Akachi Ezeigbo honoured for Heart Song by Cadbury
As part of its commitment to promoting excellence in the arts and in celebrating great writers, Cadbury Nigeria Plc sponsors of Cadbury / ANA Poetry Prize last week at its corporate office at Agidingbi, Ikeja presented the new upgraded prize of USD2,500.00 to the multiple award winning writer, Professor Akachi Ezeigbo of the University of Lagos for winning the 2009 Cadbury / ANA Poetry Prize.
Oluronbi: When theatre, strong counsel met
It was the perfect mix of poetry, folk songs and well rehearsed theatrics, fully enhanced by appropriate costuming and light effects. The stage ambience and props couldn’t have been better- not with Iroko’s huge frame overlooking the little village where Oluronbi held sway.
How Rita Dominic stormed Kenya to celebrate Nigeria @ 50
In recognition of her contributions to film making in Africa, star actress, Rita Dominic was a special Guest of the Embassy of Nigeria in Nairobi, Kenya. She was in Kenya to participate in several activities organised by the embassy to celebrate the country’s golden jubilee.
Next Movie Star award gave me breakthrough
Yes, I’m into full time acting now, I’m always on location these days. My winning the Next Movie Star award was a break through for me. People give me roles every now and then, my hands are full:
Nigeria @50
“THE place: Lagos Racecourse. The dramatis personae: [The Governor-General] Sir James Robertson, representing Queen Elizabeth II of Britain and [the incoming Prime Minister] Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafewa Balewa, representing the 40 million people of Nigeria…And as the clock struck 12 midnight, [they] took their positions on the dais and watched the lowering of the Union Jack and the hoisting of the Nigerian flag…And so the people sang the National Anthem…And so the Independence of Nigeria was proclaimed…
Wamakko approves N154m for students WAEC/NECO fees
Governor Aliyu Wamakko has approved N153.8 million for the payment of 2010 WAEC and NECO fees for all candidates, including non-indigenes.
