A documentary chronicling the life and global impact of Nigerian music icon Wizkid, titled ‘Love Live Lagos,’ is set to premiere at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival in June 2025

A compelling documentary exploring the extraordinary life and career of Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, globally recognized as Wizkid, is slated to premiere at the esteemed Tribeca Film Festival.

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Titled Love Live Lagos, the film offers an in-depth look at Wizkid’s remarkable journey from a celebrated Nigerian music artist to an international phenomenon whose influence has paved the way for African musicians on the global stage.

Love Live Lagos is scheduled for screening at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 6, 7, and 11, 2025, promising audiences an intimate portrayal of the artist’s ascent.

The documentary features insightful interviews with key individuals who have played pivotal roles in Wizkid’s journey. These include the legendary five-time Grammy-nominated Afrobeat pioneer Femi Kuti, Wizkid’s manager and partner Jada Pollock, his long-term manager Sunday Are, Julia Adenuga, and Seni Saraki. Their perspectives offer a unique and personal glimpse into the support system that has shaped Wizkid’s illustrious career.

Directed by Karam Gill, Love Live Lagos is being lauded as a powerful narrative that effectively showcases Wizkid’s meteoric rise to global stardom and his profound impact on how Africa is perceived and heard on a global scale through his music.

Adding another layer of engagement for festival attendees, Wizkid and director Karam Gill are scheduled to host a discussion at the festival. During this session, the Nigerian megastar will share personal insights and reflections on his remarkable career trajectory.

This significant project marks Wizkid’s return to film-related endeavors, following the release of a short film five years prior to promote the deluxe version of his Grammy-nominated album, Made in Lagos.

Karam Gill’s documentary further solidifies Wizkid’s enduring legacy, placing him alongside other iconic African musicians such as Fela Kuti and William Onyeabor, whose impactful careers have also been immortalized through film.

Nigeria confirms its readiness to host the 68th UN Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF) meeting in Abuja from June 11-13, 2025, focusing on sustainable tourism and innovation

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially confirmed its preparedness to host the 68th meeting of the UN Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF) in Abuja from June 11 to 13, 2025.

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The significant event, themed “Boosting the Social Impact and Education in Tourism through Innovation, AI, and the Creative Industries,” aims to foster sustainable tourism development and enhance cultural exchange across the African continent.

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barr Hannatu Musa Musawa, conveyed Nigeria’s assurance during a courtesy visit from a two-person team representing the United Nations Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF) in Abuja on Tuesday.

Minister Musawa expressed Nigeria’s enthusiasm to host this prestigious gathering, emphasizing the nation’s rich and diverse cultural heritage and its considerable tourism potential.

“We are excited to host this important event and showcase Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and tourism potential,” Minister Musawa stated. “We look forward to working closely with the UN Tourism and other stakeholders to make this event a resounding success.”

A statement released by the Minister’s Senior Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Nneka Anibeze, revealed that the meeting will convene key stakeholders from across the African continent to engage in discussions on strategic policies, explore emerging trends within the tourism sector, and foster crucial collaborations aimed at advancing tourism’s vital role in sustainable development.

Furthermore, a dedicated technical workshop focusing on innovation and artificial intelligence will be conducted during the meeting. This workshop is designed to build the capacity of local teams in effectively leveraging new technologies to maximize the potential of the tourism sector.

Earlier in her address, the UN Tourism Regional Director for Africa, Elicia Grandcourt, expressed strong confidence in Nigeria’s ability to successfully host the event, citing the country’s positive track record in hosting previous high-level meetings.

The upcoming event is also expected to provide significant benefits for Nigerian youth by creating empowerment opportunities through the exploration and application of AI and innovation within the tourism and creative industries.

The Cherubim & Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide announces its 56th Ascension Pilgrimage to Mount Horeb, urging Nigerians to support the government, practice economic discipline, and unite in prayer for national peace and development

The church made the call in Lagos yesterday in Ikeja during the announcement of its 56th Ascension Pilgrimage to Mount Horeb in Galilee City, Orile Igbon, Oyo State and one year ordination ceremony of His Grace, Dr. Prophet Emmanuel Adewale Abiodun Alogbo (JP), the Spiritual Father & Spiritual Head, Cherubim & Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide (Baba Aladura of the church).

