Entertainment

Actress Wumi Toriola has explained her recent apology to her senior colleague Afeez Owo, stating it’s because she’s a true ambassador of culture. Wumi had publicly criticised Afeez in September after he described her film roles as similar to her real-life character, saying she tolerates no nonsense and reacts when pushed....

Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, has expressed the Federal Government’s readiness to partner with Livespot360 on the forthcoming ‘Detty December Fest’ in Lagos. Organisers of the event, Livespot360, a culture- building creative company, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. It...

Renowned Afrobeats artist Davido has commented on his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke’s, resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), posting “Jeje…” on his X page. Governor Adeleke, who represented Osun West as Senator and currently serves as the governor of the state, announced his resignation in a letter dated November...

Award-winning actor Femi Adebayo has defended his colleague, Odunlade Adekola, urging critics to approach his latest film ‘Warlord’ with respect and an open mind. Adebayo’s response was prompted by a social media user who slammed the movie, citing its production shortcomings. The user wrote, “Na you go be producer, main...

“Let us challenge ourselves, inspire one another, and continue transforming our creative gifts into global impact,” he advised. The Nigerian Film Corporation says the Zuma International Film Festival will deepen cultural exchange, attract meaningful investment, and strengthen the creative value chain from development to distribution through cinemas. NFC chief Ali...

Fashion and textile experts on Friday said Nigeria could strengthen its tourism economy by embracing traditional fabrics, investing in local artisans, and boosting production. They spoke at a Lagos symposium organised by Wear Nigeria, with the theme ‘The Role of Traditional Textiles in Sustaining the Tourism Industry.’ Prof. Pamela Cyril-Egware...

Controversial singer Portable has fired back at celebrity bartender Cubana Chief Priest, dismissing his recent political warning to President Bola Tinubu. The controversy began on Thursday when Cubana Chief Priest warned that the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), would cripple Tinubu’s...

Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido marked his 33rd birthday today with an intimate gathering of family, close friends, and key members of his 30BG crew in Atlanta, United States. The celebration brought together prominent figures from his inner circle, including billionaire father Adedeji Adeleke, uncle and Osun Governor...

The Entertainment Week Africa (EWA) says it has raised about three million dollars for creatives across its three previous editions and hosted over 50,000 visitors for collaboration, creative development and funding. The Co-founder of LiveSpot Entertainment and organisers of EWA, Dare Art Alade, said this during an interview on Friday...

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) says it has suspended several .NG domain names that engaged in the large-scale, unauthorised distribution of copyrighted sound recordings and other creative works. Director-General of NCC, Dr John Asein,  disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday  by the  commission’s  Director, Public Affairs, Mrs Ijeoma...