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Oba of Benin disowns planned Igue festival in Lagos
The Palace of Oba of Benin has distanced itself from a planned dramatisation of the Igue Festival by the Association for Cultural and Economic Renaissance of Edo State.
Thriving Business Environment Depends On Strong Infrastructure – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has stated that his administration has made significant progress in road construction, public transport, and digital connectivity because it understands that a thriving business environment depends on strong infrastructure.
Veteran Nollywood Actor Agbako Dies At 101
President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin confirmed Agbako’s demise in an Instagram post.
Lagos to host inaugural Afropolis Festival
Lagos is set to host no fewer than 200 international tourists from 11 countries for the maiden edition of Afropolis Lagos Festival, slated to hold from Oct. 26 to Nov. 3.
AFRIMA President Loses Wife, Modupe Temitope Dada
The African Music and Entertainment Industry have been put into a sad moment as The Executive Producer and President of All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, Mr Mike Dada, has lost his beloved wife, Mrs Modupe Temitope Dada, to the cold hands of death.
Veteran actor Jide Kosoko appointed head of his royal family
Nollywood veteran Jide Kosoko has officially been appointed as the head of the Oteniya branch of the King Kosoko royal family.
Spotify celebrates 10th anniversary of Wizkid’s “Ojuelegba”
Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu. said in a statement in Lagos that the song had so far recorded over 55 million streams since its release in 2014.
COWLSO Pre-National Women’s Conference Awareness Walk in Badagry
The message of "Soar Beyond Boundaries... Enrich Communities" was extended to the ancient town of Badagry on Tuesday, as the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, led members of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) on an Awareness Walk ahead of the 24th National Women’s Conference.
Lagos Govt reiterates commitment to youth development through empowerment
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has once again reiterated its unwavering commitment to youth development by empowering and supporting the creative sector.
Former Ogun State Governor, Sen. Amosun, Culture Minister, others to grace Soaga’s MY NOLLYWOOD EXPERIENCE
Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, the Honourable Minister of Culture, Arts and Creative Economy, Hadjia Hannatu Musawa, popular Nollywood actor, Hafiz Oyetoro and a host of other Nollywood celebrities are billed to converge on Abeokuta on August 30, 2024 as celebrated TV host and Nollywood Director, Honourable Kehinde Soaga floats a book launch and awards tagged “MY NOLLYWOOD EXPERIENCE”