the Black Power movement in the States, he became politically energized and outspoken against oppression at home. Fela’s music grew increasingly provocative, full of undisguised challenges to the Nigerian dictatorship. The authorities, of course, were not amused. With a book by Jim Lewis and Bill T. Jones (he also directed and devised the kinetic, richly [...]
NAIROBI: Love-struck teenagers, angry parents, rowing couples: Somali youth tired of seeing their homeland portrayed as a war-torn famine zone have started making films to show a different side to their country. “The world knows Somalia for war,” said Adirahman Ali Suge, a 19-year-old writer and film director, part of a group of refugee Somali [...]
By Ben Efe Nigeria’s free fall in the FIFA rankings continued for the month of May as the country dropped three places down to the 63rd position. However, Nigerian football enthusiasts are hopeful that Nigeria will climb back to world reckoning, as the Eagles tackled 36th placed Peru in a friendly on May 23. In 1994 the [...]
Nigeria’s free fall in the FIFA rankings continued for the month of May as the country dropped three places down to the 63rd position. However, Nigerian football enthusiasts are hopeful that Nigeria will climb back to world reckoning, as the Eagles tackled 36th placed Peru in a friendly on May 23. In 1994 the Eagles [...]
All aboard the “Fela!” express! This week’s stop: Boston, the “City on a Hill.” And just when we thought the Tony Award-winning musical could not get any higher, “Fela-mania” broke out at the historic Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont St., in downtown Boston, where the musical opened on April 24, running through May 6. “Fela-mania” [...]
Ochayi Shuns Wolves For Enyimba Published on May 9, 2012 by pmnews · No Comments Goalkeeper Richard Ochayi has insisted on staying put at Enyimba despite an offer from fellow Nigeria Premier League side, Warri Wolves. The experienced shot stopper said he is happy at the Aba side, who remain one of the front runners [...]
For some time now one of Nigeria’s major carrier, Air Nigeria has limited its operations to domestic and regional services, but last week the management of the airline announced that it is commencing international operations. Chinedu Eze looks at the chances of the airline and its determination to become a dependable airline that many Nigerians [...]
By JON GAMBRELLAssociated Press ISHERI, Nigeria (AP) – Nigeria journalists, already the targets of threats and bribes, face a new danger after a radical Islamist sect bombed the offices of a major newspaper in the country and vowed to “hit the media hard” in Africa’s most populous nation. The sect known as Boko Haram claimed [...]
By Emma Amaize, Regional Editor, South-South Austin Ogwuda ASABA — PRESIDENT of Republic of Rwanda, Mr Paul Kagame, whose country is one of the reference points in the world today for its viable rehabilitation and growth strategies, said, yesterday, at the second Economic Summit of the South-South states, holding at Asaba, Delta State, that the [...]
It is now more than three days since D’banj gave that explosive interview that has gone viral on the internet. D’banj allegedly accused Don Jazzy of betraying his trust and abandoning him (D’banj) when he needed him the most. What is however worrying is the silence that has sifted out of Don Jazzy’s camp. According [...]
Gospel Singing Is My True Calling — Tope Alabi
Patricia Temitope Alabi (neeObayomi) is a household name in Nigeria gospel music scene. Born over forty years ago into a catholic family, her parents had received a prophecy when she was seven years old that she would be a “great minister of God”. The actress-turned -singer had paid her dues in the entertainment industry before [...]
Air Nigeria to be privatised in two years –Jimoh Ibrahim
Air Nigeria is to be privatised within the next two years. It is expected that the airline would be on a firm footing by then. Chairman of the company, Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim, said the airline would focus more on international operations with scheduled flights to Dubai, Rome, Paris and Asian countries. Ibrahim, who spoke on [...]
Fashion Night Out, Ghana 2012 Comes Off This Weekend
Entertainment of Friday, 18 May 2012 Source: – Email this Share This Facebook Twitter reddit Google Bookmarks del.icio.us StumbleUpon Newsvine livejournal Mixx it! Print This Comments (2) « Prev Next » The Ghanaian fashion taste is now on the high and we cannot be blind at the new styles in vogue. Fashion Night Out, Ghana [...]
Nigeria picks 25 players for U-20 invitational tourney
LAGOS, May 19 (Xinhua) — The Nigeria Football Association (NFA) has named a 25-man squad for an invitational U-20 tournament in Cape Town, South Africa. Spokesperson for the team Samm Audu disclosed this in a statement reaching Xinhua on Saturday, saying John Obuh, the Head Coach of the national under-20 men’s listed three goalkeepers, eight [...]
Victor Ikpeba, Austin Okocha & the six Legends of the Heineken Champions Planet
SPECIALBy Babajide Alaka The Heineken Champions Planet is located in the heart of Victoria Island. It is a cosy duplex filled with football memorabilia and beautiful hostesses who make sure that fans of the beautiful game never want for anything on match days. In football-speak, the Heineken Champions Planet is football heaven. It is where [...]
Keshi to continue open door policy
Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi stated that he will continue with his policy of giving every player a chance to prove himself despite calls for him to put down a standing team. Former Eagles midfield maestro and technical committee member of the Nigeria Football Federation, Austin Okocha during the week urged the Eagles coach jettison his [...]
