Tag Archives: Nigeria news

The Nigerian film industry has lost another of its veteran performers, Columbus Irisoanga, fondly known as ‘Igbudu’ following his unforgettable role in the 2001 Nollywood classic Isakaba.  His passing was announced by actress and politician Hilda Dokubo, who expressed her deep sorrow over his death in an emotional Instagram post. “Our uncle Coli @colu_mbusirisoanga has gone to be with the …

Nigerian international hitmaker Davido is set to appear on the remix of Mr. Pilato, Ego Slimflow, and Tebogo G Mashego‘s hit record ‘Bibi Marung’. The news comes after a clip of Davido dancing to the remix version on social media. The song released in November 2024 features South African hitmaker Focalistic whom Davido collaborated previously with on the hit records …

If there’s a notable denominator in African music, it’s the drums that embody the soul that drives the vibrant creativity and ingenuity of the continent’s music stars. Outsydah is one of the stars taking from different parts of the continent and creatively interpreting it with her vibrant vision. By combining the versatile and catchy element of African drums with the …

The history of Nigerian mainstream music is filled with a rich collection of hit songs that capture the evolution and different commercial peaks recorded in Afrobeats. 20 years ago, a generation of stars made music that dominated the airwaves, captivated listeners of all ages, and showcased the different sounds that shaped that era. From swaggering rap flow to party-starting bangers, …

These are the kinds of people that will make terrible filmmakers, especially in today’s world. So, you want to be a filmmaker? That’s great! Nollywood, Hollywood, and even YouTube need fresh, creative minds to shake things up. But hold up; before you dive in, let’s talk about the kind of people who should NEVER make films. Filmmaking isn’t for everybody, …

Big Brother Naija star, TolaniBaj, says that one of the best choices she ever made in life was relocating to Nigeria from the UK.   Tolani who contested in BBNaija season 5, made this known via her X handle.    She said the thought of moving back didn’t make sense at the time but that six years after, she is …

Life is hectic. Between school, work, social media, and everything in between, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But you know what can make things better? Movies. Yes, MOVIES!  Whether it’s a Nollywood drama that makes you cry, a Hollywood blockbuster that leaves you breathless, or an animated masterpiece that takes you back to childhood, films have a way of pulling …

Nigerian musician, Ayodeji Balogun, known best as Wizkid, and record label executive, Michael Collins Ajereh, known better as Don Jazzy, have confirmed that they have fully buried the hatchet. This has been confirmed from a recent video which shows both of them together. They were warm to each other and hugged. Their disposition towards each other, from the video, signals …

Media personality, Dayo Olarinde aka DaddyFreeze has backed claims made by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, that Nigeria’s health sector has greatly improved so much so that it is now attracting patients not just from the West African subregion but also from countries as far as the United States and the United Kingdom. …

If you’ve ever watched a movie and felt completely transported to another world, captivated by the story, or moved by the emotions on screen, then you already understand the magic of filmmaking.  Filmmaking is more than just a job; it’s an art, a passion, and for many, a lifelong calling. Whether you dream of directing blockbuster movies, writing powerful scripts, …