Thoughts on harnessing the benefits of the annual December experience I watched a video clip of a South African lady recounting her experience on a Lagos-bound flight from Johannesburg. Her flight couldn’t land because a lot of planes were landing…
British Council announces 2-day Lagos Creative Showcase Programme
The British Council has announced the eagerly awaited Lagos Creative Showcase Programme. According to an email by the British Council’s Programme Manager, Kesiena Harry, this two-day spectacle promises to be a dynamic celebration of creativity, entrepreneurship and diversity set against…
Homecoming with FirstBank DecemberIssaVybe 2023: Nigerians, get ready to vibe — Bolaji Israel
December is a month filled with joy, celebration, and reunions. It is a time when families come together, friends reconnect, and the spirit of giving and love is in the air. In Nigeria, December holds a special place in the…
Upbeat Recreation Centre unveils “Upbeat Fest” December 2023
Upbeat Recreation Centre introduces “Upbeat Fest,” a sensational end-of-year extravaganza set to captivate audiences of all ages. Debuting on December 15th, 2023, and extending through to January 1st, 2024, this festival promises a fusion of excitement, entertainment and festive cheer…
Barau mourns veteran actor, Samanja
The Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin Barau, has expressed his deepest condolences to the family of the late Usman Baba-Pategi, popularly known as Samanja Mazan Fama. Samanja, a retired Nigerian Army personnel, actor and broadcaster who captivated Nigerians with…
KongaTV revolutionises African commerce and entertainment with grand launch
The formal launch of KongaTV, Africa’s pioneer buyers and sellers TV platform with the mission to promote commerce and entertainment democracy, has ignited a wave of enthusiastic reactions as it went live to a global audience on Monday, November 6,…
TAMPAN hails Tinubu on appointment of Special Adviser on Entertainment Economy
Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), on Friday, commended President Bola Tinubu for the appointment of Special Adviser on Culture and Entertainment Economy. National President of TAMPAN, Bolaji Amusan, in an interview with the News Agency…
Florida’s Ron DeSantis threatens Disney with tolls and taxes
Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis has escalated his feud with Disney, threatening to impose taxes on its hotels and roads that lead to the theme park. He also promised to strip the company of its control over development in a district…
Layoffs begin at Disney as CEO Bob Iger moves to pare losses
The pink slips are flying this week at Walt Disney Co. as the entertainment giant seeks to slash billions of dollars in costs. CEO Bob Iger confirmed in a staff email Monday that a first round of layoffs has begun.…
Whose report shall we believe? — Gbubemi Atimomo
Thoughts on the media and our role in influencing unbiased news Back in the 80s, the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) was the main source of entertainment, news, and information. Programming would start by 4pm and news broadcasts would air at…