Yemi Alade And Others To Perform At The Carnegie Hall As Special Guests of Angelique Kidjo
6th February 2020
Carnegie Hall is a concert venue in the United States, located in New York City. The Hall is legendary for its contributions to the culture of musical excellence: “When the Hall’s cornerstone was laid in 1891, Andrew Carnegie proclaimed that “it is probable that this hall will intertwine itself with the history of our country.” … Continue reading Yemi Alade And Others To Perform At The Carnegie Hall As Special Guests of Angelique Kidjo
All The Things a King of Boys Sequel Might Mean
5th February 2020
Even before Kemi Adetiba announced that a teaser trailer for KOB 2 (King of Boys 2) is coming, rumours were already circulating. In September last year, Toni Tones (one of the lead characters in KOB and the actress that plays young Eniola Salami) even hinted that a King of Boys series might be in the … Continue reading All The Things a King of Boys Sequel Might Mean
Nigerian-American Director, Chinonye Chukwu, Nominated For NAACP Image Awards
31st January 2020
On January 9, 2020, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) announced the nominees for its 51st NAACP Image Awards. Chinonye Chukwu’s Clemency has been selected to compete at this year’s NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Independent Motion Picture, alongside Queen & Slim and The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind. The winners … Continue reading Nigerian-American Director, Chinonye Chukwu, Nominated For NAACP Image Awards
Song Of The Week: Olobe By TiwaDara
29th January 2020
TiwaDara has this lazy drag to his vocals that effectively pulls you along with his singing. On Olobe, you’re not quite sure what the lyrics are for the first few minutes, but you’re interested because whatever it sounds good. Granted, this isn’t one of the best reasons to like a song, but Olobe is an … Continue reading Song Of The Week: Olobe By TiwaDara
Burna Boy Did Not Win A Grammy, Angelique Kidjo Takes The Golden Gramophone
27th January 2020
One Twitter user expressed shock at people’s shock when it was announced that Angelique Kidjo won Best World Music Album at the 62nd Grammy Awards. Most Nigerians are disappointed, and some are surprised, but why? From this writer’s perspective, there are a few reasons why Burna Boy should not have won that Grammy. One reason … Continue reading Burna Boy Did Not Win A Grammy, Angelique Kidjo Takes The Golden Gramophone
Movies To Watch This Weekend
24th January 2020
There’s an interesting collection of films to watch in cinemas this weekend. Mercy Johnson’s production: The Legend of Inikpi, and Joseph (a Ghanaian-Jamaican production) are now both screening, and Sugar Rush is back from its cinema ban. We’ve included the brief synopsis for each film. By the way, is it just us or did January … Continue reading Movies To Watch This Weekend
The Berlinale And Eyimofe: Arie and Chuko Esiri’s Debut Feature Film To Premiere In Germany
22nd January 2020
It’s a special year for the Berlin Film Festival’s Forum section: 2020 marks their 50th anniversary. They also have a new section head, a new selection procedure, and a lot of ‘new faces among the advisors and in the selection committee.’ The Forum section is organized by Arsenal – Institute for Film and Video Art … Continue reading The Berlinale And Eyimofe: Arie and Chuko Esiri’s Debut Feature Film To Premiere In Germany
Song of the Week: Mr. XLNC by TMXO & Lady Donli
21st January 2020
Another smooth groove brought to you by the Connect Nigeria entertainment column: Mr. XLNC isn’t exactly a recent song, but it’s worth taking note of. The track was produced by TMXO and released in November for the Art X Festival on an album called Making the Mavericks. The two other tracks on the album feature … Continue reading Song of the Week: Mr. XLNC by TMXO & Lady Donli
Joseph, A New Film Celebrating African Roots, Will Premiere in Nigeria This Month
20th January 2020
Ghana’s Year of Return has undoubtedly sparked a lot of excitement worldwide, especially among Africans in the diaspora. Throughout last year, foreigners of African ancestors flooded into the country. It might be safe to say that most were attempting to take a closer look at their roots. In November, Ghana gave citizenship to 126 people … Continue reading Joseph, A New Film Celebrating African Roots, Will Premiere in Nigeria This Month
Another Nnedi Okorafor Book, ‘Binti’, Is Coming to TV
16th January 2020
Unfortunately, if you’re in Nigeria, it won’t exactly be coming to a television near you. Binti, a multiple award-winning science fiction novella by Nnedi Okorafor, will be adapted for screen and will premiere on the U.S based platform, Hulu. Hulu is an on-demand subscription video service owned by Walt Disney, and is currently only available … Continue reading Another Nnedi Okorafor Book, ‘Binti’, Is Coming to TV
