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October 16, 2026

Kano hosts International Poetry Festival to showcase Nigeria’s cultural heritage

The Poetic Wednesdays Initiative has organised an international poetry festival in Kano to showcase Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and promote indigenous languages.

October 16, 2026

Artistes celebrate Fela’s posthumous birthday at Felabration

During his lifetime, Fela was imprisoned several times, largely due to his confrontations with the Nigerian authorities.

Fela Kuti
October 15, 2026

Founder explains why The Headies now holds on global stage

The Headies, one of Nigeria’s prominent music awards platforms, recognises outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry.

The Headies logo and Ayo Animashaun
October 15, 2026

Nollywood directors seek grants, tax relief from FG

Mr Agbo said, “Documentary films are primarily for educational purposes.”

Directors Guild of Nigeria
October 15, 2026

Colleagues, fans mourn gospel singer Toluwanisings

Dare Melody wrote, “Such a rude shock. This one hits differently.”

Toluwanisings
October 14, 2026

Anxiety over gospel artiste Toluwanising’s death rumour

A lawyer and spokesperson for the Imole Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, in a post on social media prayed for his sound health.

Gospel artiste Toluwanising
October 13, 2026

Again, court adjourns singer Odumodublvck’s assault trial

The claimant is seeking an order directing the defendant to pay his medical expenses and to issue a public apology.

Odumodublvck
October 13, 2026

‘Breaking Bad’ American actor RJ Mitte dies at 34 

Mr Mitten died on Monday in Brownsville,Texas, United States of America.

October 13, 2026

Davido submits multiple entries for 2027 Grammy Awards consideration 

The submissions come as the Recording Academy begins first-round voting for the 2027 Grammys, scheduled to run from October 12 to 22.

Davido
October 13, 2026

Exchange Programmes to Streaming Deals: U.S. honours Nigerian creatives building Hollywood-Nollywood pipeline

“U.S. government exchange programmes are not simply about what happens during the exchange,” Mr Hudspeth said. “Their real impact is what happens when participants return home.”

(L-R) Emmy award-winning visual development artist Uzoma Dunkwu; award-winning producer and Global Media Makers alumnus Josh Olaoluwa; celebrated actor and International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) alumnus Richard Mofe-Damijo; U.S. Consul General Brandon Hudspeth; Chioma Ude, Founder and Executive Director of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF); award-winning filmmaker Kunle Afolayan; and Olugbenga Jacobs and Olusoji Jacobs, sons of the late veteran actor Olu Jacobs, during the "Reel Connections from Hollywood to Nollywood" creative industries reception in Lagos.