Teju Cole and Romeo Oriogun have captivated literary enthusiasts as their works secure spots among the finalists for the prestigious National Book Critics Circle Awards. Cole’s compelling novel Tremor and Oriogun’s poetry collection The Gathering of Bastards have earned nods…
Sanwo-Olu, others bag council of bishops’ awards
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has bagged a selfless service to humanity award by the Council of Bishops in Nigeria. The event which took place at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, also saw the Lagos…
Award-winning architects grace Glo-sponsored CNN African Voices
Two award-winning architects who employ the power of design to make a bold statement for social change will be guests this week on CNN African Voices Playmakers sponsored by telecommunications giant, Globacom. The duo of Tosin Oshinowo from Nigeria and…
Christina Applegate says SAG Awards may be ”last awards show as an actor”
Christina Applegate is continuing to hint she may be retiring from acting and that her role as Jen Harding in Dead To Me will be her last. During a recent interview, Applegate opened up about how difficult it would be…
Golden Globes to unveil nominations as censured awards eye comeback
Boycotted by A-listers and studios last year, the Golden Globes will attempt to rebuild their reputation as one of Hollywood’s top award shows with organizers unveiling this year’s nominees on Monday. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which organizes the film…
Burna Boy bags 2 awards at MOBO 2022
Music star, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has bagged two awards at the 2022 edition of the MOBO Awards. The event, which is held annually to recognise and award Music of Black Origins, celebrated its 25th year anniversary…
FirstBank wins Best Private Bank, Best Retail Bank in Nigeria Awards
In recognition of its commitment and leading role at providing bespoke financial services to its customers and the public in general, through its numerous state of the art and innovative financial products and services, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has been awarded…
DAAR awards 2019 sets internet abuzz (Guardian)
As the 2019 general elections reach fever pitch and with one day to its closure, DAAR Awards 2019 continues to attract contestants and followers on the Internet. The celebration of excellence award, organised by DAAR Communications PLC as part of…
Expectations high as CAF crowns Africa’s best footballers (Guardian)
Expectations are high. The stars have arrived and everything is set for Africa’s most prestigious sports award, the Aiteo CAF Footballer of the Year Awards, which will see the continent’s best players rewarded for their efforts in the 2018 season.…
Regina Hall: First Black Woman To Win Best Actress At NYFCC Awards (Guardian)
30 NOVEMBER 2018 Regina Hall is definitely pushing the envelope in Hollywood. The American actress On Thursday became the first black woman in the New York Film Critics Circle’s 83-year history of the association. The actress was a recipient of…