NEWS

Thousands Gather to Celebrate the Annual Olojo Festival as Ooni of Ife Wears the ‘Aare Crown’ for the First Time

There was jubilation in Ile-Ife on Saturday as the ‎Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, appeared to the waiting mammoth crowd with the historic and sacred Aare crown on his head which he wore for the first time since his enthronement late last year.‎ The crown, which is believed to weigh over 70kg spiritually, was always worn once a year by the Ooni, during which major gods in the city are appeased. (more…)

EVENTS

Rita Dominic, Ramsey Nouah, Daniel K. Daniel & More at the BFI London Film Festival Premiere of ’76

Lead stars of the anticipated movie ‘76, Rita Dominic and Ramsey Nouah were joined by other Nollywood movie stars like Daniel K. Daniel at the London premiere of the movie which held during the BFI Film Festival. The event was also attended by a number of media executives as fans and lovers of Nigerian movies gathered to watch the movie at the Hay Market Cinemas. (more…)

NEWS

Spoken Word Pieces! Jihad Of Peace By 2’WYTH (download)

If you thought that Denrele got hair, then you haven't felt the poetic laws , commandments and rhythms coming out of the coarse black hair of 2'WYTH also known as Otatane-oso F. Andrew.  He speaks the truth in his poems, demanding attention with every word, carefully thought out to properly define a moment in time, words, words, words are his lifeline to the world.  Jihad Of Peace  (more…)

NEWS

Mikel, Iheanacho and Musa to battle for 2016 CAF award

The Confederation of African Football has released a 30 man shortlist for the 2016 African Player of the Year award, with John Obi Mikel, Kelechi Iheanacho and Ahmed Musa making the list. The Prestigious award, which will take place in Abuja on Thursday, November 5, 2016, will see the Nigerian stars battle the current holder, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Gabon, Samuel Eto’o from Cameroon among several others. (more…)