Three outstanding young entrepreneurs have emerged as winners of The Phoenix Den, Nigeria’s finest creative learning platform, which is proud to announce them. Awardees that were singled out for special recognition include Eric Nwanso, creator of an online platform promoting indigenous language and culture for Nigerian teens and adults, Olukoya Benjamin, founder of Shoggyben…
The Nigerian musician Charly Boy has shared his candidness regarding his turbulent relationship with his father, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, a former Supreme Court member. Celebrities mistakenly believed Charly Boy to be gay. Living among LGBT individuals has impacted Charly Boy, as he discloses. The singer revealed in a podcast interview with With Chude that…
At the 2024 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival, Kambili Ofili’s directorial debut, “Shaping Us,” took up the Best Film : African Diaspora award. The movie was nominated earlier in the year for six awards, including Best Drama, Best Film – African Diaspora, Best Film – Nollywood, and Best First Film – International. Ofili is…
Panel discussions about building a strong and long-lasting network as well as the nation’s infrastructure, technology, and structural settings were included in the event. Joke Silva has advocated for the elimination of harmful stereotypes and all sorts of sexual harassment directed towards women in the film business. At the Women in Film and TV…
The 3-0 victory of Sparta Prague over FC Salzburg at epet ARENA in Prague on Wednesday saw Nigerian striker Victor Olatunji make history in the UEFA Champions League by scoring on his debut, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. After Ivory Coast’s Serge Aurier and Gabon’s Daniel Cousin accomplished the feat in 2015 for…
On September 20 and 21, 2024, the largest digital product e-commerce website in Africa will host “The Digital Creator Summit 2024,” a free virtual summit in its third year. Creators from all over the African continent come together for the conference in order to exchange knowledge and build relationships. Leading figures in the creative…
A slowed rate of economic growth results from the growing number of unbanked people in certain areas, which in turn exacerbates the poverty headcount ratio. Large numbers of unbanked people who do not yet have access to financial services present a major obstacle to Africa’s financial inclusion efforts. According to the World Bank, nearly 1.6…
Renowned for the “Wives on Strike” franchise, Oboli is a skilled actor, producer, and director. Nollywood director Omoni Oboli disclosed that she initially exchanged her screenplays for acting parts, which is what inspired her to pursue directing. Oboli discussed the challenges she faced when she first started her filmmaking career in a…
The actress confessed that she simply enjoys having fun and living life to the fullest. Nollywood actress Adunni Ade said she just enjoys being an entertainer and that she is unsure about her career direction. Experienced actress Ade is well-known for her parts in Yoruba movies. She has acted in a number of movies, including…
On online platforms, American hip-hop artist Nicki Minaj keeps showcasing her Nigerian heritage. The chart-topping rapper attracted attention with her recent post on her X (formerly Twitter) account because of the way her words sounded very Nigerian. Nicki Minaj discussed her opinions over the National Football League’s selection of Kendrick Lamar as the main…
