Category: News
Rema and Selena Gomez Win First Afrobeats Award At The 2023 MTV VMAs
Nigeria’s globetrotting musical talent; Rema and American pop star Selena Gomez have won a 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. The duo took home the award in the inaugural Best Afrobeats category for their smash hit “Calm Down.” “Calm Down” was also nominated in the “song of the year” category and the “best collaboration” category. The…
AFRIMMA Award Set to Celebrate 10 Years of Crossing Boundaries with Music
The African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) is set for its 10th-anniversary edition, with the City of Dallas poised to play host to a plethora of stars from around Africa. Crossing boundaries with music for the past 10 years is no mean feat, and remarkably, the past decade has seen African music grow tremendously. The AFRIMMA…
Virgin Music Group Establishes Nigerian Office Headed by Respected Music Executive Olukorede “Kay” Ikazoboh
Virgin Music Group, one of the world’s leading independent artist and label services companies, has expanded its operations, opening an office in Lagos, Nigeria. Highly respected music executive, Olukorede “Kay” Ikazoboh has been named Head of Virgin Music Nigeria and will oversee the company’s operations in the area. Among the first deals announced in the…
Teemirror releases New EP, “What Works Works: “What doesn’t doesn’t”
Budding Afrobeats Artiste, Teemirror has just released a new EP after the success of his prayer song and acclaimed love letter to hustlers he titled, Daily 2K. Standing on the success of the song he releases WWW: WDD, which is his own version of Que sera sera. TeeMirror revealed that the title of the EP,…
Rotary Club International honors Maurice Ejike
Seasoned Actor and producer, Maurice Ejike Okoro has invested quite some time in the industry with over 40 films he has worked on and been a part of. His impact can’t be overlooked as it had earned him recognition and accolades in and outside the Nollywood scene. Recently Rotary Club International decorated him for his…
I Love To Explore Other People’s Culture Through Music – DJ Scoophy
Profiles of young Nigerian DJ’s are now on meteoric rise and they are indeed getting due recognition just like the new waves of Afrobeats artistes that are rocking the international scene with their new sounds. One of the progenitors of the new global movement is the skillful Aluko Samson Omobola, professionally known by his stage…
Ibadan International Film Festival (IIFF): Embrace The ‘Think Local, Shoot Global’ Theme For Its Second Edition In 2023
Get ready for an exhilarating cinematic experience as the Ibadan International Film Festival proudly unveils its second edition, scheduled to enthral audiences from September 21st to September 23rd, 2023, at the BUNKer, situated in Ibadan – the second largest city in Africa. This year’s festival is brimming with excitement, embracing the captivating theme “Think Local,…
New Energy Drink “Surge Energy” Launches In Nigeria
Beverage manufacturer, FirstBev Nigeria Limited, has introduced a new energy drink called Surge Energy Drink into the Nigerian market. Surge Energy Drink is one of the products of FirstBev Nigeria Limited, the authorized bottler of the RC Cola range of products. The launch was held at the Strongpack Villa in Agbara, Ogun State. Addressing the…
Declan Rice: Arsenal sign England midfielder from West Ham in club-record £105m deal
Declan Rice has signed a five-year deal at Arsenal, which runs until 2028, with the option of a further year and will wear the No 41 shirt. His move to the Emirates Stadium brings a decade-long spell at West Ham to an end, rising from a youth-team player to club captain. Rice has made 245…
Nwaobiara Bashir is redefining Nigerian Fashion Lifestyle Scene with Kpako
Nwaobiara Tamilore Bashir, the visionary Creative Director and Founder of Kpako Studios, is making waves in the Nigerian fashion and lifestyle scene. As a creative entrepreneur, Bashir is reshaping the industry by bringing a unique and authentic approach to Nigerian street wear. With a deep passion for arts, music, fashion, and culture, Bashir embarked on…