Mo Abudu Receives Forbes’ Africa 2024 Bizwoman Of the Year Award
Abudu dedicated her success to her EbonyLife team and the “remarkable” women who inspire her.
Oppenheimer Dominates 96th Oscars, Scoops Seven Awards, Including Best Picture and Best Actor
The film’s remarkable success is underscored by its ability to gross over $950 million at the global box office.
Ayra Starr Set To Go on Tour With Chris Brown
The Grammy nominee will be a special guest.
Apple Slammed With €1.84bn Fine By EU For Anti-Competitive Practices In Music Streaming
Apple has however announced its intention to appeal the decision of the fine.
Nollywood Actor, John Okafor, Known As Mr Ibu, Dies At 62
He had suffered health challenges that led to amputation of his leg last year.
Fashion Icon Iris Apfel Passes Away At 102
Tommy Hilfiger hailed Apfel as an “innovator and leader”
Two Men Convicted of Murdering Run-DMC Member Jam Master Jay
Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr., the alleged shooter, were found guilty on all counts, convicted of murder
Universal Music Group Buys Majority Stake In Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records
The deal is awaiting regulatory approval, and is expected to close Q3 of 2024.
‘Holdovers’ Star Downplays Oscar Hype After Latest Win At Spirit Awards
The film is in the running for five Academy Awards overall, including best picture, with Randolph’s co-star Paul Giamatti also a strong contender for best actor.
Tinubu Hails Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, Olamide, Tems, Ayra Starr For 2024 Grammy Nominations
He hailed the “musical marvels” who through their artistry have earned Nigeria enormous soft power.
Tyla Wins First Best African Music Performance Award for ‘Water’ at 2024 Grammys
Tyla, whose hit single peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart said, “I never thought I’d say I won a Grammy at 22 years old.”
Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, Ayra Starr Fail to Win at 2024 Grammy Awards
None of the 10 Nigerian artists nominated in five categories won
Universal Music, TikTok Fail To Reach New Licensing Agreement
UMG accused TikTok of “trying to build a music-based business, without paying fair value for the music.”
X Lifts Ban on Taylor Swift Searches After Spread of Fake Explicit Images
The ban came after the White House said social media companies have a responsibility to prevent the spread of such misinformation.
Netflix Beats Q4 2023 Wallstreet Subscriber Estimate, Gains 13.1 Million New Customers In December
“It is becoming increasingly clear that Netflix has won the ‘streaming wars,'” wrote Bank of America media analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich.
Fans Sue Madonna Over Late Start Time Of ‘Celebration Tour’ Concert
Live Nation and the Barclays centre are also being sued for false advertising and unfair trade practices.
Hannatu Musawa: We Have A Strategy For Creative Industry To Contribute $100bn To Nigeria’s Economy By 2030
She further said that plans are in place to fortify the copyright laws in order to give the creatives the legal backings and support they deserve.
Court Dismisses Davido’s Preliminary Objection To Breach of Contract Suit
On the idea of an out-of-court settlement of the matter, counsel to the defendants said efforts were in top gear to resolve the case.
Nigeria Night: VP Shettima and Ministers Dance ‘Buga’ at Davos 2024
Edun, Tijani, Hannatu, too…
Tourism Stakeholders Celebrate Ikechi Uko At 60 with ‘Naija 7 Wonders’ Art at National Museum
They are Obudu Mountain Resort, Sukur Heritage Site, Osun- Osogbo Groove, Kano Walls, Oke Idanre Hills, Benin Moat and National War Museum, Umuahia.
