Nigeria launches AfroVision X 2026 to open global market for creatives 

Adetutu A, The Insights 21 February 2026

Nigeria has officially activated AfroVision X 2026, a month-long global creative festival scheduled to hold from June 1 to June 30, 2026, in Canada.  The initiative is designed as a structured creative marketplace where Nigerian talents and businesses can directly meet

Fela’s Global Impact Recognized at Grammy 2026: A Legacy of Influence 

Adetutu A, The Insights 5 February 2026

At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, Nigerian music legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti was posthumously honoured with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive this prestigious recognition from the Recording Academy. The award was presented at the Grammy Special Merit Awards in Los Angeles, highlighting Fela’s monumental

Funke Akindele’s Behind the Scenes Breaks ₦2 Billion Box Office Record

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 January 2026

Photo Credit : Film One Nollywood has recorded another major milestone as Funke Akindele’s movie, Behind the Scenes, crossed ₦2 billion in box office sales, placing it among the highest-grossing films in Nigerian cinema history. This achievement further cements Akindele’s position as one of the most successful filmmakers in Africa.  The movie’s strong

Gospel Singer Sinach Supports Medical Outreach in Abia, Praises Governor Otti’s Leadership 

Adetutu A, The Insights 3 January 2026

Popular gospel singer Sinach  Popular gospel singer Sinach and her husband, Joseph Egbu, recently led a successful medical outreach in Aba, Abia State, through the Joseph and Sinach Egbu Foundation. The initiative provided critical medical care, including over 20 major surgeries and thousands of

Tourism & Global Events Opening Doors: How Expanding Cities Like New Orleans Create Opportunities for Nigerians 

Adetutu A, The Insights 31 December 2025

As global tourism rebounds strongly, cities known for culture, music, food, and festivals are investing heavily in events, tourism infrastructure, and international partnerships. One of such cities is New Orleans, USA, which has expanded its tourism calendar with festivals, conventions, music events, and cultural showcases.  This growth is not just

Eyo Festival Returns to Lagos, Reviving Culture and Boosting Tourism Economy 

Adetutu A, The Insights 30 December 2025

After eight years of absence, the iconic Eyo Festival has returned to Lagos, rekindling one of Nigeria’s most treasured cultural traditions. Popularly known as the Adamu Orisha Play, the Eyo Festival is deeply rooted in Lagos history and showcases the rich customs of the indigenous people of the state. Its return has drawn local and international

Nigerian Stars Who Dominated 2025

Adetutu A, The Insights 20 December 2025

2025 was a landmark year for Nigerian entertainment, a space that continues to shape culture both at home and globally. From Afrobeats chart-toppers and Nollywood powerhouses to rising influencers and innovators, Nigerian stars held the spotlight with notable achievements, awards, streams, and cultural impact. These figures not only entertained but also created

Lagos Announces 96-Hour DJ Marathon Festival for Detty December 2025 

Adetutu A, The Insights 12 December 2025

Lagos State is preparing for one of its biggest entertainment events yet—a 96-hour DJ Marathon World Festival scheduled for December 29, 2025, to January 2, 2026. The festival, inspired by Lagos’ global popularity during Detty December, will feature at least 100 DJs performing non-stop for four days.  According to event coordinator and media personality, Buchi

CROSS RIVER TARGETS TOURISM GROWTH AS CARNIVAL CALABAR MARKS 20 YEARS 

Adetutu A, The Insights 5 December 2025

As the famous Carnival Calabar and Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary, the Cross River State Government is using the milestone to reposition the state as West Africa’s top tourism destination. Governor Bassey Otu made this clear during the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Millennium Park, where he appeared with four former governors — a rare

SABINUS: HOW PARENTAL PRESSURE ALMOST STOPPED HIS COMEDY JOURNEY — AND THE LESSONS FOR YOUNG NIGERIANS 

Adetutu A, The Insights 5 December 2025

Popular comedian Emmanuel Ejekwu, better known as Sabinus Many Nigerian youths face strong pressure from their parents to pursue “respectable” careers such as law, medicine, or engineering. Popular comedian Emmanuel Ejekwu, better known as Sabinus, recently shared how this pressure nearly derailed his journey into comedy.  In an interview