…statement on the website of the centre on Thursday said the inaugural Nigerian-American Festival is a three-day cultural celebration to be held from 16 to 18 at Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore County. The festival will showcase the quality of Nigerian culture through live music, cultural performances, authentic…
DJ Spinall stopped his live set at a New Jersey festival to publicly celebrate Wizkid's birthday in front of a massive crowdThe Nigerian DJ counted down before leading the audience in a birthday song for the Afrobeats star, who was not at the eventA video of the heartwarming moment went viral, with fans calling Wizkid'…
…a whopping N100bn on a stadium simply because it wants to host the National Sports Festival. That is a misplaced priority,” the PDP added. The PDP called on the state government to launch a comprehensive economic recovery, wealth creation and food security programme with measurable targets for employment generation, in…
Video of BAFTA-winning actor Micheal Ward breaking down in tears after being cleared of all charges BAFTA-winning actor Micheal Ward became emotional in court after a London jury unanimously found him not guilty of all charges against him. Ward had faced allegations including two counts of rpe, two counts of assault by…
…caps in London’s Hyde Park on Friday ahead of his set at the British Summer Time (BST) festival. Many also sported other elements of the singer’s signature style — a suit, black aviator sunglasses and stick-on dark goatees. “Record breaking, record making, history in the making,” the 45-year-old hip hop artist said bef…
…Christian film series that he wrote and produced. Work on it started in 1987 at a drama festival organised by Mount Zion Faith Ministries in Ibadan. Bamiloye gathered drama leaders from churches and campuses to make Nigeria's first Christian movie. The title at that time was Agbara to Ju Agbara Lo. Filming took place a…
…momentum, with millions more tuning in to matches at home, in sports bars and at fan festivals. Nike and Adidas battle for World Cup shoppers Although brands such as Puma, Umbro and Reebok are also capitalising on the tournament, none have matched the scale of investment made by Nike and Adidas. Nike sponsors 12 nation…
…and follows a string of major international performances that have seen him headline festivals, sell out iconic venues, and collaborate with some of the biggest names in music. Fans are already looking forward to what promises to be a memorable performance, with expectations high for a show that celebrates both footbal…
…Gqom influences with Afro House elements, delivering a sound that’s built for clubs, festivals, and dancefloors alike. Driven by thunderous percussion, pulsating basslines, hypnotic synths, and commanding vocal chants, Zawina Ke Zami captures the raw energy that has made Gqom one of South Africa’s most influential musi…
…even tougher. The excitement doesn’t stop on the pitch. Through the Easywin World Cup Festival, in collaboration with OPay, football fans have even more reasons to stay involved as every knockout fixture creates fresh opportunities to compete for exciting rewards. Matches That Could Define The Week The knockout rounds…
…see themselves tomorrow." Among the projects she has supported is the Bradford African Festival of Arts, a celebration of African culture, creativity and heritage, where she served as Media Lead. In that role, she oversaw the festival's storytelling and audience engagement strategies across digital and physical platfor…
…(BECE) papers scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, following the declaration of the Oro Festival in parts of Ikorodu Division. The state government announced the development saying the affected examination papers have been rescheduled for Tuesday, July 7, while all other papers will be conducted as originally scheduled. Ac…
Its Gino World Jollof Festival campaign featuring Hilda Baci also earned it multiple award nominations.
…contribute nearly N12.3tn to GDP by 2032. The success of Lagos's 2024 "Detty December" festival season, which generated over $71.6m across hospitality, short-let apartments, restaurants, and event venues, illustrates what open, well-managed tourism access can produce. That figure is expected to grow significantly, but…
…along docks in the cities. The record coincided with the opening of the Roskilde music festival, and one attendant told public broadcaster DR that dragging his luggage to the campsite was "unbearable". DR reported that the festival had set up water stations for the some 50,000 festival attendees. Peter Tanev, meteorolo…
…followers against engaging in any form of violence during and after this year's Egungun Festival, stressing that anyone found disrupting public peace will face the full weight of the law. The monarch issued the warning ahead of the commencement of the annual festival in Ibadan on Monday. In a statement signed by his Ch…
He contended that the festival is neither an avenue to settle old scores, engage in supremacy contests, nor carry out retaliatory attacks between masquerades and their opponents. The first-class monarch assured that all necessary arrangements have been put in place by the palace to ensure a hitch-free Egungun festival…
…of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has declared that the yearly Egungun (masquerade) festival is not a licence to cause any form of violence in the ancient city. Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State, made this declaration in a statement signed by his media aide, Chief Adeola Oloko. The statement was made available to…
…Africa's place in the global economy shaped discussions at the Afretrade Entrepreneur's Festival, which drew public figures, business leaders and diaspora stakeholders to Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, from June 17 to 19, 2026. Among those who participated in the three-day gathering were former Presiden…
…2026 carried a deeper meaning. Following the passing of Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the festival returned in a moment of transition – not of silence, but of continuity and of celebration. What unfolded was a powerful reminder: culture does not pause. It evolves. This year, it did so boldly. From the pavilion to the stre…
…rhythm is relentless and infectious, capturing the precise energy of an open-air Nairobi festival or a packed Lagos beach club. Yemi Alade commands the track with her powerhouse, high-register vocals, while Bien steps in with his rich, velvety baritone to balance the frequency perfectly. Lyrically and culturally, the r…
…it left behind. Its greatest achievement was the message it sent to the world. The festival showed that culture could be a powerful tool for building bridges between people, strengthening identity and promoting international understanding. Long before the global success of Afrobeats and Nollywood, FESTAC had already de…
…voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryThe Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has transformed from an advertising awards show into a pivotal global marketplace where technology, retail, media, luxury, and entertainment converge. Drawing a diverse array of attendees, from tech giants like…
…the Copa Sudamericana in 2006Real del Monte also hosts the annual International Pasty Festival, which has been held in the town since 2009, and a pasty museum.Pasties are very much part of matchdays in Hidalgo, although the Mexican versions traditionally contain beef and vegetables, like their Cornish counterpart, but…
…from Born in the Wild and her surprise EP Love Is a Kingdom at international shows and festivals. Maintained a strong presence across North America, Europe and Africa through headline appearances. Was one of the performers for the opening celebrations of the Obama Presidential Center alongside Stevie Wonder and John Le…