Nigerian actor and movie producer Oluwaseun Durodola has reflected on his transition from theatre to Nollywood, noting that his early experience with the Moboluwaduro Theatre Group shaped his belief in performance as a tool for cultural education and storytelling. In this interview with SEGUN ADEBAYO, he discusses the challenges of entering the film industry, including […]
Category: Uncategorized
-
I want to keep expanding the reach of vocal excellence — Naomi Classik
Naomi Onorakposeha Oruaro, popularly known as Naomi Classik, is a global vocal coach and music minister with a passion for transforming lives through music, mentorship, and faith. In this interview with SEGUN ADEBAYO, she shares insights into her journey, ministry, career milestones, and the impact of using music as a tool for inspiration and empowerment. […]
-
Culture journalists highlight importance of storytelling at Lagos reading
STORYTELLING helps document, interpret, and question social realities. Fiction can also provide deeper insight into issues that journalism’s facts alone may not capture. These ideas stood out during a reading by Nigerian arts and culture journalists on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Six of 15 journalists featured in ‘Moonbeam: An Anthology of Short Stories by Nigeria’s […]
-
Church tasks Nigerians on civic responsibility amid growing national challenges
The Catholic Church in Nigeria has warned that the nation risks deeper moral decline if violence, insecurity, and impunity continue unchecked, urging the government to take urgent and decisive action. Secretary General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Father Michael Banjo, said the persistent wave of killings, kidnappings, and violent attacks across the country […]
-
Many of my varsity classmates never knew my dad was my roommate — Martins Emeje, DG, NNMDA
Martins Emeje is a Professor of Pharmacy and current Director-General, Nigerian Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA). He shared his childhood experience with SEGUN KASALI, and his reasons for his choice of professional career and plans at promoting indigenous health care system. AS a primary school teacher’s son, what was your ambition growing up? Most of […]
-
Omotola rejoices over success of debut movie, recalls surgery recovery
Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has expressed joy over the positive reception of her directorial debut, A Mother’s Love, while reflecting on the health battle and surgery she underwent during the period leading up to the project’s release. The veteran actress shared a video of herself in a hospital bed via her Instagram page, explaining that […]
-
Boy bitten by snake dies after family immersed him in holy river for 12 hours
A 13-year-old teenager in India tragically lost his life after his family kept him immersed in the Ganges River for 12 hours following a snake bite instead of seeking medical help, the country’s media reported. The death of the young boy recently caused outrage throughout India and reignited the heated debate regarding the potentially deadly […]
-
Debra Can releases a new single ‘Happy’
fast-rising Afrobeats singer, Debra Can has released her new single ‘Happy’ from Lagos to the world. The Lagos-born artiste, signed to New Town Record Label, continues to gain momentum in the music scene with her distinctive blend of Afrobeats, pop, and soul. Drawing inspiration from global music icons Brandy and Toni Braxton, Debra Can is […]
-
Afrobeat star KSB set to drop ‘Chameleon’ album
Nigerian-born Afrobeat sensation, King Steve Benjamin (KSB), is poised to make a bold musical statement with the release of his much-anticipated new album titled “Chameleon,” scheduled to drop on May 8. The Russia-based artiste, who hails from Ekiti State, has steadily carved a niche for himself on the global music scene, blending rich African rhythms […]
-
Kegites club adopts first post-university constitution
In a defining moment for one of Nigeria’s enduring social fraternities, the Kegites Club has adopted a new constitution, marking a major step in its long-running effort to rebuild and reposition beyond its university roots. The decision was reached on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Martinos Hotel and Suites in Alausa, Ikeja, where members of […]