By Nsan Neji ABIDJAN (CONVERSEER) – The Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF) has joined forces with Majestic Cinemas, Ivory Coast’s largest cinema chain, and Cinekita, a leading post-production and dubbing company, to launch an ambitious initiative connecting English- and French-speaking Africa through cinema. The groundbreaking collaboration seeks to bridge Africa’s linguistic divide by distributing…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State-born veteran Nollywood actor, Effiom Effanga, is dead. He died on Monday, 20th October 2025. Though the cause of his death is yet to be ascertained. However, Aniebiet Udofia, a script writer, movie producer, actor and CEO of AfriKstars Production House, confirmed the news. “Effiom Effanga pick…
Gov. Bassey Otu (middle), flanked by his deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey and wife, Bishop Eyoawan Otu during the flag off. By Anietie Akpan Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State Sunday, flagged off the 2025 Carnival Dry-run dry run, heralding the beginning of what promises to be a spectacle of celebration of culture, unity,…
By Our Reporter As Cross River prepares to host the world in its 20th edition of its universally acclaimed Carnival Calabar, Governor Bassey Otu, Su day, flagged off the first dry run for the Carnival, with an appeal to foreign revellers and tourists to get on board. Speaking at the Millennium Park in Calabar, Governor…
By Joe Udo LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – Nigerian comedian and content creator, Shank Comics, has triggered widespread reactions online after making a humorous comparison between Nigerian and UK men’s spending habits during a recent appearance on Madame Joyce’s podcast. Speaking on the show, Shank contrasted nightlife cultures in both countries, claiming that Nigerian men spend much…
