The Izu Ojukwu film 76 has again stunned the film world. Following its huge opening in the box office and after sweeping the top awards at the African film festival, the period drama 76 has reminded movie goers why it was so well received by international studios and cinema goers the world over. A statement…
Day: December 19, 2016
Awka Resident Among Winners In International Writing Contest
An Awka resident, Walter Dinjos, has been officially announced as a winner in the Writers of the Future Contest. The contest, one of the most prestigious writing competitions, is in its 33rd year and is judged by some of the premier names in speculative fiction. Dinjos was chosen from a group of 8 finalists making…
Sizzar Drops ‘Laiye Olugbon’
Aremu Habeeb Babatunde better known by his stage name Sizzar is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, rapper, and performer with a diverse music style mix of hip hop, contemporary R&B and Afrobeat. The singer, who hails from Oyo State, schooled briefly at Ladoke Akintola University, where he did a preliminary course in Computer Science. Influenced by…
Nissi Debuts ‘Pay Attention’ Music Video
Twenty-two-year old London-based singer, songwriter and painter, Nissi burst into the scene in August, with her poignant debut single ‘Pay Attention’, and soon followed it up with ‘Criminal’ which topped the Hype Machine Twitter chart in September. Both records have seen the Nigerian native garner support from MTV Wrap Up, SoulBounce, Revolt TV and BBC…
5 Ways to Get Rid of Guests Who Overstay Their Welcome
It’s normal in Nigeria for you to organise a party and some of your guests sleep over. There is nothing wrong with that. If you don’t want to lodge them in one of the best hotels in Lagos, they have to sleep in your home. But what if your guest takes advantage of your magnanimity…