Updates and coverage of events from across the continent, in politics, music, film, and sports.
Throughout her illustrious career, Kadaria Ahmed has been rightly lauded for her contribution to advancing journalism in Nigeria’s fraught media landscape. But in light of her identity as a woman—having to bristle against the patriarchal strictures intrinsic to Nigeria’s media landscape—her work takes on deeper significance. Born in 1967, Ahmed led an ambitious academic career […]
4 months ago
The wooden chair wobbled as seven-year-old Jola Ayeye hunched over a page, pencil gripped tight, tongue peeking out in concentration. Around her, the floor was a patchwork of unfinished stories, half-colored sketches, and a notebook filled with lyrics to songs no one else knew. “What do you want to be when you grow up, Jola?” […]
4 months ago
After nearly three months of electrifying performances, emotional moments, and unforgettable vocal showdowns, the curtain has finally closed on Nigerian Idol Season 10, and Purp has officially been crowned the winner! The final episode, which aired live on Sunday, saw Purp go head-to-head with fellow finalist Raymu, in a high-stakes battle that tested vocal range, […]
1 day ago
Teeling Whiskey, Ireland’s trailblazing whiskey brand, proudly announces the Nigerian launch of its unconventional expression: Teeling Blackpitts Peated Single Malt – a rare and distinctive Irish whiskey inspired by Dublin’s gritty industrial past and reborn for the modern whiskey lover. Blackpitts is unlike anything else in the Irish whiskey landscape. It revives an ancient Irish technique: […]
2 days ago
If you’ve been outside anytime in the last five years, you already know the Vogue Boys don’t throw events — they curate experiences. What started as a homegrown movement in Lagos has now gone international this summer.
7 days ago
As an expression of human realities, art is demonstrated through a variety of initiatives such as festivals, exhibitions, screenings, and talent and empowerment programmes. In Lagos, a bustling metropolis and the entertainment capital of Africa, there exists a host of such initiatives targeted at representing and projecting the vibrant cultural image and dynamic identities of […]
2 months ago
March remains unforgettable as the SlymshadyXUnboxed Party shut down Awka City Stadium at Awka, Anambra State, for a night of pure entertainment with nothing short of over 20,000 fans gathered from 8 PM to 5 AM for the concert. The stadium pulsed with energy as attendees were treated to an explosive lineup of performances, thrilling […]
2 months ago
The 2025 Met Gala red carpet was a stunning showcase of fashion, with designers from all corners of the globe representing a diverse range of cultures and styles. This year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” goes hand-in-hand with The Met’s spring exhibition, celebrating the history of Black fashion and dandyism. Among the standout moments, African […]
2 months ago
Hennessy Nigeria is once again setting the cultural pace this May by unveiling an unexpected collaboration with cutting-edge fashion label Severe-Nature. The partnership will take center stage at the highly anticipated Hennessy showcase, The Reboot, where high fashion meets high energy in a dynamic celebration of style, music, and cultural identity. Known for pushing boundaries […]
3 months ago
On the 17th of April, Show Dem Camp (SDC) had their Palm Wine Sessions show featuring SDC and Friends at Bature Brewery, – the first of a series of four shows across Lagos, as part of their promotion for an unnamed upcoming project. Alte music, Highlife, Rap and Afrobeats met to create the cool, calm […]
3 months ago
To celebrate the release of his fifth studio album, 5IVE Davido hosted a select group of superfans and media at Ona Restaurant in Lagos for an exclusive meet-and-greet, presented by Spotify. The event offered a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the Afrobeats superstar, with 50 lucky fans and 5 media partners given the chance to connect […]
3 months ago
The “MTN Best of The Streets” is a collaborative venture between MTN NIGERIA and D’banj’s C.R.E.A.M platform, aimed at discovering and showcasing untapped talent in grassroots communities. On Wednesday 23rd of April 2025, the initiative was reactivated with a prize pool of 250 million Naira. This year’s edition is set to be bigger and better with over 2500 creatives […]
3 months ago
