Entertainment

The song ‘Arise’ by Don Jazzy, Di’Ja and Reekado Banks is the theme song for the #believeinnigeria campaign. The song was produced by Don Jazzy while the video was shot by Sesan Ogunro. The ‘Believe in Nigeria’ national campaign aims at shining the light on the treasures of Nigeria rather than focusing on the ills. Other artists that have pledged …

On Sunday, new drink in town, Star Radler was the cynosure of eyes as the most important names and faces in Nigeria’s entertainment scene gathered at Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos to celebrate music icon 2Face Idibia’s 40th birthday. The Nigerian Breweries’ consumer favourite was on every lips all through the night, and proved a perfect can to …

Singer-songwriter, Omawumi who recently gave birth to her second child delivered a stellar performance at #Fortyfied all star tribute concert held yesterday at Eko Hotel and Suites. The concert which was sponsored by Star Radler and put together to celebrate 2face Idibia’s 40th birthday, had the singer – who has shed her baby weight – perform his popular hit, ‘Only Me’ …

Africa’s fast growing Metropolitan church, House On The Rock, has announced a partnership with the United States Consulate General, Lagos to screen for the first time in Nigeria, Hollywood crime-drama thriller, Captive at the Rock Cathedral, Thursday October 1, 2015. Distributed by Hollywood giants, Paramount Pictures, Captive is a critically acclaimed story of faith, redemption and survival, based on the …

As a way of encouraging millions of Nigerians across the country to celebrate success at every phase of life, Johnnie Walker, the foremost premium Scotch whisky in the world from the stables of Diageo Brands, has signed on a music icon Michael Collins Ajereh popularly known as Don Jazzy to promote a new campaign tagged “Joy Will Take You Further”. …

…Names Danny Glover As Brand Ambassador for Lagos   Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday said the state government will explore the potentials that abound in the entertainment and arts industry as a viable platform to create jobs for the teeming youths in the state. The Governor spoke when some members of cast and crew of ’93 Days’, a film which …

Forbes hip hop cash kings 2015: P Diddy beats Dr Dre as richest rap mogul with $60m fortune Puff Daddy has been named as the highest-paid hip hop artist of the past year, topping stars including Dr Dre, Jay Z and Kanye West. Dr Dre has relinquished his crown as the richest man in rap to business rival P Diddy, …

Heineken has begun a $100 million (£64 million) campaign capitalising on its sponsorship of the new James Bond film, Spectre, with a TV spot featuring Daniel Craig. The new ad was created by Wieden & Kennedy Amsterdam. It was released on Facebook today (21 September) and will air on TV and in cinemas from tomorrow. The spot opens on Craig, …

Award-winning film maker, Kunle Afolayan, has declared that his upcoming film, “The CEO”, will definitely lead a revolution in African cinema when it finally hits the box office. Afolayan and his cast and crew are  currently on location at the popular Inagbe Grand Restorts & Leisure, Lagos, shooting this bar-raising movie. The celebrated film maker expressed this optimism last weekend …

Taylor Swift Dominates… Bieber Is Back… Dj Arafat Wins Wildcard Round To Become Fifth Nominee For “Best African Act” Voting Is Now Open At MTVEMA.COM   The nominees in all 2015 MTV EMA categories have just been announced via MTV’s international Snapchat Discover channel and the voting race is on! Taylor Swift is leading the way with a record-breaking nine …