Jayne Augoye

2 weeks ago | htsyndication.com | Jayne Augoye

Nigeria, April 5 -- Nineteen years ago, trailblazing Hollywood filmmaker Nnegest Olufunmilayo Likke's debut film, 'Phat Girlz', bounced its big, beautiful, curvy storyline into theatres, determined to make history. And what a history it made! 'Phat Girlz' not only captivated viewers with its compelling storyline and celebration of self-love but also left an indelible mark on global black cinema and bridged the cultural gap between Africans and African Americans.

2 weeks ago | premiumtimesng.com | Jayne Augoye

Nineteen years ago, trailblazing Hollywood filmmaker Nnegest Olufunmilayo Likké’s debut film, ‘Phat Girlz’, bounced its big, beautiful, curvy storyline into theatres, determined to make history. And what a history it made! ‘Phat Girlz’ not only captivated viewers with its compelling storyline and celebration of self-love but also left an indelible mark on global black cinema and bridged the cultural gap between Africans and African Americans.

1 month ago | premiumtimesng.com | Jayne Augoye

26-year-old Nigerian travel content creator Alma Asinobi is gearing up to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest journey across all seven continents. She announced her quest at a media briefing in Lagos on Thursday. Scheduled to commence on 15 March, Ms Asinobi’s ambitious expedition seeks to complete her route in under 70 hours. The goal is to beat the current record of 73 hours set by Sujoy Kumar Mitra and Ali Irani in Melbourne, Australia, on 7 December 2022.

1 month ago | allafrica.com | Jayne Augoye

She was known for her significant contributions to literature and her impact on the literary landscape in the country. Renowned Nigerian writer, Mabel Dorothy Okanima Segun, popularly known as Mabel Segun, is dead. The renowned writer died in the early hours of Thursday, barely a month after turning 95. An accomplished poet, playwright and writer of short stories and children's books, she was also a teacher, broadcaster, and sportsperson.

1 month ago | htsyndication.com | Jayne Augoye

Nigeria, March 7 -- 26-year-old Nigerian travel content creator Alma Asinobi is gearing up to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest journey across all seven continents. She announced her quest at a media briefing in Lagos on Thursday. Scheduled to commence on 15 March, Ms Asinobi's ambitious expedition seeks to complete her route in under 70 hours. The goal is to beat the current record of 73 hours set by Sujoy Kumar Mitra and Ali Irani in Melbourne, Australia, on 7 December 2022.