“Tina Turner was raw. She was powerful. She was unstoppable. And she was unapologetically herself; speaking and singing her truth through joy and pain, triumph and tragedy. Today we join fans around the world in honoring the Queen of Rock and Roll, and a star whose light will never fade”, said former American President, Barack…
Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwo who sent an appreciation note to her children in celebration of her industry Merit Award, which she received at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award last Saturday, has also expressed her gratitude to the children and her colleagues. According to the actress, her children made significant sacrifices and went a long…
A Lagos High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, has granted leave to Isale Eko Descendants Union to seek an order compelling Lagos State Video and Film Censors Board to impose a ₦10 Billion fine against the Gangs of Lagos Producers for the wrongful depiction of Isale Eko as a Den of Criminals…
Eko FM 89.7FM, Lagos’ favourite radio station, was adjudged the Best Radio Station Original Production in Business/Drama/Sports (English Language) with her entry, “Appeals Half Hour” at the maiden edition of The National Broadcasting Awards (TNBA) put together by the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) wherein broadcasting stations in Nigeria were recognised for quality works. Lagos…
REPORTER OF THE YEAR (RADIO) Adeniyi Bakare (FRCN) REPORTER OF THE YEAR (TELEVISION) Ovieteme George (Arise News) PRESENTER OF THE YEAR (RADIO) George Iniabasi (Comfort FM) PRESENTER OF THE YEAR (TELEVISION) Victory Wilson (Silverbird TV) NEWSCASTER OF THE YEAR (RADIO) Ahmad Kabo Idris (Freedom Radio 99.5FM Kano) NEWSCASTER OF THE YEAR (TELEVISION) Ruth Aguele (NTA)…
How do we address this, professionally, 65 years after Nigeria launched the first television in Africa? In the states of the Nigerian Federation, is NTA just an establishment news station, hardly a reference to professional broadcasting?
Serena Williams‘ pregnancy plan is an example for Black mothers everywhere…… In August 2022, Serena Williams’ essay in Vogue affirmed: “…if I have to choose between building my tennis résumé and building my family, I choose the latter,” said the superstar athlete. Serena wrote this piece as her farewell to tennis, her love, her career,…
Many did not know Hilda Baci until her world record competition. In a special message to the youth, Hilda actually said this: “I represented Nigeria in 2021 during Jollof face-off competition in Ghana and defeated Ghana’s Leslie Kumordzie to win the competition. Unfortunately, nobody recognised me then, but see me today. Nigerians and other countries…
Reports emerged last week that popular Nigerian actor, Saint Obi, passed on at the age of 57 after a protracted illness. It was reported that he died early last week after battling an undisclosed illness for several months with no successful treatment. Also on Sunday, popular Yoruba actor, Murphy Afolabi, died in a bathroom accident….
A research has just revealed that America and the world at large are certainly in the middle of ‘loneliness epidemic’ leading to less sex between couples. But the amazing thing is that this is also linked to the Broadcast World, the contents of the screen. One American in a query asked ‘Does less sex have…
