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Nollywood filmmakers produce 274 films in first 3 months of 2024

Films in English Language constitute the chunk of the films produced during the period under review. The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) says it received and classified 274 movies produced by the Nigerian film industry in the first quarter of the year. Dr Shaibu Husseini, Executive Director/CEO of the board, made this known […]

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Inkboy: Nigerian act angrily calls out Sarkodie over ‘1 Million Cedis’ royalties

Sarkodie has been dragged to the court of public opinion over an issue between him and Nigerian singer Inkboy. In a recent social media post, the Nigerian musician publicly criticized Sarkodie for allegedly neglecting to compensate him for their collaborative track, “One Million Cedis,” featured on Sarkodie’s ‘Jamz’ album. Inkboy took to X, formerly known

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Wizkid & Davido brutally drag each other online

Nigerian superstars Wizkid and Davido engaged in a shocking back-and-forth online. April 29, 2024, will be an unforgettable day in contemporary Nigerian music history as Davido and Wizkid engaged in a face-off online. What started as Wizkid‘s online interactive session with fans in the early hours of April 29 quickly deteriorated into a controversial moment

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Ayra Starr to feature Asake, Seyi Vibez on her second album

Ayra Starr announced that her sophomore album is 100% ready. In an interview with DJ Buck, Ayra Starr announced that her second album is 100% ready while also listing the artists that will feature on the project. Ayra Starr shared that she has an Afro-RnB song that “will take over the world” with American singer

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10 Nollywood movies that defined the childhood of Nigerian millennials

These vintage Nollywood films will take you back to the days when VHS rentals were popular and Nollywood was just getting started. Nollywood has made great strides and captured the hearts of its viewers with a diverse range of cultures, but there is still something special about those ‘90s films that transport us back in

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A history of the beef between Davido & Wizkid

Davido and Wizkid have resumed their long-standing feud. On April 29, 2024, Nigerian music’s biggest names Wizkid and Davido resumed their long-standing beef as the duo brutally dragged each other online. Although it’s uncertain when the feud between Wizkid and Davido started, it has now extended for over a decade. Wizkid and Davido are two

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Davido vsWizKid; The Genesis of the ‘Frog voice’ and ‘Size 7 shoe n*gga’ feud

Wizkid and Davido have set social media ablaze with fiery and confrontational jabs at each other. X, formally known as Twitter, is the battleground for the feud that has seen both Nigerian acts trending across other social media platforms. What is also called ‘beef’ among music lovers is not new to Davido and Wizkid as

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Blue Ivy lands Lion King role, set to star alongside Beyonce her mother

Blue Ivy Carter, the 12-year-old daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, has joined the voice cast of the upcoming Lion King prequel, “Mufasa: The Lion King.” In the film, Blue Ivy voices Kiara, the daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala, portrayed by her mother Beyoncé, who reprises her role from the 2019 photorealistic remake. Directed

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Advancing our Future: Announcing Two Executive Appointments

Advancing our Future: Announcing Two Executive Appointments   December 2023, In Dubai at COP28 as speakers, panelists and participants Left to Right: Geoffrey Kasangaki, Deputy to CEO – Strategic Programs Development and Impact; Wevyn Muganda, Deputy to CEO – Strategic Partnerships and Development; Erna Grasz, CEO Visionary Leaders with Proven Track Records of Strategic Innovation

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What is International Day of Education? Exploring Its Impact on Global Learning Initiatives

What is International Day of Education? Exploring Its Impact on Global Learning Initiatives On the 24th of January each year, the world comes together to celebrate the International Day of Education. The significance of this day is paramount as education is one of the biggest investments that the global community has been collectively striving to

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