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Chidimma Adetshina emerges first runner-up at Miss Universe 2024
By Tosin Brown Nigeria’s reigning Miss Universe, Chidimma Adetshina, has made history as the first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant, held in Mexico City. The crown went to Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, who captivated the audience in a dazzling finale to claim the prestigious title. Theilvig and Adetshina were joined in the top 12 by contestants from…
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Shettima rallies support for Nigeria’s ‘Mai Martaba’ in Oscar campaign
By Tosin Brown Vice President Kashim Shettima has pledged the federal government’s full support for Nigeria’s Oscar bid with the film Mai Martaba. He assured filmmakers of access to the $618 million Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises Programme (iDICE), designed to boost investment in the country’s digital and creative industries. Speaking during a meeting with the film’s team, led…
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Ben Bruce reveals he was defrauded of $3.5 million in Kenya
By Tosin Brown The founder of Silverbird Group, Ben Murray-Bruce, has recounted how a South African partner defrauded him of $3.5 million in a failed attempt to purchase a cinema complex in Kenya. Bruce shared this revelation while speaking at the opening of the 4th Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Nigeria Digital Content Regulation Conference, organized by the Nigerian Film and Video Censors…
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NFVCB hosts stakeholders at 4th PAO Nigeria Digital Content Regulation Conference
By Tosin Brown The Nigerian Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) hosted stakeholders in the film and creative industries for the 4th edition of the Peace Anyiam-Osigwe (PAO) Nigeria Digital Content Regulation Conference. Held at Four Points by Sheraton, the event spanned two days, from Thursday, November 14, to Friday, November 15, featuring 12 panel discussions and over 36 panellists.…
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Murray-Bruce reveals ex-President GEJ approved $200M fund for Nollywood as his birthday gift
By Tosin Brown The Founder of Silverbird Group, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, has revealed that he facilitated a $200 million fund for Nigeria’s film industry during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Speaking at a forum organized by the Nigerian Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), which brought together stakeholders in the Nigerian film industry, Murray-Bruce shared this anecdote while…
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U.S. Consulate partners KAP Academy to train Nigeria’s next generation of filmmakers
The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has partnered with filmmaker Kunle Afolayan’s KAP Film & Television Academy to deliver intensive training aimed at empowering young Nigerian talents in the film industry. Announced by Afolayan during the launch of a four-day workshop on November 12, the collaboration is set to provide aspiring filmmakers with direct, hands-on experience in directing and cinematography. The…
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PHOTO NEWS: Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, others, attend Pastor Bakare’s 70th birthday service
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, and former Ogun State Governors Aremo Olusegun Osoba and Senator Ibikunle Amosun, attended a church service on Monday in Lagos celebrating the 70th birthday of Pastor Tunde Bakare, founder of Latter Rain Christian Assembly. Also present were former Ekiti State Governor Dr. Kayode Fayemi, former Kaduna State Governor…
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Tinubu celebrates journalist, former NDDC boss, Onyema Ugochukwu at 80
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Onyema Ugochukwu, esteemed journalist and former Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), as he marks his 80th birthday on November 9, 2024. In a statement issued on Friday, President Tinubu lauded Ugochukwu’s impactful life and career, highlighting his contributions during pivotal moments in Nigeria’s history, which continue…
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Lagos Speaker Obasa celebrates 52nd birthday with school children
…awards N5 million to student victim of police incident The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, celebrated his upcoming 52nd birthday on Friday with students from various schools across the state, emphasizing the importance of education and warning against social vices. Held at Oyewole Primary School in Agege, the event featured Dr. Obasa presenting…
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Basketmouth, AY Makun address 17-year feud on podcast
By Tosin Brown After a 17-year rift, Nigerian comedians Basketmouth and AY Makun have finally appeared together on AY’s podcast, Glass House with AY, to discuss the origins of their feud, its impact on younger comedians, and the comedy industry as a whole. In this latest episode, AY and Basketmouth reflected on the longstanding dispute that began in 2006 over…
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