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Natasha Osawaru adds Idibia to her name on Instagram
Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru has added the last name of her fiancé Innocent Idibia, aka 2Baba, to her Instagram bio. Her Instagram bio currently reads, “Honourable Natasha Idibia.” This comes days after Annie signed off in a post on I…
Shooting of film on Duro Ladipo begins – Son
Shooting of a multi-million Naira epic film on the life and times of the late Duro Ladipo, Nigeria’s prime folklore plays/music icon, has begun at a location in Oyo State. Mr Wole Duro-Ladipo, son of the late playwright, disclosed this on Sunday in Iba…
Gospel music gave me strength during hard times – Adeoluwa Boluwajaiye
A gospel artiste based in the United Kingdom, Adeoluwa Boluwajaiye, tells FAITH AJAYI about his journey into music and his forthcoming album Tell us about your background and how it influenced your journey into gospel music? My journey into gospel musi…
Jesus: Sola Allyson slams troll over Panam Percy Paul comparison
Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter Sola Allyson has responded to criticism regarding the absence of direct references to Jesus in her latest album. An X user with the username @Folahanayo1 called her out on Friday following gospel icon Panam Percy P…
DJ Electra celebrates Epilepsy Awareness Day with football match
A disc jockey, Faith Stevens, popularly known as DJ Electra, organised a charity football match on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, to commemorate the World Epilepsy Day (Purple Day). The event, which held in Lekki, Lagos State, was tagged ‘Ability vs Disabi…
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Odun Ifa Exhibition
Nigeria: How Nigeria’s Resort Sector Can Thrive Without Sacrificing Culture, Ecology – Sharafa Balogun
[Premium Times] Across Nigeria, many tourism landmarks have struggled with a common dilemma: modernising without erasing a place’s natural and cultural identity.
South Africa: Sport and Culture Committee Chairperson Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Afrikaans Language
[Parliament of South Africa] The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Joe McGluwa, has noted with appreciation the 100th anniversary of the Afrikaans language.
Africa: Tyla, Burna Boy, and More Nominated for ‘BET Awards’ 2025
[BET Africa] Today, BET officially unveiled the highly anticipated nominees for the ”BET Awards” 2025, spotlighting a diverse slate of artists from around the globe. Leading the charge from Africa are powerhouse talents Tyla, Uncle Waffles, Maglera D…
Africa: Kizaba’s Future Village – From the Ancestors to the Unknown
[Afropop] Lionel Kizaba belongs to a cadre of free-thinking African diaspora musicians animating the vibrant global music scene in Montreal. Born and raised in Kinshasa, Congo, he came to Canada in 2011 and has pursued a self-directed career ever since…
Nigeria: It’s Not Just Textiles, It’s About Opening Doors – Hafsat Sani Sami
[Daily Trust] Hafsat Sani Sami is a digital textile designer originally from Kebbi State, born and raised in Kaduna. Hafsat studied Business Management at Coventry University and Interior Architecture & Design at the Academy of Art in San Fran…