Nollywood Films Featured in New York African Film Festival Lineup
The New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) is set to showcase the vibrant storytelling of Nollywood with the inclusion of three acclaimed films – “Over the Bridge,” “This Is Lagos,” and “Dynamite” – in its lineup of 50 films from over 25 countries. The festival, which kicked off on Wednesday, May 8, will continue until May […]
Pinnick Backs Finidi’s Decision To Pick Foreign Assistants for Nigerian Team
Former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick claimed newly appointed Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George is right to insist on foreign assistants and should be allowed to do so. The 53-year-old Finidi had reportedly turned down the chance to work with some of his former teammates, opting to bring in an […]
Haaland, Palmer, Rice make Premier League player of season shortlist
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland could be named Premier League player of the season for a second consecutive year, haven been named in the shortlist alongside City team-mate Phil Foden. Arsenal midfielders Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice, Chelsea forward Cole Palmer, Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins and Liverpool defender Virgil van […]
Israel vows to continue Gaza attacks despite US threat to halt weapons shipment
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the Israeli forces will continue their attacks in Gaza in spite the U.S. threat to halt some weapon shipments. Netanyahu in a public speech posted today on his official X account, said “no amount of pressure” will stop Israel from “defending itself” and “If Israel is forced to […]
Mavin Records celebrates 12 years Anniversary
Mavin Records was founded in 2012 by Don Jazzy as a beacon of creativity and talent in the African music scene. Building on the legacy of the now-defunct Mo Hits Records, Don Jazzy’s vision for the future of Afrobeat took flight, propelling Mavin Records to unprecedented heights. Mavin Records has been a breeding ground for some […]
Nigerian Artist Skales Set to Make Acting Debut in Film ‘Seeking Justice’
Nigerian rapper and singer, Raoul John Njeng better known by his stage name Skales, has announced his acting debut. A few hours before his Instagram announcement on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, he posted a video of his severely injured face, without a caption, prompting followers to speculate. He however cleared the air on another Instagram […]
NPFL To Review Players’ Minimum Wage From Next Season
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has revealed plans to upgrade the minimum wage of players in the league from N150,000 to an undisclosed amount, starting from next season. The NPFL Chairman, Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye, who disclosed this during a live program on radio yesterday in Lagos, said the current economic situation in Nigeria demands […]
Real Madrid beat Bayern to reach UEFA Champions League final
Real Madrid snatched an incredible semi-final victory as two late goals defeated Bayern Munich and set up a Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund. Bayern looked to be heading to the final when Alphonso Davies cut in and blasted past Andriy Lunin but Joselu grabbed an 88th-minute equaliser after Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, fumbled Vinicius […]
Kenya reopen schools, declare Friday public holiday to mourn flood victims
Kenya’s President William Ruto has declared Friday a public holiday to mourn the 238 people who have died due to ongoing flooding. The president on Wednesday said the day will be observed by national tree planting activities to help mitigate the effects of climate change. President Ruto also announced the reopening of schools countrywide, after […]
U.S. rapper Macklemore has released a song about pro-Palestinian protests
He also announced that he would donate all proceeds from the song to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). In the song, the 40-year-old singer from Seattle, said he was not voting for U.S. President Joe Biden in November’s presidential election, saying in the song lyrics […]
