VIDEO: Is this the best television advertorial ever produced for NIGERIA?

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Check out this tourism video titled Fascinating Nigeria. It's one of the best we've ever seen. What do you think?

VIDEO: Check out this flash mob at Murtala Mohammed Airport 2 (MMA2)

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Check out this flash mob which is claimed to be the first ever at an airport terminal in Nigeria (MMA2). A mix of professional dancers, cleaning company staff and the Bi-Courtney Aviation Services employees, CEO, CEO's wife and COO of the airport also participating. Great way to close the year and keep the traveling public happy.

VIDEO: Check out how to cook Africa's most popular dish - EGUSI & Vegetable soup!!!

Western Union’s PASS initiative reaches 250,000 pass milestone

PASS initiative turns every successful pass in the UEFA Europa League competition into funding for education contributing to UNICEF’s efforts to enable access for children to one million days of education

VIDEO: Stephen Keshi reacts to World Cup Final Draw..

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Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi reacts to World final draw and Nigeria's group 

SHORT FILM: Check out PHILIA - a short film by Zamo Mkhwanazi.

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Check out PHILIA - a short film by Zamo Mkhwanazi.

Short Film: WHEN FISHES DROWN - A Soji Ogunnaike Film

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Check out When Fishes Drown, a short film by Soji Ogunnaike. It recently won 4 awards at the just concluded In-Short Film Festival namely Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Art direction and Best Film.

VIDEO: CNN profiles My Music Nigeria tagged the 'Nigerian iTunes'

A group of tech-savvy entrepreneurs are setting out to rock Nigeria's vibrant music scene by cashing in on the country's booming mobile phone market. Founded by three university friends, MyMusic.com.ng is an ambitious startup aiming to be the major online distribution channel for Nigerian music. The new digital service is focused on providing an easy and affordable way for music fans to access their favorite songs, which are often hard to find in one place. Source - CCN. Read full story HERE

Have you seen SHUGA NAIJA? Check out two episodes here...

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 Shuga Naija: Ep1 (Home Coming) 

Check out the first episode (season3) of the hit tv series Shuga. You can also watch the second episode after cut..

FEMI KUTI gets his fourth Grammy nomination

Femi Kuti, has been nominated in the Best World Music Album Category for his album No Place For My Dream for the 2014 Grammy Awards. This is the fourth Grammy nomination for the son of the legendary Afrobeat originator Fela Kuti. Check out the full nominees list for the 56th edition of the annual Grammy awards HERE..

Sat/14/Dec: FELABRATION UK 2013 live in London

Knitting Factory Records & AGMP presents

FELABRATION 2013 (UK)
Saturday, 14 December 2013,  

PHOTOS from Olumide Oyedeji's 3-Day London Basketball Clinic..

  

Former NBA player, olympian and current captain of the Nigerian basketball team Olumide Oyedeji hosted a basketball clinic in London over the weekend. The 3-day event event which held at the Damilola Taylor Centre in London  was themed 'Shoot a ball not a Gun, Pick a book not a Knife' and was an  Olumide Oyedeji Youth Foundation initiative. Photos by Michael Tubes. Check out more pics after cut

VIDEO: Watch the first teaser from Tunde Kelani's DAZZLING MIRAGE movie..

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CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Ex NBA player Olumide Oyedeji to host a FREE Basketball clinic in London this weekend. Register now!!

EVENT: 

OLUMIDE AYODEJI Basketball Clinic in London.

THE MAN: 

Olumide Ayodeji is a former NBA player, 

Nigerian Olympian and national basketball team captain.

Exclusive Photos - NIGERIA (Super Eagles) vs ITALY - hotel, warm up, match, press conference...

EVENT: Italy 2-2 Nigeria (Super Eagles). SCORERS: Italy - Guiseppe Rossi & Emanuele Giaccherini / Nigeria - Bright Dike & Shola Ameobi. STADIUM: Craven Cottage (Fulham FC), London. DATE: Mon / 18 /Nov / 2013. Photos by Michael Tubes courtesy of Utmostt PR. More photos after cut

Photo Exclusive: SUPER EAGLES arrive London with FULL SQUAD for ITALY friendly..

The African Champions, SUPER EAGLES of Nigeria arrive Heathrow Airport London last tonight for an international friendly with ITALY holding today at Fulham FC. Photos by Michael Tubes courtesy of Utmostt Sports.

PHOTOS: Wande Coal shines at GTCrea8's London concert....

