Archives Tag: CNN
Women You Should Know: Aisha Salaudeen
April 19, 2022
Aisha Salaudeen, who was born on the 26th of September, 1994, is a Nigerian multimedia journalist, feminist, producer, and writer who currently works with CNN. She was born in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria but left the country in 2012 to study Business Economics at the University of Bradford, United Kingdom. Read more about Women … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Aisha Salaudeen
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CNN’s Documentary On The Lekki Toll Gate Shootings
April 19, 2022
Global media powerhouse, the Cable News Network, CNN, on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, released a video documentary investigation on the Lekki toll gate shooting and killing of peaceful protesters by the Nigerian army on the night of Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Read more about #EndSARS October 20, 2020, which has gone down in history … Continue reading CNN’s Documentary On The Lekki Toll Gate Shootings
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Social Media Focus: Ikorodu Bois
April 19, 2022
If you are consistent with trends on social media, then you probably must have come across the Instagram handle of a group of Nigerian kids who have proven without reasonable doubts that when the question of creativity is posed, less can mean more. Your guess is right, they are the Ikorodu Bois. Muiz Sanni, 15, … Continue reading Social Media Focus: Ikorodu Bois
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12 Highlights Of The Nigerian Entertainment Industry In 2019
April 19, 2022
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
Everyday Heroes: Olajumoke Adenowo
April 19, 2022
Olajumoke Adenowo is a multiple award-winning Architect and Philanthropist who when profiled by CNN was referred to as “Africa’s Starchitect.” With over 30 years of experience in Architectural practice, she has designed and executed over 70 buildings. At age 14 she enrolled to study Architecture at the University of Ife, where she also completed her … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Olajumoke Adenowo
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Arit Okpo is the New Host of African Voices CNN
April 19, 2022
Arit Okpo, seasoned Nigerian TV presenter and producer, has been announced the new host of CNN’s African Voices. The announcement was made by CNN Africa’s official Twitter handle and was confirmed by Arit Okpo on the 8th of August. African Voices by CNN is a continental show sponsored by Globacom that highlights and celebrates Africa’s … Continue reading Arit Okpo is the New Host of African Voices CNN
Everyday Heroes: Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin
April 19, 2022
You might want to use the term ‘Hall of Fame’, ‘Roll- Call of the Greats’, ‘who’s who in…’ etc. Whatever categorization you might want to use, as far as women rights activism is concerned, you can comfortably add the name Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin to that list. A hero; for the girl-child, for Nigeria, for Africa, for … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin
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‘Lionheart’ Attracts Global Attention To Nollywood
April 19, 2022
The Toronto International Film Festival ended on Sunday 16th September 2018 with hundreds of films screened during the eleven days of the festival, from which films were voted for several awards. One of the films nominated for the grande prize, The Grolsch People’s Choice Award, was Lionheart, by Nigerian star actor/director Genevieve Nnaji. The Grolsch … Continue reading ‘Lionheart’ Attracts Global Attention To Nollywood
CNN’s Fareed Zakaria Expected in Nigeria for Airtel’s Night of Influence
April 19, 2022
The presenter of Global Public Square on CNN and Editor-at-large of TIME Magazine, Fareed Zakaria, is expected in Nigeria by mid-November for an event, Night of Influence, put together by Airtel. Night of Influence will have Zakaria speak on Africa’s Political Economy: The Challenge of Leadership. Business leaders, top bureaucrats and career folks are expected … Continue reading CNN’s Fareed Zakaria Expected in Nigeria for Airtel’s Night of Influence
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