ENTERTAINMENT

President Tinubu Attends National Premier Of MKO Documentary

Daily Dispatch October 2, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by his wife, the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, attended the national premiere of MKO, a documentary film by US-based filmmaker Ose Oyamendan. The screening at the Wole a Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts was part of activities commemorating

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Beyond Diplomacy: Nigeria, China Turn Culture Into New Front in Bilateral Ties

Daily Dispatch September 24, 2026

…Hunan showcase opens fresh push for youth exchanges, creative jobs, tourism Nigeria and China are seeking to move their expanding bilateral relationship beyond government agreements and economic cooperation, using culture, tourism and the creative economy as new channels for connecting their people and opening opportunities for young Nigerians. The emerging cultural

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Olu Jacobs Dies at 84, Family Announces Passing of Veteran Actor

Daily Dispatch September 16, 2026

Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. Jacobs passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, with his family announcing the death and appealing to the public to respect their privacy as they mourn the renowned thespian. His son, Olusoji Jacobs, confirmed […]

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Prof. Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies Celebrates Dolly Parton’s Life, Faith and Legacy

Daily Dispatch August 28, 2026

Bishop Professor Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies, a former Nigerian female presidential candidate, has paid tribute to late American country music icon and philanthropist, Dolly Parton, describing her as an artist whose life was shaped by faith, humility, service and generosity. Parton died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 80 following a brief battle with […]

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Ogogo: Adieu To A Cultural Towns’ Man

Daily Dispatch August 24, 2026

By Kayode Odunaro By the nature of my job over the years, I am not cut out to spend precious time watching make belief. I am a not an avid fan of Nollywood though I cherish the entertainment offered by the comical variety by the likes of Baba Suwe of that industry. But somehow even […]

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Tinubu Mourns Veteran Nollywood Actor Taiwo Hassan, Ogogo

Daily Dispatch August 24, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of veteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker and screenwriter, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, following his death. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the late actor as a distinguished artiste whose