JOHANNESBURG (CONVERSEER) – Emerging Afro House artist, Okwanda, born Nokwanda Zulu (21) from Madwaleni, Nquthu in KwaZulu-Natal, is making waves in the South African music scene and has ambitions to own her own recording label. Now based in Moddernfontein, Johannesburg, Okwanda has worked with top artists Musiholiq and Sir Trill, collaborating on hits like Phatha…
By Nsan Neji NEW YORK (CONVERSEER) – According to a report by Kotaku on Friday, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarando believes that the streaming giant is not a negative force in the film industry, and he is more convinced that Netflix can play a role similar to a “saviour”. Netflix announced on Thursday that it would…
By Joe Udo BEIJING (CONVERSEER) – The animated film “Zootopia 2” has grossed $660 million worldwide (approximately RMB 4.672 billion at the current exchange rate). According to data from Maoyan Professional Edition, mainland China has become the film’s largest box office market globally, with a total gross of $338 million, while North America only grossed…
By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Afrimax Hausa, a significant new digital platform has officially launched in Abuja, strategically designed to address the longstanding content gap within the dynamic and rapidly evolving Hausa creative industry. The platform establishes itself as the premier destination for premium Hausa-language content, featuring an expansive library that includes high-production-value films,…
By Frank Ulom NEW YORK (CONVERSEER) – Stranger Things returns for its long-awaited fifth and final season with a debut that is bigger, louder, and far more chaotic than where the series began nine years ago. Yet beneath the sprawling action sequences and dense supernatural lore, the show’s real strength still shines: its characters and…
By Joe Udo KINGSTON (CONVERSEER) – Jimmy Cliff, the pioneering Jamaican singer, songwriter, and actor who helped carry reggae from the island’s sound systems to the world stage, died on Monday, 24th November 2025. His wife, Latifa Chambers, announced the news, stating that Jimmy Cliff had crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia….
By Joe Udo UYO (CONVERSEER) – The tension, talent and excitement that have defined the ARISE Creative Champions peaked today as outstanding contestants secured their places in the much-anticipated grand finale. The semi-finals, held on Tuesday at Dueua Hotel, Uyo, showcased brilliance across music, dance, spoken word, comedy, acting and fine arts. Speaking at the…
By Emem Julius CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) in collaboration with BlueRivers Island Nigeria Limited, has launched a film production training programme, benefiting over 100 youths and the elderly in Cross River State. The training programme facilitated by Starcross Television owned by BCS in Calabar, is part of a…
By Adebayo Olawunmi LAGOS (NAN, CONVERSEER) – Spotify has unveiled a major update for its global community, introducing “Listening Stats”, an interactive and highly shareable feature that gives listeners a dynamic recap of their music week. Phiona Okumu, Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa at Spotify, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos….
By Joe Udo LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu aka Burna Boy, has revealed why he converted from Christianity to Islam. The singer shared insights into his personal spiritual journey in a candid conversation with PBM, revealing the challenges of navigating faith and identity in a complex world. “Of course, because that’s…
