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- 14 Apr 2026
Fela Makes History as First African to be Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, simply known as Fela, legendary Nigerian musician, has made history as the first African artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Fela This is coming after he…
- 16 Mar 2009
M-net Features Fela and Femi Kuti in Action
As part of its Sunday specials, M-net West Africa is screening two separate documentaries on Fela and Femi Kuti, capturing their experiences through interviews, street scenes and the music they are…
- 7 Jun 2021
Nigerian Idol: Top 6 Contestants Pay Tributes to Fela as Race to Finale Begins
Last Sunday's episode of the Nigerian Idol took us back to our roots. Contestants channeled their inner Fela as they paid tribute to the Afrobeat legend. The contestants opened the show with a joint…
- 7 Oct 2018
Felabration 2018; Legend Extra Stout Prepares to Honour Fela at 80
Folded fists in the air, bare torso, a partly painted face and signature tight trousers; a man greets a cheering crowd eager to hear him sing and have his queens move their energetic melanin bodies…
- 29 Jun 2010
British Artist to Make Fela Kuti Biopic
Turner prize-winning artist and film-maker, who won a Bafta for debut feature Hunger, will direct and write a movie about the Afrobeat creator and Nigerian activist. British artist-turned-director…
- 17 Mar 2015
Tara Fela-Durotoye, Others to Mentor Winners of Microsoft Mobile’s “From Passion to Empire” initiative
Microsoft Mobile Devices and Services has announced that it will be working with three highly successful indigenous entrepreneurs to mentor eventual winners of the ongoing ‘From Passion to Empire’…
- 30 Dec 2019
All You Need to Know about the Kalakuta Queens
Everybody knows a story or two about the Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Ransom Kuti. The real question is, how much do you know about his backbones? How much do you know about the people who…
- 9 Oct 2022
Showmax To Stream Felabration 2022 Live to Subscribers
Showmax subscribers will have access to the live broadcast of Felabration 2022 from the 10th to the 16th of October, 2022. The annual festival created to celebrate the Afrobeat legend, Fela…
- 29 Mar 2010
Durotoye, Others Commend Etisalat for Empowering Youth
Etisalat, Nigeria’s most innovative telecom company has been commended for its genuine interest in the development of the youth of Nigeria. Fela Durotoye, internationally sought motivational…
- 27 May 2012
Undersea Cables and Nigeria’s Cloudy Mobile Ecosystem
“Plenty water for Africa…water for ordinary man to drink nko o…e nor dey.” Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the late Afrobeat music legend was apt in his hit track: ‘water nor get enemy’. There is so much water…
- 8 Dec 2008
MTV, Zain Announce Winners of MAMA
MTV and Zain have announced winners at the first ever MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA), which rocked the city of Abuja recently. MTV Africa Music Awards was created by MTV Base and sponsored by Zain,…
- 23 Apr 2015
Airtel Unites Seun and Femi Kuti, Afrobeat Brothers
History will be made this weekend as the Kuti brothers; Seun and Femi, both perform together in a live musical concert for the first time ever in their musical careers. The famous duo, sons of the…
- 8 Jan 2020
How MTN Foundation Lit December with Chart Topping Theatre Productions
Many will confess that December is their favourite month because of the Christmas celebrations and holidays, the shows, events, family gatherings and more. 2019 wasn’t exactly an easy ride, many…
- 7 Jan 2020
How MTN Foundation Brightened December 2019 with Arts and Culture Productions
Continuing in its tradition of promoting the rich Nigerian culture and heritage, MTN Foundation sponsored a series of noteworthy theatre productions, rounding off the year 2019 on a high. The…
- 30 Mar 2025
SystemSpecs’s Subsidiary Deelaa Becomes Whatadeal
SystemSpecs Holdings Ltd unveiled at the weekend the rebranding of its subsidiary Deelaa to Whatadeal, launching an ambitious digital commerce platform poised to transform travel, events, and…
