The Berlin Film Festival, otherwise known as the Berlinale, is an international film festival that is held every February in Berlin, Germany. It was founded in 1951 initially to showcase films to the people of Berlin. Over the years, it grew to accommodate films from other parts of the world, and to show a larger […]
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February is known as the month of love, so it is no surprise that most of the films that came out this month revolved around love and romance (A Sunday Affair, Before Valentines, Love in A Pandemic). A few films touch other subjects varying from lynching (Black October) to trust (The Plan). Bside’s […]
British rapper and music star, Stormzy, has delivered an updated version of his exciting track, “Hide & Seek”, by employing verses from Nigerian hitmaker and rave lord, Rema. This remix was co-produced by Finito and Niphkeys. Rema brings a new spin on the song, making it even more exciting and groovy. His Afrobeats influence […]
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The much talked about 2023 general election is here. Tomorrow, Nigerians will rush to the polls to cast their ballot for their preferred candidates in the Presidential and National Assembly elections. As it is with previous elections, this current election will attract both regular voters and voters who are coming to cast their ballot for […]
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There was a direct shift in the way that I was treated when my body shifted from being one of a thin child with cute cheeks to a young girl that was bigger than most (if not all) of her peers. The change did not only come from outside in society but also in my […]
We create history every day. Everything we do today becomes past tense immediately after the moment passes. And sometimes, the only way to understand how things are is to study how things have been. Music evolves just like every other art form and the need to understand its origins about where it is right now […]
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From starring in Phone Swap (2012) to King of Boys: The Return of the King (2021), Nse Ikpe-Etim has been a delight to watch on our screens. She came to prominence in 2009 for her role as Omoze in Reloaded. Even over a decade later, the actress is still performing excellently in the industry. […]
Lately, women have been taking over Nollywood in various roles from producing to directing. In 2022, we had films such as Battle on Buka Street, Ijakumo, and Brotherhood that were either produced or directed by women. Here is a list of our favourite female directors in the industry, and some of their works. […]
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“Holiday” is one of Rema’s latest singles and as usual, he executes it with his typical finesse. An anthemic, groovy tune, the track exposes how extensively Rema has refined his sound, Afrorave, and how he has grown to become an even more creative musician. Divine Ikubor, who records as Rema, has reached a remarkable […]
It is finally here! The long-awaited 2023 presidential election in Nigeria is upon us. In the last eight years, Nigerians have had diverse experiences in terms of leadership performance of the party in power – the All Progressives Congress. Nigerians perceive their performance in several ways – from those that believe the party has done […]
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Elections are just around the corner, and many Nigerians are at the edge of their seats. Nigerians have been through a lot in the past couple of months: from fuel scarcity to cash scarcity, and there is tension in the air. A number of Nollywood films have treated the subject of Nigerian politics and […]
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The 54th edition of the annual NAACP Image Awards ceremony kicked off virtually and winners of the ceremony were announced on Monday night. The week-long event was held to celebrate black excellence in art and entertainment. Nigerian superstars, Wizkid and Tems, represented African music by bagging significant awards. Tems won the “Outstanding International Song” […]
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