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Lagos is gearing up for its first-ever outdoor multi-day music festival, the Shakara Festival, scheduled from Thursday, December 18 to Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Nautica Beach Resort, Lekki. The event promises a four-day immersive celebration of music, culture, and lifestyle, aiming to showcase African music to the world. Designed as a destination event for…

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In a bid to equip young Nigerians with future-ready creative skills, O2 Academy Lagos has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Education under the IDEAS–TVET programme, powered by the World Bank, to train youths in AI filmmaking and mobile content creation. The initiative, officially flagged off at O2 Academy Lagos, Ojota, introduces artificial intelligence into…

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Nollywood actress and filmmaker Efe Irele has emphasized that fame in the entertainment industry is never sudden, but the result of years of unseen effort and consistency. The actress, who recently released her first cinema film ‘My Mother is a Witch,’ explained that many people fail to recognize the long journey behind public recognition. “There’s…

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Veteran Nollywood actress Keji Yusuf has opened up about the financial setback she suffered with her first self-produced movie, describing it as a painful initiation into the business side of filmmaking. Yusuf, reflecting on her journey in the industry, revealed that the challenges began at the point of distribution, a recurring issue for many independent…

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Filmmaker Chima Okoroji, popularly known as Chimex, has shed light on the shifting dynamics in Nollywood, where actor-producers are becoming dominant forces in the industry. According to Okoroji, actors who have transitioned into producing wield significant influence over film productions, often overshadowing traditional producers. This shift is reshaping Nollywood’s creative and business landscape. “There are…

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Success Football Club emerged victorious at the inaugural Bet9ja Ibeju-Lekki football tournament, defeating Noble 5 Star Football Club 3-1 in an exciting final at the Radial Sport Arena, Epe Expressway, Lagos. The month-long competition featured 42 teams, showcasing the talents of local youth. Goals from Yakub Sheriff, Ajayi Shakiru, and Yakub Nurudeen secured the win…

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The 2025 CAF Awards ceremony, celebrating the best in African football, is set to take place on November 19, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced that the event will kick off at 7:00 PM local time. Several top Nigerian stars have been nominated for the continent’s prestigious awards, including Super…

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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced a 24-man squad to represent Nigeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff campaign. The squad features key players such as captain William Troost-Ekong, striker Victor Osimhen, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, and defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey. Veteran midfielder Alex Iwobi returns alongside Benjamin Fredericks, Frank Onyeka,…

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Transformational strategist and spiritual teacher Femi Jubal has unveiled a mission aimed at addressing what he calls the “fragmentation of human potential” by connecting deep spirituality with practical strategy. Jubal, the convener of the International Conscious Conference (ICC) and founder of The 144 Conclave, described himself not as a conventional entrepreneur but as a spiritual…

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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has called on Nigerian airlines to seize the growing opportunities in aircraft dry leasing, as global lessors and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) express renewed willingness to do business with local carriers. Speaking at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) Wing of Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos,…

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