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- 5 Jul 2022
Simi Named as Latest Spotify EQUAL Africa Artist
Global streaming giant, Spotify, announced today that Nigerian singer-songwriter Simi has been selected as Spotify EQUAL Africa music programme ambassador for July. This announcement follows the…
- 18 Apr 2024
Simi to Feature on Glo Sponsored African Voices
This week, the incredible talents of Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, better known by her stage name, Simi, will be highlighted on African Voices Changemakers, an…
- 18 Jan 2022
Nigerian Idol Season 7: D’Banj, Simi Join Obi Asika As Judges
Multiple award-winning entertainer, D'banj and superstar singer-songwriter, Simi, have been unveiled as judges for the seventh season on Nigerian Idol. Leading Entertainment Company and organizers of…
- 6 Jul 2023
HP, T4 Education Announce Nigeria’s Simi Nwogugu as Africa Education Medal 2023 Winner
HP in collaboration with Microsoft and T4 Education, announced the winner of the Africa Education Medal 2023, the continent’s most prestigious education sector accolade. Simi Nwogugu is the CEO of JA…
- 23 Jan 2018
Simi, Praiz & Adekunle Gold Set to Headline Nigeria’s Biggest Ever Live Music Concert
Three of Nigeria’s biggest Singers are set to headline the biggest ever outdoor live music concert tagged, ‘100% LIve’ this February in Lagos. The music festival debuts on the 18th of February…
- 1 May 2019
X3M Music Announces Simi's Departure Following Expiration of Recording Contract
X3M Music has announced the departure of one of its recording artistes Simisola Ogunleye following the expiration of her recording contract. The Lagos-based label confirms, in a statement signed by…
- 13 May 2022
New Glo TVCs Feature Mama G, Mercy Johnson, Simi, Teni, Others
Globacom has carved a niche for itself with its incorporation of Nollywood greats into its television commercials, thereby making such productions engaging and interesting. Little wonder therefore…
- 12 Oct 2022
Girl Child Education In Nigeria, Five Important Facts You Should Know
At various points, creatives in the entertainment industry spotlighted impending issues in Nigerian society, especially the need for women's empowerment. From Simi's woman anthem, 'Woman', to…
- 10 Jul 2023
Victory Gbakara & Precious Mac Head to the Nigerian Idol Season 8 Finale As Quest Bows Out
Nigerian Idol season 8 has finally hit the most crucial point of the show! The top two have emerged as Quest sadly said goodbye to a chance to be the Nigerian Idol and win ₦100 million in prizes. The…
- 12 Jan 2024
Unity Bank Customer Wins N1m in CashToken Rewards Promo
Mr. Musa Dayyabu, a Unity Bank customer has emerged winner of One Million Naira in the ongoing cash reward Promo by Unity Bank Plc and CashToken Rewards Africa. CashToken Rewards Africa is a…
- 22 May 2023
Nigerian Idol Season 8: Here are Your Top 10 Contestants as Theatre Week Comes to a Close
After a fierce battle, starting with thousands of hopefuls and dwindling to hundreds, the top 10 Nigerian Idol contestants going to the live shows have emerged. The final judgement of Theatre Week…
- 23 May 2022
Progress Chukwuyem Wins Nigerian Idol Season 7
Progress Chukwuyem has won the 7th edition of the Nigerian Idol after weeks of competition. Host, IK Osakioduwa, announced at the finale on Sunday, May 22, 2022. The 21-year-old singer won after…
- 13 Jan 2021
Nigeria’s Burna Boy, Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz Lead the Pack in MAMA Kampala 2021
The second list of nominees for the upcoming MTV Africa Music Awards Kampala 2021 (MAMA) on 20 February spotlights Nigeria’s Burna Boy and Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz who top the list with three…
- 3 May 2022
Nigerian Idol Season 7: Itohan And Faith Give Final Performances As Omawumi Makes Special Guest Judge Appearance
The remaining Nigerian Idol contestants gave thrilling performance yet again at another live show, and former Idol and award-winning singer, Omawumi returned as a guest judge. The top six opened the…
- 4 Oct 2022
HP, Others Recommend Building Skills for Next Generation of Teachers
Building the right foundation for children’s future learning in Africa begins with building the right skills for the next generation of teachers. HP convened the #NextGen Educators Forum with that…
