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< 1 mn read Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has described the death of Ohanaeze Ndigbo President-General, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, as shocking. Obi expressed his sadness over the demise of the Ohanaeze president on his X handle on Friday. “I am greatly disheartened by the death of an elder statesman and President of Ohanaeze […]

< 1 mn read Her critics say that the look is offensive to Islam, where women have the option of wearing a hijab. Nollywood actor Nancy Isime has come under heavy criticism after she posted behind-the-scenes images from the set of a yet-to-be-announced film, with the working title, Three Working Days. In the photos she posted earlier this week […]

2 mn read Chike achieves a fine balance of RnB and pop on ‘Son of Chike’. Chike’s music brings together listeners who yearn for the mesmeric sonics of RnB steeped in Nigerian cultural richness and familiarity. It’s through this fine musical blend that Chike sang his way into the hearts of listeners whose patronage brought him the success and fame […]

2 mn read Khaid had been battling a serious health condition that led to a month-long hospital stay. Emerging Nigerian music sensation Khaid has made a noteworthy return to social media after a health scare that saw him hospitalised due to internal bleeding. The young artist, who had been away from the public eye for months, has resurfaced […]

< 1 mn read *Londoner*, an autobiographical film directed and written by Babatunde Apalowo, won the Red Sea Film Fund Award for Best Fiction Feature at the Durban FilmMart, receiving a cash prize of $5,000. The film, which also garnered recognition at the 15th edition of the FilmMart held in South Africa from July 19 to July 22, revolves […]

< 1 mn read Burna Boy will celebrate the fifth anniversary of his landmark album, *African Giant*, with an exclusive performance on YouTube. The event, set to be streamed live on July 26, 2024, as part of the YouTube Music Nights series, will see Burna Boy performing in an intimate setting. Released in 2019, *African Giant* was a major […]

< 1 mn read Afolabi Olalekan’s debut feature film, *Freedom Way*, has been selected for the Discovery Programme at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Scheduled for its world premiere during the festival, which runs from September 5 to September 15, 2024, *Freedom Way* will be showcased among emerging international cinematic talents. The film explores the challenges faced […]

2 mn read In just a few days, Africa’s most-watched reality TV show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), will kick off its ninth season with a fresh twist. Here’s what to look out for: Theme Focused on Duos: This season’s theme centers around pairing, where contestants will enter the house as duos. This is a first for BBNaija, with […]

< 1 mn read Deyemi Okanlawon recently discussed how his acting career was initially hindered by his lack of a substantial Instagram following. On the latest episode of the Echoo Room Podcast with Quincy Jonze, Okanlawon shared that his social media presence was often a barrier to landing roles, as producers would judge him based on follower count rather […]

< 1 mn read Netflix has raised its subscription prices in Nigeria by at least 40%, marking the second increase in three months. The new prices are as follows: Mobile Plan: ₦2,200 (previously ₦1,200), an 83% increase. Basic Plan: ₦3,500 (previously ₦2,900). Standard Plan: ₦5,000 (previously ₦4,000). Premium Plan: ₦7,000 (previously ₦5,800). Netflix justified the price hikes by citing […]