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 …

At the first attempt to inaugurate the National Assembly of the aborted Nigeria’s Third Republic in 1992, then Lagos West Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu, and now a presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress, revealed why former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd.) singled him out for a handshake after the Presidential address to the assembly despite Tinubu’s frontal …

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 …