The Culture Newspaper

22/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/fg-targets-100bn-gdp-growth-from-creative-industry-as-vp-minister-meet-stakeholders/

The Federal Government of Nigeria is planning to create a whopping 10% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product from entertainment and creative industries by e

21/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/fuji-artiste-saheed-osupa-graduates-from-ui-at-54/

Ace Fuji artiste, Saheed Osupa, has added a feather to his cap as he graduates from the Premier University, the University of Ibadan, with a BSc in Political Sc

21/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/wale-olomu-okoroji-laolu-akins-wiliki-kenny-ogungbe-others-set-for-memorial-roundtable/

As the maiden edition of Wale Olomu Memorial Awards (WOMA) gathers momentum, the organisers have announced the members of a special Roundtable Discussion, as an

21/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/sira-auteur-narrative-navigates-the-sahel-to-rabat/

It was the turn of Rabat, the Moroccan glitzy capital or the 'Washington of North Africa' as it has come to be known by tourists for its wide boulevards and nea

21/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/wizkid-hints-at-taking-up-movie-roles-explores-collaborative-options-with-afolayan/

Grammy award-winning Nigerian artiste, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, professionally known as Wizkid, has indicated that he might be taking up movie roles as part of

18/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/afriff-big-win-propels-baps-funmilayo-ransome-kuti-to-global-applause/

The 12th edition of the annual African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) ended with a bang, as the dazzling AFRIFF Globe Awards took the stage. The awards

15/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/afreximbanks-1bn-african-film-fund-set-for-2024-launch/

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has revealed plans to establish a $1-billion African Film Fund in 2024, aimed at supporting the film industry in Af

15/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/nigerias-creative-sector-can-boost-gdp-by-100bn-provide-jobs-us-govt/

Nigeria’s creative industry has the potential to become the country’s largest export sector and contribute an estimated $100bn to Nigeria’s GDP by 2030.

15/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/bon-awards-shanty-town-herdsmen-underbelly-dominate-nomination/

Best of Nollywood Awards has released nominations lists and categories for the 2023 award ceremony. The annual film event honors outstanding achievements in

15/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/baps-funmilayo-wins-best-feature-film-as-afriff-2023-ends-full-list/

Bolanle Austen-Peters' biopic on relentless activism of Madam Funmilayo Ransome Kuti won the Oronto Douglas Best Feature Film award at the just-concluded 12th e

15/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/lagos-vibes-at-lord-mayors-show-in-london/

The city of London welcomed the distinctive cultural and creative vibes of Lagos, Nigeria last Saturdsy when the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Ol

10/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/genevieve-nnajis-i-do-not-come-to-you-by-chance-screens-at-afriff-2023/

Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji's latest feature film, ‘I Do Not Come To You By Chance’ has screened at the ongoing Africa International Film Festival (A

10/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/irokotv-has-stumbled-but-still-surviving-njoku/

We can all agree that 2023 has been a nightmare. For me, it’s been unusually brutal as I have spent considerable time dealing with debt restructuring, cost re

10/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/afronation-lagos-edition-cancelled/

The highly-anticipated afrobeats festival, Afronation, will no longer make its debut in Nigeria next month. The popular music festival franchise, which was s

10/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/wizkid-hints-at-five-year-music-hiatus/

Multiple award-winning Afrobeats artiste, Wizkid, has said that he might be taking a five-year break from the music scene, despite teasing the release of a new

10/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/irokotv-denies-shut-down-claims-says-platform-migration-underway/

Jason Njoku, Founder of Iroko TV, a platform that pioneered online streaming of Nollywood films and contents, has denied claims that the platform has ceased ope

10/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/winners-emerge-in-artsforchange-talent-competition/

Two artists, Miracle Takumo and Sime Patrick, last Wednesday emerged joint winners in the second edition of the Arts for Change competition with the theme 'Nige

10/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/joblessness-does-not-frighten-the-poet/

It is in my DNA to make very powerful enemies. It’s as though I cannot stop myself from fighting diabolical principalities and powers, and their agents and

10/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/wale-olomu-awards-ace-broadcaster-ojekunle-chairs-maiden-edition/

