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Nigerian content creators and brand executives have called for stronger collaboration to build sustainable creative businesses, as the second edition of PluggedIN brought industry stakeholders together in Lagos. Woof Studios Africa and Insight Redefini organised the event on Thursday at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, under the theme, “Beyond the Placement: Rethinking How Brands…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Francis Duru, extending his heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, fans and the Nigerian film industry. The President, in a condolence message signed by his Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, described the loss of the respected actor as a painful…
American music icon Stevie Wonder has filed an eviction lawsuit against his former fiancée, Carmen Efferson, seeking to remove her from a Los Angeles property she has allegedly occupied rent-free for nearly four decades. According to court documents cited by entertainment outlet TMZ, Efferson has lived in the property since July 1988 under an informal…
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) will host a watch party on Sunday for the first El Clásico of the 2026/27 season, as Barcelona look to strengthen their position at the top of LaLiga against arch-rivals Real Madrid. The watch party organised by StarTimes and Meridianbet will hold at King Jaja Hall begining from 6 p.m.,…
The Africa Film Academy (AFA), the organisers of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), have announced the nominees ahead of the 22nd edition. The nomination list was unveiled on Saturday, October 17, in a gathering of stakeholders and African film practitioners at Radisson Blu, Ikeja GRA. The Chief Operating Officer of AMAA, Dr Raymond Anyiam-Osigwe…
Kira and Haleemah, daughters of late veteran actor and screenwriter Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, have appealed to their father’s fans and industry veterans to extend the same support they gave him to them as they pursue careers in his footsteps. Ogogo, celebrated for playing calm, principled and authoritative characters on screen, died on 23 August. His…
The Nigerian Medical Association(NMA), Akwa Ibom State branch, has congratulated Martin Akpan, a medical doctor and author, on his elevation to Fellow of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) recognising his contributions to literature alongside his medical career. In a congratulatory message signed by its chairman, Tiemah Akpabio, the association described the recognition as a…
A literary critique of Taiwo F. Adeleke’s contemporary romance novel, The Accidental Follow, by ADEWALE OSHODI. IN an age when relationships can begin with a swipe, develop through notifications and become public property overnight, Taiwo F. Adeleke’s The Accidental Follow asks an unexpectedly thoughtful question: what happens when two people discover that genuine intimacy requires…
Nigerian entertainers and digital creators, including Aproko Doctor, Taaooma, Layi Wasabi and Osas Ighodaro, will feature at the second edition of PluggedIN, an event aimed at strengthening commercial partnerships between creators, brands and advertising agencies. Scheduled for 22 October in Victoria Island, Lagos, the event will bring together content creators, brand executives and industry professionals…
Fuji musician Wasiu “Kwam 1” Ayinde has sought the support of Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat for his daughter, Damilola Ayinde-Marshall, who hopes to secure a seat in the state House of Assembly in 2027. Damilola is contesting for Surulere Constituency II under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming general elections. Kwam…
