festival – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 04 Jan 2020 12:48:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png festival – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Seun Kuti Set To Attend Coachella 2020 https://www.theinfostride.com/seun-kuti-set-to-attend-coachella-2020/ Sat, 04 Jan 2020 12:48:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244371 Popular Nigerian singer, Seun Kuti, is the only Nigerian musician on the 2020 edition of Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Just last year, 2 Nigerian singers, Burna Boy and Mr. Eazi, were on the lineup of the event. Seun Kuti revealed the news of the invitation on his Instagram page, talking about the last [...]

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]]> Davido, Cardi B, Mek Mill Set To Perform At Belgium Festival https://www.theinfostride.com/davido-cardi-b-mek-mill-set-to-perform-at-belgium-festival/ Mon, 11 Feb 2019 07:11:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=226923 Davido is set to perform on stage alongside other top foreign artistes at the 2019 VestiVille Festival in Belgium. The “Chioma.” crooner who recently sold-out his show at O2 Arena, London, is expected to dazzle fans. Davido notified his fans about his latest success. He did so with this caption, “Festival season 19. New level [...]

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]]> Kizz Daniel, Davido Set To Perform At Born In Africa Festival https://www.theinfostride.com/kizz-daniel-davido-set-to-perform-at-born-in-africa-festival/ Tue, 11 Dec 2018 21:20:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=223117 The biggest names in Africa’s creative and entertainment industry will be showcasing their immense talent at the Born in Africa Festival (BAFEST) on December 16th, 2018 at Eko Atlantic City. The event, which is powered by Access Bank and brought to life by Livespot, is a celebration of the unparalleled dynamism of the African spirit. [...]

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]]> Nigerian Artistes Dazzle Fans At Global Citizen Festival https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-artistes-dazzle-fans-at-global-citizen-festival/ Thu, 06 Dec 2018 11:08:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=222603 The Global Citizen Festival was the biggest event over the weekend as Africa played host to the biggest international stars who converged at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg in South Africa. Indeed it was a memorable night. One that witnessed outstanding performances from The Carters, Ed Sheeran’s impressive one man set, Usher Raymond’s trademark dance moves, [...]

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]]> Wizkid, Femi Kuti Set To Perform At 2018 Global Citizen Festival https://www.theinfostride.com/wizkid-femi-kuti-set-to-perform-at-2018-global-citizen-festival/ Tue, 04 Dec 2018 08:43:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=222452 Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, D’banj and Femi Kuti joined the likes of Jay Z, Beyonce, Usher and Ed Sheeran on stage at the 2018 Global Citizen Festival in South Africa. This year’s festival which is in honour of the late South African President, Nelson Mandela, hopes to inspire social activism with the aim of ending extreme [...]

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]]> Lil Wayne, Cardi B & Young Thug Set To Headline 2019 Pot Of Gold Festival https://www.theinfostride.com/lil-wayne-cardi-b-young-thug-set-to-headline-2019-pot-of-gold-festival/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 02:44:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=222139 The Pot of Gold music fest is rushing back to Phoenix Arizona from March 15-17 with a star-studded lineup featuring some of hip-hop’s biggest names. Lil Wayne and Cardi B are headlining the Saturday show, with Jhené Aiko, Lil Baby, Tinashe, Young M.A., Doja Cat and Preme also hitting the stage. Post Malone and Young [...]

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]]> Genevieve Nnaji Set To Attend Toronto International Film Festival https://www.theinfostride.com/genevieve-nnaji-set-to-attend-toronto-international-film-festival/ Fri, 07 Sep 2018 23:46:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=215479 Genevieve Nnaji has expressed that she wants to explore her creativity with her new movie, Lionsheart. The star actress made this known in a recent statement saying “Lionheart’ is the beginning of a journey to explore and express my creative interpretation of story-telling, particularly African stories.” Continuing, she said, “Africa is a possessor of the [...]

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]]> Davido Performs Alongside Meeek Mill At Jay-Z’s Festival https://www.theinfostride.com/davido-performs-alongside-meeek-mill-at-jay-zs-festival/ Tue, 04 Sep 2018 19:48:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=215008 Davido delivers energetic performance at opening day of Jay-Z’s Made In America Festival. The two day festival which holds on the weekend of September 1-2, in Philadelphia, USA had a number of international superstars on its bill, with the likes of Meek Mill, Post Malone and Fat Joe headlining the concert. The Benjamin Franklin Parkway, [...]

