In Nigeria, political influence is not only exercised by the ruling class through polemics and powerful speeches: it is also worn.
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Following the release of her Celia album, Tiwa Savage and The Alternative Sound Band just delivered the most soothing performance of her singles “Dangerous Love” “Attention” “Like” & “Koroba” at her Tiny Desk (Home) concert. “As much as I would have loved to have performed at Bob’s desk,” she wrote in an email to NPR […]
6 years ago
There is a paucity of credible film schools in Nigeria and it has translated to the quality of motion pictures made in the country. The current crop of up-and-coming young filmmakers and actors endeavor to dissociate themselves from the mediocrity—histrionic acting, watery stories, shoddy films—that’s become Nollywood’s trademark. Those who desire an education in film, […]
6 years ago
The year is 1992, and businessman, Kenneth Nnebue is looking to sell off old stacks of VHS cassettes. He would partner with a young storyteller, Okey Ogunjiofor, who disadvantaged due to his poor economic background could not shoot his story on celluloid, and together, they would make a film, Living in Bondage. The nationwide success […]
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In response to pressure mounted on the Ethics committee of African Development Bank, AfDB by the United States, a statement signed by the Chairperson of Board of Governors, Ms. Niale Kaba read “On Tuesday, May 26, the office of the Board of Governors of the African Development Bank Group held a meeting to examine the […]
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There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on unsustainable business models across various industries, it has dramatically changed our day-to-day lives and would undoubtedly shape the future. The fashion industry has been tested, particularly with the impact on the fashion calendar and the downturn in events which are a significant driver […]
6 years ago
Showing what moments on the road with 30BG look like
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Amarachi Nwosu tells the story of Prettyboy D-O for Culture Custodian’s Wildfire Digital Cover Story.
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A new crop of Nigerian artists have garnered a huge following in the past couple of years, cornering circles of the internet and building sustainable fanbases. Edo State native OCJ, born Odekhian Ehinomen Osborne, started winning hearts in the South-South after collaborating with Erigga put him on the map. Since then, he’s retreated into the […]
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