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, […]
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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
Noisy Streetss, a publisher focused on telling authentic African youth stories, announces the launch of its University Tour across several tertiary institutions in Africa. This ingenious campus tour offers an immersive literary experience designed to engage university students with a passion for writing, storytelling, podcasting, media, and cultural expressions. Featuring a series of workshops, panel […]
3 months ago
The carnival tradition of the returnees evolved into the Lagos Fanti Carnival or Caretta Parade. The carnival inflects Brazilian carnival traditions with local Yoruba and Nigerian traditions, creating an event that feels authentic to Nigeria while celebrating the Brazilian heritage of the Agudas.
3 months ago
Partying in a society that insists on the performance of morality comes with its downsides, and one of these downsides is the self-consciousness that comes with having a good (and by Nigerian standards, “immoral”) time. More rural areas like Mushin, Agege, and Somolu are less precious about such things, but the urban areas of Lagos, such as Lekki and environs, are a bit different.
3 months ago
Aro Art, a cultural storytelling platform has partnered with Africa’s leading travel company Wakanow, to present an unforgettable journey into one of Nigeria’s most vibrant traditional festivals — The Ikeji Experience. Set in the historic town of Arondizuogu, Imo State, this cultural travel experience will take place between the 24th and 27th of April 2025, […]
3 months ago
For five days, Lagos thrummed with the rhythm of artistic expression as bold strokes and vivid colors adorned framed masterpieces. The second edition of the +234 Art Fair brought together a dynamic blend of art lovers, emerging talents, and seasoned collectors united by a shared passion for creativity. At the heart of it all was […]
3 months ago
If you were an artist trying to depict the essence of Lagos, Nigeria, what would you create? Sunshine Alaibe would grab a blank canvas and splatter different colours on it. There would be streaks and blobs of pinks, blues, yellows and greens. It will be eclectic and chaotic, but beautiful. The city’s energy has been […]
3 months ago
Sony Music West Africa successfully hosted In Her Element, a powerful two-day event celebrating Women’s Month. Held on March 27-28, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, the event brought together leading female executives, cultural leaders, and emerging talents to empower and equip women in the media, music, and entertainment industries. Through panel discussions, mentorship sessions, networking opportunities, […]
3 months ago
Africa’s leading youth culture publication, Zikoko, has announced skincare brand NIVEA as the official headline sponsor for HERtitude 2025, the highly anticipated annual women-only event in Nigeria. This year’s theme, “Retro Glam,” promises an empowering celebration of confidence, community, and self-expression — values that align perfectly with NIVEA’s long-standing commitment to care and connection. As […]
4 months ago
