Nigerian Independence Day!
…And the song goes like this; “On the first October 1960, Nigeria got her Independence (pendence) 2x, Oh Freedom (freedom) 3x, Freedom everywhere.” Well, it’s possible you know the song and sang it as a child in school, at freedom square or somewhere else. It is also possible you never heard of the song; or maybe, […]
Thinking About Nigeria – 59 Years On
On October 1, 1960, the most populous black nation, Nigeria, became independent. This news was greeted with excitement, as the world romanticized the promises it held for her Nigerians, Africa and the rest of human civilization. Fifty-nine years on, Nigeria still soldiers on. Faced with a myriad of challenges, some of which have collapsed […]
Nigeria In History: Nigeria At 59
It was a bright Saturday morning, at least because of the excitements of Nigerians who, adorned in very colourful attire, throng to the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos and watched with every sense of pride as the Union Jack, the British flag was lowered and replaced with the Nigerian flag. It was Independence Day. It […]
3 Ways to Enjoy Nigeria on Independence Day
Nigeria is filled with tons of invigorating tourist attractions. There is something for everyone – resorts to relax in, natural wonders to explore, adventures to undertake and much more. Here are 3 ways you can enjoy Nigeria on Independence Day. 1. Immerse Yourself in Cultural Tourism Nigerians are very warm, caring and welcoming people. With over […]
All Things Ankara Ball 2015 to Hold This October
All Things Ankara is an international movement of Ankara print-inspired creatives and enthusiasts who create visual arts and collaborate on fashion productions. The All Things Ankara Ball 2015 will be the first ever official inaugural All Things Ankara Ball which will celebrate Nigeria’s 55th Independence and would take place at Maryland, U.S.A. on October 17th, 2015. […]
Jidenna Celebrates Independence Day With Nigeria in “All Things Ankara Ball 2015” Video
Watching this video felt extremely good so I had to share! The “All Things Ankara Ball 2015” video is a lovely union of French renaissance and Nigerian aesthetics which promote the rich Nigerian culture through Ankara print fashion and vibrant craftsmanship. The video was released in honour of Nigeria’s Independence Day. Enjoy the video here:
Fela Durotoye: 10 Inspiring Quotes For a Better Nigeria
Fela Durotoye – also referred to as Mr. Nigeria – is a passionate motivational speaker, nation builder and Nigerian patriot. The founder of the Gemstone’s Nation Builders Network has made some inspiring statements on our country and her progress over the years, and today is a befitting day as ever to compile some our favourite […]
Kunle Afolayan, Kemi Lala Akindoju and Others Emerge as AMAA Winners
Nigerians took home several coveted awards at the eleventh edition of the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAAs) on Saturday, 28th September, 2015. The celebration of Africa’s best in the film industry took place in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, with filmmakers from South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Angola, Mauritius and Ghana in attendance. Kunle Afolayan led […]
5 Highest Grossing Nigerian Movies in the Last 5 Years
Post-independence, the likes of Ola Balogun, late Hubert Ogunde, Eddie Ugbomah, Adeyemi Afolayan a.k.a Ade Love (Kunle Afolayan’s father), Ladi Ladebo, Moses Adejumo a.k.a Baba Sala all made movies till the 1980s. These men made movies like Kongi’s Harvest, Aiye, Jaiyesimi, Orun Mooru etc., although their several movies actually never made much profit mainly because of […]
Kunle Afolayan’s ‘October 1’ Wins Award
October 1, the latest movie produced by Kunle Afolayan, has won an award in the ‘Best Fiction Trailer’ category during the International Movie Trailer Festival. The movie, which is yet to be released, won the award in 2013 just as production work for the fiction movie is yet to be completed. “I’m happy about this […]
From Fashion to Film: Deola Sagoe to Feature in ‘October 1’
One of Nigeria’s most prominent fashion designers, Deola Sagoe, has decided to make history in the film industry as well. Acting as Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, the late mother of late afrobeat musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti, she appears a sight to behold. It is only befitting that a woman of such class should fill in such […]
The New $2 Million Thriller ‘October 1’ by Kunle Afolayan [See Poster]
Nigerian film-maker, Kunle Afolayan, is working on a new movie, October 1. The Movie depicts 1960, the period of Nigeria’s independence, and was written by Tunde Babalola. Babalola describes the movie as “… a psychological thriller detailing the activities of a northern police detective, Dan Waziri, who was posted to the western region to unravel […]