In an exclusive interview with China Central Television (CCTV), President Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of the Congo articulated his nation’s commitment to contributing towards global peace amidst the pervasive violence and unrest plaguing various regions worldwide. Emphasizing the significance of China-proposed initiatives in global governance, President Sassou underscored the interconnectedness of nations, asserting […]
Over the last few years, Layi Wasabi has emerged as one of Instagram’s most humorous individuals. His style of content, portraying sarcastic depictions of various con artists such as the corrupt alajo, lawyer, and police, has resonated widely in the era of meme culture. This year, Layi Wasabi is receiving well-deserved recognition. Meta, the parent […]
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Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, expressed gratitude for China’s ongoing support in infrastructure development during his recent state visit to China. President Bio, invited by Chinese President Xi Jinping, made his second visit to the country since assuming office. The diplomatic ties between China and Sierra Leone, established over five decades ago, have resulted […]
Africa’s wealthiest individual, Aliko Dangote, is venturing into new territory by exploring the creation of an oil trading arm, potentially based in London, to facilitate operations for his upcoming refinery project in Nigeria, insiders disclosed. This strategic move has the potential to sideline major global trading entities, currently in lengthy negotiations to financially back Dangote’s […]
Russian and Nigerian foreign ministers engaged in talks in Moscow, emphasizing the significance of their future relations. Sergey Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister, conveyed Moscow’s recognition of Nigeria as a priority partner in Africa, a sentiment echoed by Yusuf Tuggar, his Nigerian counterpart. “The relationship will continue to grow. We feel that we are in […]
Taking inspiration from Portable and Charles Okocha, Nollywood’s Chizzy Alichi and Laide Bakare resolved their differences in a boxing match. In a sequence of videos circulating on social media on February 25, 2024, actresses Chizzy Alichi and Laide Bakare engaged in a celebrity boxing match. Alichi occupied the red corner, and Bakare took the blue […]
Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre’ is the follow-up to Kunle Afolayan’s 2022 Netflix movie, ‘Aníkúlápó. The initial scenes in ‘Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre’ transport viewers back to bustling pre-colonial Yoruba towns, showcasing flourishing trade, friendly travelers, and hospitable communities. In this installment, a continuation of Kunle Afolayan’s 2022 Netflix movie ‘Aníkúlápó,’ the character Saro […]
In 2023, Nigerian cinemas generated over 7.2 billion naira in revenue from 2.6 million admissions, with Nollywood maintaining a 39% market share, as stated in a recent report. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the reported earnings in 2023 exceeded those in 2022 by over 416 million naira, reflecting a 7% year-on-year increase […]
Adapting novels and plays into films reveals captivating stories that have been hidden within the pages of a book for a significant period. Works such as Kola Akinlade’s “Owo Eje,” Akinwunmi Ishola’s “Saworoide,” Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s “Half of a Yellow Sun,” and Ibiere Addey’s “Crystals in the Mud” exemplify Nigerian literature successfully transitioning to the […]
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In a groundbreaking collaboration, Nollywood, the Nigerian film industry, and the Kazakhstani film industry joined forces for the first time to create a shared project named “Adam BOL,” filmed in both Kazakhstan and Lagos. Principal photography for the film “Adam BOL” has concluded in Lagos, featuring a cast representing both Nigeria and Kazakhstan. Co-directed by […]