Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL), the groundbreaking platform that unites the global entertainment industry, is set to gather the brightest stars and industry leaders from across Africa’s booming US$62.67 million entertainment industry. With its second edition scheduled for December 13 to 20, 2023, at the Livespot Entertarium in Lagos, organisers have announced ambitious goals of attracting 15,000 attendees, reaching over 100 …

Renowned business executive, Alex Okosi, has once again secured a prestigious position on the highly acclaimed annual UK Powerlist. This marks the third consecutive year that Okosi has been recognised and included in this esteemed list of outstanding black achievers. Announced at the Celebration of Black Excellence Awards held on October 27, 2023 at the prestigious JW Marriott Grosvenor House …

Global rap star Kendrick Lamar is set to bring his impeccable artistry to the African stage as a headline performer at the Hey Neighbour Festival in Pretoria in December. Kendrick Lamar who was the biggest winner at the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards, winning in four categories – hip hop artist of the year, best live performer, lyricist of the …

Over the last five years, mainstream music coming out of Nigeria has gained wider recognition and celebration globally. The world knows the music, but perhaps not the story of musicians from one of the country’s most conflicted regions. Rich in oil but faced with daunting challenges to achieve shared prosperity for its people, Nigeria’s Niger Delta continues to produce some …

Toyosi Etim-Effiong founder of That Good Media partnered with the Essence Film Festival to lead a delegation of Nollywood stakeholders for its first ever Nigeria Day. This year’s Essence Festival of Culture, for the first time in its history, included an Africa House and Nigeria Day on Saturday 1st July 2023 in New Orleans. Nigeria Day was a momentous event …

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, April 26, 2023/ — Graduates of entertainment-industry training and talent-development initiative the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) (https://www.MultiChoice.com) have made a major impact at this year’s Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), with five alumni securing nominations across three categories. Mvamizi, produced by MTF alumni Wilson Nkya and Philipo Ngonyani, and Frida, produced by Nkya and Jane Moshi, …

Gabrielle Union is set to be the prime suspect in a murder mystery at Amazon’s Prime Video. The actress will star in and executive produce Pretty Little Wife, a thriller in the works from A+E Studios and Amazon Studios. It is based on Darby Kane’s best-selling novel of the same name, with Meredith Lavender, Marcie Ulin and Kristen SaBerre adapting …

Netflix is doubling down on Korean content after achieving global impact with viral series like Squid Game, The Glory and Physical: 100. The streamer said Monday, in a statement targeted to the local Korean press, that it will spend $2.5 billion in South Korea over the next four years to produce Korean TV series, movies and unscripted shows. The hefty …

Ghanaian Showmax Original The Billionaire’s Wife is now the most-watched title ever on Showmax in Ghana. The drama series has also been the number 1 most-watched title on Showmax in Ghana every week since its launch in March 2023. For producers Danny Adotey and Collins Amlalo, this success is a dream come true, and a sign of even greater things …

The list of nominees for the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards has been released. Organizers of the award, MultiChoice, released the list of nominations on Sunday. Bisola Aiyeola and Ghanaian actor, Adjetey Anang hosted the event. This year’s award will be presented in 33 categories, with ten categories open to public voting. The award will be held in Lagos …