Let these words from Genoveva Umeh at TedxLagos Women inspire and spur you to action this week. Nigerian-British actress, Genoveva Umeh has detailed her experiences and journey from her childhood days growing up as a young girl in Enugu to being an immigrant in the United Kingdom and finally becoming a Nollywood star in a TEDxLagos Women video that was...
A Nigerian, Abigail Marshall Katung, has emerged as the first African Lord Mayor of Leeds in the United Kingdom. With her appointment, she becomes the city’s 13oth Lord mayor and the first person of African descent to hold the position. A statement on the council website confirmed the appointment following the Leeds City Council’s annual general meeting on Thursday night....
Wigmaker, Helen Williams again sets the GWR for the world’s widest wig. Nigerian wigmaker, Helen Williams, has set a new Guinness World Record for the widest wig in the world. According to the global record’s body, Williams crafted a hairpiece that’s 3.65 m (11 ft 11 in) wide and trails to the floor equivalent in length to a mini Cooper...
Omowunmi Dada has opened up about her role in the movie, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti. The Nollywood star played the role of Grace Eniola Soyinka, the mother of Nigerian novelist and Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, in the biopic. Dada shared her thoughts on portraying Ransom Kuti’s character, highlighting the importance of bringing a significant historical figure to life. “It is an honor to...
Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, has celebrated his daughter, Adeola Aanuoluwapo, as she turns 30 today, Monday, May 20. Adeola has a Bachelor’s from Warwick University and a Master’s from University College London. In the post he shared via Instagram, the monarch thanked God for her life while advising her that it was time to get...
Tobi Amusan has again set the bar high as she becomes the world’s fastest woman in 100m hurdles. Tobi Amusan has become the world’s fastest woman after setting a new record in the women’s 100m hurdles in a time of 12.40 seconds at the first Jamaica Athletics Invitational in Kingston. The world record holder beat Danielle Williams, the world champion,...
The 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCAs) was held on Saturday, May 11 at the Eko Hotels and Suites and it was truly one for the books. The star-studded event was attended by celebrities, media personalities, and important dignitaries from all walks of life. The red carpet, which everyone looks forward to, had glamorous, artistic, and...
Here is the full list of the AMVCA 2024 winners. The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards was held today, May 11 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos State. The AMVCA, an annual award presented by MultiChoice, recognises outstanding achievements in television and film. A key highlight of the night was Kehinde Bankole winning Best Lead Actress for her role in...
In less than 24 hours from now, the highly anticipated Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) will go underway in the city of Lagos. The ceremony will be broadcast live in over 50 African countries. This year’s edition marks the 10th anniversary of what is termed the biggest entertainment event on the continent and as expected, it promises to be...
Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus bags federal appointment. Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus has been appointed as Special Assistant to the Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon Tajudeen Abbas. According to reports, she was appointed SA on Social Events and Public Hearings to Hon Abbas. Photos of the flier and the appointment letter emerged online on Friday, May 10, 2024. Recall that the...