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The programme will kick off on May 4 and end on May 11, 2025.Conference Supervisor of the church, Dr. Joel Olayinka Adeniran who spoke on behalf of the church’s Spiritual Head, Dr. Emmanuel Alogbo said God has revealed to the church that the Bola Tinubu government will succeed if we allow it to succeed.

He said the church acknowledge the economic reality occasioned by physical and monetary policies of the government but it believe that the public must play their own part to get the country working and that business owners must avoid deliberate price hike.

“Some people are taking advantage of the government policies and abusing them by raising prices arbitrarily which in turn is affecting millions of Nigerians.

We believe that the government will succeed so; we must be patient with the President to allow the policies to go through.

He added: “Naira will gain values and the economy will be strengthened and our people will have gainful employment; and, we as a church will not fail in mitigating the challenges.

Speaking on insecurity in the country, Dr Adeniran said: “We commensurate with families who have experienced unfortunate incidences of kidnap and others.

As a Church, we have recorded four incidences; a senior member of our pastoral team was kidnapped in his house and his wife was killed and one of his children was also kidnapped but we are not dampened, we are hopeful that this nation will come out of this and insecurity will be over and light will shine.

We will continue to pray. We must pray for the government and our service men and women because they are the ones that are facing the challenges of combating insecurity.

“As citizens, we must do our part, we must give information to law enforcement agencies.

We must say something when we see something and look after one another.

On the contribution of the church to the nation, he said: “As an indigenous charismatic Pentecostal Church, the role of the church has been impacting to this nation.

We have over the time engaged in constant and sustainable intercessory prayers for the nation.

“On the economic development, the church have been able to galvanize financial resources and encourage many to come back home and invest, creating jobs for our youths. We are training our youth on skills.

“Last year we opened Nursery and Primary School at Galilee in addition to the Cherubim and Seraphim Collage in Ilorin, Kwara State. We are also planning to have Galilee University and Polytechnic because we need to train our people to tackle the future challenges economically.

Our mission is clear: to spread the light of God and his love; nurture the spiritual lives of our members; and provide meaningful support to our wider community.”

Speaking on the programme, he said: “The significance of the Horeb Ascension cannot be overstated. It is a time for us to gather as one body in Christ, to seek divine guidance, and to experience the refreshing presence of the Holy Spirit, as Prophets and Prophetesses gather for spiritual retreat and rejuvenation.

To this extent, we have launched and unveiled the Beulah Project as our strategic vision plan for the next phase of our development as a church, to meeting the present realities and challenges ahead of us.Therefore, the theme for this year Horeb Ascension is tagged, “Double Glory”.

This serves as an invitation to embrace the abundant blessings that God has in store for us.

It is a clarion call for all of us to aim higher, to receive greater revelations, and to witness the extraordinary manifestations of the glory of God in our lives.

As we journey through Horeb 2025, let us approach with open hearts, ready to receive double portions of His blessings in every area of our lives; spiritually, physically, and emotionally.

“We encourage every congregant to actively participate in the planned activities throughout the Ascension.

Engage in the worship sessions, partake in the teachings, and immerse yourself in the fellowship that defines our beloved church and message Christ to all mankind.

Let us collectively create an atmosphere of expectancy, where miracles and divine encounters are not only possible but inevitable. “At this convocation, alters of fire will be raised.

Night will turn to day for many destinies.”Story Angle 2C&S Movement Church Worldwide Tasks Nigerians On National Development, Economic Discipline, Others Ahead 56th Mount Horeb AscensionAs part of activities marking the upcoming 56th Annual Ascension of Mount Horeb, the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide (Ayo Ni O) convened a press conference that also provided deep insights into its enduring contributions to national development, its position on the state of the nation, and the role of spirituality in addressing Nigeria’s challenges.

