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Silverbird Television interviews 234Next on the Wikileaks exclusive stories

April 19, 2022

Nigerian media house, NEXT has in the past weeks, published a series of Wikileaks exclusive stories about Nigeria. The exclusives have sparked off a wide variety of responses

“Revoda: Our votes will count!”

April 19, 2022

CP-Africa catches up with Gbenga Sesan of the Revoda team

Fela Broadway tickets out!

April 19, 2022

FELA! the prestigious Broadway musical not only arriving in Lagos in a big way, it will also be bringing on a new dimension to cinematic experience. FELA! in Lagos has unveiled its brand new portal which allows guests to purchase tickets, select their seating and choose select date and time to watch the broadway show in the comfort of their homes or offices.

Nigeria, 4th fastest growing economy – UK Govt

April 19, 2022

Mr Henry Bellingham, UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State For Africa and Overseas Territories, said this at a two-day investment forum tagged: “Making Nigeria Your Goal.’’ “Nigeria has averaged growth of 8.9 per cent which is really stunning. “Nigeria is the world’s fourth fastest growing economy with solid growth in the next five years and beyond ; this is truly remarkable,’’ he said. Bellingham said the Nigerian economy may outpace that of South Africa in the next 10 years if the current reform in the banking sector was extended to the power, oil and gas sectors.

Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw, Majid Michael & Jim Iyke hit the AMAA 2011 Red Carpet

April 19, 2022

It was the AMAA 2011 awards this weekend gone past in Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

New Music | Carolyne – Don’t Need Your Money

April 19, 2022

In her words, “Music has been ready for me, and now I’m ready for music, I want to create something unique, different and I also want to reach people with my songs, I want my songs to relate to a plethora of topics”.

New Video Omawunmi

April 19, 2022

Omawunmi‘s 60s inspired track If You Ask Me (Na Who I Go Ask)

Genevieve Nnaji CNN interview: “I never diss my country”

April 19, 2022

Genevieve Nnaji CNN interview: “I never diss my country”

Sade Grants Jay-Z Rare Collaboration

April 19, 2022

Jay Z can charm the pants off anyone…Sade included

And the winner is: Yeka Onka – 1st ever Nigerian Idol.

April 19, 2022

Something has to be said for the girl’s spirit, she initially auditioned in Enugu…didn’t make it through, went to Abuja…no joy, and attempted one last time in Lagos where she gave a beautiful rendition of I Will Always Love You…earning her a golden ticket.

Mnet’s TINSEL Talent Hunt

April 19, 2022

Want to roll with the stars? I suggest you make that leap and grab the spotlight!

New Nigerian Billionaires

April 19, 2022

This year has seen Nigeria add a new billionaire to the Forbes magazine’s distinguished and prestigious league of world billionaires in the person of Chief Mike Adenuga. Also, for the previous sole representative of the country in that club, Alhaji Aliko Dangot, this year has also seen his fortune skyrocket.

The unusual story of China’s pop sensation

April 19, 2022

His real name is Emmanuel Uwechue, though he is better known by his stage name, which sounds like the words for “good song” in Chinese. He first gained notice a few years ago on the Chinese knock off version of the “American idol” show, since then, he has performed on a state-run television show that showcases entertainers for hundreds of millions of Chinese viewers, collaborated with a host of Chinese superstars and has been enthusiastically embraced by the Chinese media. Brand endorsements are not left out as a Chinese wine company has signed him to represent its brand of wine.

Dangote is richer than Facebook founder… as Forbes releases World’s Richest People list

April 19, 2022

Forbes magazine has yesterday, released the 2011 World’s Richest People list with Nigeria’s own industrialist, Aliko Dangote rated as the 51st Richest man in the world, with a net worth of $13.8bn and richer than Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg who made the list for the first time with a net worth of $13.5bn at the 52nd position.

Obama Appoints Nigerian, Olufunmilayo Falusi Olopade, To the US National Cancer Advisory Board

April 19, 2022

Recently, the US president Barack Obama appointed Chicago-based Nigerian, Dr. Olufunmilayo Falusi Olopade, to the US Cancer advisory board.