Arguably, the most talked about and highly anticipated Nollywood movie of 2017, ‘Banana Island Ghost’ is finally here. Directed by BB Sasore (‘Before 30’) and produced by media maverick Biola Alabi (‘Bukas and Joints’), the star studded action comedy follows the story of a ghost (Patrick Diabuah) who has three days to fall in love with his soul mate, the cantankerous firecracker Ijeoma (Chioma ‘Chigul’ Omeruah). Ijeoma has three days to raise 18 million Naira to save her late father’s Banana Island house from the bank reclaiming and selling it to Mr King (Ali Nuhu). The pair must first survive each other, then learn to work together, and eventually fall in love, to see their destinies unfold.

The Nigerian music industry is a theatre of drama which ironically keeps it vibrant and interesting. One of such dramas we have seen and will continue to see, is unending squabbles between artistes and their record labels.
For some, it is a tale of woes while for others it’s a success story galore. This piece takes a look at the fate of some artistes who have parted ways with their bosom record labels.

•Speaks on why reggae music is dying in Nigeria, his dreadlocks, others •Says his best is yet to come By BENJAMIN NJOKU You have stood the test of time, having stormed the Nigerian music scene in the 80s with your hit song, “Tribulation’ . Most of your contemporaries have hung their guitars but you are still […]

It is indeed a moment that calls for a celebration when a human being clocks fifty years on earth without any stain; especially in this age when the mortality rate is unofficially put at between 40 and 50 years. For a young man who does his job diligently and efficiently, he sure has every reason to rejoice and celebrate whenever the opportunity comes knocking. So it was for the amiable and hard-working Hon. Gbenga Makanjuola when he clocked the proverbial Golden Age days back. Gbenga Makanjuola is the indefatigable Deputy Chief of Staff to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and has been at this job with all meticulousness.

Erelu Abiola Dosunmu attracted top dignitaries last weekend to her 70th birthday celebration. The event kicked off with a Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Victoria Island, Lagos, and then at Terra Kulture Arena, Victoria Island, for a Night of Songs of Praise and Thanksgiving.