeria. It was in high demand in elite circles in Lagos, the then capital of Nigeria. The popularity of this genre only began to dwindle following the breakout of the Nigerian Civil war in 1967, which forced most of the progenitors of highlife […]
Movies To Watch This Weekend
Finally, we are done with the elections, and we can get back to just having weekends the way they ought ot be. Here are a few recommended movies to help you relax this weekend. Being Annabel “Being Annabel” stars Alex Ekubo, Desmond Elliot, Ken Erics, and Yvonne Jegede. It follows the story of a broke […]
Adesua Etomi Adorns The Cover Of Vogue Magazine
Award-winning Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi, is one of the 14 global actresses featured in the April edition of Vogue magazine. The April 2019 “Global” issue of the fashion and lifestyle magazine features 14 superstar actresses, some of the world’s most famous from Hollywood, Nollywood, and Bollywood, selected from 14 different countries including the Nigerian actress. […]
Song of the Week: ‘Saved’ by Jarell Ebuka
Jarell is a singer, songwriter audio producer and animator with a very unique sound. His deep lyrics are buoyed by amazing guitar skills and soulful vocals. Having struggled with his academics at an early age, Jarell was determined to excel at his art. At 18, he learned to play the guitar on his own and […]
Will David Oyelowo Be The Next James Bond?
Nigerian British actor Davido Oyetokunbo Oyelowo has made a name in the movie industry internationally, playing Martin Luther King Jr in 2014 historical drama film “Selma”. He also won the Ian Charleson Award for best performance by an actor under 30 in a classical play in 2001, in which he played King Henry VI in […]
Connect Nigeria Business Fair: What You Stand To Gain
For the last seven years, Connect Nigeria has been using the annual business fair as a tool, to help entrepreneurs and business owners learn the dynamics of growing their businesses, and providing a platform for networking. It has been adjudged the biggest SME event in Africa and a melting pot for entrepreneurs, business owners and […]
Tiwa Savage’s Best 6 Music Videos
Tiwa Savage is one of the most prominent voices in the Nigerian music industry. Ever since joining Mavin Records in 2012, she has become a household name with numerous awards under her belt, some of which are Best African Act at the 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards, Best Female in the MTV Africa Music Awards […]
Celebrating Nollywood’s Living Legend; Pete Edochie
Pete Edochie has been considered one of Nollywood’s greatest of all times, ever since his 1980’s appearance on “Things Fall Apart” on NTA, where he played the lead character; Okonkwo. The Nollywood veteran’s career started on radio as a twenty-year-old broadcaster at the Eastern Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation (ENBC), where he rose to the position of […]
‘Joba’ in cinemas April 5th
Biodun Stephen is set for the premiere of her new faith-based movie titled, “Joba”. The filmmaker, best known for romantic drama and comedy films, was nominated twice at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards for her film “The Visit”, took home two awards at the 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards for “Picture Perfect”, and […]
Top 5 Music Videos For The Week
Tiwa Savage – One Tiwa Savage‘s “One” video is exactly how a quality music video should be. The colorful video, with an entirely natural ambiance, features refreshing beach scenes with everyday people. The song is produced by KillerTunez and the video is shot by Capital Dreams Pictures. Patoranking feat. Davido – Confirm Patoranking after spending […]
“Children Of Blood And Bone” Gets Nigerian Director
45-year-old Rick Famuyiwa, a Nigerian-American film director, producer, and screenwriter has been contracted to direct the Fox 2000 adaptation of 2018 best selling fantasy novel, “Children of Blood and Bone.” Famuyiwa has been active in Hollywood since 1999 and has worked on films like the 1999 “The Wood”, “Brown Sugar” released in 2002, “Talk To […]
Song Of The Week: ‘I Can’ – Tarila Gbesimi
Our song of the week is a spanking new single by amiable songstress, Tarila Gbesimi. It is a profound inspirational, reminding us that we can overcome whatever challenge life throws at us, only if we believe we can. The song is inspired by the fact that in pursuing our goals and ideals, we most often […]
Chief Daddy on Netflix
Another Nollywood movie is coming to Netflix soon! The star-studded “Chief Daddy“, which premiered in December 2018, will be available on the streaming platform on March 15, 2019, exactly three months after its premiere in Nigeria and Ghana. The comedy film, which critics have referred to as “the perfect holiday movie”, is about the chaos […]
Davido Nominated for Favorite Global Music Star at Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2019
Organizers officially announced Davido as one of the nominees of the 2019 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards on Tuesday, 26th February. Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards In the nominations announced by YouTube star, Liza Koshy, in Nickelodeon’s first-ever live stream event, the “Fall” singer is being nominated along with BlackPink, David Guetta, Taylor Swift, J Balvin and […]
Song of the Week
Hear us today – Glowreeyah Braimah The music minister with an amazingly, infectious smile is perhaps best known for the worship anthem, “Miracle Worker”, with Nathaniel Bassey. However, there is more to the prolific singer and songwriter. Glowreeyah has lived with music all her life, growing up with parents who would always play the piano […]