By Ayomide Otitoju The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) marked a pivotal moment in African cinema, as the annual event spotlighted a dynamic shift towards inclusivity and emerging talent within the continent’s storytelling industry. Held with its trademark glamour, this year’s AMVCA showcased a deliberate blend of industry veterans and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian gospel singer Steve Crown has married his partner, Ruth Thomas, in a wedding ceremony that drew widespread attention from fans and fellow artistes. The event, held on Saturday in Abuja, quickly became a trending topic after a video surfaced online showing Ruth kneeling before Steve to deliver her vows. The emotional…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended warm congratulations to elder statesman and prominent member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Otunba Bushura Alebiosu, on the occasion of his 89th birthday. In a statement released Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu commended Otunba Alebiosu…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian digital solutions provider, Globacom, on Sunday sponsored the premiere of Radio Voice, a new film produced by veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD). The premiere took place at the Alliance Française, Mike Adenuga Centre in Ikoyi, Lagos. Describing the film as a story of perseverance, Mofe-Damijo said Radio Voice “celebrates the triumph…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian gospel artists Nathaniel Bassey, Mercy Chinwo, and Moses Bliss have achieved significant recognition on the global music stage, securing spots among the most-streamed Nigerian artists on YouTube Music for the first quarter of 2025. According to data compiled by Debut Hub, Nathaniel Bassey led the pack with an impressive 52.8 million…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ayomiku, the daughter of renowned gospel singer Tope Alabi, recently tied the knot in a private ceremony, publicly recognizing her stepfather, Soji Alabi, as her father figure over her biological father. In a heartfelt Instagram post on March 17, 2025, Ayomiku expressed deep gratitude towards Soji Alabi, describing him as her “pillar”…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State government has announced the release of Africa’s first technology and artificial intelligence-themed feature film, Makemation, set to premiere in cinemas across Nigeria on Easter Weekend, April 18, 2025. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement on Sunday, describing the film as a landmark production that highlights the transformative power of…
Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World has continued its dominance in Nigerian cinemas, amassing nearly N300 million in ticket sales within three weeks of release. According to data from the Nigerian Box Office, the film grossed an additional N43.9 million between February 28 and March 2, pushing its total earnings to N298 million. Distributed locally…
Soviet chess grandmaster Boris Spassky, best known for his legendary 1972 World Chess Championship match against American Bobby Fischer, has died at the age of 88, the Chess Federation of Russia confirmed on Thursday. Describing his passing as a “great loss to the country,” the federation noted that generations of chess players had studied his…