Category: Arts & Entertainment

Rule Number One, a highly anticipated movie by Magson production is set to hit the cinemas on June 1st, 2018.   The film tells the story of the bond between two best friends with different personalities; one who is the life of the party and the other conservative. Their friendship is tested when a play boy who knows his game gets involved with both of them without their knowledge. Would their friendship survive this?   The film features Keira Hewatch, Chinonso Young and Bucci Franklin as the major characters with…

Our Reporter The Federal Government on Thursday said that it has concluded plans to use its hosting right of the 61st edition of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)/ Commission for Africa (CAF) Meeting to showcase the culture and tourism potentials of Lagos and Nigeria in general.   Minister for Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed who disclosed this during a courtesy visit to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode at the Lagos House, Alausa in Ikeja, said Lagos would play a significant role in the success of the meeting considering its economic…

Our Reporter The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, has revealed that the face of tourism in Lagos State is up for a drastic change as the state holds its summit. The Commissioner said the summit with the them,” Destination Lagos: Towards A Sustainable Tourism-Driven Economy” the state will bring forth the potential and ensure that the sector becomes a major source of revenue. The summit is scheduled to hold on Monday 16th April, 2018 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. While briefing…

A popular hip hop act, Da’Fresh Olorin , celebrated his birthday with orphans at the Divine Heritage Home in Ikorodu, on Saturday, March 31, 2018. The birthday celebration was attended by friends and associates of the artiste and that of its management company, Fanafillit.   The birthday was marked by songs and other performances from other entertainment acts that honoured their colleagues. The event was tagged #marchwithdafresh

Our Reporter -As boat regatta holds amidst glitz, glamour Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday said his administration will not waver in making the right investment in the coastline asset of the State especially in making it cleaner and safer to boost water transportation and tourism.   Governor Ambode, who said this at the 2018 edition of the annual Lagos Boat Regatta held at the Lagoon Waterfront in Oyinkan Abayomi Drive, Ikoyi, said though there had been significant investment in waterways, the State Government nonetheless would continue to…

Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture is set to host a Boat Regatta funfair on Sunday April 1 2018 at the Lagoon Waterfront, Oyinkan Abayomi Drive, Ikoyi. The ceremonial regatta is one of the major festivals listed in the 2018 Calendar of Arts and Culture Events by Lagos State earlier released in the year. In a release signed by Mr. Steve Ayorinde, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Sunday’s boat regatta is open to the public as a cultural and entertainment funfair meant to showcase part of the…

Kunle ADELABU Participants at the just concluded iREPRESENT International Documentary Film Festival have resolved that Nollywood needs collaborations, mentorship, African stories narrative, continuous education on new film techniques  and knowledgeable critics for the Nigerian film industry to make desired impact and compete with Hollywood and Bollywood which are the largest film industries in the world.   The participants also  resolved at the need for film journalists and  development of online platforms dedicated to film among others.   These were the summation of the position  of the teeming participants which included…