Nigeria: Tinubu Renames National Theatre After Wole Soyinka
[Premium Times] Wole Soyinka is a globally celebrated playwright, novelist, poet, essayist, actor, singer, composer, and documentarian.
Nigeria: Ayra Starr, Tems Most-Streamed Nigerian Artists Globally in 2024 First Half
[Premium Times] Ayra Starr’s and Tems’ albums have been particularly well-received, with several tracks making it to the Global Impact List.
Nigeria: Naija Star Search Season 2 – Top Five Contestants in Final Race for N20million Prize
[Premium Times] The top five contestants, HighCap, Blakk, Clement Daniel, Alaye Baba, and Accolade TMP, are competing for the number one spot.
Nigeria: Bad Roads – Portable Disagrees With Governor Abiodun, Calls Him Out
[Premium Times] “In America, cars don’t get dirty or stuck in ditches; we have money in Ogun State, but bad roads and leaders are making us suffer.”
Nigeria: ‘My Biggest Prayer Is to Understand Muslim Faith’ – Tonto Dikeh
[Premium Times] The actress, who was the running mate of the Rivers State gubernatorial candidate of the ADC, Tonte Ibraye, in the 2023 general elections but pitched tents with the ruling APC months later, is probably set to make another drift.
Nigeria: Nigerian Idol – Mira Clear Evicted As Ric Hassani Makes Tough Decision
[Premium Times] After a staggering 40 million votes, it was announced that Chima and Lammy had made it to the finale.
Nigeria: Oronsaye Report – Senate Asks Govt to Suspend Wind Down of National Film Board
[Premium Times] The Senate said government must follow due process in winding down the agency.
Nigeria: Seun Kuti – How Fela Escaped Mko Abiola’s Death Trap
[Daily Trust] Seun, one of the sons of Afrobeat maestro, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has alleged that Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, set up his father for death.
Nigeria: Sosi, Tyrod, Lil Lekxy Set for Big Beats Records Allstars Release
[Premium Times] Ace music producer Puffy Tee is producing the All-Stars album.
Nigeria: 11 Americans Discover Nigerian Roots
[Daily Trust] No fewer than 11 Americans have discovered their Nigerian roots through ancestry DNA testing at the Consulate of Nigeria in New York.