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AU, AFRIMA back intellectual property rights

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2016 0

Stakeholders and artistes in the creative/entertainment industry will heave a sigh of relief as the African Union is set to implement policies of its Pan-African Intellectual Property Organization (PAIPO). This was disclosed on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, by the Head of Culture Division, African

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‘Sekosi’ by Ashflame rules airwaves

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2016 0

Budding Afro-pop artiste Olugbenga Samuel a.k.a Ashflame is set to stake his claim on the very competitive Nigerian music scene with his hot new single, ‘Sekosi’. Blessed with raw stage energy and vocal prowess, the talented act who was born into a family of music lovers has been actively honing his musical skills since he […]

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Tit bits from #Shalanga May29

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2016 0

It was the gathering of crème de crème in the entertainment industry, society shakers as they all strung the prestigious Eko Hotel &Suites for the 8th edition of OAP Steve Onu fondly known as Yaw’s yearly show down with the year themed as ‘Shalanga’ (Pit Latrine)    A platform for new entertainers Known for his […]

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New book explains Awo’s politics

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2016 0

A veteran trade unionist, Pa Jacob Adio Mosanya, a diehard Awoist, gives a first-hand insight into the politics of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo in a new book. Agozino Agozino Many books and commentaries on the life, times and, especially, the politics of the late elder statesman,  Chief Obafemi Awolowo, have been released to the reading […]

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Echoes from CBAAC Int’l Children’s Day debate

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2016 0

The National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, literally, came alive last week during an inter-secondary schools debate organised by the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation to mark this year’s International Children’s Day. Agozino Agozino It was supposed to be a simple Children’s Day event, but, it turned out to a salad bowl of theatre, […]

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Money Monster hits cinemas today

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2016 0

A new Hollywood film is about to set the nation’s cinemas on fire starting from today, Friday, June 3. Directed by Jodie Foster, the new flick, Money Monster, parades A-list Hollywood actors like George Clooney, Jack O’Connell, Julia Roberts, Dominic West, Giancarlo Esposito, and Caitronia Balfe among others. A thriller, Money Monster tells the story […]

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VJ Adams set to drop debut album

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2016 0

TV-personality, VJ Adams has revealed on the drop spot show with Rexx and Ife at Metro FM that his debut album ‘Fearless’ will be dropping soon. Adams who’s song has been enjoying massive airplay noted that plans are in top gear towards the release of his popular single ‘Gbemisoke’ which he featured Gabriel Afolayan. In […]

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Afolayan’s CEO to hit cinema this July

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2016 0

Nollywood director and producer, Kunle Afolayan‘s latest movie The CEO will hit the big screens of various Nigerian cinemas starting from July 15, 2016. The CEO is a mystery-thriller surrounding five top executives from across Africa who are dispatched on a 1-week leadership retreat by a multinational telecommunications firm, to determine which one to appoint as […]

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Stephaine Okereke-Linus takes Dry to Gambia

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2016 0

Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice award winner for best overall movie, Dry as produced by Stephaine Okereke-Linus has made its debut in Gambia. The movie which premiered during the African Youth Summit Banjul plus 10, was lauded by all, and further opened up the conversation around maternal health care and Fistula in Africa. The audience was […]

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BlackMagic out with Wonder video

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2016 0

Afro Centric rapper Blackmagic releases the visuals to his trending soul single “Wonder” released earlier this year. This is his first video in 2016 and the lead single to his upcoming album Version 3.0. Wonder video was shot by rising video director Myke the Myth in Lagos. The video has received rave reviews for its […]

Art

The awesome rocks of Ogidi-Ijumu land

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2016 0

A day in Ogidi-Ijumu land, Kogi State in Nigeria, opens a panoramic view of the magnetic pull of the rocky town, writesAgozino Agozino, who was part of a recent tour of the land. A Lagos-based art house, Nike Art Gallery, recently organised a guided tour for tourists, journalists and art aficionados in the ancient town […]

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Managing stardom harder than being a star – Nkem Owoh

Ihesiulo Grace 2 June 2016 0

Enugu State-born actor and one of the biggest Nollywood comic actors, Nkem Owoh, popularly called ‘Osuofason’ is a gem on and off screen. The actor who stands the risk of been ‘sandwiched’ by his fans whenever he appears in public place, is reportedly one of the highest paid in the industry. In this interview with […]

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Yelling at your teen may be more harmful than you think

Ihesiulo Grace 31 May 2016 0

For many parents, yelling at their adolescent child is a normal event. Although most parents who yell at their teen would not dream of physically harming their teen, shouting or cursing or using insult may be detrimental to the long term wellbeing of the adolescence. Researchers found out that adolescents who had experienced harsh verbal […]

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Osas Ajibade and hubby expects first child

Ihesiulo Grace 31 May 2016 0

Like Ubi Franklin and actress wife, Lilian Esoro who are expecting their first child together since they got married, good time flies in the home of the Ajibades as Model cum actress, Osas Ajibade and husband, Gbenro Ajibade, are equally expecting their first fruit too. The two movie stars who had their white wedding on […]

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MultiChoice Africa adds more value to DStv Compact with the addition of FOX channel

Ihesiulo Grace 31 May 2016 0

FOX Networks Group (FNG) and MultiChoice Africa have announced that from June 1, 2016, DStv Compact subscribers will be able to enjoy the global entertainment channel, FOX (DStv channel 125) on their bouquet. FOX channel is a premier entertainment channel that prides itself with bringing ‘The Best, First’, with award winning, ground-breaking and critically acclaimed […]

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Tope Tedela produces first movie

Ihesiulo Grace 31 May 2016 0

Tope Tedela is already an award winning actor, but on Wednesday, May 25, the actor unveiled the title of his first film as a producer. Titled “What Lies Within,”the movie stars Michelle Dede, EbeleOkaro, OkeyUzoeshi, Ken Erics, Kiki Omeili, Odenike, Napoleon Ehi, and TunjiAkinsehinwa among others. The movie is produced by the Africa Magic Viewer’s […]

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Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless: The disruption, 2baba, Sauti Sol, others to headline

Ihesiulo Grace 31 May 2016 0

  Nigerian music legend, 2Baba (formerly 2Face Idibia), alongside Kenya’s sensational Sauti Sol, top comedian, Churchill and Tanzania’s pop princess, Vanessa Mdee, are set to thrill Kenyan fans in a night of mind-blowing entertainment as Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless:The Disruption African tour concert kicks off with its first stop in Nairobi, Kenya on June 11, 2016,

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Triple Ice music unveils DJ Ree & Veecko Kingz

Ihesiulo Grace 31 May 2016 0

Fast rising music label, Triple Ice Music led by Jerry Uwagbulam has unveiled their first set of signees on the label DJ Ree and Veecko Kingz. DJ Ree, born NwaforNnamdi, is an all-round talented entertainer; aside from his skills on the wheels of steel, he is also a talented singer, song writer, producer and sound […]

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Acheme debuts with Who is Jesus

Ihesiulo Grace 27 May 2016 0

Ramson Acheme is neither a pastor nor a seer, but an investigative researcher he must certainly be. He notices what others would not have noticed, take interest in what many will simply ignore, and dig into it. These qualities were what made his friends call him ‘Young Prof’ while in Core Television, a privately own […]

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Social media, killing reading culture, experts alert

Ihesiulo Grace 27 May 2016 0

Once upon a time, reading culture was the order of the day for Nigerian youths, with shelves at home filled with books. However, the social media seems to be relegating it to the background. This, notwithstanding, advocates and campaigners who are seeking a return of the good old culture of reading are not relenting as […]