Category: Arts

Play on Gen. Gowon to be staged in Lagos Aug. 24-25

A play, ‘GOWON’, which depicts the life of retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, former Nigeria’s military head of state, is to be staged in Lagos, from Aug. 24 to Aug.25.

A statement by the Duke of Shomolu Foundation, producers of the play, said on Sunday in L…

Jamaica mulls audio-visual exchange with Nigeria

The Jamaican government says it intends to pursue a robust collaboration with Nigeria in the film and animation industries.

The Jamaican High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Lincoln Downer, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Arts, …

Nollywood thriller, “A Tribe called Judah” to hit cinemas

A Nollywood thriller, “A Tribe called Judah’’, is set to hit cinema screens across Nigeria on Dec. 15, its producer has said.Ace Nollywood actress and producer of the movie, Funke Akindele, made this known on her Instagram page after the official prem…

Ace artistes Skipper, DJ Sean Mannie release hit song ‘Gawu’

Sensational Nigerian singer Akinola Oladapo, popularly known as `Skipper’ and ace music curator, DJ Sean Mannie have released an electrifying hit single titled ‘Gawu’.

Mr Honour Aghedo, the Project Manager of ONErpm representing the Reals A&R Record…

Culture: musician Philbill says unlawfully detained in Europe

Cameroonian artist, Philbill says he is being unlawfully detained and his passport confiscated in Germany by Rosette Loe, of Newol entertainment.Diyani Bill Munyenge, popularly known as Phillbill says he was hired by Newol entertainment for a European …

Nigerian Consulate celebrates festival of drums in New York

The Consulate-General of Nigeria in New York and the Royal Festival Inc. have celebrated the “Ayan Atayero Festival” (Festival of Drums) to promote the understanding and appreciation of Nigeria’s rich culture and heritage in the US.The News Agency of N…