Frontline broadcaster, Tokunbo Ojekunle, has been announced as the Chairman of the Wale Olomu Memorial Awards' Steering Committee. Ojekunle was appointed dur

06/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/afriff-opens-12th-edition-with-lonzo-nzekwes-crime-thriller-orah/

In keeping with the festival’s theme on “Indigenous 2.0 Global” the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) will open the festival on Sunday with Lonz

06/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/winners-emerge-at-lifanima-2023/

The Lagos International Festival of Animation, (LIFANIMA) rounded off its seventhth consecutive edition with winners emerging in four categories. The three-day

06/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/ego-boyo-joins-new-miss-nigeria-board/

Talented actress, producer and creative entrepreneur, Mrs Ego Boyo, has been invited to join the newly rejigged Board of Miss Nigeria Beauty pageant. The bea

06/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/frigbourg-fest-to-celebrate-50-years-of-hip-hop/

To mark the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the Fribourg International Film Festival, which is scheduled to hold between March 15 and 24 2024, will dedicate its Ge

06/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/aiff-2023-teco-bensons-dangerous-mission-wins-golden-jury-award/

Romantic thriller, ‘Dangerous Mission’, has emerged the biggest winner, picking the Golden Jury Award (Overall Best Film) at the grand finale of the 20th ed

01/11/2023

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01/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/afriff-unveils-jury-for-exceptional-year-in-african-storytelling/

The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) has announced the jury members for its 12th edition, scheduled for November 5 to 11, 2023 in Lagos, Nigeria.

01/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/the-voyage-before-japa-syndrome/

About 30 years ago, I slept at the Murtala Muhammed Airport for four days. No, I was not a homeless vagabond. I had bought the Nigeria Airways ticket to f

01/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/african-cinema-summit-releases-exciting-lineup-of-speakers/

The National Film Authority of Ghana has announced the lineup for its inaugural Africa Cinema Summit slated to hold between November 14 and 16 in Accra. Host

01/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/mohbad-reps-summon-naira-marley-over-alleged-unpaid-royalties/

In a bid to secure proper compensation and royalties for late singer, Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba, professionally known as Mohbad, the House of Representatives has

01/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/adenrele-niyi-challenges-societal-misnomers-with-theres-a-heaven-for-bad-girls/

Frontline journalist and writer, Ms Adenerele Niyi, last Friday in Lagos unveiled her much-awaited book, There’s A Heaven For Bad Girls to challenge certain m

01/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/wale-olomu-memorial-awards-berths-seeks-nominations/

An award scheme in honour of the late entertainment and showbiz reporter, Wale Olomu, has been floated. Courtesy of frontline journalist and talk show host,

01/11/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/pat-on-the-back-as-madam-koi-koi-hits-netflix/

I would like to congratulate my friends and collaborators, Jay Franklyn Jituboh and Michael W. Ndiomu with their crew, including my kinsman, Saveo Viyon , on th

28/10/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/rahama-sadau-nancy-isime-richard-ato-to-host-19th-amaa/

The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) has unveiled the trio of Nancy Isime, Rahama Sadau and Richard Ato Turkson as hosts for the 19th edition of the award cer

28/10/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/rita-dominic-mildred-okwo-take-over-miss-nigeria-pageant/

The Audrey Silva firm (TASC), a production company owned by actress Rita Dominic and film director Mildred Okwo will take over the running of Miss Nigeria pagea

28/10/2023

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/calm-down-earns-rema-six-nominations-for-2023-billboard-music-awards/

Rema has continued his international success occasioned by his hit single 'Calm Down' which peaked at NO. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Billboard announc

23/10/2023

AFRIFF: Application Opens For Producers Lab Pitch

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/afriff-application-opens-for-producers-lab-pitch/

23/10/2023

Cairo Film Festival Postponed Amidst Rising Tension In Middle East

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/cairo-film-festival-postponed-amidst-rising-tension-in-middle-east/

23/10/2023

NFC Appeals For Calm As Actors Guild Quits Nollywood Federation

https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/nfc-appeals-for-calm-as-actors-guild-quits-nollywood-federation/