11 June 2014 Coming back to the now, yes we knew a day like this would come. Nigerian comedian Omobaba Number 1 has released a new video for his hit single “There is God O.” The video features Nigeria’s first lady Dame Patience Jonathan’s emotional outburst following the kidnap of over 300 girls from Chibok ... Read More
11 June 2014 Still on the music scene, this one is for the romantics. Nigerian Afro Soul singer Aramide has a new video for her ballad “Feeling This Feeling” thanks to her record label Moore Music Entertainment. The music video directed by Gbemi Philips tells the romantic story of a ... Read More
11 June 2014 And finally on the movie scene – Rita Dominic’s and Mildred Okwo’s film “The Meeting” won the Audience Award for Best Film at the just concluded Nollywood Week Paris Film Festival during the weekend. The second edition of the film festival is aimed at showcasing the best of Nollywood and introduces Nollywood ... Read More
10 June 2014 Zimbabwe has been honoured by the European Union following its successful co -hosting of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) conference with Zambia. Ventures Africa tells us that a European Union delegation, led by the President of the European Union Council on Tourism and Trade, Anton Caragea, announced Zimbabwe as one ... Read More
10 June 2014 Welcome everyone, Let’s begin with the story of Kokomaster D’Banj who just got himself a new manager. The 34 year old Nigerian superstar Afropop singer has recently signed up 23 year old Asa Asika as his manager. Asa Asika is popular for being Davido’s manager up till 2012. Asa Asika is also ... Read More
10 June 2014 While Zimbabwe is celebrating its position as the jewel in Africa’s tourist crown, South Africa is enjoying the fact that it has been named as the only African country listed in the top 25 most attractive countries for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), according to a new report. The report, the A.T. Kearney’s ... Read More
10 June 2014 Also being signed up is renowned Nollywood actor and comedian, Mr. Ibu AKA John Okafor, or the other way around. Mr. Ibu has just signed up an endorsement deal as the brand ambassador for sports betting company – Merrybet. Congratulations to Mr. Ibu, and responsible gambling advice to everyone else.
10 June 2014 We’re still talking money with this report from Ventures Africa that Africa’s agricultural sector is projected to grow by about $1 trillion in 2030. This very interesting information was made public by Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina at the 2014 International AgrikExpo held in Lagos, Nigeria. The minister also shared ... Read More
10 June 2014 And on the music video scene, Nigerian-Canadian rapper Leaux [pronounced low] features Ice Prince in a new music video called “Problems”. Canadian born and bred Leaux – real name Selick Idahosa – has just released his debut single and music video “Problems”. Leaux is working on making more music with other Nigerian ... Read More
10 June 2014 And from tech cabal the news that Taxi location app Easy Taxi is expanding its operations to Abuja. The app started out in Lagos and is now working with about 600 drivers. In Abuja, Easy Taxi is kicking off with 100 drivers with a bid to gaining more. The organization is working ... Read More
