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Watch Wande Coal’s ‘King Coal’ Documentary

March 25, 2019 by Adaeze Oguzie

Last month, NotJustOk released a trailer for the King Coal, which followed the singer in the run-up to his first-ever headline concert in Nigeria. Now, the documentary is finally out, giving more insight into Wande

Pop Culture

The Trailer For Beverly Naya’s Documentary ‘Skin’ Features Phyno, Eku Edewor, Bobrisky, Hilda Dokubo

March 21, 2019 by Tochi Praise

Nollywood actress Beverly Naya has finally released the official trailer for her forthcoming documentary on colourism called Skin, directed by Etim Effiong. Set in present day Lagos, Naya embarks on

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Burna Boy takes in global domination and love for Giannis Antetokounmpo on The Score’s Cross Culture segment

March 21, 2019 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

2018 was Burna Boy’s MVP year marking his ascension to the top bracket of Nigerian artists alongside the likes of Davido and Wizkid. This ascension combined with his record deal

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Nigerian Refugee, 8, Becomes Chess Champion in New York

March 19, 2019 by Tochi Praise

8-year-old Nigerian refugee Tanitoluwa Adewumi has the world on standstill after trumping 73 other chess players within his age group in New York to become the youngest Chess champion. Tani

Film & TV Pop Culture

This Facebook Watch Series Tells The Love Story Of A Nigerian-American Couple

March 19, 2019 by Adaeze Oguzie

Imagine telling a love story every day of the year to over 9 million people? Well, that’s exactly what Modern Family star, Sofia Vergara is doing with her new Facebook

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The Global Issue: Adesua Etomi-Wellington graces VOGUE’s April cover

March 15, 2019 by Tochi Praise

Nollywood royalty Adesua Etomi-Wellington is featured on the latest American VOGUE for it’s April issue, celebrating 14 global talents from 14 different countries impacting the world around them with their

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#StandToEndRape convener Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi is Commonwealth Young Person of the Year 2019.

March 14, 2019 by Tochi Praise

Nigeria’s Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi, founder of the Stand To End Rape – S.T.E.R initiative has been named Commonwealth Young Person of the Year on Wednesday at Marlborough house, the Commonwealth

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Forbes Woman Africa Honours Oby Ezekwesili, Uche Pedro and Caster Semenya

March 13, 2019 by Tochi Praise

A set of African women trailblazing various paths in business, sports, science, entertainment, leadership etc were recognized at the just concluded Forbes Woman Africa Award inaugural dinner, a prestigious event

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These Nigerian Authors are Bringing New Narratives to The UK’s Foremost Literary Prize for Women

March 11, 2019 by Adaeze Oguzie

When it comes to literature, Nigerian authors are known to break barriers and our women authors are at the center of something of a literary phenomenon. The Longlist, which is

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Oscars 2019: Winners, Red Carpet Looks, and Standout moments

February 26, 2019 by Adaeze Oguzie

The Oscars are arguably the most sought-after honour in the Hollywood awards calendar. Following a more sombre approach to the red carpet throughout the 2018 awards season, where many of Hollywood’s

Pop Culture

Chimamanda Adichie on Fake News, Cancel Culture & #MeToo as she Receives 2019 Everett M. Rogers Award

February 13, 2019 by Tochi Praise

We reported last year that Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is the recipient of the 2019 Everett M. Rogers Award. On Thursday February 7 2019, the award was presented to

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ìrìn journal is going against the grain and trying to tell African Travel Stories

February 12, 2019 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

ìrìn journal is a new magazine seeking to tell more stories rooted in African travel. As it embarks on the journey to bring its mission to life, the magazine recently

Music Pop Culture

2019 Grammy Awards: Winners, Fashion, and Performances.

February 11, 2019 by Adaeze Oguzie

The 2019 Grammy Awards, which is dubbed music’s biggest night (according to the Recording Academy, anyway) has officially come and gone. The award show which took place the at Los Angeles’s Staples

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Ibra Ake Bags Best Music Video Grammy Award for Childish Gambino’s ‘This is America’

February 11, 2019 by Ify Obi

Nigerian-American visual artist, writer and director Ibra Ake last night won the ‘Best Music Video’ award at the 61st Grammy Awards for his work on Childish Gambino’s This is America

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Mr. Eazi, Seun and Femi Kuti, Wole Soyinka Lend Their Voices Against Ugandan Censorship Laws: An Explainer

February 8, 2019 by Ify Obi

A lot has been going in the news regarding Uganda. It was reported that there are proposed Ugandan censorship laws which will make it easier to control the narratives of