The highly anticipated Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) awards nominations list has been released ahead of the ninth edition of the prestigious event. The awards organisers, MultiChoice rolled out the list of nominations into various categories on Sunday evening. The annual event, which, by tradition, recognises outstanding performances in television, film, and entertainment, has added digital content creation throughout …

Popular Nigerian disc jokey, Florence Otedola (well known as DJ Cuppy) has made known her intentions to become one of the backup singers rave of the moment, Asake. The billionaire heiress, who recently bagged a Master’s degree from Oxford University, revealed that she is considering a new career via her Instastory on Sunday. She solicited help from the public to enable …

Congratulations are flooding in for popular actor Abimbola Kazeem, best known as Jigan Babaoja, and his wife, Yetunde Kazeem, on the birth of their newborn child. Sharing the good news on Instagram, Jigan stated that he could not deny the Lord’s blessing in his life. In his caption, he wrote: “Congratulations to me! The Lord just gave us another baby …

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Shina Peller, on Saturday, called on the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to increase the budgetary allocation for the Ministry of Information and Culture in the 2024 Appropriation Act for optimal performance of the nation’s creative industry. Peller, who represents Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency, made this call while sharing on his social media …

It was gathered that some hoodlums attacked Tiwa Savage’s home in what seemed like an attempt to kidnap the popular music artist. Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has taken to social media with a post seeking to clarify the air regarding recent rumours about her kidnap. In a statement by her management, the Stamina hitmaker confirmed that there was indeed a …

Popular Nigerian cross-dresser, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju (better known as Bobrisky) has recounted how he was deported from the United Arab Emirates the last time he visited the Islamic country. Bobrisky said that, on arriving at the airport in Dubai, he was sent back to Nigeria because of the country’s Islamic laws which prohibit cross-dressing. He said he has been to Dubai …

The objectification of women and the sexualisation of children in skits in recent times is a worrisome developing trend, the Centre for Accountability and Public Participation (CAPPA) has lamented. The Civil Society Organisation (CSO) noted that skits containing such harmful and repulsive storylines perpetuate dangerous stereotypes that validate the exploitation of vulnerable individuals. It also foresters a culture of misogyny, …

Legendary Nigerian filmmaker, Tunde Kelani has announced that he is working on a sequel to his critically-acclaimed movie, Saworoide. The news was first revealed in a tweet by Kelani on his official Twitter handle, where he teased the upcoming project with a cryptic message, “When there is a cultural vacuum, moral and mental decay follows. Saworoide 2 (the new movie) …

Lagos State Government has expressed displeasure with the promoters of the Gangs of Lagos film/series over what it described as “cultural misrepresentation”, as well as portraying the culture of the state in a derogatory manner. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf said the Ministry, being the regulatory body and custodian of the culture of the state, …

Nigerian singer Adewale Mayowa, popularly known as Mayorkun has finally made his relationship public as he shows off his girlfriend on social media. Mayorkun delighted his fans with photos and a video of his lover on his verified Snapchat story with an adorable caption confirming his relationship. The shared photos and video captured famous dancer and choreographer, Cocainna, as Mayorkun’s …