Announcing the highly anticipated annual event at a press conference in Ikeja on Tuesday, the Movement said this year’s Ascension of Mount Horeb taking place between May 4 and May 11 at Galilee, Orile Igbon, Oyo State, would be a time of spiritual visitation, highlighting that the importance of this year’s Ascension cannot be overemphasised.

Held at the prestigious Lagos Airport Hotel, the press briefing brought together members of the media and senior church leaders, including the Spiritual Father and Chairman of the Church (Baba Aladura), His Grace, Dr. Prophet Emmanuel Adewale Abiodun Alogbo (JP), who spoke on behalf of the Church’s leadership.

As the Church approaches its centenary, the leadership used the opportunity to highlight its historical and spiritual contributions to Nigeria.

The Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, described as an “indigenous charismatic Pentecostal Church founded in Africa,” has stood as a spiritual anchor through various epochs of Nigeria’s socio-political evolution.“

We have, over time, engaged in constant and sustainable prayers for this nation,” said the Church leader.

“From the precolonial era to colonial subversion, from the First Republic and its crises to military rule, and now in the democratic dispensation — the Church has played and continues to play a major spiritual role in all that concerns this country.”

Beyond its spiritual role, the Church emphasized its tangible impact on national development. Through its global network of members, the Church has successfully mobilized resources from the diaspora to drive investments in agriculture, healthcare, youth employment, and entrepreneurship.

A key highlight of the Church’s forward-looking agenda is its strategic development plan known as The Builder Project. As explained during the press conference, this initiative embodies the Church’s commitment to enhancing health, education, women and youth empowerment over the next decade.“

We are strong on women and children empowerment, and training and retraining our youth for skills that meet current and future economic realities,” a senior Church official stated.

As part of its education drive, the Church recently inaugurated nursery, primary, and secondary schools at its headquarters – Galilea, and plans are underway to establish the Galilea Polytechnic and University, thereby expanding access to affordable and value-driven education.

In healthcare, the Church boasts an ultra-modern medical center and is developing recreational facilities to support youth and child wellness.

ch also used the platform to address Nigeria’s pressing insecurity challenges. Recognizing the trauma experienced by many Nigerians, including members of the Church who have been direct victims, the leadership called for unity in prayer as a tool for healing and national stability.“

We commiserate with families who have lost loved ones due to insecurity. As a Church, we have been victims too. But we remain resolute in our faith and believe that divine intervention is essential in these times.”

The Church reiterated its role as a custodian of divine revelations, noting that God has revealed that the current administration will succeed — if supported by the people.

Addressing the economic difficulties currently facing the country, the Church expressed optimism in the ability of the government’s reforms to bear fruit, but also emphasized the need for collective responsibility among citizens.“

We must all play our part by avoiding deliberate price hikes. While government policies may be tough in the interim, we should not take advantage of them by arbitrarily increasing prices, as this only deepens the hardship on millions of Nigerians.”

The Church urged market players, civil society, and workers’ unions to act with compassion and restraint, reinforcing the notion that sustainable development is only possible through shared sacrifice and discipline.

The 56th Mount Horeb Ascension, slated for later this month, was announced as a spiritual convergence point for national intercession. According to the leadership, the gathering will bring together worshippers and clerics across Nigeria and the diaspora to pray for peace, progress, and prosperity.

The event is expected to attract thousands of faithful and will also serve as a moment of reflection and revival for both the Church and the nation.“This Mountain of the Lord shall once again be a place of divine visitation.

We invite all Nigerians to join us as we lift the nation in prayer, and seek divine direction for our leaders.”

Story Angle 2Cherubim & Seraphim Church Movement Announces 56th Ascension Of Mount HorebIt was with high expectation of divine visitation, settlement and double glory that the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide (Ayo Ni O) announced the forthcoming Ascension of the 56th Annual Mount Horeb.

