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September 22, 2013

Movie review: ‘Cheaters’ is light, forgettable fluff… And then it stretches it

Nollywood/Ghollywood faithful that follow Ghanaian director Frank Rajah-Arase’s work are aware of his antecedents. Nobody shows up for his films ...

September 7, 2013

Film review: Yvonne Nelson and Majid Michel cannot save this ‘House of Gold’ from sinking

by Wilfred Okiche Yvonne Nelson, the Ghanaian actress most famous for being a recurring decimal on pop act Iyanya’s ridiculous ...

August 24, 2013

Theatre review: ‘A husband’s wife’ is a satisfying take on a familiar play

by Wilfred Okiche It is difficult to describe ‘A husband’s wife’, the domestic drama by prolific writer and filmmaker Tyrone ...

August 7, 2013

Opinion: The big dilemma in the local government reforms

by Nasiru Suwaid To be sure, none of the issues in contention in the current reviewed document, has presented a ...

August 5, 2013

Book review: Romance amidst bloodletting – Andrew Eseimokumo Oki’s Bonfires of the Gods

by Echezonachukwu Nduka In recent times, African literature and story-telling in particular is witnessing a fruitful harvest of certain ...

July 27, 2013

Album review: On ‘Once upon a time’, Tiwa Savage isn’t quite sure what she wants to be

by Wilfred Okiche In a way, since 2010 when she burst upon the scene in her barely clothed glory; all ...

July 13, 2013

Music Review: Ego’s ‘Firsteps’ are confident, sure and steady

by Wilfred Okiche She endeared herself to us as a member of Lagbaja’s band where her soaring vocals easily distinguished ...

July 8, 2013

Music Review: On the ‘Book of Ginjah’, Terry G takes the fight straight to the enemies

by Wilfred Okiche What good can come out of Terry G? Not much apparently. Only street anthems like ‘Free madness’ ...

July 5, 2013

Magna Carta Holy Grail album review: Rapper, Jay-Z questions his faith in God and more

MIKE COPPOLA/GETTY IMAGES FOR MOET ROSE On Jay-Z’s new CD, he questions his faith in God, curses the emptiness of ...

May 5, 2013

Film review: ‘Weekend Getaway’ gathers all the stars, but has no idea what to do with them

by Wilfred Okiche The last time Emem Isong and Desmond Elliott gathered top draw Nollywood screen talent for a seemingly ...

April 14, 2013

Album review: Omawumi’s ‘Lasso of truth’ is deeply filling but not totally satisfying

by Wilfred Okiche ‘Lasso of truth’ is a solid piece of work, better by far than most of the albums ...

March 24, 2013

Album review: Let me tell you why ‘Iyanya vs Desire’ sucks

by Wilfred Okiche Iyanya Mbuk is the man of the moment. With ‘Kukere’, he put out the most essential dance ...

March 11, 2013

“Femi Kuti ‘Bang, Bang, Bang’ collect money and waka go?” – Charles Novia’s review of the AMVCA

by Charles Novia The invitation cards for the first Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards were as much in demand as ...

March 5, 2013

Onoshe Nwabuikwu Reviews: Eku Edewor, Dolapo Oni and the Extra Factor

It’s Women’s Day! The International Women’s Day (Friday March 8) is just five days away. Usually, AIRTIME would single out ...

March 3, 2013

Album review: Banky’s ‘R&BW’ just manages to get by

by Wilfred Okiche Mr Wellington certainly does not help his case here as he opens ‘R&BW’ with ‘The way’, a ...

February 6, 2013

“100 years of unity” – Onyeka Onwenu leads on the Nigerian Centenary Theme Song (LISTEN)

by Rachel Ogbu The inauguration of the nation’s centenary anniversary celebration, took place on Monday February 4, with former president, Gen. ...

January 20, 2013

Film review: ‘The Meeting’ tells an excellent Nigerian story

by Wilfred Okiche An uptight middle-aged corporate executive flies to Abuja from Lagos for an all-important make or break meeting ...

December 28, 2012

Demola Adesina: Why this should be a wake up call for D’banj

by Demola Adesina There is no disputing the fact that D’Banj is one of the most influential Nigerians of his generation. ...

December 16, 2012

I had never written a book review, until I read ‘There Was A Country’

by C. Nwaonu Maybe we can grudgingly learn to love the other members of the harem or file for ...

November 5, 2012

Obasanjo accuses states of “ambushing” local government monies

by Rachel Ogbu Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the review of local council laws to check what he described ...

October 26, 2012

Tolu Ogunlesi reviews ‘There Was A Country’: “Chinua Achebe makes peace with Nigeria”

Chinua Achebe’s latest book, There was a Country, has appeared fifty-four years after the author’s first novel, Things Fall Apart, ...

September 13, 2012

“We were held ransom by polymer note printers” – CBN spokesman (and other stories)

by Isi Esene The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), through it Deputy Governor, Operations, Tunde Lemo, today revealed that one ...

August 23, 2012

YACR introduces an e-conference on Constitution review

by Isi Esene The e-conference on Constitution Review is scheduled to hold on Thursday 23 August 2012. The conference seeks ...

August 9, 2012

We.Are.Shocked: “Our Olympics performance is disappointing,” says Sports minister

by Isi Esene In a rare display of self-criticism, the government of Nigeria today in London expressed its disappointment at ...

June 3, 2012

#TheEuropeanFilmFestival: 21 movies in 21 days – ‘Let the Right One In’

by Oris Aigbokhaevbol Sweden provided moviegoers with both the novel and initial cinema adaptation of last year’s sensation, The Girl ...

OluwapelumiMay 30, 2012

#TheEuropeanFilmFestivalReview: 21 movies in 21 days – ‘Andalucia’

by Oris Aigbokhaevbolo The European Film Festival recently berthed in the city of Abuja, Nigeria. Arts and movie critic Oris Aigbokhaevbolo was there and ...

May 29, 2012

“How Laziness Saved My Life”: A must-read by Okechukwu Ofili

2 years ago, author, speaker and blogger Okechukwu Ofili shared his stupidity with the world in the hilarious book; “How Stupidity ...

OluwapelumiMay 28, 2012

#TheEuropeanFilmFestivalReview: 21 movies in 21 days – The story of ‘Ben and the Bullies’

by Oris Aigbokhaevbolo The European Film Festival recently berthed in the city of Abuja, Nigeria. Oris Aigbokhaevbolo was there and is reviewing ...

May 27, 2012

From the Magazine: Wok that meal – A tasty review of the Woks and Koi Restaurant, Abuja

by Mnena Achineku Name: Woks and Koi Location: Central Business Area, Abuja Category: Restaurant We were looking for authentic Chinese ...