My Father’s Shadow is a personal, semi-autobiographical exploration of the Davies brothers. It’s charged as an attempt to make sense of the absence that shaped their formative years.
6 months ago
In a country where an estimated 1.25 million unsafe abortions occur annually, Nigeria’s Senate is considering legislation that would make a dire situation catastrophic. The Criminal Code Amendment Bill 2025, which recently came before the Senate for concurrence, proposes a ten-year jail term for anyone supplying drugs or instruments to procure abortions. This represents more […]
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Leonardo Da Vinci once observed, “Poor is the pupil who does not surpass his master.” When Omoni Oboli released Love in Every Word seven months ago, she likely didn’t anticipate it becoming a cultural phenomenon. Yet the film amassed nearly 30 million views on YouTube, sparked engagement across social media platforms, and embedded itself into […]
2 weeks ago
Genoveva Umeh, who had her breakout moment in 2022, continues to solidify her status as one of Nollywood’s most promising talents. In her latest role, the award-winning actor stars as Derin, a young bride taken hostage in The Herd (directed by Daniel Etim Effiong), a tense thriller that explores the human cost of insecurity in […]
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Derrick Emmanuel, known in the music world as Riick, never imagined he’d pursue music professionally. Life, however, had other plans. When his only surviving parent passed away, he turned to music out of necessity, driven by the responsibility of caring for his younger sister. He walked away from football for reasons he’d rather not dwell […]
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On October 11, the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) unveiled its 2025 nominations before an assembly of press members and industry veterans, setting the stage for what promises to be one of the most competitive ceremonies in the awards’ two-decade history. Among the frontrunners are Burkina Faso’s Katanga: Dance of the Scorpions, South Africa’s The […]
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Against the dark background, her white dress and gele glow. The details accumulate: lipstick stains, white pearls catching light, the fullness of her form, and then her eyes. Those eyes arrest you. They carry an old sadness, the kind that comes from waiting for something that never arrives. This was the image that launched Anthony […]
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On October 3rd, 2025, The Vaniti Club in Lagos became the epicenter of exclusivity as Hennessy unveiled its newest masterpiece—the X.O. La Carafe—to Nigeria’s cultural elite. The evening was a carefully orchestrated celebration that merged brand heritage with contemporary Nigerian culture, creating an atmosphere that attendees would not soon forget. The venue transformation was striking. […]
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On October 5, 2025, filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts gathered at Alliance Française, Mike Adenuga Centre in Ikoyi for The Exclusive Screening, an intimate showcase dedicated to celebrating short films on the big screen. The event unfolded across two sessions: an afternoon showing at 3:00 p.m. and an evening presentation at 6:00 p.m. Among the audience […]
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