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Nigerian box office hits N8.76 billion towards blockbuster December

Nigerian box office hits N8.76 billion towards blockbuster December

The Nigerian cinema industry has achieved significant growth in 2024, with box office revenue reaching N8.76 billion year-to-date, reflecting a 59% increase compared to the same period last year. While ticket admissions have declined by 0.5%, higher revenue indicates increased average ticket prices and strong performance from high-grossing films. One of the standout contributors to …

Tweeps Attack Basket Mouth for Fixing German Show on Nigerian Election Day

Comedian Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basket Mouth ,has come under criticism by his tweeter followers and others on the social media platform for fixing a comedy concert in Hamburg, Germany on February 25 same day Nigeria Presidential and National Assembly Elections will hold While some described the move as insensitive and patriotic, others faulted …

Literature Expert, Becky Dakahap Launches Book to Promote African Culture, History and Identity

Nigerian-born Becky Pring’ar Dakahap, an expert in English Literature and a lover of history has called on Africans to promote the culture, history and identity of the continent.     She made the call during the official launch of her book titled “Diversity N’ Complexity of the African Culture, History and Identity, at the Nigerian …

NGO Launches ‘Foster’ to Educate Disadvantaged African School Children Via Music

The African Music Library has announced the launch of Foster, an innovative music education programme aimed at empowering disadvantaged school children across Africa. Foster seeks to bridge the gap in access to music education and provide a transformative platform for children to discover their musical talents, nurture their creativity, and develop important life skills. Foster …

At Eko My Lagos Fiesta, Doyens School Kids Get Heritage, Socio-cultural Orientation

It was all fun and funfair for kids and primary schools pupils, as well as parents and guests at the grand finale of the 2023 edition of Eko My Lagos Festival series hosted by Doyens School and its partners at the Lydia Halls Events Centre in Ojodu Berger, Lagos on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Organisers …

School of Eloquence’s Impact on Lagos Secondary Schools – Report from CSR Programmes

As part of efforts to improve the oratory skill among young people, Nigeria’s foremost public speaking institute, School of Eloquence has in the last six years been giving back to the society through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.     The school, which is located at Osbourne Foreshore Phase 2, Ikoyi, Lagos, via its …