…Palace. MTN, a large telecommunications brand in Nigeria, sponsors the annual Mmonwu festival (Masquerade festival). It is one of the main traditional events of the people of Enugu Ukwu. 11. Akwa EtitiLocal Government Area: Idemili SouthKnown for: Commerce and entrepreneurshipEconomic strength: Trade, real estate, and…

…outfit in Barbados carnival (photos/video) Rihanna made a return to the Crop Over 2026 festival in her native Barbados on Monday, August 3, taking to the streets in a riot of color. The singer, 38, completed her Carnival costume with an ornate jeweled headpiece and a massive set of feathered wings in turquoise, pink an…

…which he considers the heartbeat of the industry. He mentioned that while Afrobeats festivals and concerts used to draw massive crowds from all over the world, things have cooled down this season, leaving many artists with fewer performance bookings. His post reads''For over 10 years, Afrobeats has been one of Africa's…

By: Aherhoke Okioma The Anyama Fe Atei Oge festival will take the centre stage in Bayelsa State this month as the Anyama Ijaw community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state has called on the state government to grant the annual celebration recognition and classify it among the state’s foremost festivals.…

…Dr Doubra Collins Okotete, has called for the establishment of a museum and cultural festival in honour of late Ijaw music legend, King Robert Ebizimor, to preserve and promote his enduring contributions to Ijaw culture. The post IYC calls for museum, festival to preserve legacy of Ijaw music icon, Robert Ebizimor appe…

…Wasilat Olalere has denied claims she secretly recorded the annual Oloolu masquerade festival in Ibadan, Oyo State while stating that she is alive, hale and hearty. Speaking during an interview on Lagelu FM's Ibi Aye N Lo programme, Wasilat said the claims circulating on social media are false, insisting that she never…

…of all-Italian Perth friendlies against Serie B team Palermo on August 11. The week-long festival, dubbed “Calcio Italiano”, comes after a proposed Serie A match between AC Milan and Como in Perth earlier this year was cancelled because of sanctions imposed by the Asian Football Confederation. Inter Milan manager Crist…

…Two women brought an unusual dose of romance to Lollapalooza after turning a muddy festival pit into a wrestling arena before ending their showdown with a kiss.Video recorded at Chicago's Grant Park showed the festivalgoers grappling, throwing each other into the mud and rolling through the sludge as a large crowd gath…

…of Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan who was k!lled during a Day of the Dead festival in November 2025. Fashion and beauty influencer Valeria Marquez was k!lled in her Jalisco beauty salon in May 2025 after a gunman stormed the business and sh0t her in the chest and head. Marquez was broadcasting to her tens of thousa…

…Diri promised to facilitate the introduction of Scrabble at the 2028 National Sports Festival scheduled to be hosted by the state and also support Nigerian players participating in the World Youth Scrabble Championship in Kenya this weekend. He said the state’s investment in sports was driven by the abundance of talent…

…site of his slain girlfriend Liron Barda, almost three years after her de@th at the Nova Festival massacre, according to Israeli news site JFeed. Asraf was found with a gunsh0t wound to the chest at the cemetery in Elkana in the West Bank and despite emergency medical teams being called, he was pronounced dead, the out…

…the UAE and other markets. It has also developed major mixed-use projects such as Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City, helping shape the region's retail and urban landscape.6. Abdulla bin Ahmad Al Ghurair & family ($4.7 billion)Full name: Abdulla bin Ahmad Al GhurairDate of birth: 1930Age: 96 years old (as of 2…

The screening at the third African Indigenous Language Film Festival supports broader discussions about preserving culture through film. TENANTS of the House, a political thriller produced by author and filmmaker, Dr Wale Okediran and directed by Kunle Afolayan, was screened at the third African Indigenous Language Fil…

…of Chiefs and Emirs, Da Jacob Buba, announced the suspension of the 2026 Nzem Berom Festival, citing worsening insecurity in Plateau State and other parts of the country. Despite renewed peace efforts by stakeholders, violence has continued to plague Plateau State. In March, the Youth Initiative Against Violence and Ri…

…will declare a holiday for all public servants and residents to commemorate the Isese festival.Legit.ng reports that Isese Day is celebrated annually in Nigeria on August 20.Isese Day 2026 is observed in August. Specifically, it falls on August 20th and is celebrated by adherents of the Yoruba traditional religion in N…

…charge that dates back to April of 2025, when Lavie was attending the Coachella music festival. She is accused of stealing items from more than one victim at a rented Airbnb, Indio police told The Post.One victim reported over $25,000 in personal property missing on April 15, including jewelry, credit cards and cologne…

…that I've put in so much hard work.Chris "Motionless" Cerulli performs at the Aftershock Festival (L), and he visits the SiriusXM Studios in New York City (R). Photo: Miikka Skaffari, Cindy Ord (modified by author)ImagesTABLE OF CONTENTSKey takeawaysProfile summaryWho is Chris Motionless Cerulli?How old is Chris Cerull…

DStv is a leading satellite television operator in Africa. The MultiChoice-owned corporation is present in a number of African countries, including Nigeria. The available DStv packages in Nigeria, like DStv Premium, DStv Compact Plus, and DStv Compact, give subscribers the freedom to settle for what they enjoy the most…

…Onueke was abuzz with excitement when the people marked the grand finale of the Oke-aku festival with pomp and pageantry. Oke-aku in Ezza land marks the end of the old yam harvest and the beginning of the new yam harvest. This festival, which usually comes between July and September, is much valued and respected in Ezz…

…periodic town hall engagements with community groups and support for cultural festivals and heritage preservation. The council said its next phase of projects would include the reconstruction of St. Patrick Primary School and Agarawu Primary Healthcare Centre, the construction of additional Trunk C roads, the establish…

…information exposed online following an alleged data breach linked to the Tribeca Film Festival.The reported breach was uncovered by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler, who described it as one of the largest celebrity-related data exposures he has encountered.According to Fowler, the leak originated from three pu…

…traditional ruler of Nnewi, Igwe Kenneth Orizu III, would boycott this year’s Afia Olu Festival, saying the monarch had been actively involved in preparations and would perform his traditional role at the event. Osumuo further said the current Mayor of Nnewi, Hon. Echezona Anazodo, should not be blamed for the disagree…

…of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I, has approved a slight modification to this year’s Oro Festival to enable female candidates sitting the Basic Education Certificate Examination to write their examinations. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Duro…

…and non-governmental organisations to support the maiden African Children’s Film Festival 2026, describing the initiative as a strategic investment in nurturing the next generation of African filmmakers and storytellers. Speaking at the festival’s unveiling in Abuja on Tuesday, the National President of the AGN, Abubak…

…the juries of several prestigious international award programmes, including the New York Festivals Advertising Awards, Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards, SABRE Awards EMEA, AME Awards, Effie Awards South Africa, International ECHO Awards, World Media Festivals, and the Native Advertising Awards. He has also collaborat…