With albums that break records, Burna Boy creates history on Spotify

Megastar Burna Boy has accomplished yet another remarkable milestone: he is now the first Nigerian musician to have two albums with over one billion Spotify plays. The Grammy winner achieved this milestone after his album “African Giant” earned 1 billion Spotify plays, joining his sixth album “Love, Damini,” which has 1.3 billion Spotify plays. 2019…

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This is the significance of film festivals and prizes for up-and-coming Nigerian filmmakers

The impact of African Film Awards on the careers of young filmmakers, the transformational effect of winning such awards, and the ways these accolades are contributing to the development of a stronger, more vibrant African film industry are all topics we are examining as we continue to savor the moments from the recently concluded African…

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Mercy Aigbe discusses the rationale behind her second marriage to Kazim Adeoti

One of the reasons Mercy Aigbe-Adeoti, a Nollywood actress, chose to become Kazim Adeoti’s second wife has been revealed. Speaking on Nollywood on Radio, Mercy clarified that she chose to marry her spouse in large part because of his experience and commitment to Nollywood. She pointed out that their partnership is based on shared professional…

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For the 18th time, Michael “Ama Psalmist” Akinrogude has won the TFAA Prize for Best Film

During the Future Awards Africa on November 10, 2024, Nollywood director Ama Psalmist won the award for Film of the Year. Young Africans who are pushing boundaries and changing the future of the continent through media, technology, and other means were honored at the 18th edition of The Future Awards Africa, which was themed “Celebrating…

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