Tope Osoba
Tope Osoba dies at 40 after breast cancer battle
Nollywood actress Tope Osoba has died at the age of 40 after a battle with breast cancer, bringing to an end a months-long public fight against the disease that prompted…
First trailer for Children of Blood and Bone reveals star-studded cast ahead of 2027 release
The first trailer for Tomi Adeyemi's Children of Blood and Bone is here, featuring Thuso Mbedu, Idris Elba, Richard Mofe Damijo and Viola Davis ahead of its 2027 release. Paramount…
Film Festival
5 African short films selected for the Open Doors AFP Critics Prize
Five African shorts (short films) have been chosen for the Locarno Film Festival’s Open Doors Screenings program, where they will compete for the African Film Press (AFP) Critics Prize. This…
Traditional Artist, Aderinola Adeleye
Aderinola’s powerful journey through faith and art
Aderinola Adeleye has built a body of work that does one thing above all else: make people feel hope. Every week, we throw 10 questions at someone whose mind we…
NYSC Corp Members dressed in Khaki | Photo: ICIR
Transformative shift as FG introduces Adire uniforms for NYSC corps members
NYSC's first comprehensive reform in 53 years replaces khaki with locally made fabric; orientation extended to six weeks, civilian leadership approved, eleven specialist streams launched The Federal Government has approved…
Veteran Actor Kola Oyewo
Veteran actor Kola Oyewo dies at 80 after prolonged health struggle
Six-decade career in theatre and film honoured as Nollywood grieves loss of icon who shaped Nigerian drama The Nigerian theatre and film industry has been thrown into mourning following the…
Burna Boy, Davido and Rema set to perform at 2026 World Cup entertainment line-up
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature some of the biggest names in Nigerian music. Nigerian music stars Burna Boy, Davido and Rema have been confirmed for major performances at…
Pride Month—LGBTQ+ Spotlight
Pride Month Spotlight: 6 Nigerian books that broaden the conversation
As Pride Month draws attention to LGBTQ+ experiences around the world, it also provides an opportunity to revisit a growing body of Nigerian literature that explores questions of identity, love,…
AMVCA 2026: Full list of nominees and winners
The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) once again placed the spotlight on the best of African film and television, celebrating outstanding performances, storytelling, directing, and…
Olumide Oworu
Olumide Oworu questions democracy after ADC’s convention hurdles
Nigerian actor and politician Olumide Oworu has raised concerns over the state of democracy in Nigeria following challenges surrounding the national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Abuja.…