Song of the Week – Radar by Alpha P
14th January 2020
By September last year, you could almost feel the Nigerian entertainment industry struggling to breathe. Tensions were high, at least for spectators (like me) of what had now become extreme sports. It was difficult to keep track of all the latest hits, and in the scramble for excellence, a lot of upcoming artistes were left … Continue reading Song of the Week – Radar by Alpha P
The Full List of Winners From the Soundcity MVP Awards
13th January 2020
Burna Boy and Rema were two of the biggest names in music last year, followed by Fireboy and Joeboy. Stars like Wizkid and Davido were also heavy topics of discussion, but a lot of the notoriety that surrounded artistes like Burna, Rema and Joeboy came from the stunning moves they were making with their music. … Continue reading The Full List of Winners From the Soundcity MVP Awards
Mercy Johnson Releases Trailer For Her First Feature-Length Production: The Legend Of Inikpi
9th January 2020
When Google graced its search page with an illustration of Amaka Igwe on the 2nd of January, what I saw was more than an acknowledgement of Amaka Igwe herself; it seemed to me that this was a sign of all the attention that has finally come to Nollywood. The industry has, of course, been thriving … Continue reading Mercy Johnson Releases Trailer For Her First Feature-Length Production: The Legend Of Inikpi
Throwback Thursday: Luaka Bop Introduces A 70’s Legend To A Younger Generation With ‘Who Is William Onyeabor?’
As an entertainment contributor eager to impress her editors, this writer spent most of 2019 tracking all the latest film and music releases. I inevitably came across the trailer for Abba T. Makama’s sensational 2019 release: The Lost Okoroshi. But it wasn’t just the fantastic and hilarious scenes that kept my eyes riveted to the … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Luaka Bop Introduces A 70’s Legend To A Younger Generation With ‘Who Is William Onyeabor?’
Song of the Week: 12 Days by Alpha Ojini
7th January 2020
2019 was an incredible year for everything ‘Afro’, but a special kind of frenzy has come with the rocket rise of this signature sound. Too many upcoming and even contemporary acts in the Nigerian music industry are determined to get their own piece of the cake, and even though this ambition is not a bad … Continue reading Song of the Week: 12 Days by Alpha Ojini
Events To Look Forward To In January
6th January 2020
Welcome to 2020, how was your holiday? This Monday marks the first truly official workweek of 2020 for most people, and with the strapping on seatbelts and knotting of ties comes a low hunger for relief. And as usual, there will always be something to cater to fun-lovers looking for a good time out after … Continue reading Events To Look Forward To In January
Top 5 Actors/Actresses To Look Out For In 2020
31st December 2019
The most exciting acts in recent times have mostly come from what we’re all calling New Nollywood now. A younger and more vibrant force; creatives not yet jaded by their experiences – not yet polished and refined. A new school still fresh in its unbridled exuberance. The force spans across a number of variables, from … Continue reading Top 5 Actors/Actresses To Look Out For In 2020
Top 10 Films of 2019: Most Noteworthy
30th December 2019
Most Nollywood films still suffer under the misconception that the more celebrities you cram into a film, the better it is. For that reason, this list chooses to ignore the glitzy roll call of stars that appear in each film. Here we will list films for their originality and content instead. On that note, and … Continue reading Top 10 Films of 2019: Most Noteworthy
Top 10 Actors of 2019
27th December 2019
Timini Egbuson An actor, model and presenter like most of the new crop of creatives emerging in the entertainment industry right now. Timini’s 2013 character in MTV’s Shuga Naija launched his mainstream career. He’s been very present on television in the past year, appearing in the latest season of Shuga Naija and Elevator Baby; a … Continue reading Top 10 Actors of 2019
Top 10 Actresses of 2019
26th December 2019
A list of some of the most productive, popular and daring actresses of the past one year. Kate Henshaw Like most of the Nigerian actresses from Old Nollywood, Kate has an incredible amount of films to her credit (at least 75, Pulse reports). This year she appeared in Ego Boyo’s latest production: The Ghost and … Continue reading Top 10 Actresses of 2019
