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The short play Bella Napoli by Steve Gold (USA) is the winner of the second annual Alexander Nderitu Prize for World Literature. The 2025 prize accepted scripts for ten-to-fifteen-minute stage plays. In total, 266 entries were received from 23 countries. The winner was announced by Ugandan poet Carolyne ‘Afroetry’ Acen, on 30 May 2026, at the Asian Literary Festival in…
United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) is celebrating the country’s official Democracy Day, June 12, by supporting Kalakiri, the latest Nigerian movie with the theme: ‘Celebration of Democracy and National Unity’. The UNA’s Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Dayo Olawuyi, in a statement, said that the airline was partnering with the producers of the film as a reminder…
Veteran Yoruba actor Abdul Salam “Tioruju Mondusi” Taofeek has revealed how he discovered that two of the five children he raised were not his. Speaking in a viral clip from his interview on the African A-List podcast, the actor said the incident involved his late wife, whose name he withheld. He described it as the…
Apple has revealed Siri AI, a new version of its digital assistant, alongside the next generation of Apple Intelligence as part of its upcoming software releases, which include iOS 27. The company disclosed the innovation in a post on its website on Monday as part of the outcome of its Worldwide Developers Conference 2026 held…
The global push for African diaspora recognition reached a new milestone as UK Member of Parliament, Dame Chi Onwurah; international entrepreneur, Dr. Rex Tonye Idaminabo and entertainment mogul Dr. King Smade were conferred with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the historic maiden edition of AFRIBALL in the United Kingdom. The high-profile event, held under the theme…
Weeks after the controversy involving broadcaster Frank Edoho, his former wife Sandra Onyenucheya and singer Chike dominated social media conversations, a viral clip from one of the singer’s recent performances has generated fresh debate online. Chike was among the guest performers at comedian Funny Bone’s comedy show, ‘Half Man, Half Amazing’, held on Sunday at…
Tamunosoye Karibi-George, Bayelsa State’s representative, has emerged as the winner of the Miss World Nigeria 2026 pageant. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that she edged out 20 finalists to clinch the highly coveted crown at the pageant’s grand finale held over the weekend in Lagos. The competition, themed “Pride, Power, and Purpose,” included contestants…
Nigeria’s fast-rising music sensation, Ehigie Moses Ikeakhe, popularly known by his stage name Winnerman, has further confirmed his growing influence across Africa after delivering a thrilling performance in Cape Town, South Africa. The energetic entertainer shut down the city during a night of music and entertainment at Saint Lounge, located on 37 Harrington Street in…
The images from the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival travelled far beyond Ijebu-Ode. For several days, social media platforms were dominated by colourful processions, horse-riding displays, elaborate fashion, and a celebration of Yoruba heritage that attracted attention from across Nigeria and the diaspora. Hotels operated at capacity, local businesses reported increased patronage, and the festival once…
Winner of Skit2Screen Season 2 Talent Discovery Leading West African cinema chain, Filmhouse Cinemas, has announced the winner of the second edition of its Skit2Screen talent discovery initiative. Designed to identify emerging acting talent within Nigeria’s digital creator ecosystem, Skit2Screen Season 2 concluded with a standout performance selected through an industry-led review process conducted by…
