Joan Odafe

Lagos

Multimedia Journalist and Senior Correspondent at News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

Multimedia Journalist at News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) with a THING for healthcare. Call/ Whatsapp: +234-8035789896 Email: [email protected]

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Articles

Terra Academy celebrates 8,000 graduands, applauds power of creativity

1 week ago | nannews.ng | Joan Odafe |Folashade Adeniran |Philip Yatai |Magdalene Ukuedojor

By Joan OdafeThe Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA) on Friday in Lagos graduated 8,000 individuals in various creative disciplines, including script writing, animation, light, and sound design. The ceremony, which is the academy’s third edition, was attended by students from TAFTA centres in Lagos, Ogun, and Kano, many of whom joined the celebration virtually. The event, with the theme, ‘Celebrating Creative Transformation’, is in collaboration with Mastercard Foundation.
Chocolate City named among top African creative enterprises in EU

2 weeks ago | nannews.ng | Joan Odafe |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Tosin Kolade |Folashade Adeniran

By Joan OdafeNigerian entertainment and creative company, Chocolate City Group, has been spotlighted as one of the leading enterprises in Africa’s growing creative space in a report commissioned by Proparco and the European Union’s CreatiFI programme. The report, titled, ‘Success Stories in the Creative Industries in Africa and other Emerging Markets’, examined 12 successful African creative enterprises across six countries.
3,000 benefit from ANPA, Elegushi Foundation’s free medical mission

2 weeks ago | nannews.ng | Joan Odafe |Folashade Adeniran |Tosin Kolade

By Joan OdafeNo fewer than 3,000 residents of Lagos State, particularly in the Ikate community, on Wednesday benefitted from a free medical mission in the area. The mission, organised by the Association of Nigerian Physicians in America (ANPA) and Oba Saheed Elegushi Foundation, covered checkups for diseases including hypertension, diabetes, different types of cancer and gynaecological issues.
Nigerian-German Movie Producer Seeks FG's Investment In Nollywood

2 weeks ago | newsngr.com.ng | Joan Odafe

Nigerian-German film director and producer, Dagogo Diminas, has highlighted the need for Federal Government investment in the Nollywood industry. By Joan OdafeNigerian-German film director and producer, Dagogo Diminas, has highlighted the need for Federal Government investment in the Nollywood industry. Diminas said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos.
National Troupe, GOTHAD, seek youth engagement in cultural preservation

2 weeks ago | newsverge.com | Joan Odafe

The National Troupe of Nigeria (NTN) has emphasised the critical need to engage young Nigerians in arts and cultural activities. Hajia Kaltume Bulama-Gana, Artistic Director of NTN, said this in an interview with our reporter on the sidelines of a workshop on Friday in Lagos. The event, organised by GOTHAD in collaboration with The National Arts Theatre and NTN, was part of activities to commemorate World Drummers Day 2025.
Art Sacred Calling, Not Just Form Of Self-expression-Expert

3 weeks ago | newsngr.com.ng | Joan Odafe

Prince Maduekwe, a renowned multi-media visual artist, has described art as a sacred calling that weaves together popular culture and spirituality. By Joan Odafe Prince Maduekwe, a renowned multi-media visual artist, has described art as a sacred calling that weaves together popular culture and spirituality. Maduekwe, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday, said art was not just a form of self-expression.
Art sacred calling, not just form of self-expression - Expert

3 weeks ago | newsverge.com | Joan Odafe

Prince Maduekwe, a renowned multi-media visual artist, has described art as a sacred calling that weaves together popular culture and spirituality. Maduekwe, in an interview with our reporter in Lagos on Tuesday, said art was not just a form of self-expression. He said: “My art is inspired by popular culture, social issues, and most profoundly, spirituality. “Lately, my creative process has been deeply tied to my spiritual encounters.
Art sacred calling, not just form of self-expression-Expert

3 weeks ago | newsdiaryonline.com | Favour Lashem |Joan Odafe

Prince Maduekwe, a renowned multi-media visual artist, has described art as a sacred calling that weaves together popular culture and spirituality. By Joan Odafe Prince Maduekwe, a renowned multi-media visual artist, has described art as a sacred calling that weaves together popular culture and spirituality. Maduekwe, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday, said art was not just a form of self-expression.
Annie Idibia breaks silence amid separation from 2baba

3 weeks ago | newsexpressngr.com | Joan Odafe

News Express |28th Mar 2025 | 5By JOAN ODAFENollywood actress Annie Idibia, the estranged wife of award-winning musician Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has broken her silence, expressing gratitude to her family, friends and supporters for their unwavering love and encouragement. Annie took to her official Instagram page, @annieidibia1, on Thursday, to share a heartfelt message signed in her maiden name, to those in her support system.
Nollywood actor Kunle Remi welcomes first baby

4 weeks ago | pmnewsnigeria.com | Isa Isawade |Joan Odafe

By Joan OdafeNollywood actor Kunle Remi and his wife, Tiwi, have welcomed their first child following a challenging medical journey. The couple shared their emotional path to parenthood, revealing the hardships they endured, including a difficult medical discovery, prolonged bed rest, and over 80 days of faith-driven visits to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).