It seems that Hollywood can’t seem to get enough of Nigerian novelist, Chimamanda Adichie. In 2013, Adiche’s best seller, Half of a Yellow Sun, found its way into the hand’s of Nollywood film director Biyi Bandele. The movie was able to attract Hollywood star Chiwetel Ejiofor, and British movie star Thandie Newton, both of who... Read More

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August 11, 2015

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Femi Fani-Kayode: What did we do to deserve this?

Sometime last year I watched the Hollywood blockbuster titled ”12 Years A Slave” starring Brad Pitt and the Nigerian-born actor Chiwetel Ejiofor. After watching the film I was at a loss for words. It was a masterpiece. It was a powerful rendition of a true and heroic story. After watching the film I could not... Read More

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March 30, 2014

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Femi Fani-Kayode: The barbarians of Africa

by Femi Fani-Kayode They present no danger to us. They are as harmless and fearful as puppies and they only growl like dogs at each other and to no-one else. We will shame them, trade them, own them and rule over them forever. Last week I wrote an essay titled ”12 Years A Slave and... Read More

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March 23, 2014

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Femi Fani-Kayode: 12 years a slave and the case for reparations

by Femi Fani-Kayode It is incumbent on us all to stand up for the weak, the vulnerable, the terrorised, the despised, the enslaved, the voiceless, the ”different” and the persecuted wherever and whoever they are because to love others as we love ourselves is God’s primary and most important law. I have just finished watching... Read More

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March 5, 2014

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She’s winning: Rihanna poses for selfie with Oscar winner, Lupita Nyong’o (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi Lupita Nyong’o is on a winning streak and the Kenyan bombshell has no intentions of slowing down anytime soon. The Oscar winner and Miu Miu ambassador is pictured with songstress Rihanna in her second high power selfie of the week. She shared the photo via Instagram and said: #MiuMiu selfie with the... Read More

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March 3, 2014

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And it’s a wrap: Lupita Nyong’o wins Oscar for best supporting actress (PHOTOS)

by ‘Jola Sotubo After weeks of speculation and hope, she’s finally done it! Kenyan beauty Lupita Nyong’o has won the Oscar for best supporting actress for her role in the movie “12 Years a Slave”. Lupita has dazzled in the limelight ever since the movie was released and her nomination for the Oscars was announced.... Read More

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January 21, 2014

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Tukur’s new job, Gov. Amosun’s open letter and other important news you should know today

by Oke Efagene – Court stops Tambuwal from changing house leadership A court sitting in Abuja yesterday issued an order restraining stakeholders in the House of Representatives from changing the leadership of the house. The Federal High issued the injunction to stop any attempt to change the house leadership to reflect the majority status of the... Read More

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December 12, 2013

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A fitting tribute: Idris Elba receives Golden Globe Best Actor nominations for Mandela

Idris Elba has received a nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama at the 2014 Golden Globes. The 41-year-old’s nod for his role as Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom comes after he failed to be recognised in the Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations, which were announced on Wednesday. The British star... Read More

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