Jamaican-American reggae artist Joseph Mersa-Marley died on Tuesday at the age of 31. He was the grandson of iconic reggae musician Bob Marley and the son of Stephen Marley. The musician was found unresponsive in a vehicle in the United States, according to the streaming service TIDAL. The artist – who went by his stage name Jo Mersa – reportedly …

Popular comedian, Bright Okpocha (well known as Basketmouth) has urged his fans to respect their privacy following the break up of his 12-year marriage to Elsie. The 44-year-old had earlier on Thursday announced the end of his marriage to Elsie through his Facebook. The couple have three children – Janelle, Jason and Maya. Basketmouth said that he and his wife …

The “Greater Lagos Fiesta” will hold from Thursday 29th December, and run into the wee hours of Sunday, 1st January 2023, to usher in the New Year. According to the state government, the fiesta will be held in all the five divisions of the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Femi Martins told journalists …

Ahead of the highly anticipated 8th edition of the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Dakar, Senegal, Senegalese President Macky Sall, over the weekend, hosted AFRIMA’s Executive Producer/President, Mr Mike Dada, assuring him of the government’s unwavering support towards a successful event. The award is themed, Teranga Edition and scheduled to hold from 12th to 15th January, next year, The meeting …

In line with Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration’s commitment to entertainment and tourism, 890 youths sponsored by the Lagos State Government have graduated from the African Film Academy after a six-week free intensive training. They are beneficiaries of the Film in a Box programme by the Academy, in conjunction with the state government, to train and empower young people in the creative industry …

Nigerian entertainment in recently time, like every prospering industry, has become one of the most talked about industry in the world. This in itself is the reason a lot of entertainers are emerging in recent years, but it is hard to find an artiste who has been dedicated to music for as long as Excoba has. Born Omoruyi Raymond to …

The award-winning Fearless drink brand from the stable of Rite Foods Limited is providing sponsorship for the Brotherhood blockbuster movie, which simultaneously debut today across African countries including Nigeria, Benin Republic, Burkina Faso, Togo, Niger Republic, Senegal, Congo, Rwanda, Gabon, Guinea, and Madagascar, with plans for an appearance in Côte d’Ivoire. The movie, which is based on twin brothers on opposite …

Mere anyi ebere, a single on the outcry for God’s unfailing mercy, has been released by Mrs Elizabeth Ndubisi Eromosele. The song is based on the Bible passage that “it is by God’s mercy that we are not consumed, His compassion never fails. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases. Indeed, His mercies never end. They are new every …

In pursuit of the proposed Lagos Film City, which is coming up in a 100-hectare space in Ejirin community, Epe division, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu visited the Trilith Studios in Atlanta, United States at the weekend. Announcing the project in May last year, Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf said it would boost the creative and entertainment industry. …

The Professional Model Managers Association of Nigeria (PROMMAN) has expressed deep appreciation to the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) for banning the use of foreign models in commercials. The authorised professional modelling body in Nigeria commended the Federal Government for the policy, which is aimed at the development of local talents.According to PROMMAN President, Mr Frank Osodi, the association …