Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Federal Government and Central Bank of Nigeria/Bankers Committee for the Revamping and Restoration of the National Theatre, on Sunday, February 14, 2021, there has been renewed hope that government is set to give the arts and culture sector, indeed the creative sector, the badly […]
The book is divided into eight sections as follows: Section One: Introduction and Tributes; Section Two: Crosscutting Themes; Section Three: Peter Okebukola and the Nigerian Higher Education System in Perspective; Section Four: Sustainable Development and the Future of Higher Education in the Post-COVID-19 Era; Section Five: Quality Issues in Higher Education; Section Six: Gender, Access […]
The record-breaking Japanese anime film “Demon Slayer: Mugen Train” carried over its box-office buzz to the United States on Friday, captivating Florida fans in its first screening. The Demon Slayer film, based on a popular manga and TV anime series, has grossed over $350 million at theaters in Japan, despite COVID-19 restrictions, surpassing Hayao […]
Lady Gaga’s two stolen bulldogs, snatched in a violent abduction that left the pets’ caretaker shot in the chest this week in Hollywood, were turned over to police on Friday and have been reunited with the pop singer’s representatives, police said. The safe return of Koji and Gustav came hours after Gaga, who was […]
Oyinkanade, one of Nigeria’s most versatile music artistes has gone through a journey of constant reinvention. When YUSUFF ADEBAYO caught up with him, the soulful singer, reminisces on life before the Project Fame show that propelled him into stardom, the collaboration between him and YBNL boss, Olamide, how he deals with being referred to as […]
Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday, has finally apologised to a fan, Oyindamola, who she humiliated after getting a tattoo of her name on her body. Nkechi Blessing had earlier distanced herself from the fan, after getting the tattoo. In a lengthy post shared via her Instagram page on Thursday, the movie star apologised to the […]
Nigerian media personality, Toke Makinwa, has told men that they not the reason behind most women’s decision to carry out cosmetic surgeries. The media girl made this known via her Twitter page on Thursday, while reacting to the notion that most women go under the knife to please men. She tweeted: “Overhead a couple of […]
David Oyelowo’s directorial debut ‘The Water Man’ has been picked up by Netflix and RLJE Films. The latest acquisition will reportedly see the family adventure drama premiere in US theatres on May 7 and an international release on Netflix later on in the year. Scripted by Emma Needell, the feature follows the story of Gunner […]
Nigerian superstar, Davido made his debut on NPR Tiny Desk on Wednesday as part of the Black History Month. During the show, where he performed live with his actual vocals, he was supported by a four-piece band and two backing singers – a guy and a girl. All melodies were played live as Davido displayed […]
A Nigerian man whose ‘Danfo’ themed sketch for Adidas went viral has finally gotten an opportunity to work with the multinational corporation. The young man with the Twitter handle @Shutabug went viral after he drew a canvas and painted it in a colour combination inspired by the popular Lagos ‘danfo’. “Someone call Adidas and tell […]