Nigeria: China, Nigeria Can Leverage Fashion Show to Boost Textile Industry, GDP – Envoy
[Vanguard] Mr Li Xuda, Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy has urged China and Nigeria to exploit the untapped potential of fashion shows to boost textile industry and increase Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Nigeria: New Yoruba Drama Series, ‘Kadara’ Debuts On African Magic
[Premium Times] Scheduled to commence streaming on 13 December 2023, on Africa Magic Yoruba, the series explores the societal pressures faced by young people, particularly young men, to achieve quick success.
Nigeria: Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, Others Shortlisted for 26th MOBO Awards
[Premium Times] The nominees were announced on Thursday, 14 December.
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Flamboyant Aso Ebi Dressing Style Is Popular – but It’s Become a Financial Burden
[The Conversation Africa] Aso ebi – “family uniform” – is the Yoruba custom of people dressing alike for social events. The custom is rooted in kinship (ebi), an important aspect of Yoruba social life since precolonial times in what’s now south-west Ni…
Nigeria: Black Ghosts – Noo Saro-Wiwa’s New Book Is a Powerful Reflection On Africans in China
[The Conversation Africa] Noo Saro-Wiwa is a celebrated Nigerian-born travel writer. Her latest book is Black Ghosts. It explores, with candour and compassion, the lives of several African economic migrants living in China, a group of people who are ke…
Nigeria: Mohbad – Naira Marley Demands Apology From Iyabo Ojo, Threatens to Sue for N500 Million
[Premium Times] Iyabo Ojo has since Mohbad’s death been championing the advocacy for justice for Mohbad. She had earlier accused Naria Marley of having a hand in the death of Mohbad.
Nigeria: Nollywood Star Iyabo Ojo Settles Tax Dispute With Lagos Govt
[Leadership] Renowned Nollywood actress and reality TV star, Iyabo Ojo, recently took to her Instagram to express her gratitude towards individuals and organizations instrumental in resolving her tax-related issues with the Lagos State Government.
Nigeria: Oba of Benin Palace Bans Burial Rites As Igue Festival Begins
[Vanguard] The palace of the Oba of Benin on Wednesday said burial rites in the kingdom would not be permitted during the annual Igue festival, which begins next Tuesday with Ugierhoba (indoors) Ceremony.
Nigeria: Davido Tops List of Most Followed Nigerians On Social Media in 2023
[Premium Times] A recent survey has unveiled the most followed Nigerians across major social media platforms, and the results are nothing short of spectacular
Nigeria: Portable Hospitalised After Return From UK Tour
[Premium Times] This was announced on the singer’s Instagram page on Wednesday, just a day after he returned from a UK tour.