Dolly Parton, US country music legend dies at 80
US country music legend Dolly Parton, who grew up poor in Tennessee and became a household name with hits like “Jolene,” has died at the age of 80, her family said Tuesday. “Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus,” her nephew said in a video on social media. He […]
WAPTV targets family viewers as it premieres Indian drama, ‘Rajjo’
By Benjamin Njoku WAPTV, the family entertainment channel, has secured another first with the acquisition of broadcast rights to the popular Indian romantic drama series, Rajjo’. With the deal, WAPTV becomes the first television channel in Nigeria to air the smash hit series, as part of efforts to reinforce its position as a leading provider […]
Olayinka Latinwo charts new course in Nigeria’s property sector
By Juliet Ebirim As Nigeria’s real estate sector continues to respond to changing housing and investment needs, Chief Mrs. Olayinka Latinwo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Riley Homes & Properties Limited, is building her career with focus on professionalism, transparency and relationships. Latinwo oversees the company’s activities in residential, commercial and land property, with […]
Davido pushes for his generation to step aside for younger Afrobeats stars
By Tony-Okafor Favour Afrobeats star Davido says he and other established artists of his generation should begin to slow down and create room for younger talents to shine. Speaking on a recent episode of the Uncut Podcast, the 33-year-old reflected on the future of his generation in the music industry. “I am not going to […]
Bayer Foundation honours five African women tackling healthcare, food challenges
By Juliet Ebirim Five women entrepreneurs from Africa are developing solutions to some of the continent’s pressing healthcare and food security challenges, after being named among the winners of the Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award, powered by the Impact Hub Network. The award recognises 15 women entrepreneurs from Africa, Latin America and Asia whose businesses […]
Thirty years on, Princess Anne Inyang gives Akanam Nkwe new expression
By Juliet Ebirim Thirty years after its original release, Nigerian-Canadian gospel singer and songwriter Princess Anne Inyang has revisited her worship song, Akanam Nkwe, with a new live remix to mark the song’s 30th anniversary and three decades of her professional recording career. Originally released in 1996, Akanam Nkwe emerged at a time when digital […]
