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Why the President Must Urgently Grant Nnamdi Kanu a Political Pardon

By Dr Ben Ugwu (Okeagu Ndigbo) The life imprisonment melted on Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has become more than ...

Gone Too Soon: Tribute to My Brother Segun Awolowo

By Sen. Tolu Odebiyi, CON As I process the devastating news of Segun Awolowo’s passing, I’m compelled to ...

Jamaican Filmmaker Documents Aftermath of ‘Hurricane Melissa’

By Samantha Ofole-Prince From “Akwantu: the Journey,” “Queen Nanny,” to “The Life and Legacy of Marcus Garvey,” Jamaican-born ...

Dwayne Johnson Presents Lucy Liu with Trailblazer Award

​By Samantha Ofole-Prince From Charlie’s Angels,” “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” to “Kill Bill, Vol. 1 & 2,” Lucy ...

Critics Choice Association Honours Spike Lee, Damson Idris, Ryan Coogler with Awards

By Samantha Ofole-Prince It’s the season of awards where celebrities get recognition for their projects and the Critics Choice Association (CCA) ...

Director Nia DaCosta Honoured with Progressive Lifetime Achievement Award

By Samantha Ofole-Prince One of the most in-demand voices in Hollywood, Nia DaCosta, became the first Black woman ...

Director Nneka Onuorah Honored with Horizon Award in Hollywood

By Samantha Ofole-Prince Nneka Onuorah, the Nigerian American director known for “Black Girls Rock!” received a prize from the African-American ...

Viola Davis Receives AFI Honorary Degree

By Samantha Ofole-Prince The American Film Institute (AFI) has presented Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis with a Doctorates of Fine Arts degree. Davis was ...

Ousmane Sembene’s “Black Girl” and “Tsotsi” Top List of Best Black Movies of All Time

By Samantha Ofole-Prince The Black Movie Hall of Fame has compiled a list of 100 Best Black films ...

SHELF DRILLING Secures Two Years Contract Extension with CONOIL, in West Africa 

By Eric Elezuo Leading offshore drilling contractor, with headquarters in Dubai, UAE, Shelf Drilling, has announced a two-year ...