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thisdaylive.com > 03/30/2026 > shettima-to-media-use-your-platform-to-strengthen-democracy-via-constructive-criticism-and-critical-thinking

Shettima To Media: Use Your Platform To Strengthen Democracy Via Constructive Criticism and Critical Thinking

3+ hour, 50+ min ago  (653+ words) Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Monday charged the Nigerian media to be partners in progress with the government by utilising their platforms to strengthen the nation's democracy through constructive journalism and critical thinking." He observed that a society is destroyed not…...

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thisdaylive.com > 03/30/2026 > the-herd-gingerrr-lead-amvca-12-nominations

The Herd, Gingerrr Lead AMVCA 12 Nominations

12+ hour, 43+ min ago  (1123+ words) The Africa Magic Viewers" Choice Awards (AMVCA) has officially unveiled the nominees for its highly anticipated 12th edition, with "Gingerrr" and "The Herd" leading the pack with nine nominations each. The announcement was made live on Africa Magic channels on Sunday,…...

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thisdaylive.com > 03/30/2026 > korean-food-culture-gains-ground-in-nigeria-as-male-chef-breaks-hansik-contest-barrier-2

Korean Food Culture Gains Ground in Nigeria as Male Chef Breaks Hansik Contest Barrier

18+ hour, 10+ min ago  (515+ words) Nigeria's growing fascination with Korean culture took a significant leap in Abuja as Victor Mac-Adonai emerged winner of the third edition of the Hansik cooking competition, becoming the first male champion since the contest began. The event, organised by the…...

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thisdaylive.com > 03/29/2026 > amvca-to-announce-nominees-for-12th-edition-tonight

AMVCA to Announce Nominees for 12th Edition Tonight

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (269+ words) " Guinness comes on board with full portfolio" The highly anticipated nominees for the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers" Choice Awards (AMVCA) will be announced today, Sunday, March 29, 2026. The announcement will be made during a special broadcast airing at 7 p.m. across…...

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thisdaylive.com > 03/29/2026 > making-french-language-a-cultural-asset-for-the-future

Making French Language a Cultural Asset for the Future

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (274+ words) Lagos audiences were treated to three notable films reflecting the diversity of Francophone cinema: Un monde merveilleux (A Wonderful World, France), Une Colonie (A Colony, Canada), and Tambour battant (Switzerland). Anchored on the theme "Un Monde " Venir" ("A World to…...

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thisdaylive.com > 03/28/2026 > ayo-ainas-ife-pupo-depicts-language-love-and-power-of-simplicity

Ayo Aina’s ‘Ìfe’ Púpò’ ’ Depicts Language, Love, and Power of Simplicity

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (377+ words) Ayo Aina emerges within the contemporary Afro-gospel space as a psalmist figure whose artistry is rooted in public declaration, confessional intimacy, communal worship, and evangelical urgency. His music reflects a pattern consistent with the tradition of the Book of Psalms,…...

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thisdaylive.com > 03/20/2026 > tinubu-celebrates-nigerias-cultural-renaissance-at-london-exhibition-finale

Tinubu Celebrates Nigeria’s Cultural Renaissance at London Exhibition Finale

3+ day ago  (366+ words) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday, celebrated Nigeria's growing cultural influence on the global stage as he rounded off his state visit to the United Kingdom with a grand reception at Tate Modern. The event, which featured the "Nigerian Modernism' exhibition,…...

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thisdaylive.com > 03/28/2026 > peter-adeshile-for-me-music-has-always-been-an-expression-of-faith

Peter Adeshile: For Me, Music Has Always Been an Expression of Faith

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (1411+ words) In a sunlit Ikeja studio, Lagos hums softly beyond soundproofed walls. Trumpet gleams, saxophone rests, and Peter Adeshile fondly called "Kakaki Jesu" tunes his instruments with quiet devotion. Here, music, faith, and disciplined creativity converge, shaping a life where gospel…...

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thisdaylive.com > 03/19/2026 > tafta-mastercard-foundation-empower-2000-women-at-kreatives-summit

TAFTA, Mastercard Foundation Empower 2,000 Women at Kreatives Summit

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (457+ words) The Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has empowered over 2,000 women at the Women Kreatives Connect Summit 2.0, reinforcing the need for increased access to opportunities in Nigeria's creative industry. The summit held recently in…...

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thisdaylive.com > 03/27/2026 > from-boardrooms-to-bright-lights-the-ojugbana-legacy-and-rise-of-mandy-brown

From boardrooms to bright lights: The Ojugbana Legacy and Rise of Mandy Brown

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (498+ words) Mandy Brown, Davido and DJ Cuppy A Princess Steps Into the Spotlight In 1986, at just 16 years old, Mandy Brown Ojugbana burst onto the Nigerian music scene with a confidence and charisma far beyond her years. Born into prestige as the…...