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Building worlds that tell stories: This is how to be a set designer | Pulse Nigeria

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Think of a set designer as the architect of the film’s visual world. They work closely with directors, production designers, and other creative departments to create sets that align with the story’s tone, period, and emotional beats.   Ever walked into a cinema, watched a movie, and felt completely immersed in its world? From the gritty streets of Gangs of Lagos …

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I don’t like my smartphone, I prefer to live in the world- Tems | Pulse Nigeria

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Nigeria’s sweetheart and favourite introverted celebrity, Tems, has humorously spoken about why she’s not the biggest fan of phones. The Afrobeats singer recently graced the cover of Germany’s Glamour Magazine, where she revealed that she actually looks for any reason to leave her phone behind because she’d rather live in the moment. She said, “I don’t like my smartphone anyway. I …

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Toyosi Etim- Effiong says she doesn’t trust her husband 100% | Pulse Nigeria

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Toyosi Etim-Effiong, the wife of Nigerian actor Daniel Etim-Effiong, has sparked reactions after confessing that she does not fully trust her husband after 7 years of marriage. The actor appeared as a guest on the recent episode of her ‘The Toyosi’ podcast and during the sit-down, he asked her, “Do you trust me 100 percent after seven years of marriage?” …

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Something about Nigeria drains your excellence – Adekunle Gold | Pulse Nigeria

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Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has sparked a wave of conversation online after sharing his frustrations about life in Nigeria. Taking to X on December 17, 2024, the singer encouraged fellow Nigerians to protect their passions, stressing that Nigeria tends to be draining. He wrote, “There’s just something about this place that drains your excellence. Striving for it here feels futile, …

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He fought a 15-year legal battle for rights to his songs – Mike Ejeagha Documentary director [Pulse Inteview] | Pulse Nigeria

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Mike Ejeagha is a folk musician popular among South-Easterners for his unique storytelling through music. Ejeagha has woven the cultural essence of the Igbo people into each of his songs.  However, his music had long been relegated to the archives of Nigerian history, until an unexpected event changed the course as comedian Brain Jotter sampled one of Ejeagha’s iconic tracks, …

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Mercy Aigbe’s December release, ‘Thin Line’ makes  ₦28.5 million since its release | Pulse Nigeria

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Nollywood actress and producer Mercy Aigbe’s Thin Line has grossed  ₦28.5 million at the box office since its release on December 13, 2024. Thinline is up against tough competition this December from other high-budget holiday films, including projects from Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, Ayo “AY” Makun, and Ghanaian director Peter Sedufia. However, with December being a prime month for the …

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I wish I met you before the wrong person – Portables baby mama tells new man | Pulse Nigeria

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Singer Portable’s second baby mama, Honey Berry, has taken to social media to appreciate her new man, and people say she subtly shaded you know who in the process. Taking to Instagram on December 16, 2024, Honey Berry posted a video of herself and her partner to her Instagram page and expressed heartfelt affection for him, writing, “It’s Monday 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 …

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Why some Nigerians ‘can’t deal’ with Nollywood films | Pulse Nigeria

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From the tropes they can’t stand to the technical glitches that make them cringe, we’re breaking it all down. And we promise, it won’t just be a roast session. For every eye-roll-worthy moment, there’s a reason to appreciate how far Nollywood has come. Mention Nollywood in a room full of Nigerians, and you’re guaranteed to spark a heated debate. It’s …

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