Arts & Entertainment

The film is based on the life and struggles of Herbert Macaulay.

Mr Elba’s father and mother are of Sierra Leonean and Ghanaian origins respectively.

This is the first time Nigeria is advancing a film to the Oscar, as previous entries received by the selection committee did not meet basic criteria.

The film, which began the ‘occultic theme’ that dominated Nollywood in the 1990s, starred Kenneth Okonkwo, Ngozi Nwosu and Kanayo o. Kanayo in their breakout roles.

The organisers of the Headies (originally called the Hip Hop World Awards) released the list of the 13th music award.

Lagos was an orderly urban environment 70 years ago. This was the case from the 1950s, when the city was a federal territory through to the 1960s when it became federal capital – a status it held until 1991.

’A Taste of Nigeria’ boasts 2,000 high-resolution images and 30 stories that represent iconic local dishes

In 12 chapters, the book shows young contemporary businessmen and women, spanning enterprises from broadcasting to construction through couture, dairy production, public relations, innovative digital platforms, health products and cosmetology.

Randy is the first of three children born to Majek and his ex-wife, Rita.

This makes Diane the 21st housemate to leave the ‘Pepper Dem House.’

Buhari urges Nigerians to explore the rich cultural diversity and tradition of their various communities to attract socio-economic development.

Adekunle “Nodash” Adejuyigbe’s Boko Haram themed movie ‘The Delivery Boy’ bagged 12 nominations across the directing, acting and production categories at the African Movie Academy Awards

“I have no apologies for my kind of journalism”- Anas

While Daddy Showkey bullied the non-descript car (perhaps a Benz) with the plate number: LA 774 from obstructing his path to success, Mad Melon and Mountain Black rode on the yellow ubiquity of the danfo bus to fame.

Mountain Black, born Olotu Jimoh, said his late bandmate would be buried in October.

“At this level and with what I have accrued , I can stay at any Sheraton for a while. Check!”

Tacha has also become the first housemate to be disqualified from the ongoing reality show.

The actor has since started a new movie industry in Kaduna called Kaddywood.

Cindy Okafor is the 17th housemate evicted from the ongoing Big Brother Naija reality show.

The new Chinese airport is the size of 98 football fields.

The musician was said to be battling an undisclosed ailment before he passed on Wednesday night at Tolu Medical Centre Hospital in Ajegunle, Lagos.

”Coming to America” is a blockbuster romantic comedy film directed by John Landi, based on a story originally created by veteran actor Eddie Murphy, who played the lead role.