Following drama (31.3%) in the best-performing genre ranking was thrillers with 25%. Drama was the best performing Nollywood genre of 2023, according to data from a report by Nollywood-focused publication, In Nollywood. Published on Thursday, February 1, 2024, the Who Is Watching Nollywood? report stated that the best-performing films of the year were determined to…
The Nigerian music industry is well represented at the 66th Academy Award. Afrobeats has been seeing a steady ascension globally with Nigerian mainstream music enjoying massive popularity, with the stars behind the music, winning prestigious awards, and selling out choice venues. One of the results of Afrobeats’ global rise is evident in the growing presence…
From sold-out shows to global hits, and a fine showing at the Grammy nominations, 2023 was quite the year for African music which reached unprecedented heights. The new created Best African Music Performance category highlights the fast-growing feat of Afrobeats and African music as it earned a well-deserved place on the global stage. This year’s…
Full Name: Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu Profession: Artist Nationality: NigeriaNigerian Biography: Often called ‘Africa’s greatest artist’ Ben Enwonwu was the most well known and one of the most influential African artists of the 20th century. Born in Nigeria, he studied in England before returning to his home country. Working in a Modernist style, Enwonwu was…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the Semi-Final stage of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman had the first goal at 41 minutes which takes his goal tally to three, following an assist from Moses Simon. Victor Osimhen also had a second goal which was…
The referee rules that out for an offside on Osimhen GOOAAAAAAAL!!!!!! Osimhen scores!!!!!! 73′ Another yellow card for Angola. 71′ Yellow card for Kialonda Gaspar for a challenge on Osimhen. 70′ Nigeria defending too deep now. 66′ Two changes for Angola. Bruno Paz replacing Fredy and Zito Luvumbo is in for Gilberto 61′ Moses Simon…
HALF TIME!!! Nigeria leads Angola 1-0 in Abidjan thanks to Ademola Lookman sublime finish. 45′ Three minutes have been added as additional time. 41′ Moses Simon beats his man on the left. Perfectly lays it for Ademola Lookman who wasted no time scoring. Nigeria leads 1-0. GOOOOAAAAAAAAAL!!!! Nigeria scores 36′ Aina’s dangerous throw-in from the…
GOOOOAAAAAAAAAL!!!! Nigeria scores 36′ Aina’s dangerous throw-in from the right troubles the Angolan defence but Osimhen could only direct his header wide. 35′ We are back again. The Eagles still finding it hard to break the resolute defence COOLING BREAK! We are into half an hour mark. Still goalless in Abidjan. 23′ An inch-perfect cross…
The Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Communications, Senator Ajagunla Fadeyi, representing Osun Central Senatorial District, is set to flag off the construction of 10 kilometers rural roads in the senatorial district, a significant development propelled by the N2billion Intervention Fund launched earlier. In a statement signed by Senator Fadeyi on Friday, he said…
Osun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned the All Progressive Congress to face its badly divided house and not drag it into reported battle for the governorship ticket among Mr Gboyega Oyetola, Engr Badmus and Ajibola Bashiru. We read the report this morning like any other resident of Osun state and…
