Entertainment

Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and National Gallery of Art (NGA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to combat copyright infringement in the visual art sector for the growth of the creative economy. The Director-General of NCC, Dr John Asein, and the Director-General of NGA, Mr Ahmed Sodangi, signed the MoU...

Award-winning filmmaker Funke Akindele has urged fans to respect her latest film, “Behind The Scenes,” by not recording or sharing clips online. She emphasised that piracy can harm the film’s success and asks fans to share her message to support the hard work behind the movie. The film, which hit cinemas on...

One of the most successful and significant early Nigerian films, “Bisi, Daughter of the River” may soon hit the movie stands from a contemporary perspective. A movie producer is seeking the remake of the film, which represents the “golden age” of Nigerian cinema in the 1970s, when filmmakers began to...

Honour has come the way of the late reggae icon, Majek Fashek, who died on June 7, 2020. The award was given by the Artists Managers Association of Nigeria (AMAN) during the association’s 30th anniversary at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. Expressing his appreciation to the organisers of the award led...

Actor Antar Laniyan has shared the extraordinary story behind his name, revealing that he remained in his mother’s womb for 18 months, leading to an unusual method to induce labour. In an interview on ‘Behind The Fame’, Laniyan disclosed that his mother was advised to eat a lizard-like creature called...

Boluwatife Balogun, popularly known as Champz, the 14-year-old son of music icon Wizkid, has made history as the youngest Nigerian artist to surpass one million monthly listeners on Spotify. The young rapper’s achievement comes on the heels of his debut EP, “Champion’s Arrival,” which dropped recently and has been making waves...

A Renowned Nigerian-American interdisciplinary artist and filmmaker, Awam Amkpe,  emerged  the best Director in the film ‘ The Man Died’,  while  veteran actor Sam Dede won the Best supporting Actor in the same  film  at the grande finale of the 15th edition of the 2025 Zuma International Film Festival (ZUFF)....

Actress Stella Damasus has made a promise to keep her late husband Jaiye Aboderin’s legacy alive after receiving a posthumous award on his behalf at the AMAN awards. In an Instagram post, Damasus shared a video of herself and their daughters accepting the award, expressing gratitude for the recognition. She...

Actress Bisola Badmus is marking her birthday by reflecting on her battle with a brain tumor diagnosed in 2022. In an Instagram post, she expressed gratitude to God for intervention and mercy, saying she’s now hale and hearty. Bisola described the experience as one she wouldn’t wish on her enemy,...

Controversial singer Portable has claimed to have provided more assistance to individuals in the music industry than prominent artists Olamide, Don Jazzy, Wizkid, and Davido. The Zazu crooner emphasised that his philanthropic efforts extend beyond the music sector, targeting the less privileged and ordinary people. According to Portable, many Nigerian...