Entertainment

As Edo readies for the Edo State International Film Festival (ESIFF), big-ticket sponsors for the maiden edition of the film contest, including Presco, German development agency, The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ) and Phoenix, among others have assured support for the state’s creative industry, pledging to support the …

…to reward winners with $6,000 The Edo State International Film Festival (ESIFF) has received 1,551 movie entries from 94 countries for the maiden edition of the festival. The festival, organised by the Edo State Government in collaboration with private sector partners, is aimed at spurring the state’s booming creative industry. …

A renowned Nigeria international afrobeat music artiste, Bugga King,  in collaboration with a South Africa based artiste, Phila Madlingozi, have released an inspirational song titled ‘Omoge’ in a captivating beat laced by B’s beat after the initial unveiling of his last single song ‘Kilode’ produced by Tstyle beatz which has …

Warri – Activities marking the First Coronation Anniversary of the Olu of Warri , His Majesty, OGIAME Atuwatse III, have been released. The release signed by the First Anniversary media and Publicity Committee Chair, Prince Yemi Emiko, on Monday August 15,2022 , indicated that ,the memorable event will last for …

Some foreign devotees at the just concluded Osun-Osogbo festival have expressed belief in the sanctity of the Osun deity, saying the annual fiesta offers opportunity for worship through the sacred grove. The tourists, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the grand finale of …

A youth coach, Mr. Joshua Abuwa has charged youths in Edo State to have a change of mindset in confronting life difficulties, charging them to engage in productive activities to engender progress in society. Abuwa said this during a chat on KUFM in Benin, as part of the month-long activities …

Benin City – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday, said the state government will immortalise the late music maestro, Amb. Osayomore Joseph. Obaseki disclosed this when he received the family and members of the burial committee of late Osayomore Joseph who were on a courtesy visit at …

Benin City: Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Honourable Comrade Philip Shaibu has called on the state’s Directorate of National Orientation Agency, NOA, to propagate the programme and policies of the Obaseki administration. He said the administration has done so much providing dividends of democracy. According to the Deputy Governor, ” …

The Edo State Skills Development Agency (EdoJobs) has said partnerships with movie studios such as Rok Studios, in the country have created a steady pool for movie productions in the state with filmmakers leveraging facilities at the Victor Uwaifo Creative in Benin City. In an interview with journalists, the Managing …

BENIN CITY – As part of measures to enlighten the public and bring to an end gender based violence in the State, the Edo State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kada Film Entertainment for the distribution of a film, titled “We will Not Be silent” put together …