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, […]
3 hours 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: […]
1 day 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.
6 days ago
VVS Lagos Fashion Show for the first time will offer dedicated experiences for both trade and public audiences through one dynamic schedule, keeping different realms of art and culture at its core. The showcase will highlight renowned Nigerian designers in a grandeur fashion show, that will bring forth art, culture, and technology to celebrate creativity […]
3 years ago
Africa’s biggest Reality Show, Big Brother Naija, is returning for its seventh season this month with a double launch show on Saturday, 23 July, and Sunday, 24 July 2022. Both shows will air from 7 pm on Africa Magic Showcase, Africa Magic Urban, and Africa Magic Family channels, and the 24-hour show, on DStv, channel […]
3 years ago
To celebrate the debut of two of its finely aged single malt whiskies in Nigeria, The Singleton treated the crème of Nigeria’s food, entertainment, business and lifestyle scenes, to an unforgettable evening at the Lagos Motor Boat Club, Ikoyi on Sunday 4th June 2022. Themed A Night in the Teal Garden, The Singleton 15 & […]
3 years ago
On Friday Last week, notable Hip hop artiste Falz The Bhad Guy headlined the Urban Live Session at the Hard Rock Cafe, Lagos. This Event was produced by The Agency Africa, for Urban96fm and sponsored by Chivas Regal. Other guest artistes who performed include Boy Spyce, Magnito, Chyn, Sir Dauda, Shody the Turn Up King […]
3 years ago
Over the weekend, music streaming platform, Audiomack hosted an industry masterclass and mixer which took place at Wings Complex, Victoria Island, Lagos. The events had key music industry players in the presence and are part of the brand’s recently launched Keep The Beat Going campaign which is aimed at empowering creatives and inspiring listeners to […]
3 years ago
Afrobeats has quickly become a global phenomenon. Artists like Ckay, Tems, and Rema currently have some impressive numbers on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Sold-out venues around the world to shows by Burnaboy, Adekunle Gold, Ruger and others who are currently on their respective tours, also reinforce how far afrobeats has come in […]
3 years ago
On Sunday, 15th May 2022, the African arm of the leading music distribution company and independent label, EMPIRE celebrated African excellence with their inaugural intimate series of spring events. Themed #EMPIREsundown, it was an incredible night to remember with DSP partners, media and key stakeholders in attendance to mark the official introduction of EMPIRE’s Africa roster […]
3 years ago
Afrorave sensation Rema has teamed up with online retailer boohooMan. The two have joined forces to produce ‘Rave and Roses’, a limited edition fashion collection exclusive to boohooMAN. Items include an oversized hoodie, t-shirt and short set, loose fit jersey shorts, bucket hat, tank top, cargo shorts, socks, worker panel jackets and trousers, a trucker […]
3 years ago
