Arts

Achebean Studies: A Tribute and A Syllabus

September 18, 2023

By Toyin Falola On September 29 and 30, 2023, some of the most prominent names in the field of African literature will present papers at the Chinua Achebe

Obasanjo, Obadide and Obajoko: A Tale of Tradition, Attrition and Perdition

September 18, 2023

By Toyin Falola This is a new dance Called open and close We’re going to sing and tell you About open and close I want to tell you a story

Mummy: Let the Singles Breathe!

September 14, 2023

By Toyin Falola Nigeria is a country of meddlers. Joy is derived from intruding. The busybodies are happy. If you tell your Pastor, the snooper, something in private on Saturday

TIME Magazine lists Tems as one of 2023 Next 100 list

September 14, 2023

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tems, has been named as a leading voice in the international music industry by TIME Magazine. Born Temilade Openiyi, the music star was

ÌJỌBA PART I: ÒṢÈLÚ

September 14, 2023

By Toyin Falola Attempting to translate many African words into English wastes time, as in the silly translation of a Yorùbá Oba to His Imperial Majesty. Why not

‘The Real Housewives of Lagos’ premieres Sept. 29

September 8, 2023

Showmax, an online movie streaming platform, says season two of the popular reality television series, “The Real Housewives of Lagos”, will premier Sept. 29. Ibukun Oluwafunmi, Public Relations

Intellectual Rejuvenation and Sustainable Research Culture as Panacea for all-round Development

September 7, 2023

By Toyin Falola It is a deserving recognition and praise to Professor Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, the Vice Chancellor of Kaduna State University, who had the courage and the foresight

Talkie-Talkie

September 5, 2023

By Toyin Falola August 28, 2023. Delta Air, Flight 54. 10.45 PM, Lagos to Atlanta. The flight took off. I had not slept for two days running—not because I was

Nigeria’s cinema generates N603m in August – CEAN

September 5, 2023

The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) says it generated N603 million from tickets sold across the country in August. Its National Chairman, Mr Opeyemi Ajayi, disclosed this

Nollywood’s Ninalowo announces separation from wife

September 1, 2023

Nigerian actor and film producer, Bolanle Ninalowo, on Friday announced separation from his wife. The actor announced the separation on his Instagram page, @iamnino_b, with the caption “Finally, I

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