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Wizkid crowned best African artist at AFRIMA

Daily Dispatch November 13, 2017

Nigerian sensation Wizkid retained his best artist title at this year’s African Music Awards, as he carried off a clutch of prizes at a glitzy ceremony in Lagos. The 27-year-old Afrobeats star — real name Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun — beat his compatriot Davido and Fally Ipupa from the Democratic

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How I got ex-President Obasanjo to act in my movie – Sam Ajibola

Daily Dispatch November 6, 2017

Nollywood producer cum actor, Samuel Ajibola, has revealed how he convinced ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo to ”act” on his coming series. The comic actor had weeks ago kicked off his series ‘Dele Issues’ with a special episode featuring former president, Olusegun Obasanjo. In an interview with Inside Nollywood, Ajibola, aslo known as Spiff in the sitcom, […]

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I was a devoted born again Christian before I ventured into entertainment- Tonto Dikeh

Daily Dispatch November 6, 2017

Actress Tonto Dikeh has said philanthropy is her passion and she emulated the character while an avid church member. In a chat with Rubbin’ Minds, the actress told show host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu that she was a devoted born again Christian before she ventured into the entertainment industry. She said: “Before I got into entertainment business […]

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Copyright: US-based model demands N75m compensation from Wema Bank

Daily Dispatch October 31, 2017

An American-based Nigerian model, Nneoma Anosike, has sued Wema Bank plc at a Federal High Court in Lagos for alleged infringement of her intellectual property. The plaintiff, who is a 2014 brand Ambassador of Pepsi Cola Nigeria, sued through her father, Mr Frank Anosike, as lawful attorney, claiming N75 million against the bank as general […]

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UNESCO, CBAAC TO MARK 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF FESTAC 77

Daily Dispatch October 26, 2017

UNESCO and the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) are to mark the 40th anniversary of FESTAC 77 . The two organisations are to use the event to push for the preservation of images captured across the globe for posterity. This is contained in a statement by Mr Olushola Macaulay, UNESCO’s National […]

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56 countries to participate in Festac 77@40

Daily Dispatch October 25, 2017

Fifty-six countries and nine states have indicated interest to participate in the one weeklong commemoration of FESTAC”77@40 beginning on Nov.6 in Lagos. Dr Ferdinand Anikwe, the Director-General, Centre for Black Arts and African Civilisation (CBAAC), told newsmen in Lagos that the seven-day programme would end on Nov.11. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that