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Arts & Culture / Entertainment

NFVCB censors over 2,000 films in 2021

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 - by News Agency Of Nigeria - Leave a Comment

The National Film and Video Censor Board (NFVCB), said that over 2000 films were censored in 2021.

Entertainment

Nollywood raises movies production by 1.87% to 382 in Q4 2021

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 - by Mos Abaka - Leave a Comment

WorldStage Newsonline– National Film and Video Censors Board(NFVCB) has said that it received and censored a total of 382 movies produced by the Nigerian film industry in the last quarter of 2021, up from 375 in the third quarter, a 1.87% growth.

Entertainment

2022 Grammy Awards postponed due to COVID-19 spike

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 - by Agency Report - Leave a Comment

The Recording Academy, organiser of Grammy Awards ceremony, has announced the postponement of the 64th Grammy Awards, due to a nationwide spike in COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant.

Entertainment / Finance / Technology

Nigeria: Osinbajo says AfDB’s $600m enterprise support fund underway

December 18, 2021December 18, 2021 - by Joseph Udo - Leave a Comment

WorldStage Newsonline– The African Development Bank (AfDB)’s $600 million support fund for digital and creative enterprise in Nigeria will be ready by early 2022, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

Brands & Marketing / Entertainment

Big Brother Africa set to return after 7yrs hiatus

December 11, 2021December 11, 2021 - by Agency Report - Leave a Comment

MultiChoice’ South African TV network, Mzansi Magic, has announced the return of classic reality television show, ‘Big Brother Africa’, after a seven-year hiatus.⁣

Brands & Marketing / Entertainment / Life & Culture

Forbes recognises Nigerian filmmaker Mo Abudu among 100 most powerful women 2021

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 - by News Agency Of Nigeria - Leave a Comment

Nigerian filmmaker Mo Abudu has been recognised by Forbes as one of the most powerful women in 2021.

Entertainment

Nigeria: Netflix gets Censors Board commendation for showcasing Nollywood films

December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 - by Mos Abaka - Leave a Comment

WorldStage Newsonline– The U.S. streaming giant, Netflix has been commended for its willingness to acquire Nollywood films on its platform.

Brands & Marketing / Entertainment / Money Market

Enabling dreams with FirstBank ‘December is a Vybe’

December 2, 2021December 2, 2021 - by Press Release - Leave a Comment

Globally, December heralds the holiday season during which people love to celebrate, unwind and relax with loved ones. Though checkered by Covid-19 disruptions in 2020, FirstBank is giving a new expression and meaning to ‘December in Nigeria’ with the high-octane and life enriching #FirstBankIssaVybe, #DecemberIssaVybe campaign.

Entertainment

YouTube supports 2 Nigerian organisations boosting Africa’s creative economy

December 1, 2021December 1, 2021 - by News Agency Of Nigeria - Leave a Comment

YouTube Music on Tuesday reaffirmed commitment to supporting African creative voices by providing financial grants, capacity building and advisory to two Nigerian organisations that nurture African creative talent and export it.