Entertainment

Tomi Adeyemi’s spellbinding fantasy novel Children of Blood and Bone is finally coming to life on screen, with a blockbuster cast and an equally visionary director at the helm.  Set for release in January 2027, the adaptation is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Woman King, The Old Guard) and will be produced by Paramount Pictures. The action-packed fantasy epic has …

Spotify has named rising star Qing Madi as its EQUAL Africa Artist for January 2025. This isn’t Qing Madi’s first time in the spotlight under Spotify’s EQUAL programme as she previously graced the EQUAL playlist.  Spotify Wrapped data for 2024 highlights ranks her among the most-streamed female artists in Nigeria with her hit American Love. Beginning her career at the …

During an interview on Hip TV, award-winning rapper OdumoduBlvck weighed in on the incessant issues between artists and their record labels. He opined that while artists are mostly considered the victims by fans, this is not always the case as artists sometimes tend to be unreasonable. The hitmaker shared that while these disputes are often viewed from the lenses of …

When you walk into a movie audition, you’re not just selling your acting skills, you’re selling you. And while talent is a decider, how you present yourself can set the tone for the entire interaction. Dressing appropriately for an audition isn’t about being flashy or over-the-top; it’s about showing respect for the craft, the casting team, and yourself. Veteran Nollywood …

Song of the Year                 “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”- Shaboozey     “Agora Hills”- Doja Cat     “Beautiful Things”- Benson Boone     “Espresso” – Sabrina Carpenter     “Greedy”- Tate McRae     “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen     “Lose Control” – Teddy Swims     “Lovin on Me” – Jack Harlow     “Not Like Us”- Kendrick Lamar …

Renowned radio on-air personality, Oladotun Ojuolape Kayode, popularly known as Do2dtun has officially announced his exit from radio after 20 years. The ever-ebullient media personality via his Instagram page reflected on his journey from the moment he began to learn the ropes as an intern under the tutelage of radio greats like the late Dan Foster, Olisa Adibua, and Daddy …

Award-winning music star Adekunle Gold will be co-producing a documentary that will span the last century of Yoruba music in collaboration with White House Productions. The documentary, titled “The Odyssey”, will trace the history and evolution of different subcultures within the music, including Were, Sakara, Apala, Juju, AfroJuju, and Fuji, among many others. The documentary’s stellar cast of producers, headed …

If you’re a filmmaker, don’t compromise on editing; hire a good editor for your project.  Think about the last great movie you watched. Maybe it was an intense thriller where every scene kept you on edge or a romantic comedy that made you laugh and cry at just the right moments. While you were glued to the screen, someone was …

Nigerian media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, has encouraged Nigerian politicians and officials to wear traditional attire when attending functions outside the country. ALSO READ: Cynthia Obi-Uchendu says she wants one more child and is hoping for a boy He made this statement in a post on his verified X account on Thursday. He wrote: I think Nigerian politicians and officials should …

Today we’re exploring how sound design can elevate a Nollywood movie to greatness or drag it down into mediocrity. Close your eyes for a moment and think about your favourite movie scene. Is it the thunderous roar of a villain’s laughter, the subtle crackle of a fire in a tense confrontation, or the perfect song that makes your heart race …