Tunde Kelani, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated and influential filmmakers, is marking his 76th birthday today, February 26, 2024. Kelani, who is the founder and CEO of Mainframe Films and Television Productions, has been making movies for over three decades, producing a wide range of films that document, archive, educate, entertain, and promote the Nigerian culture. Kelani’s films are […]
In the rich tapestry of Ghana’s cultural heritage, one name stands out as a pioneer, a visionary whose lens not only captured moments but also preserved history for generations to come. Felicia Ewuraesi Abban, nee Ansah, holds the esteemed title of Ghana’s first professional female photographer, a trailblazer whose passion for her craft transcended gender barriers and societal expectations. […]
The realism captured in commissioned patraits is often a reflection of both the artist and the subject, telling stories of various elements, attracting the eyes to details that a 1000 words may not be able to express while proportionately bringing to life details of delights to every one that comes across such potraits. For contemporary artists and art lovers, […]
Foremost film actor, dramatist, folk singer, poet and playwright, Pa. Jimi Solanke passes on at the age of 81 in Ogun State. The late entertainment guru was said to be on his way to the Babcock Hospital, Ilishan-Remo, for medical treatment when he give up the ghost. The late songwriter, popularly known as ‘Uncle Jimi’ has graced the entertainment […]
Nigeria’s Chief Taiwo Ajayi-Lycett is a happy 83 year old actor as the world celebrates her with glowing accolades. The Nollywood veteran enjoys her octogenarian years and has advised for conscious intention to make the world a better place. The thespian and former television presenter-journalist-cum-comestologist shared her desire to see the younger generation have more respect for the older […]
ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO (Benin/France)Best Contemporary World Music Album – 2008Originally from Benin and now living in France, Angélique Kidjo holds the title has Africa’s most decorated GRAMMY winner in history. 2008 saw the first of her five trophies with a Best Contemporary World Music Album for Djin Djin and increased to three more Best World Music Album wins, adding the […]
MARIAN MAKEBA (South Africa)Best Folk Record (Collaboration with Harry Belafonte) – 1966The first Grammy Awards ceremony took place on May 4, 1959 simultaneously at two venues, the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, and the Park Sheraton Hotel in New York City, New York. It took seven years after the inaugural edition for Africa to record her first […]
Angela Bassett, the amazing American actress, was recently recognized at the Governors Awards, leaving everyone in awe and causing a buzz on the internet. Ava DuVernay, a prominent figure in the Hollywood film industry, spoke about how special this award is and how well-deserved it is for Bassett. Angela Bassett has had an incredible career. She has been nominated […]
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 […]