ENTERTAINMENT

By Folasade Oduwale IBADAN – All road leads to the acient city of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on January 3, 2021 when the media gurus in entertainment industry would gather for the upcoming popular comedy show known as “Yoruba Comedy Show” and “Ogo Yoruba Awards (OYA)”. “OYA” is an …

By Seyifunmi Odunuga IBADAN – The Ajia Balogun of Olubadanland, Oloye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke has declared that it is dangerous for Nigeria to rely on oil and gas as the only source of its revenue. Ajia Balogun disclosed this to journalists in Ibadan at the weekend, charged President Muhammadu Buhari, …

LAGOS – As part of its efforts to address Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Nigeria, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institution – Access Bank Plc has partnered with award-winning film producer and director, Kunle Afolayan, on his new movie ‘Citation’. In recent years, conversations around gender equality and violence …

LAGOS – The Nigerian movie scene has seen another masterpiece from one of Nollywood’s culture-centric actress, director and producer, Kabirah Kafidipe, as her latest work “A date with Asmau”, premiered on 11th of October in Lagos at Ostra Halls and Hotel, Ikeja. The talented actress remarkably made a return to …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Ahead of Sunday’s Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards), the 2020 nomination list parades several top Nigerian celebrities. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online – www.startrendinternational.com by Curve Communications on behalf of HAPAwards, the virtual event with theme – “I Am Because …

  By Seyifunmi Odunuga IBADAN – The Olubabadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji Ogunguniso 1, has described “Agbekoya”, a drama play based on the Farmer’s tax uprising of 1968/1969, as a project that will inspire and make the Yoruba children not to forget their heritage and culture. Oba Adetunji stated …

By AbuSatar Hamed A movie, “Ilu America” (Land of America) that makes viewers understand life and culture from various ways of ethnicity and learning of life in various part of the world is about to hit Nigeria’s big screen. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l …

By Seyifunmi Odunuga ABEOKUTA – The feud between Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshall and members of the Freelance and Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (FIBAN) has come to an end as the Fuji music star has expressed his sadness over the crisis that led to the ill-feelings between them. Recall, FIBAN …

Experts and other stakeholders have called for the implementation of standardization as well as active youth participation in the Tourism and Hospitality industry, so that Nigeria would not be left behind in tapping the full potential of the sector. Chief Executive Officer, Awori Tourism, Prince Femi Fadina and other stakeholders …

By Seyifunmi Odunuga IBADAN – Agbekoya, a drama and a play based on the farmers’ tax uprising of 1968/69, written by Yinka Folahan, a travel and leisure professional of many years with entertainment entrepreneurship interest, is scheduled to be launched, staged on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Mulberry Hall, Mauve …