WANDE COAL

Wande Coal a.k.a the black diamond shone like a million stars at the GTCrea8 London concert last night at the IndigO2. The free event which also featured Afrobeats sensation Fuse ODG who made a  cameo appearance alongside Lola Rae, DRB Las Gidi and Dizzy Vocal Chameleon was a sold out show targeting UK students. Check more pics after the cut...

Mon/18/Nov: ITALY vs NIGERIA (Super Eagles) in London - ALL U NEED TO KNOW

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International Friendly

ITALY vs NIGERIA (Super Eagles)

Date:

Monday, 18th, November, 2013

NMAwards Best Actor O C UKEJE officially receives his Nissan Almera car prize

Nollywood Movies Awards 2013 'Best Actor' O C Ukeje officially received his Nissan Almera car recently at a presentation ceremony at Nissan offices in Lagos. The actor who won the best actor gong for his role in the movie Hoodrush thanked the organisers of the awards and Nissan Motors for the gesture. Click HERE for the full official photo album from the awards.

VIDEO: BBC Felabration Segment - 2013

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This broadcast went out on Fela's birthday to BBC World Televsion's 70million viewers around the globe on their Focus on Africa programme. It featured Fela's former manager Rikki Stein, Afrobeat exponent and former Fela band member Dele Sosimi and Afrikan Boy plus interviews with Paul Mcartney and George Clinton.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO - Paul McCartney talks about FELA KUTI

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Paul McCartney in this footage talks about his visit to Lagos in the 70s, how Fela accused him of coming to Africa to steal the black man's music, how they met up and became friends and his visit to the African shrine. Interesting!!!

VIDEO: Wande Coal thrills NewYorkers at a 53rd Nigerian Independence street show!!!

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The Big Apple came to a stand still as the Black Diamond Wande Coal thrilled thousands of Nigerians at a street party to mark Nigeria's 53rd independence anniversary in New York. Enjoy the video!!

PHOTOS: Olamide, Sean Tizzle are special guests on Ben Tv's Indy Special sponsored by Western Union

(L-R) Olamide, Toya Washington, Femi Amusan and Sean Tizzle pose with Independence cake

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Ben Television's The Magazine Show (Sky Channel 182) yesterday hosted a 53rd Nigerian Independence tv special. The special edition which was hosted by Femi Amusan and Toya Washington featured guests which included rap star Olamide, Afrobeats sensation Sean Tizzle, Cokobar boss Ropo Akin, Jacquiline Wabara and Dj Abass. The special tv edition which was sponsored by Western Union and packaged by DJAMEDIA also featured giveaway prizes, shout outs and interviews. Photos by Michael Tubes. More photos after cut ...

VoxAfrica's Sports 360 program host a 53rd Nigeria Independence edition sponsored by Western Union

(L-R) Idris Adeshina, Akinlolu Jekins, Shope Olajide (Shopsy Doo), Mimi Fawaz, Dj Abass, Shoggy Tosh & Efan Ekoku cutting the independence cake

VoxAfrica's Sports 360 program yesterday (October 1st) hosted a 53rd Nigeria Independence edition sponsored by Western Union. The award winning program anchored by Shope Olajide & Mimi Fawaz featured special guests which included ex Nigeria international Efan Ekoku, Idris Adeshina, Shoggy Tosh and Dj Abass. Photos by Michael Tubes. Check out more pics after cut

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Afterparty, Interviews, celebs, backstage at FLOWER GIRL London Premiere

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Check exclusive footage from the London premiere of FLOWER GIRL featuring celebs, industry personalities and stars (Afterparty, Interviews, backstage). FLOWER GIRL goes on UK release in 6 London cinemas from OCT4. More Info - www.flowergirlthemovie.com

LOLITA a.k.a Naija Runs Girl goes to Nollywood - Episode 1 The Invitation...

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Hilarious!!!! Check out Naija Runs Girl Lolita in the NMAwards skit!!!

5 Nigerian Independence Day Events you don't want to miss - Sponsored by Western Union

NIGERIA's 53^rd INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY 

5 Special Events You Don't Want To Miss!!

Photos from the London Premiere of FLOWER GIRL...

Flower Girl Director Michelle Bello stunned the crowd upon arrival at the premiere wearing a gorgeous blue dress with a diamond necklace and bracelet.

Hosted by UK film Distributors Talking Drum Entertainment, British and Nigerian stars took to the red carpet at the Odeon Greenwich in London for the premiere of the romantic comedy Flower Girl. The film directed by Michelle Bello and starring Damilola Adegbite, Chris Attoh and Chuks Chukwujekwu thrilled audiences with its witty humour and engaging storyline.

