Your Guide to Lagos Events & Relaxation This Weekend
Plan your second weekend of 2026 in Lagos with AFRIMA awards, serene getaways, outdoor spots, and key global events calendar. Discover where to go and what to see.
Plan your second weekend of 2026 in Lagos with AFRIMA awards, serene getaways, outdoor spots, and key global events calendar. Discover where to go and what to see.
The 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) is live in Lagos from Jan 7, 2026. Watch Femi Kuti, Diamond Platnumz & more on DStv Channel 196. Don't miss the 'Unstoppable Africa' celebration!
Idanre community in Ondo State plans to transform its annual Ode Mare festival into a worldwide cultural showcase to boost tourism, unity, and economic growth. Join the celebration of heritage.
Nollywood actress Bolaji Ogunmola was left stranded at Ekiti airport for over 24 hours, jeopardizing her ₦20 million film production. Read her full ordeal and decision to travel by road.
Nigerian, Kenyan, and South African films selected for the 2026 Sundance Film Festival spotlight new voices and stories, marking a significant moment for African cinema on the global stage. Discover the standout features.
Nollywood star Omoborty criticizes actors for failing to promote films. She blames envy and bad character for hurting industry growth. Read her full statement.
Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko faces criticism from blogger People Man over her new film's script and use of a child lookalike. Get the full story and reactions here.
Funke Akindele's 'Behind The Scenes' makes Nollywood history, grossing ₦1.767 billion in under four weeks to become 2025's highest-grossing film. Discover the strategy behind her third billion-naira hit.
Toyin Abraham's film 'Oversabi Aunty' grosses ₦711.5 million in 18 days, becoming the 4th highest-grossing Nollywood film in West Africa. Read the full story.
Funke Akindele's latest Nollywood film, 'Behind the Scenes,' grosses ₦1.77 billion at the Nigerian box office, becoming the weekend's number one movie. Read about this major milestone and her record-breaking career.
Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has announced the official Netflix premiere date for the highly anticipated second season of his epic series 'Anikulapo'. Get all the details and fan reactions here.
Nollywood stars Timini and Dakore Egbuson-Akande are grieving the loss of their father. The industry rallies with support. Read the full story and join in condolences.
Actress and entrepreneur Ruth Kadiri argues that for Nollywood to grow, it must invest in business infrastructure, rights management, and long-term planning, moving beyond a reliance on celebrity fame.
The Guardian Woman Festival 2026, a landmark month-long event at Lagos's Federal Palace Hotel, aims to transform women's empowerment in Nigeria through strategic networking, partnerships, and growth opportunities aligned with the UN theme 'Give to Gain'.
Primate Elijah Ayodele releases prophetic revelations for 2026, warning of health challenges, political drama, and advising President Tinubu on tax reforms. Read the full details.
Vendors at the 20th Calabar Christmas Festival Village report poor sales and tripled stall rents. Traders with 15+ years experience call for government intervention to review fees and improve coordination. #CalabarCarnival #Business
Plan your year with Nigeria's official 2026 public holidays list. Includes Good Friday, Eid, Democracy Day, Christmas, and all federal government-declared breaks.
Seer Samuel King of Dynamite Glory Ministry declares 2026 a 'convergence year' of wealth transfer and awakening. Get the full prophecy and insights from other clerics.
Discover the first 10 countries to enter 2026 as the world celebrates New Year. Kiribati's Kiritimati atoll led the global countdown. Read the full list and see how Nigeria followed.
Don Julio tequila announced as lead sponsor for the 12th AMVCA in 2026. MultiChoice and Diageo partnership aims to celebrate African film talent. Read more.
MultiChoice invites Nigerian filmmakers to apply for its fully funded 2026 Talent Factory programme. Applications close February 27, 2026. Apply now!
Nollywood mourns actress Allwell Ademola, 49. Rotimi Salami's emotional tribute reveals deep grief. Family confirms her passing. Read the full story.
Nollywood actress and producer Allwell Ademola has passed away at age 43 in Lagos. Her death was confirmed by colleague Faithia Williams. Discover her legacy.
Nollywood mourns the sudden death of actress and producer Allwell Ademola at 43. Colleagues express shock as tributes pour in. Read more about her life and legacy.
Shock as Nollywood actress and producer Allwell Ademola passes away in Lagos at 43. Read tributes from colleagues and details of her final hours.
Nollywood star Toyin Abraham claims cinemas are sabotaging her film 'Oversabi Aunty' with bad slots and false 'sold out' claims. She broke down in an emotional Instagram Live session.
Top Nollywood producers Toyin Abraham, Niyi Akinmolayan, and Ini Edo accuse cinema operators of unfair screening practices, hurting their December releases. Read the full story.
Yoruba actor Itele rewards himself with a luxury car ahead of his January 1 birthday, following a successful 2025 capped by his hit movie 'Koleoso'. He also addresses past health rumours.
Oba Rilwanu Akiolu and CP Oluhundare Jimoh warn against Eyo processions after 6 p.m. on Dec 27. Violators face arrest. Governor Sanwo-Olu commissions Iduntafa Palace.
Nollywood veteran Lalude makes bold claims of being sidelined by colleagues Femi Adebayo and Odunlade Adekola, revealing deep hurt and questioning the reasons behind his exclusion from their projects.