Lights, camera, action! When it comes to box office success, Funke Akindele knows how to bring in the big bucks. Her movies have consistently broken records and earned top spots in the Nigerian film industry. From “The Return of Jenifa” to “Omo Ghetto: The Saga,” to “Battle on Buka Street” and now, the 1 Billion naira movie, “A Tribe […]
South Africa and indeed the rest of the continent mourn the loss of a literary giant and theatrical luminary, Mbongeni Ngema, who passed away at the age of 68 in a car crash. Ngema’s impact on the world of arts, particularly his unyielding portrayal of the struggles under apartheid, has left his footprint on the sand of South African […]
Since the introduction of the era of TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube shorts into the digital landscape, Africa’s musical heartbeat has been pulsating across the globe. The driving force behind this phenomenon is not just the genre but the authentic African identity embedded in the music. The continent’s artists are not only propelling Africa onto the global stage but […]
Mohbad, who tragically passed away at the age of 27 on September 12, has posthumously achieved a milestone that sets him apart, even among global music icons. Surpassing the likes of Nicki Minaj and Eminem, Mohbad secured the 46th spot among the world’s best-selling digital artists, perhaps a show of the enduring power of his music. In the week […]
I was raised in the vibrant melodies of the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s music of Orlando Owo, Aina Omowura, Barrister, Ebenezer Obey, King Sunny Ade, Collignton, Funmi Aragbaye, Senwele Jesu, Amona, Bola Are, and the likes filled the eardrum of my childhood. While a mix of Ayinde Wasiu, Pasuma, Ayinde Barrister, and some foreign music echoed through my childhood […]
Today, we celebrate Kunle Afolayan’s remarkable journey on his birthday – a true veteran in every sense of the word. We honor not just a man, but a visionary whose contributions are etched in the annals of Nigerian cinematic history. Afolayan’s indomitable spirit has paved the way for a bright and promising future for Nollywood, forever altering the landscape […]
In a solemn announcement that reverberated through Nollywood circles, the family of veteran Nigerian actor, Pa Oluyemi Lawrence Adeyemi disclosed his peaceful departure on September 24th, 2023. The iconic actor, celebrated for his portrayal of Pa Suara in the legendary TV series, “Super Story,” bid farewell, leaving behind a legacy etched in the hearts of many. Adeyemi Adetoun, the […]
There are people who make music and there are some of them, very few actually, who are really destined to make music. With vibrant rhythms and lively melodies of juju music, King Sunny Ade as he is globally known, etched his destiny as a titan of talent and tenacity in the heart of the universe. As he celebrates 77 […]
In Nigeria’s rich entertainment history, where the vibrant world of Nollywood now thrives, lie the unsung heroes and heroines who sowed the seeds of this flourishing industry. One such luminary is Grace Oyin Adejobi, famously known as Iya Osogbo, a true pioneer in the history of Nigerian acting and the oldest living actress in the nation at the age […]
Asake’s journey began just like the story of every other hero, “once upon a time”. For him, it was in Nigeria’s Obafemi Awolowo University (O.A.U) that his setup from being a floater to being a global sensation, really began. But this isn’t just a story of one man’s rise to fame; it’s about the sheer determination of one man’s […]
