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Global Power Players
Olamide, Temi Adeniji, Ben Akinbola, and Franck Kacou Recognised on Billboard’s 2025 Global Power Players List

The annual list of Billboard Global Power Players celebrates industry leaders driving the music business…

Favour Ofili
Favour Ofili Sets World Record in 150m Sprint at Atlanta City Games

Favour Ofili’s record-breaking performance took place at the prestigious Adidas Atlanta City Games, where she…

Iyanu
“Iyanu” Renewed for Second Season at HBO Max and Cartoon Network, Spin-offs Announced

Iyanu, the animated superhero series adapted from Roye Okupe’s graphic fantasy novel, Iyanu: Child of…

Umuofia Arts and Books Festival
Umuofia Arts and Books Festival Opens Submissions for Third Edition Anthology, “Reflections”

The upcoming edition of the Umuofia Arts and Books Festival continues its tradition of celebrating…

Talents Durban
Durban FilmMart Institute Announces Participants for 18th Edition of Talents Durban

The 18th edition of Talents Durban features participants from 16 African countries, who collectively reflect…

Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards
Tyla Makes History as First African to Host Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards

The annual Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, famous for celebrating fan favourites across film, television, music,…

Sony Future Filmmaker Awards
Two African Films, “Angel in the Stone” and “Before 16”, Shortlisted for 2025 Sony Future Filmmaker Award

Two films by African directors, Angel in the Stone from Nigeria and Before 16 from…

Over the Bridge
Nigerian Thriller, “Over the Bridge”, Heads to Kenyan Cinemas This June

Over the Bridge received 12 nominations at the 2024 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA),…

Freedom Way
Afolabi Olalekan’s “Freedom Way” Opens 2025 New York African Film Festival

Freedom Way. The film, which recently won ‘Best Movie’ and ‘Best Writing’ at the AMVCA…

77: The Festac Conspiracy
Izu Ojukwu’s “77: The Festac Conspiracy” to Make Exclusive Preview at Cannes 2025

77: The Festac Conspiracy, the highly anticipated sequel to Izu Ojukwu’s acclaimed period drama, ’76,…