Archive for November 2017
Nigeria Minister of information and culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has praised the idea of the ‘Tour Nigeria’ project, as conceived by the Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC). However, the Minister expressed his dissatisfaction with the way the ‘Tour Nigeria’ project was launched, and as is currently organized.
Speaking during the just concluded 9th National Council on Tourism, Culture and National Orientation that held in Dutse, Jigawa State, from November 22nd to 24th 2017; Alhaji Mohammed said the ‘Tour Nigeria’ project is a brilliant idea, but was not launched with the full support and participation of other tourism and culture stakeholders in Nigeria.
Two of Nigeria's finest music exports, Wizkid and Davido, won big at the just concluded 2017 MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards held at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, UK. While Davido edged out Wizkid, Mr Eazi, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, Maleek Berry, others to pitch the "Best African Act" award, Wizkid won the highly coveted "Best International Artist" award beating music giants; Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B, DJ Khaled, Drake, Migos, SZA, Solange Knowles and Travis Scott.
On the international scene, English grime and Hip Hop artist, Stormzy, was the biggest winner of the night winning in three prestigious categories - "Best Male Artist", "Best Grime Act" and "Best Album". His debut album "Gang Signs & Prayers" released in February 2017 became the first grime album to reach number one on the UK Albums Chart.
On the other hand, Dave emerged as the "Best Newcomer" edging out Jorja Smith, Kojo Funds, Stefflon Don, Yxng Bane, and others while "Best Song" went to J Hus for his chart-topping song titled "Did You See."
Check out the full list of winners here:
Best Male Act
Maleek Berry
J Hus
Giggs
Sampha
Stormzy - Winner
Dave
Chip
Bugzy Malone
Skepta
Mostack
Best Female
Emeli Sandé
The Lagos State Government on Thursday said it would hold a 12-hours street carnival on the popular Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja, on Dec.3, ahead of the Yuletide. The Special Adviser to Gov.Akinwunmi Ambode on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Adebimpe Akinsola, at a news conference in Alausa, said that the overall aim of the carnival was to boost the economy of the state.
Akinsola said that the event, formerly known as Lagos Street party, had metamorphosed into a carnival which would take place on the whole stretch of Oba Akran Road from noon till midnight.
She assured that arrangements were in place to ensure maximum security and traffic control.
Akinsola said that alternative routes would be provided to motorists so that they do not experience pains as a result of the closure.
