Nigeria’s Ambassador to Qatar, His Excellency Yakubu Abdullahi Ahmed has called for partnership with Katara in promoting Nigerian culture in the Middle East country. During a courtesy visit to the General Manager/Chairman of Kiahf Committee of Katara Cultural Foundation, Prof. Khalid Ibrahim Al Sulaiti on Sunday, Ambassador Ahmed told his Qatari host that the Nigerian mission would partner with the …

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 …

Lagos State has become the first government entity to support the Headies, a foremost Nigerian academy award modelled after the United States’ Grammy award. On Monday, the state government announced its support for the 15th Headies award, where local musical artistes, producers, DJs, music video directors and song writers will be rewarded for their talents and creativity. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu …

It was an exciting blend of glitz, glam and euphoria as the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) hosted its annual patron’s dinner with the jury members last Wednesday, in Lagos, Nigeria. The event, which feted stakeholders in Africa’s creative economy, including media and music executives, and African entertainers gave a glimpse into what to expect from this year’s edition, as …

It’s not only about squash. It’s also about networking. It was an evening when members of Squash Section of Lagos Country Club welcomed the new ones in their midst. It was the Chairman’s Cocktail. The host and Chairman of the section, Sir Semoore Badejo was at his cheerful best as he formally received new members as well as the existing …

Two housemates – Ilebaye and Khalid – were disqualified from the season 7 of Big Brother Naija on Sunday evening. Christy O and Cyph from the Level 2 house became the first evictees for the season during the live show last week. Before last week’s formal commencement of the show, Big Brother had disqualified ex-Miss Nigeria, Beauty Tukura having received double strikes …

Nigerian singer, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe (better known as Kizz Daniel) has apologised for failing to perform at a show in Tanzania on Sunday. Fans trashed the venue of the show in anger at the non-appearance of the singer, who was subsequently arrested. The fans waited in vain till 6 am for a live performance. At a press conference on Tuesday …

By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu I am the missing link between ape and man. I am two steps ahead of the apes and one step short of man. Inside my big head lives the last word on man, the apes and original sin. In a word, I am the world. I may not have a human face or brain or heart, …

The Norwegian based multiple award winning MC, MC Charlene has signed a new management deal with Cole Management Services Limited. Popularly known as Energy Goddess, MC Charlene had been working independently with her team. But she has now sealed a deal the Nigerian based duly registered management and booking company. Cole Management Services and MC Charlene both announced the deal …