12 Highlights Of The Nigerian Entertainment Industry In 2019
25th December 2019
Rema is introduced by Mavin Records When Don Jazzy announced that Mavin Records had signed a 19-year-old rapper named Rema, no one anticipated the commotion that would follow. The young rapper/singer debuted with a self-titled E.P that has quickly settled him into a league of his own. It’s been 9 months and Rema is now … Continue reading 12 Highlights Of The Nigerian Entertainment Industry In 2019
Top 10 Songs of 2019
24th December 2019
You might be wondering why songs like Beginning by Joeboy or Try Me by Tems aren’t here; those songs practically defined Nigerian music in 2019. But never fear, we have a complimentary list with more of the biggest songs in 2019. See our list of the Top 10 Music Videos of 2019. This is a … Continue reading Top 10 Songs of 2019
Top 10 Music Videos of 2019
23rd December 2019
Now that 2019 is almost over and we’re stepping into a new decade, we can start promoting music and movies for quality content rather than aimless entertainment. This list is a collection of some of the most original and imaginative music videos released in 2019. Certainly not exhaustive. Rudeboy – Reason With Me Don’t miss … Continue reading Top 10 Music Videos of 2019
What To Watch in Cinemas This Weekend
20th December 2019
Kpali Amaka is an investment banker working in the UK, but she may be about to lose her job. Around the time when the company she works for is letting go of staff, Amaka’s work permit is about to expire. The company has good reason to let her go along with everyone else, unless she … Continue reading What To Watch in Cinemas This Weekend
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Throwback Thursday: How Norimitsu Onishi Christened The Nigerian Film Industry
Nollywood existed before it was christened. Nigerian films were first made in the 1960’s by legendary pioneers like Herbert Ogunde and Ola Balogun. But most cinematic efforts were focused on theatre and folklore. The first generation of Nigerian filmmakers struggled with the expensive production costs of quality film. Shooting on celluloid film, as their foreign … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: How Norimitsu Onishi Christened The Nigerian Film Industry
Crazy, Lovely, Cool: A New Nigerian Drama Series Now Showing On Netflix
18th December 2019
Crazy, Lovely, Cool is a new show on Netflix based on the lives of a group of undergraduates at the University of Eastern Nigeria (or Nsukka, as you may know it) in Enugu State. The title (Crazy, Lovely, Cool) is also the title of a blog run by one of the main characters, an asthmatic … Continue reading Crazy, Lovely, Cool: A New Nigerian Drama Series Now Showing On Netflix
Song of the Week: Sade by Sarz & Wurld
17th December 2019
The illustrious Nigerian producer, Sarz and enigmatic singer Wurld, collaborated to create the project our song of the week is couched in. I Like Girls With Trobul, the album with SADE listed as track 5, was released on the 8th of November. Proceed with caution. Not every song on I Love Girls With Trobul is … Continue reading Song of the Week: Sade by Sarz & Wurld
The 11th Ben Enwonwu Annual Lecture: Considering African Art and Artivism
16th December 2019
The British Deputy High Commissioner, Ms. Harriet Thompson, and a number of other important personalities gathered at the MUSON Centre on Thursday, 12th December to commemorate Ben Enwonwu’s legacy and contribution to African and Nigerian art. Ms. Thompson gave this year’s lecture on the subject of art as an instrument for peace, conflict resolution and … Continue reading The 11th Ben Enwonwu Annual Lecture: Considering African Art and Artivism
Movies to Watch: Funke Akindele’s Directorial Debut Is Out In Cinemas
13th December 2019
We recommend ‘Your Excellency’ if your appetite this weekend is ‘funny’ and ‘hassle-free’. This Ebonylife production is a political satire directed by the unforgettable Funke Akindele. Funke also stars in this film as the lead female character; second wife of Chief Olalekan Ajadi, an incompetent businessman who contests for the Presidency and stumbles into unexpected … Continue reading Movies to Watch: Funke Akindele’s Directorial Debut Is Out In Cinemas
Did You Know? Sajjad Musa, The Designer Behind Burna Boy’s Bank Notes
The album artwork for Burna Boy’s African Giant album is one of the notes specially created to promote the African Giant message. A number of notes with a variety of images printed on them were released, and the images on each note represent Burna Boy’s commentary on the Nigerian/African situation. The note on the album … Continue reading Did You Know? Sajjad Musa, The Designer Behind Burna Boy’s Bank Notes