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The Nigerian literary and film community on X (formerly Twitter) erupted yesterday. It wasn’t over political or music debates but in response to the casting announcement for the adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone. What was meant to celebrate African storytelling instead ignited debates about Hollywood’s disregard for Nollywood talent, accusations of […]
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In the past decade, the rise of African startups has been nothing short of remarkable, With innovative businesses springing up across the continent, the African startup ecosystem appeared poised for exponential growth. However, recent reports indicate a noticeable decline in investment in 2024, leading many to question the reasons behind this shift. With a […]
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The synergy between culture, entertainment, and excellence found its perfect expression last December at Flytime Fest 2024 and Martell joined forces to deliver an unforgettable four-day music experience in Lagos.
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Lagos is gearing up to host the inaugural World Boxing Council (WBC) African Boxing Union (ABU) Amateur Boxing Championship, an event that will bring together 50 talented boxers from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Nigeria. Scheduled to take place from February 6 to 8, 2025, at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, this […]
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In 2009, a young woman stares at her law school rejection letter, her carefully laid plans seemingly crumbling. Fast forward to 2025, and that same woman is at the helm of a £6 million fashion empire, transforming an £8,000 loan into a global brand that’s reshaping the fashion industry. This isn’t the plot of a […]
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A former finance minister of Mozambique, Manuel Chang, has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison after being found guilty of facilitating a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme involving $2 billion in loans secured by the government without authorization. These loans, intended for maritime security and tuna fishing projects, nearly brought the country’s economy […]
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Fast-rising Nigerian singer-songwriter Uchechi Emelonye has officially announced a new professional name: ‘Chechii’. Known for her soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics, the artist revealed that the name change reflects her artistic evolution and personal growth as an artist. Chechii, whose music has captivated audiences with hits like Underwater, and Foolish, shared that the name change […]
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One of the great tragedies of Nigeria is that the country is never not late to catch up on technological trends and developments. This is largely due to widespread bad governance, a system of stifling bureaucracy, old, doddering leaders, and a festering education system. The private sector, especially the country’s tech ecosystem, has sought to […]
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