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]]> Genevieve Nnaji Returns To Nollywood https://www.theinfostride.com/genevieve-nnaji-returns-to-nollywood/ Mon, 27 Aug 2018 15:22:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=214405 “Lionheart,” Genevieve Nnaji’s directorial debut, will have its world premiere at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival. The film, which aside from being her directorial debut, stars an array of acting award winners and pop culture icons, will screen for the first time at the festival on Friday, September 7, 2018. “Lionheart” stars Genevieve Nnaji, [...]

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]]> We Did Not Disrespect Jay-Z – Jim Kenney https://www.theinfostride.com/we-did-not-disrespect-jay-z-jim-kenney/ Sun, 22 Jul 2018 18:21:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=211654 Jay-Z is embroiled in a dispute with the mayoral office of Philadelphia after it announced plans to change the location of his music festival, Made in America. On Tuesday, a representative for Mayor Jim Kenney said this year’s festival would be the last to be held on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in the centre of [...]

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]]> We Thank Chimamanda Adichie For A Memmorable Festival – Suzanne Nossel https://www.theinfostride.com/we-thank-chimamanda-adichie-for-a-memmorable-festival-suzanne-nossel/ Mon, 30 Apr 2018 13:31:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=205952 The organizers of the 2018 PEN World Voices Festival have rated Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Adichie’s session as their most popular. Themed “Resist and Reimagine” the festival held on Sunday, April 22nd in New York where Adichie had a dialogue with American Lawyer and Politician Hillary Clinton on “The future of Women and Girls around the [...]

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]]> Ycee And Maleek Berry Perform At Jay Z’s Festival https://www.theinfostride.com/ycee-and-maleek-berry-perform-at-jay-zs-festival/ Thu, 07 Sep 2017 17:49:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181283 Ycee and Maleek Berry were on the stage at JAY-Z‘s “Made in America” festival, which included other Nigerian acts like Tiwa Savage and Wizkid. They both performed hit song “Juice” and the crown went gaga, singing along to every word. Way to go!

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]]> Residents Must Change Attitude For Ibadan Festival – Abiola Ajimobi https://www.theinfostride.com/residents-must-change-attitude-for-ibadan-festival-abiola-ajimobi/ Sun, 12 Mar 2017 10:06:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=158789 Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has called on Ibadan indigenes to have a positive change of attitude toward the development of the city, environment and government policies. The governor made the call on Saturday at the grand finale of Ibadan Cultural Festival 2017 held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium. Ajimobi lamented that the unpleasant [...]

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]]> Nollywood Movies Selected For 2017 Pan African Film Festival https://www.theinfostride.com/nollywood-movies-selected-for-2017-pan-african-film-festival/ Fri, 17 Feb 2017 18:08:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=156853 The 2017 Pan Africa Film Festival is currently holding at at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw, Los Angeles. From “Okafor’s Law” to “The CEO,” check out 8 Nollywood movies selected to screen at the 2017 Pan African Film Festival. The movies include 1. “Okafor’s Law” 2. “Rebecca” 3. “76” 4. “Boxing Day” 5. “Just Not Married” 6. [...]

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]]> 2face Idibia, 9ice Turn Up For Lagos Festival https://www.theinfostride.com/2face-idibia-9ice-turn-up-for-lagos-festival/ Tue, 08 Nov 2016 22:23:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=147352 Music lovers and party goers came out last weekend for the festival that held at Ikeja City Mall, Lagos. The all-day event featured major attractions from the worlds of comedy, music and mixology, which had guests completely fascinated throughout the day. Singer, 2face Idibia was in attendance with his beautiful wife, Annie Idibia, and gave [...]

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]]> Beyonce Spends 35th Birthday At Made In America Festival https://www.theinfostride.com/beyonce-spends-35th-birthday-at-made-in-america-festival/ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 17:26:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=142903 Beyonce turned 35-years-old yesterday, September 4, and spent her day in one of the simplest ways, giggling like a teenager as she indulged in some PDA with rapper hubby, Jay Z. The pop diva spent major parts of the day with her husband and former US president, Bill Clinton at the Budweiser Made in America [...]

