Nigeria: Speaking Truth to a Society That Punishes Talent
[Premium Times] There are certain difficult conversations that many Nigerians shy away from. These are the conversations that challenge long-standing beliefs and confront the root causes of poverty, inequality and the dysfunction that has become charac…
Nigeria: Gospel Singer Timilehin Ajayi Sentenced to Death By Hanging for Killing Girlfriend
[Premium Times] In January, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Ajayi was arrested in Nasarawa State while attempting to dispose of the severed head of a 24-year-old Youth Corps Member serving in Abuja.
Nigeria: Actress Angela Okorie’s Police Escorts Risk Sanctions Over Public Conduct in Viral Video
[Leadership] The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has ‘strongly’ frowned at the conduct of some armed police officers seen in a viral video escorting a Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie, while she jogged on the street.
Nigeria: Sole to Soul – Adewuyi’s Retrospective Solo Exhibition On Human Endurance, Spiritual Journeying
[Vanguard] On a first observation, works by renowned Nigerian sculptor Adewuyi Kehinde Ken, professionally known as Kenny Adewuyi seem like antiques, but they are actually contemporary pieces.
Nigeria: Linc Edochie’s Partner, Yinka, Announces End of Their Union
[Premium Times] “In all things, we say thank you, Lord!! My relationship with Linc is over. There are no hard feelings at all. I am very sad, but in all things we thank God.
Nigeria: Assembly Summons Police Chief Over Traditional Ruler’s Arrest Within Complex
[Premium Times] The Edo House of Assembly, on Monday, summoned the Commissioner of Police in the state, Monday Agbonika, to explain the circumstances of the arrest of a traditional ruler from Ikpeshi within the Assembly complex.
Nigeria: HBO Documentary Traces Wizkid’s Rise to Global Stardom
[Leadership] Nigerian singer and songwriter WizKid is the subject of a new HBO documentary titled WizKid: Long Live Lagos, now available on the platform’s streaming service.
Nigeria: 10 Nigerian Producers Who Transitioned to Performing Artistes
[Leadership] The Nigerian entertainment industry continues to thrive on talent, reinvention, and versatility. One remarkable trend is the evolution of music producers stepping out from behind the scenes to take center stage as performing artistes. Thes…
Nigeria: Nigerian Actors Lack Hollywood Look, Accent, Says Stella Damasus
[Leadership] Veteran actress Stella Damasus has shared her thoughts on why Nigerian actors often struggle to land roles in Hollywood.
Nigeria: CEF, Odenose, Ebuka Lead If World Music Day Festival
[Leadership] Abuja-based alternative music acts CEF, Odenose, and Jarell Ebuka headlined the Institut Français 2025 World Music Day Festival, held on June 21 at Calypso Parks and Gardens in Wuse II, Abuja.