Joey Akan
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Wanuri Kahiu to direct Hollywood’s ‘The Black Kids’ adaptation
Kahiu’s previous film, Rafiki was banned in Kenya ahead of its world premiere at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival
Burna Boy: African Giant Didn’t Get a Grammy, and That’s Alright
We need to normalise loss. We can seek to console our champion for not coming out victorious in this fight. But we also have to be able to look ourselves in the face and say “yes, we lost, that sucks, and it’s alright.”
Cynthia Erivo Cancels Performance at BAFTAs Due to All-White Nominations List
British-Nigerian actress Cynthia Erivo has declined an invitation to perform at this year’s British Academy of Film and…
New Miss South Africa sworn in after Zozibini Tunzi ascension
26-year-old, Olivier was the runner-up when Tunzi was crowned Miss SA last August.
Simi and Adekunle Gold Celebrate Wedding Anniversary
The celebrity couple celebrate their first anniversary with adorable posts on Instagram.
Voting Opens for Ugandan HiPipo Music Awards
Voting is now on for the 2020 HiPipo Music Awards set to hold in March.
South African Actor and Dancer Sibusiso Radebe Is Dead
The star, best known for his roles on Backstage, Home Affairs and Gaz'lam, was diagnosed with cancer in late 2018 and spent much of last year undergoing chemotherapy.
Burna Boy, Rema, Prince Kaybee win big at Soundcity MVP Awards
Burna Boy and Teni Makanaki won the most coveted Artist of the Year trophy for their genders.
‘Wedding Party 1’ named highest-grossing Nollywood movie of the decade
‘Wedding Party 1’, has been named the highest-grossing Nollywood movie of the decade. This announcement was made by…
Mercy Johnson to release movie ‘Legend of Inikpi’ January 24
She said the majority of the movie acts were sourced from the summit she organised on entertainment, arts and culture followed by a talent hunt across the state, when she was adviser to the Kogi governor.