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]]> Ramsey Noah Blasted Over ‘Poor Look’ At Film Festival https://www.theinfostride.com/ramsey-noah-blasted-over-poor-look-at-film-festival/ Mon, 02 May 2016 22:51:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=127355 Ramsey Noah is one of Africa’s sexiest men alive but when he showed up at the opening ceremony for the Cameroon International Film Festival (CAMIFF) in Buea, on April 25, fans were not pleased! The Nollywood legend arrived the red carpet event in a pair of short blue jeans, a rumple t-shirt and a face [...]

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]]> California Student Media Festival Celebrates 50 Years of Student Creativity [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/california-student-media-festival-celebrates-50-years-of-student-creativity-press-release/ Tue, 02 Feb 2016 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/02/california-student-media-festival-celebrates-50-years-of-student-creativity-press-release/ The California Student Media Festival, the nations oldest festival of its kind, celebrates its 50th year of honoring student achievement and highlighting student creativity through media. Walnut Creek, CA, February 02, 2016 –(PR.com)– CUE, in conjunction with PBS SoCal, will host the annual California Student Media Festival on Saturday, June 11, 2016. The California Student [...]

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]]> NaetoC Set To Drop Fourth Album ‘Festival’ https://www.theinfostride.com/naetoc-set-to-drop-fourth-album-festival/ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 21:26:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107867 Nigerian Rapper, Naeto C is ready with his 4th studio album ‘Festival’. The 15 track album features collaborations with pop acts like Cynthia Morgan, Olamide, Flavour, Omawumi, and Bular. The new album drops barely 2 months after he released his 3rd album ‘Day 1′ in August 2015. Before now, Naeto C’s last album was in [...]

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]]> Art Festival electrifies Ghana’s Streets [PHOTO] https://www.theinfostride.com/art-festival-electrifies-ghanas-streets/ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 20:05:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/art-festival-electrifies-ghanas-streets/ Art Festival electrifies Ghana’s Streets. According to the inscription in the board, the girls never look backward. “We face neither East nor West, we face forward” Isn’t that inspiring? Source:: Al Jazeera

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]]> Cannes film festival launches race for 2014 Palme d’Or https://www.theinfostride.com/cannes-film-festival-launches-race-for-2014-palme-dor/ Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:07:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=36416 Movies by David Cronenberg, Jean-Luc Godard, Mike Leigh and Ken Loach are among the films selected to compete for the top Palme d'Or prize at next month's Cannes Film Festival, organisers said on Thursday. Just 18 of the more than 1,700 films submitted…

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]]> Pixies, Arcade Fire and Dolly Parton to play Glastonbury https://www.theinfostride.com/pixies-arcade-fire-and-dolly-parton-to-play-glastonbury/ Fri, 04 Apr 2014 16:15:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=33177 Arcade Fire, Kasabian, Pixies, Jack White and Dolly Parton are some of the major acts playing Britain's Glastonbury festival this year, according to the first official line-up poster published Friday. Elbow, The Black Keys, Robert Plant, Blondie, Massive…

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]]> French ‘Matrix’ actor to host Cannes film festival https://www.theinfostride.com/french-matrix-actor-to-host-cannes-film-festival/ Fri, 04 Apr 2014 16:07:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=33155 French actor Lambert Wilson, best known for his role as The Merovingian in two Matrix films, is to host the opening and closing ceremonies at this year's Cannes film festival. Wilson, 55, will introduce president of the jury Jane Campion on stage at…

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]]> Stevie Wonder to top bill at Montreux Jazz Festival https://www.theinfostride.com/stevie-wonder-to-top-bill-at-montreux-jazz-festival/ Thu, 03 Apr 2014 19:29:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=32905 Stevie Wonder will top the bill at this year's Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, with other headliners including Pharrell Williams, Damon Albarn and Massive Attack, organisers said on Thursday. The festival team said that bringing soul icon Stevie…

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]]> Horses leap fires in a centuries-old Spanish festival https://www.theinfostride.com/horses-leap-fires-in-a-centuries-old-spanish-festival/ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 01:55:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=11116 More than 100 horses and riders leapt the flames of roaring bonfires in a small Spanish town in a centuries-old festival that has raised the ire of animal rights activists. Smoke and flames filled the night in San Bartolome de Pinares, a central Spanish…

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