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Year: 2024

What is the role of an Artists and Repertoire (A&R)?

Artists and Repertoire (A&Rs) play a major role in all aspects of music making. A&Rs serve several functions that cut across talent discovery, development, music creation, and marketing. In the music business, there are different roles that ensure the success of an artist and the smooth running of labels. A&Rs are saddled with the responsibility…

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Smirnoff kicks off Detty December with the thrilling Smirnoff Air Flight 1864 Experience

On Friday, November 22nd, 2024, Smirnoff, the world’s No. 1 vodka delivered an electrifying start to Detty December with the much-anticipated Smirnoff No Known Address (NKA) experience. Held at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, this year’s theme—Flight Smirnoff 1864—redefined what it means to party. From the moment guests arrived, it…

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LASTMA averts major disaster as diesel tanker spills content near Oshodi Oke

Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officers on Wednesday contained a potentially disastrous situation after a tanker spilt diesel at Charity near Oshodi Oke/Anthony area. Swift response by LASTMA officers helped to ensure the safety of road users and minimised disruptions to traffic flow, according to a statement by the authority. Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public…

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Tinubu’s ministers not doing enough to promote his works – Former NOA DG

A former Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Alhaji Idi Farouk, says the programmes and policies of President Bola Tinubu needed to be amplified more for Nigerians to understand better. Farouk maintained that Mr President’s appointees, particularly ministers, who needed to bridge the communication gap, were not doing enough. Farouk stated these in an…

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Obaseki used Stella Obasanjo Hospital project to scam Edo people – Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has accused his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, of pulling a scam against the people of the South-South state by commissioning the Stella Obasanjo Hospital before leaving office. The Governor spoke when he, alongside his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa and the Commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, inspected facilities…

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Trino Motion Pictures announces Uche Okocha as its new Managing Director

Film production company, Trino Motion Pictures has announced Uche Okocha as its new Managing Director. This move by Trino Motion Pictures is to strategically uncover new opportunities for growth in Nollywood and the global entertainment space. Okocha brings over a decade of experience in filmmaking. In his acceptance speech, Okocha expressed his excitement to lead…

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Police arrest notorious kidnappers who lure victims through social media in Anambra

The Police Command in Anambra has arrested one notorious kidnapper and three other accomplices after a ransom of N200,000 was paid for the release of the victims in captivity. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Wednesday in Onitsha. According to him, the police operatives attached to…

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Meet these talented Nollywood Child actors

Whether they’re starring in blockbuster family dramas, heartfelt indies, or action-packed thrillers, Nollywood’s child actors are carving out a niche that’s as impactful as it is adorable. Nollywood has no shortage of talent, but there’s something extra special about its child actors. These young stars bring a mix of innocence, wit, and undeniable charisma to…

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Those behind it won’t escape tragedy – Obasanjo fumes over his death rumour

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is not taking lightly the rumours of his death circulating on social media, saying that those who orchestrated the misinformation will not escape a similar tragedy. The former president dismissed the death rumours while speaking at the commissioning of the Old-Garage-Oke-Fia-Lameco Road by the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, on…

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Fresh debate emerges over potency of Port Harcourt refinery

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) ‘s announcement of activating the Port Harcourt refinery has sparked intense debate, with civil society groups urging caution and calling for transparency. The groups, led by the Coalition for Accountability and Transparency in Energy Sector (CATES), have raised concerns that the refinery, which Nigerians paid billions to operationalise,…

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