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Shalom Tewobola

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Interview: Blessing Uzzi On Telling Authentic Nigerian Stories

Interview: Blessing Uzzi On Telling Authentic Nigerian Stories

Blessing Uzzi doesn’t credit her latest film, Freedom Way, with any grand formula for success. Despite securing premieres at two international film festivals and one of Africa’s largest, she remains refreshingly chill. In her words, “That wasn’t the plan.” As a filmmaker who seamlessly switches between writing, directing, and producing, based on her creative instincts, […]

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Josh Olaoluwa Is Seeking Global Relevance for Nollywood Films

For filmmaker Josh Olaoluwa, gaining acceptance into the esteemed Venice Film Lab was the realization of a long-held dream. Thrilled to have this opportunity come true, he is brimming with high expectations for the impact Nigerian creatives can make on the global stage—an ambition he is determined to fulfill through his own work. Olaoluwa’s passion […]

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3 weeks ago

Josh Olaoluwa Is Seeking Global Relevance for Nollywood Films

Ake Arts & Book Festival Expands Global Reach With “Finding Freedom” 

The Ake Arts & Book Festival announces its most ambitious programming yet, marking a significant shift from its traditionally Afrocentric focus to embrace a more global perspective. The 2024 edition, themed “Finding Freedom,” will host distinguished guests from 15 countries, including India, Canada, Germany, South Africa, Colombia, Palestine, DRC, and Ukraine. Literary heavyweight Nnedi Okorafor, […]

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4 weeks ago

Ake Arts & Book Festival Expands Global Reach With “Finding Freedom” 

Days and Nites Documents Atafo’s Historic SS24 Fashion Show

Days and Nites media company has released a documentary capturing Atafo’s Spring-Summer 2024 (SS24) collection showcase, now recognized as Africa’s largest solo fashion show to date. The three-part documentary provides behind-the-scenes access to the October 24th event, which drew over 800 guests to Lagos’ Eko Convention Center. Known for crafting bridal wear and red-carpet looks […]

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4 weeks ago

Days and Nites Documents Atafo’s Historic SS24 Fashion Show

Nigerian Lives: 5 Nigerians on Their Worst Interview Yet

These experiences, while amusing in hindsight, point to deeper issues within Nigeria’s corporate culture—the sometimes arbitrary nature of hiring processes, the blurred lines between professional and personal spheres, and the often unexpected criteria candidates must navigate. Yet they also showcase the resilience and adaptability of Nigerian job seekers, who often must think on their feet […]

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4 weeks ago

Nigerian Lives: 5 Nigerians on Their Worst Interview Yet

Funke Akindele’s 5 Most Popular Acts

When Funke Akindele first graced our screens as Jenifa, few could have predicted her meteoric rise to become one of Nigeria’s most celebrated filmmakers. Akindele’s career took flight with the late 90s series I Need to Know, but it was the beloved Jenifa franchise that truly captured the nation’s heart. Her portrayal of the titular […]

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1 month ago

Funke Akindele’s 5 Most Popular Acts

Celeste Ojatula Wants to Create Transcendental Music 

Transcendental: adj. Relating to a spiritual realm, beyond ordinary or common experience. As the youngest child in her family, Celeste was immersed in a diverse musical landscape from an early age. The mix of her family’s music taste instilled in her an innate desire to create music that defied convention, forging an entirely new sonic […]

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1 month ago

Celeste Ojatula Wants to Create Transcendental Music 
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