The Basement Gig, an initiative of The Zone Agency is set to stage its July edition.

The 8th of July 2017 will remain an unforgettable day for the facilitators of the 2017 Beibei Haven Foundation Fertility Walk.  The day started with a heavy rain which got many worried as to whether the walk would hold or not.

The federal government says it would assistSierra Leone review and implement its NationalYouth Service (NYS).Director-general of the Youth Service Corps(NYSC) , Sule Kazaure stated this when hereceived a delegation from the National YouthService of Sierra Leone and the Sierra-Leonean Ministry of Youths on Tuesday, May30, 2017, in Abuja.Kazaure said the NYSC » would share withthe organisation the strategies it had put inplace over the years which has enabled thescheme to succeed in all areas of itsendeavour.“The NYSC though continues to countsuccesses in all areas,” he said. “It has nothad it smooth. The scheme continues to facechallenges even though we always make theeffort to address them as they come.“Currently the scheme mobilises over 300,000corps members yearly and that is a challengefor us because this number increases everyyear.“We always have to contend with availabilityof facilities to cater for this increasingnumber,” added.Dr Sheku Kamara, the Sierra LeonePresidential Adviser on Youth , who led thedelegation, said the government was‘eternally indebted’ to Nigeria for supportingit in times of war and peace.Kamara noted that Nigeria was by the side ofSierra Leone when it struggled with the Ebolacrisis, adding that it is also coming to itsassistance now in the development of itsnational youth service.He said the team was visiting the NYSC tosee what examples and lessons can be learntand possibly implement back in the country.“We are here to learn from the 44 years of theexistence of the NYSC,” Kamara said. “We arehere to see what lessons we can learn andtake back with us.“Our main aim of visiting is to get a studytour to find out from you what have beenyour challenges, successes and what weshould do to make our youth service strongerand gain success within a short time.“We have researched a lot from countries thathave voluntary youth service after graduationfrom the university and I am proud to saythat Nigeria emerged the best example inAfrica.“Our youth service has only been in existencefor a year now so it is still very new. We wantto try and see that we do not make mistakesso that we can be assured of its success,”Kamara added.

Performed in the new Terra Kulture Arena was
the incredible theatre art of Nigerian veteran
actors Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva's Lufodo
production, Heartbeat the musical.
The play combines drama, music and dance
featuring Nollywood star Femi Jacobs, Big
Brother celeb Thin Tall Tony (TTT) and a host
of other talented artists.
Heartbeat is a romantic musical that tells the
story of a shelter, Grace House, which unites
a reformed rebel leader, an optimistic
photographer and a young man in search of
his parents. When they come face to face with
their fate, they are moved to move on a
journey of hope, love and faith.
The show started with a beautiful rendition of
the National Anthem which sort of put the
entire audience in awe and great expectation
of what was to come.
The play opens by introducing us to some of
the cast of the show with a beautiful music
and dance performance.
The acting performances of the entire cast
were pretty much like watching a super dope
Hollywood movie, only that this time, it was
Nigerian theatre art. The acting was pretty
real so much that the audience exclaimed at
a stabbing scene and a slap scene.
The lightings, sound, stage arrangement,
costumes and makeup were perfectly
organised to fit into the context of the play.
The story unfolded in a classic manner,
commencing with the establishment of
characters and later bringing these characters
together in the setting of Grace House, where
their purpose and lives would intertwine.
Culture and a little bit of religion also spiced
up the play, however it was good that much
focus was not put on religion, but on moral
standing because of the diversity of the
audience.
In addition to its entertainment value,
Heartbeat is strongly hinged on the Nigerian
reality. Some familiar subjects, such as riots,
corruption, power cuts, the consequent
dependence on fuel and generators and the
persistent discontent with government and its
officials take up a massive chunk of its story.

The excitement is still on as Chin Okeke founder of GidiFest has announced a star studded line-up for the 2017 edition on February 3, 2017 at a press conference.

This week features the premiere edition of the movie, a new comedy/crime-heist thriller “Ojukokoro”.

n this age where digital technologies have dissolved the boundaries between industry sectors and is rewriting how we manage our lives, it is clear that competition for banks is no longer just banks and now includes Telcos, Tech companies and anyone who can leverage smart phones to enable fully personalized interactions and services.

Veteran comedian, MC Abbey, presents a Valentine-themed show tagged ‘One Night Stand With MC Abbey’ scheduled to hold on the February 19, 2017 at Agip Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos.

Held on Thursday, 26th January 2017 at Vapors in Victoria Island, The birthday event was awash with live entertainment & an eclectic mix of talented musicians.

Performances were done by afro-soul diva, Maka, ladies man & R&B crooner, Tolu, international electric bass guitarist, Brian Cox, afro pop/ dancehall artist, Lazbibi & GBT audition winner, Squi who all gave explosive performances with LoudNProudLive One Sound Band.

Highlight of the live jam was PSquare's official drummer, Papi J, who took over for a super set live birthday performance.

The ceremonial cutting of the anniversary cake was a thrilling musical spectacle as UK based singer/keyboardist, Kelvin Aromona performed a special custom produced birthday song to the delight of the audience. MD LoudNProudLive Ngozi Omambala thanked everyone for showing love & supporting the platform over the last six years.

39th Miss Nigeria, Lessi Vigboro Peters who looked stunning effortlessly hosted the event with DJ Olu on the wheels of steel.

Celebrities who attended include Dammy Krane, Shina Pellar, Special Ed, Baci, Pryse, Dala Oruwari, Ovo Ogunfrere, Ladong, Verchi to name a few.

LoudNProudLive Series happens every last Thursday of the month with the next edition holding on Thursday, 23rd February, 2016.

After the success of her previous autograph sessions in Lagos and Ibadan, award winning Afro-Soul Diva, Aramide brought her SUITCASE to Abuja last weekend for an autograph session with her fans. 

Ayo Jaiyesimi's ITAN (the Story) staged by THESPIAN Family Theatre & Productions, is an intriguing award-winning epic play laced with both cultural and contemporary dance and music that will keep viewers at the 'edge of their seats'!

Will Asiko's mediation save the day or tear both worlds further apart?
Don't miss this exciting 90- minute story from THESPIAN Family Theatre & Productions!

Venues: National Arts Theatre
Dates: 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th of January 2017
Time: 6pm Daily

Tickets: Regular N1,000, VIP N5,000