“Slum King” is a compelling tale that unravels the life of Edafe ‘Majemijesu’ Umukoro, a young boy who bore witness to the brutal massacre of his family by armed robbers at the tender age of 11. These tragic events thrust ambition upon a previously indifferent Edafe, igniting in him a fierce determination to escape his […]
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Today marks the Global Day of Influence (GDI), a global celebration uniting individuals worldwide to emphasise the transformative power of influence in fostering a more interconnected and inclusive world. Against the backdrop of escalating global unrest, this year’s GDI takes on added significance, serving as a platform for reflection on the profound impact of influence […]
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The first time Mena Sodje acted, she was just a child without experience or forewarning. It would lead her to discover a passion unlike any other. She would hold this torch for acting for many years, even while studying Accounting and Finance at Delta State University, Abraka. As soon as she finished school, the actress […]
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Showmax reveals fresh new brand identity and plans in the build-up to its February 2024 relaunch. The streaming service will relaunch in Feb 2024 in partnership with Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Sky. First-look at the new logo New app will be powered by Peacock platform Three plans at relaunch: a game-changing Showmax Premier League for mobile, […]
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When Tobi Bakre started his life as a young adult, he probably didn’t set out to be the number 1 action star in Africa, a title he is fast coming to hold and love. If he had known what lay ahead, he probably would have studied theatre art or something related instead of Banking and […]
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Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL), the groundbreaking platform that unites the global entertainment industry in the heart of Lagos, is set to gather the brightest stars and industry leaders from across Africa’s booming US$62.67 million entertainment industry. With its second edition scheduled for December 13 to 20, 2023, at the Livespot Entertarium in Lagos, organisers […]
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The wait is finally over! The highly anticipated second season of the Showmax Original telenovela Wura will premiere on Monday, 4 December 2023, with four new episodes every week from Monday to Thursday. Following a successful first season that garnered a massive fan base, the telenovela is back and promises more intrigue, drama, suspense and […]
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Innovative lifestyle tech company, EdenLife has announced its rebrand and the launch of Eden Marketplace, a centralised e-commerce platform that will redefine the landscape of online shopping for every lifestyle needs. A 360 e-commerce platform, Eden Marketplace seeks to bridge the gap between buyers and sellers, addressing the pervasive issue of quality of products […]
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Choosing the best movies for a cosy night of fun can sometimes be tricky. From exciting horror series to insightful medical series, Showmax has made available an array of fine film collections this November. To make your search easier, here are some of the incredible films coming to Showmax in November for your viewing […]
The first edition of the MTN MoMo Hackathon in Nigeria has come to an end with Oluwapelumi Yusuf emerging as the winner. Yusuf won the grand prize of USD 5,000 for inventing Rova Pay which incorporates MoMo APIs with features that transcend payment processing. Rova Pay offers customers the convenience of making transactions […]