Entertainment & Lifestyle

Artists seek to turn sound into emotional medicine

A group of Lagos-based artists is using experimental sound to address what they call the normalisation of challenges in Nigeria. The Lagos Sound Artists Collective (LSAC) held a performance, Echoes and Balance, at the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Lagos on Sunday. The event aimed to offer a communal space for

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Lagos gyms turning to hook up spots, visitors say

The fitness culture has taken Nigeria by storm, and while fitness centres provide a space for enthusiasts to improve their physical health and well-being, concerns are, however, being raised about these centres becoming hotspots for romantic encounters. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos, some gym-goers said that

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Jemima Osunde Criticizes Industry Pressure on Actors to be Social Media Content Creators

Nigerian actress Jemima Osunde has expressed her strong disapproval of the growing trend within the film industry that pressures actors to become active social media content creators as a prerequisite for securing roles. In a candid video posted on her social media platforms, Osunde articulated her frustrations regarding this shift, emphasizing that acting should prioritize

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Tour operators seek greater govt. support for tourism growth

 Some Nigerian tour operators have called for increased support from both federal and state governments in boosting local tourism in order to drive economic growth and development. The tour operators, in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos, said that the governments’ intervention was critical in promoting the nation’s

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Nollywood actor disappointed over removal of movie, “Light in the Dark”, from YouTube

 Nigerian actor and filmmaker, Jim Iyke, has expressed disappointment over the removal of the thriller drama movie titled, “Light in the Dark” from YouTube. The renowned actor, who took to his social media platforms in a video clip to announce the film’s removal from YouTube, said it was due to a scene deemed inappropriate. According

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‘Labake Olododo’ tops Nigerian box office with N50.4m

 ‘Labake Olododo,’ a movie by Alice Iyabo Ojo, has topped the Nigerian box office, grossing N50.4 million over the weekend following its release. FilmOne Entertainment, the distributing company, shared the news in an Instagram post on Monday. They revealed that the film marked the second biggest opening weekend for a Nollywood release in 2025. According

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Death rumours won’t stop me from speaking truth to power— Hilda Dokubo

Veteran actress, Hilda Dokubo, has debunked the rumours about her death, which had been circulating in Rivers State. Speaking during an Instagram Live session on Thursday, she revealed that she was alive and would continue to speak the truth on politics and governance. She said, “Everybody, this is me, healthy and strong. I’m not dead.

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Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show receives 125 FCC complaints

American rapper, Kendrick Lamar, has received 125 formal complaints to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for his historic Super Bowl halftime performance. Lamar, who performed at the halftime of the Super Bowl on Feb. 9, received several complaints concerning the performance. According to a report by The Hills, the complaint ranges from accusations that the performance

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I vandalised my Tesla, trying to stay on trend – Erica Badu

American singer, Erica Wright, popularly known as Erica Badu, has revealed that she vandalised her car, a Tesla. She made the revelation in a post on her verified X account on Thursday. She wrote: “Just vandalised my own Tesla. Trying to stay on trend.” Badu rose to prominence in the late 1990s for Neo Soul

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Otu launches 2024 Carnival Calabar, seeks prosperity for all

Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River, on Friday, launched this year’s Carnival Calabar, saying that everyone should partake in the socio-economic and cultural prosperity in the world. In a speech, Otu described the theme of the carnival, “Our Shared Prosperity,” as “actually international in nature because we have the global audience here; people of all

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