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Today at Jos Family Christmas Festival 3.0 – Movie Night and Jazz/Country Music Light Up Jos Family Christmas Festival

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10 months ago

December 23, 2025

Activities at the Jos Family Christmas Festival 3.0 continue today, December 23, with a relaxing and family-friendly Movie Night and Jazz/Country Music experience at the Christmas Village in Jos.

The evening is designed to offer guests a calm and refreshing break from the hustle of the season, combining outdoor cinema with live jazz and country music performances. Families, couples, and groups of friends are expected to gather to enjoy carefully selected movie screenings under the open sky, complemented by smooth live music that adds to the festive atmosphere.

Organisers say the event reflects the festival’s vision of creating inclusive spaces where people of all ages can unwind, bond, and celebrate the Christmas season in a safe and welcoming environment. The Movie Night also provides an opportunity for residents and visitors to experience entertainment that blends relaxation with quality social interaction.

With side attractions, refreshments, and a secure setting, today’s programme promises an enjoyable evening for attendees as the Jos Family Christmas Festival 3.0 continues to deliver diverse daily experiences.

The Jos Family Christmas Festival runs daily until December 31, offering a wide range of cultural, entertainment, and family-focused activities across the city.

Event Venue: beside the Airforce Base on Jonah Jang Way
Ticket: FREE for children and N500 for adult

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Big Chinni Thrills Audience as NASCO Cornflakes Powers Mr & Miss UNIJOS 2026

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2 months ago

August 3, 2026

PlateauReports

The University of Jos came alive with music, glamour and excitement as Afro Soul sensation Big Chinni delivered a captivating performance at the Mr & Miss UNIJOS 2026 pageant, one of the institution’s most anticipated annual social events.

The event, held on the University of Jos campus, attracted hundreds of students, alumni and guests who gathered to witness the crowning of the institution’s new king and queen and to celebrate creativity, fashion and student excellence.

Big Chinni thrilled the audience with an energetic Afro Soul performance, delivering a blend of soulful melodies and vibrant stagecraft that kept the crowd singing and dancing throughout her set. Her performance added excitement to an evening dedicated to showcasing talent, confidence and youthful creativity.

The pageant, widely regarded as a flagship event on the university’s social calendar, featured dazzling fashion displays, entertainment performances and competitive segments leading to the emergence of the new Mr & Miss UNIJOS 2026.

The event was powered by NASCO Cornflakes, one of Nigeria’s leading breakfast cereal brands, whose colourful branding featured prominently across the venue, including the red carpet and main stage. The company’s support underscored its commitment to promoting youth development, campus engagement and student-focused initiatives.

Organisers said the collaboration between NASCO Cornflakes and the pageant reflected a shared vision of celebrating excellence, talent and the vibrant lifestyle of young people.

With her memorable performance, Big Chinni further strengthened her growing reputation as one of the emerging voices in the Afro Soul music scene, leaving the audience entertained and making the 2026 edition of Mr & Miss UNIJOS one of the most talked-about campus events of the year.

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JOGAMA–GREEN AWARDS 2026 Opens Call for Entries

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3 months ago

July 15, 2026

PlateauReports

The Joint Gospel Arts and Music Awards (JOGAMA–GREEN AWARDS) has officially opened submissions for the 16th edition of its annual awards, inviting gospel creatives from across Northern Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to submit their works for consideration.

The submission window opens on Monday, 13 July 2026 and closes on Sunday, 9 August 2026.

Award Categories

Eligible entries are invited in the following categories:

Song of the Year
Artiste of the Year
Male Artiste of the Year
Female Artiste of the Year
Group of the Year
Dance Group of the Year
Video of the Year
Video Director of the Year
Audio Producer of the Year
Indigenous Traditional Song of the Year (songs performed purely in indigenous dialect or Hausa)
Indigenous Traditional Fusion Song of the Year (songs combining indigenous dialect, Hausa and English)
Afro Hip Hop Song of the Year (Rap)
Short Film of the Year
Collaboration of the Year
Next Rated Artiste of the Year
Album of the Year
Graphics Designer of the Year
New Artiste of the Year
Gospel Comedian of the Year
Spoken Word Artiste of the Year
Middle Belt Artiste of the Year
North West Artiste of the Year
North East Artiste of the Year

Submission Criteria

To qualify, entries must meet the following requirements:

Content must be gospel.
Content must have been released between January 2025 and June 2026.
Content must be available on at least one streaming platform.
Entries must include duplicate copies of recent photographs of the content creator.
Content artwork must accompany the submission.
The content creator must reside in Northern Nigeria or the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).