- 15 Dec 2025
Davido, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Karl Toriola, Others To Be Honoured At The Most Influential People of African Descent Awards In Lagos
Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) is excited to announce the Lagos Diaspora Experience 2025, a week-long celebration of African art, culture, innovation, and connection, culminating…
- 5 Mar 2012
D’banj – ‘Why Kanye West Likes Me’
African pop star D’banj’s February 19 performance at the New York City’s Irving Plaza has kept on receiving rave reviews from local and more international media. As The Entertainer marked his formal…
- 21 Jun 2020
New Broadcast Code: Assault on Market and Democracy
By ‘Kanmi Ademiluyi With the focus on survival due to the coronavirus pandemic, out comes a not-so-cleverly-disguised assault on the operations of an economy based on the efficacy of the market, but…
- 13 Dec 2018
MTN & MUSON Cap off A Fine Year in Arts with Donors Concert
MTN Foundation and the Music Society of Nigeria (MUSON) hosted the society’s donors to an appreciation concert in recognition of their continued support in the year. The star-studded event, which…
- 5 Oct 2009
Charly Boy, J-Martins, Ignite Abuja National Youth Summit
Those who attended last year’s edition of the National Youth Summit again witnessed yet another mind blowing session held on Saturday, September 25 at Eagle Square, Abuja. The youths who…
- 17 Aug 2010
Lágbájá Hits Project Fame Season 3
Lagbaja, the masked one was at the Project fame Academy last week and mentored contestants in the Academy before moving on to perform as a guest artiste and judge at the weekend. His mask and name…
- 11 May 2016
NPP Plans N100m Jackpot For 2016 Winner
The Nedola Initiative Ltd (TNIL), Nigeria’s leading sustainability management firm, has announced commencement of the Nigeria Prize for Patriotism (NPP), a program aimed at celebrating the average…
- 12 Feb 2021
Glo-sponsored African Voices ChangeMakers Features Bolanle Austen-Peters
Bolanle Austen-Peters, Managing Director of Terra Kulture, will be featured on this week’s episode of Cable News Network (CNN) African Voices ChangeMakers, sponsored by telecommunications giant,…
- 16 Jul 2013
Airtel Supports SMEs in South-South, Trains 600 Entrepreneurs
Airtel Nigeria, leading telecommunications operator, has pledged its commitment to the growth and development of the nation’s economy through a sustained empowerment of the Small and Medium…
- 18 Jun 2015
Nigerian Idol 5 Ends In Style as K-Peace Carts Home Top Prize
After over five months of thrilling the Nigerian public with best of music performances from the country’s leading crop of budding talents, the curtains came down on the season five of the Nigerian…
- 5 Jul 2013
BBC World News ‘Rendezvous with Badawi’ Showcases Africa
Africa is drawing the world’s attention like never before. President Obama has just made his second visit and the new Chinese President, Xi Jinping, toured Tanzania, South Africa and the…
- 29 Apr 2015
Microsoft Unveils Winners of Lumia 535 Dual SIM “Passion to Empire” Campaign
Microsoft Mobile Devices and Services unveiled winners of its entrepreneurship initiative, the Microsoft Lumia 535 “Passion To Empire” campaign, which kicked off Monday, February 16. They are, Daniel…
- 29 Oct 2015
Seni Adetu Chairs Africa Retail Congress in South Africa
Mr. Seni Adetu, a former managing director and chief executive officer, Guinness Nigeria Plc, is billed to lead an array of panelists and discussants as Chairman at the 2015 Retail Congress Africa…
- 20 Jan 2016
M-Net, Airtel Unveil Coaches for “The Voice Nigeria” Show
Leading Nigerian vocalists Tuface Idibia, Waje, Timi Dakolo and Patoranking have been announced as coaches for the maiden edition of the Airtel sponsored show, The Voice Nigeria. The coaches were…
- 28 Apr 2015
Tears-of-Joy as Winners Emerge in Microsoft Devices’ "Passion to Empire" Campaign
Jessica Yahaya, an entrepreneur with passion for agricultural produce preservation was reduced to tears-of-joy as she joined Daniel Isa, Emmanuel Ugwueke, Emmanuel Okena and Godwin Benson as five top…