As part of the side attractions for this year’s National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST 2022) to be hosted by the Lagos State Government, its Planning Committee chairman, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe has announced that N5 million is the star prize for best visual artist of the week-long event. NAFEST 2022 is scheduled to hold between 7th and 13th November …

The historical play, The Òkehò Exodus, written by Olutayo Ìrántíọ́lá is set for release in November 2022. The play is a unique documentation of the story of Òkehò, the headquarters of Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo State, South West, Nigeria. This is a dramatic documentation of a specific episode in the story of Òkehò, the regicide of Ońjò Olúkìtìbí …

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 …

Writers and scholars of international repute will address theatre art practitioners in Nigeria on 9th November as Black Edge Production commences the 2022 ASA Festival. The programme will run till 12th November at the National Theatre, Iganmu. “The 2022 ASA workshop will address the challenges in the theatre art business in Nigeria, identity of Yoruba society and perceived traditional values …

It was a moment of resuscitation of culture and tradition as the indigenous people of Odo-Nla town, Ikorodu, Lagos recently embarked on a journey to their roots at Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. The traditional sojourn was anchored on the need to promote peace and unity among the people of the land and Nigeria in general. Led by the Olootu Omoba …

For the first time, the Lagos International Festival of Animation (LIFANIMA), which is slated for 25th to 27th October, will hold at two locations – Freedom Park on Lagos Island; and Mike Adenuga Centre at Alliance Francaise, Ikoyi. LIFANIMA, which has grown to become the second largest animation film festival in Africa, is proudly supported by the Lagos State Ministry …

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 …

Columbus, Ohio-based journalist, and singer, Deba Uwadiae has announced the release of a fourth single, Water on 1st October, Nigeria’s Independence Day This is coming after the release of an album, “Hallelujah Amen” and three singles, Ojomiloju, Mogberi and Imela. In Water, employed the richness of Afro beat and Nigeria’s popular English language in a “tell a story lyric format” to produce an easily relatable song. …

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 …