Linda Ikeji Media is set to return to Nigerian cinemas with “The Night of June 7th”, a new film inspired by the 2005 killing of six young Nigerians in Apo, Abuja. The film, written and produced by Linda Ikeji and…
UN Women has premiered a new Nollywood film titled Ibukun and the People in Abuja, designed to promote women’s political participation and mobilise support for inclusive governance ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections. The premiere, held at the United Nations House…
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has officially announced the temporary closure of several major roads in preparation for the highly anticipated Lagos Fanti Carnival. The festivities are scheduled to take place on Monday,…
Algeria has officially signaled its intent to host a future edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), potentially bringing the continent’s most prestigious music celebration to North Africa for the first time. The announcement followed a high-profile meeting in…
The Lagos State Government has issued a formal reminder to content creators, influencers, skit makers, and digital media producers regarding the legal and ethical requirements of featuring minors in online media. The state authorities emphasized that while the digital economy…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, following his posthumous recognition with the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award. In a statement titled “Fela Lives,” the President celebrated the legendary musician as the first African…
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has congratulated Actress and Producer Funke Akindele on the blockbuster success of her film “Behind The Scene” (BTS), which has grossed over ₦2.4 billion and continues to draw audiences nationwide. In a…
By Lasisi Olagunju | The Cambridge English dictionary defines ‘Wizkid’ as “a young person who is very clever and successful.” Collins Dictionary defines it as “a person who is outstandingly successful for his or her age.” Wisdom Library says “’Wiz’…
The fourth edition of the Africa International Human Rights Film Festival (AIHRFF) is set to hold from December 8–10, 2025, in Lagos, bringing together a diverse group of filmmakers, human rights activists, journalists, regulators, and policymakers from across the continent.…
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the country’s regulators and the film and cinema industry to protect the next generation of Nigerians from the predatory tactics of the tobacco industry by sustaining the #SmokeFreeNollywood campaign. CAPPA’s…