With many of the guests and fans saying they will certainly be taking friends and family to watch the film again when it opens cross UK cinemas on Friday 4^thOctober, Flower Girl is fast becoming one of the must see black films of the moment. Photos by Michael Tubes.  Enjoy more pictures of the exciting night cut.

Wande Coal releases still images from his 'Rotate' video..

Check out some still pictures from WANDE COAL's London video shoot for his hit single ROTATE a few weeks back. The 'Rotate' video was shot and directed by SESAN. The video will out in few days time. More pics after the cut...

October 1st: Shope & Mimi to host Sports360 Nigerian INDY Special sponsored by Western Union

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Don't miss this special Nigerian Independence Day edition of the hit program Sports360 with Shope Olajide & Mimi Fawaz on Tuesday, 1st, October on VoxAfrica Tv Sky Channel 218 (and DSTV Ch 191, GOTV Ch 16) from 9pm. There'll be special interviews, shout outs and prizes to be won by callers. Stay tuned!! This special edition is sponsored by Western Union.

Are you ready for THE NOLLYS?? - Sat/12/Oct....

The Prize - THE NOLLY

The 2nd edition of the Nollywood Movies Awards tagged THE NOLLYS will hold on Saturday, 12th of October at The Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. Awards will be won in 22 movie categories (Check full nominees list HERE). The event is organised by the UK based movie subscription channel Nollywood Movies Sky 329.

Premiere Alert: Thu/26/Sep: The London Premiere of FLOWER GIRL (12A) with the stars @Odeon Greenwich

PREMIERE ALERT, PREMIERE ALERT!!!

FLOWER GIRL (12A) to premiere in London with the stars on THURS/26th/SEPT

EVENT: 

The London Premiere of FLOWER GIRL (12A)

 
DATE: 

Thurs, 26th, Sept, 2013

*PLS NOTE that the PREMIERE is a one-off event and is separate from the 

UK release which commences on OCT4 in 6 London cinemas.

Fri/27/Sep: Watch PHONE SWAP movie on UK television on Nollywood Movies Sky 329

The multi award winning Kunle Afolayan's PHONE SWAP will premiere on UK television on Friday 27th of September 2013 from 7pm on the award winning station Nollywood Movies Sky channel 329. To watch the full movie, subscribe to Nollywood Movies sky 329. Click HERE to subscribe or call 0207 8561308.
 Watch trailer after cut....

Photos from MUYIWA GOES TO NOLLYWOOD Concert in London ft OMOTOLA

Check out photos from the Muyiwa goes the Nollywood concert held over the weekend at The Forum, London which featured screen diva Omotola Jalade - Ekeinde and Jocelyn Dumas. Photos by Michael Tubes. More photos after cut....

Fri/27/Sep: SOCIAL MEDIA WEEK LAGOS in LONDON @Ravensbourne

EVENT: 

Social Media Week LAGOS in LONDON

DATE: 

Friday, 27th, Sept, 2013

Thurs/19th/Sept: QUEEN SALAWA ABENI & The Yoruba Women Choir @The 11th London African Music Festival

 

Thurs/19th/Sept: QUEEN SALAWA ABENI 

& The Yoruba Women Choir @The 11th London African Music Festival

FLOWER GIRL (12A) movie Out In UK Cinemas from OCT4

 

 FLOWER GIRL (12A) Out In UK Cinemas from OCT4

FLOWER GIRL (12A) movie will be out in 6 London cinemas from OCT4.

Photos from NOLLYWOOD MOVIES AWARDS 2013 - Nominations Announcement Night

OC UKEJE

The 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards Nominations announcement was held on Saturday 8th September 2013 at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos. In attendance were top actors and other Nollywood personalites which included OC Ukeje, Omoni Oboli, Joseph Benjamin, Chika Ike, comedian Julius Agwu, Anthony Monjaro, Mercy Aigbe, Obi Emelonye and many more. The main awards event will be held on Saturday, 12th, October where winners in all categories will be unveiled. The NMA Awards is organised by the UK based movie subscription channel Nollywood Movies on Sky Channel 329. Click HERE to see full list of nominees...

See more photographs after cut

Photos from Segun Odegbami's London book Launch

The Nigeria High Commission, London was the venue for legendary Nigerian footballer Segun Odegbami's launch of his book ME, FOOTBALL AND MORE on Fri/6/Sept. Guests include the Nigeria High Commissioner to the UK - Dr. DalhaTu Sarki Tafida, Ben Tv's Alistair Soyode, Alexande Amosu, May Seven, Choice FM's Dj Abrantee and many more. Check out more photos after cut..