Some prominent traditional rulers in the South-East have renewed calls for the complete abolition of the Osu caste system, describing the practice as discriminatory, dehumanising and incompatible with the equality of human beings. The royal fathers — Obi Alfred Achebe of Onitsha, Igwe Kenneth Orizu III of Nnewi, both in Anambra, and HRM Igwe Samuel…
Enugu — The historical Nollywood movie, Properties of the Gods, which examines the Osu caste system and social exclusion in Igbo society, is set for nationwide cinema release on Sept. 4. The film’s producer, Mr Joseph Okechukwu, disclosed this at a news conference in Enugu, saying the production was intended to stimulate discussion on the…
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Enugu State Chapter, on Wednesday donated food items and other materials to the Enugu State Family Support Programme (FSP) Children’s Home as part of activities marking the 2026 International Actors Day. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2026 celebration marked the inaugural observance of International Actors…
NASHVILLE — Tributes have poured in from around the world following the death of American country music legend Dolly Parton, with fellow artistes describing her as an extraordinary talent whose music, generosity and humanity touched generations. Singer Katy Perry described Parton as “glam, funny, and kind,” while Taylor Swift said a world without the country…
Legendary American country music singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, bringing to a close a remarkable career that stretched across seven decades and made her one of the most recognisable figures in global entertainment. Parton died peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, her family…
LAGOS — It was an evening of glamour, family, culture and high-profile society as Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, chaired the wedding reception of Shekinah Obi-Umahi, daughter of retired Major General Obi Abel Umahi, OFR, and Shokpe Adebayo Ayinde in Lagos on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The celebration followed the couple’s traditional marriage…
Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced plans for a return to London in 2027, following his headline performance at the Crystal Palace Bowl. Davido performed on Friday, August 14, at the “Davido & Friends” concert, part of the Crystal Palace Bowl summer festival series in London. The event was officially…
