Nigeria: Auditions for Nigerian Idol Season 8 Begin
[Premium Times] Progress Chukwuyem won Nigerian Idol season seven in 2022.
Africa: Big Brother Titans – South Africa’s Mmeli Is First Head of House
[Premium Times] As HOH, Mmeli earns the most coveted immunity from the week’s eviction and access to the Head of the House bedroom.
Nigeria: Book Famine – How Policies in Nigeria Limit Visually Impaired Persons’ Access to Books
[Premium Times] Difficulty in accessing books is said to be one of the main challenges facing people with visual impairment in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
Africa: Big Brother Titans – Meet 20 Nigerian, South African Housemates
[Premium Times] The show features Nigerian and South African housemates, and the winner will get a $100,000 cash prize.
Nigeria: Nollywood Actor Femi Ogunrombi Dies
[Premium Times] The deceased was famous for his role in Wale Adenuga’s Comedy series Papa Ajasco.
Nigeria: Tribute – Peace Anyiam-Osigwe: Lawyer, Humanitarian Whose Talent Transcended Nollywood
[Premium Times] Until her death, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe was one of the leading lights of the Nigerian movie industry, earning her the alias ‘Queen of Nollywood.
Nigeria: Ibadan As Nigeria’s Art, Culture and Intellectual Hub
[Premium Times] The 19th-century Yoruba wars between 1825 and 1893, as well as the military jihad from Sokoto instigated a southward move of many Yoruba communities in search of more secure locations. This brought about the dispersal of some ancient ci…
Nigeria: ‘Ashewo Dey My Eye’ – Don Jazzy Declares
[Premium Times] Don Jazzy, who married Michelle Jackson, a UK-based model, at 20, and divorced at 22, also spoke about open relationships and infidelity.
Nigeria: Africa Movie Academy Awards Founder Peace Anyiam-Osigwe is Dead
[Premium Times] A statement from her family confirmed the unfortunate incident on Tuesday morning.
Nigeria: Veteran Actor, Baba Feyikogbon, Dies At 80
[Premium Times] The veteran actor shot into the limelight in the 1980s and 1990s with his popular weekly sitcom, the Feyikogbon series.