- 19 Nov 2025
Google Launches AI Skilling Blueprint as Part of Broader Africa-Focused AI Initiatives
Google on Wednesday launched the AI Skilling Blueprint for Africa, a comprehensive policy roadmap designed to help governments build a future-proof workforce. The launch is the centerpiece of a…
- 14 Sept 2018
DStv & Indomie join Nigeria’s largest family festival ‘Nickfest’ as associate sponsors
After a successful family-centric first year, Nickelodeon in partnership with Maltina is thrilled to announce that the tickets to the second edition of NickFest are available – and parents can treat…
- 10 Aug 2018
GEM, COSON Partner on Intellectual Property Rights
In a bid to properly educate and enlighten the Nigerian populace and the entertainment industry in particular, the Growth and Empowerment Project, GEM, funded by the World Bank and domiciled in the…
- 9 Nov 2017
Black Friday: Jumia Travel, Jumia Food Unveil Plans to Reward Customers
By peter oluka Nigeria’s leading online travel agency, Jumia Travel and Nigeria’s number 1 online food ordering website, Jumia Food have revealed plans to reward both their new and returning…
- 9 May 2018
Headies Award 2018, Arsenal Vs Burnley, MET Gala trend on Google Search
Headies Award 2018 and Arsenal Vs Burnley match lead this week’s Google most searched item in Nigeria. Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Google's Communications & Public Affairs Manager, West…
- 12 Mar 2018
Andela Hosts Women In Tech Summit 2018 In Lagos
Andela the company that is building a network of technology leaders on the African continent, on Saturday, March 10th 2018 hosted the Andela Women in Technology Summit 2018. The event, in celebration…
- 31 Oct 2017
Jumia Announces Dates, Partners for ‘Black Friday Festival’ 2017
By peter oluka Jumia Nigeria has announced the dates and partners for its biggest sales event of the year, Jumia Black Friday 2017. This year’s event is billed as the Jumia Black Friday Festival and…
- 16 Dec 2016
REDTV @ One, Toast to Revolution
A year has passed already since REDTV launched unto the scene with aplomb and great promise. It has been a first year of roller coasters but it appears the ride has been nothing but exciting in spite…
- 23 Sept 2019
Maltina Begins Countdown For Nickfest 2019
Lagos is set for Nigeria’s biggest family festival, NickFest in partnership with Maltina. Nigeria’s leading malt drink has begun the countdown for the exciting family experience set to take…
- 27 Nov 2019
YouTube celebrates Afrobeats, extends support to fast-rising Nigerian Artists
YouTube has announced that four fast-rising Nigerian artists have been selected to receive support on their individual music journey. YouTube will be providing the artists with the tools to…
- 5 Dec 2019
Emanuella, Aiyetoro and UEFA most watched on YouTube by Nigerians in 2019
YouTube has released YouTube Rewind, which celebrates the biggest moments on YouTube from 2019. The top trending videos in Nigeria for 2019 reflect the nation’s love of sport and entertainment. The…
- 31 Dec 2019
Arik Air Donates To IDP Camp in Jos
Arik Air on Sunday, 29th December, 2019 visited the IDP camp in Heipang, Barkin Ladi LGA, Jos, Plateau state to donate some relief items to Internally Displaced Persons. Addressing the people,…
- 28 Jan 2020
ID Africa Announces New Two-Day Format for 8th Edition of Nigerian Entertainment Conference
ID Africa, owners of theNETng and producers of Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) have announced a new format for the 8th edition of the long running conference to be held on Wednesday,…
- 26 Feb 2020
ID Africa Opens Portal for 2020 Edition of Nigerian Entertainment Conference
ID Africa, owners of theNETng and producers of Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) have opened registration for the 8th edition of the long running conference which holds on Wednesday, April…
- 19 Mar 2019
Canon, Golden Effects Host Private Press Screening for “MOKALIK”
Canon Central and North Africa, leader in imaging solutions, recently hosted a private press screening of Golden Effects Pictures latest movie ‘MOKALIK’. The private screening had exclusive guest…