Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy has announced the introduction of the Creative Economy Development Fund which is tailored to roll out loan opportunities for creatives. In a statement by Nneka Anibueze, Special Adviser to the minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa on Monday, the ministry invited READ MORE
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FirstBank partners Headies Awards to celebrate music creativity, innovation
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., through its First@Arts initiative, has partnered with the Headies Awards for its 17th music awards show, a statement on Sunday by the bank’s Acting Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communication, Mr Olayinka Ijabiyi, said. Ijabiyi said that the collaboration underscores the bank’s commitment to support creative talents as well READ MORE
Nigerian animated series, “Iyanu”, to premiere in 44 African countries -Showmax
Online movie streaming platform, Showmax, says it has partnered with Lion Forge Entertainment, to premiere a Nigerian animated series titled “Iyanu” in 44 African countries. Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and Channels West Africa, disclosed this in a statement, on Tuesday in Lagos. Tejumola said the series, set to premiere on READ MORE
Gov Sanwo-Olu congratulates Tems for winning Grammy Award
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, for winning the 67th Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance. The Governor said the award is a prestigious recognition that highlights Tems’ exceptional talent and contribution to the music industry not only in READ MORE
Indigenous filmmakers urge movie producers, content creators to lead in promoting Nigerian culture
The Association of Indigenous Filmmakers of Nigeria (AIFCON) has urged movie producers and content creators to take the lead in promoting the nation’s culture. The Director of AIFCON, Jane Thomas, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. According to her, the association is READ MORE
FirstBank’s DecemberIssaVybe lights up Lagos with Davido concert
Once again, FirstBank has reaffirmed its position as a champion of arts, culture, and entertainment through its annual DecemberIssaVybe initiative. This year, the bank brought music lovers an unforgettable Christmas Eve experience with the Davido Live in Lagos concert, held at the iconic Eko Hotel Convention Centre. As part of the initiative, the event was READ MORE
LaPRIGA 2024: We’re set to announce winners at event, says selection panel
As the public relations industry and its stakeholders await the ninth edition of the Lagos Public Relations Industry and Gala Award (LaPRIGA), organised by the Lagos chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), the selection panel has announced the conclusion of its rigorous exercise following the closure of the call for entry process. READ MORE
Adeola Adeleye releases latest album ‘Only You’
Evangelist Adeola Adeleye has released her latest album titled Only You. The six tracks album was launched on Sunday at RCCG Glory Arena Lagos. Songs in the album include; Only You, Mawobe, Ohun Oluwa, Fere Ife, Oga mi and Hundred Miles. Audience at the launch event were specially treated to live performance of READ MORE
LAPRIGA Jury Ups the Ante for 2024 Edition
The Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) is thrilled to announce major updates for the 2024 edition of the Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala and Awards (LAPRIGA), themed _The Shining Stars_. Recognized as one of the most coveted PR awards in the continent of Africa, LAPRIGA has set a new READ MORE
U.S. Consulate launches ‘LagosAtlanta’ artist exchange
The U.S. Consulate in Lagos, in collaboration with Rele Arts Foundation, has launched the LagosAtlanta Artist Exchange. In a statement, the consulate said the exchange was in commemoration of the 50-year Sister Cities partnership between Lagos and Atlanta and would further deepen artistic collaborations between both cities. Two Atlanta-based artists, Myra Greene, and READ MORE
Grammys: President Tinubu congratulates Nigeria nominated
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s musical talents nominated for the 2024 Grammy Award. They include Burna Boy, Davido, Olamide, Tems, Asake, and Ayra Starr. Tinubu’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, titled ‘President Tinubu congratulates Nigeria’s 2024 Grammy awards nominees.’ READ MORE
Gov Sanwo-Olu congratulates Funke Akindele on ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ box office record
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, on the success of her latest movie, “A Tribe Called Judah.” “A Tribe Called Judah” broke a box office record within 21 days of its release in cinemas to become the first Nollywood film to gross N 1bn. In a post on READ MORE
Lagos State: End-of-the-year fiesta commences today
The Lagos State Government has announced that its end-of-the-year fiesta commences today, Friday. According to a statement said on Thursday, the Countdown 2024 Greater Lagos Fiesta will end on the morning of January 1. The state Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, had said during a press conference that over 25,000 participants READ MORE
Nigeria: Nollywood records 93.21% increase in movies production to 541 in Q2 2023
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has ann that it received and censored 541 movies produced by the Nigerian film industry in the second quarter of the year, a 93.21% increase from 280 in the first quarter of year. Alhaji Adedayo Thomas, the Executive Director/CEO of the NFVCB made this known in a READ MORE
Egbin Power emerges Champion in Saharalympics 5th Edition, retains title 2nd time in row
Glamour, sportsmanship and camaraderie came to bear at finals of the 5th edition of Saharalympics Games, which saw the emergence of Egbin Power Plc as champion of the sport competition organised among all entities of the energy conglomerate, Sahara Group It was a victorious moment for the GenCo as it emerged champion for the second READ MORE