Announcing the highly anticipated annual event at a press conference in Ikeja on Tuesday, the Movement said this year’s Ascension of Mount Horeb taking place between May 4 and May 11 at Galilee, Orile Igbon, Oyo State, would be a time of spiritual visitation, highlighting that the importance of this year’s Ascension cannot be overemphasised.Speaking in his address,

His Grace, Dr. Prophet Emmanuel Adewale Abiodun Alogbo (JP), the Spiritual Father & Spiritual Head, Cherubim & Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide, thanked the Management Committee, District Chairmen, leaders of the various ministries, and branch leaders, saying their commitment and leadership had been pivotal in nurturing the vision and mission of the church.

He said the Ascension is a time to gather as the body of Christ for refreshing in the presence of God.“The Cherubim & Seraphim Movement Church is founded on the principles of divine love, healing and community outreach.

Our vision is to reach every corner of the earth with the gospel of Jesus Christ, fostering spiritual renewal and transformation in the lives of those we shepherd,” he said.“

The significance of the Horeb Ascension cannot be overstated. It is a time for us to gather as one body in Christ, to seek divine guidance, and to experience the refreshing presence of the Holy Spirit, as Prophets and Prophetesses gather for spiritual retreat and rejuvenation.”

The man of God said given the theme for this year’s event, it is the time for members to embrace abundance, charging them to engage in all the activities.“Therefore, the theme for this year Horeb Ascension is tagged, ‘Double Glory’.

This serves as an invitation to embrace the abundant blessings that God has in store for us. It is a clarion call for all of us to aim higher, to receive greater revelations, and to witness the extraordinary manifestations of the glory of God in our lives.“

As we journey through Horeb 2025, let us approach with open hearts, ready to receive double portions of His blessings in every area of our lives – spiritually, physically, and emotionally.“

We encourage every congregant to actively participate in the planned activities throughout the Ascension. Engage in the worship sessions, partake in the teachings, and immerse yourself in the fellowship that defines our beloved church and message Christ to all mankind.

Let us collectively create an atmosphere of expectancy, where miracles and divine encounters are not only possible but inevitable.“

By the special grace of the Almighty God, this Mount Horeb pilgrimage of this year bears double significance: not only does it mark yet another sacred ascent in our spiritual journey as a people, it also coincides with the first anniversary of my stewardship as the Spiritual Father and Spiritual Head of this glorious movement church.“

Brethren, permit me to humbly reflect on this journey so far. When, by divine ordination, I was entrusted with this sacred mantle, I made a covenant before God and before you -a covenant to lead with integrity, with transparency, and with inclusivity.“Since that moment, every decision taken, every step made, has been guided by a sincere desire to uphold the spiritual, administrative, and communal values of our church.

I have sought not just to lead, but to listen; not just to direct, but to serve,” he said.Speaking earlier while welcoming the participants at the press conference, Special Apostle Joel Olayinka Adeniran (Jp), the Conference Supervising Prophet, Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide, said Mount Horeb Ascension is not just a location but an appointment with destiny.“

Brethren, Mount Horeb is not just a location – it is an appointment with destiny,” he said.“It is the mountain where the heavens kiss the earth, where prayers ascend like incense and miracles descend like rain.

As the Psalmist declared, ‘I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence Cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth’.(Psalm 121:1-2)“This year’s ascension is prophetically loaded. It is not an ordinary gathering – it is a divine visitation.”

He said long standing battles would be won and yokes would be broken in this year’s Mount Horeb Ascension.“The Lord has spoken expressly that this 56th edition shall be a Mount Horeb of divine settlements and Double Glory.Long-standing battles will be terminated. Yokes will be broken. Captives shall be set free.

The barren will sing for joy. The sick will leap in health. Those who have been delayed will overtake, and the rejected shall become the cornerstone,” he said.He said further; “At this holy convocation, altars of fire will be raised.

Night will turn to day for many destinies.“Angels are already on assignment, and the voice of the Lord will thunder over the waters of affliction. ‘The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty’.

Psalm 29:4)“I call on the global family of the Cherubim and Seraphim, especially the CSMC Global Family and indeed all who seek a genuine encounter with the Almighty, to gather with holy expectations.”

Meanwhile, the Movement reeled out their contributions to national development, charging Nigerians to pray for the country and the security agencies in the face of insecurity in the country.