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The past few days have witnessed a maelstrom of complaints about the unrelenting hardships that have blighted Nigeria under President Tinubu’s administration. Social media is riddled with complaints that range from the price of petrol to the obscenely expensive price of food, to the contemptuous state of infrastructure in the country. This is not to […]
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The crisis between the governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, and the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has reached what’s probably the climax with the declaration of a State of Emergency in the state, and the suspension of the governor, his deputy, Ngozi Odu and the activities of the state Assembly for […]
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NollyTube has undergone a transformation. It has shed its former reputation as a repository for low-quality films to become a legitimate cinematic platform. This evolution has attracted not only viewers in droves but also respected filmmakers and veteran actors who now proudly showcase their work on the platform. The production values have skyrocketed, proving that […]
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When Ola Aina faced Simon Adingra in the 2024 AFCON final, many expected the Nigerian defender to keep the Ivorian winger in check. Instead, Adingra had one of his best performances, and even Aina’s own mother playfully called him out, sending a voice note asking, “Why did you let him go past you like that?” […]
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Last weekend, the youngest of the Uzama brothers, Osahan Uzama, more known by his moniker, Famous Pluto, joined the ranks of his brothers—Shallipopi, and Zerry DL, both fierce advocates of Benin Street Pop—with the release of his feverishly anticipated single Na Scra. Before its official release, the song had been making the rounds on TikTok, […]
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“Additionally, the film opens with the mother reiterating how important it is to follow the family’s tradition and obey the father. I wanted to use this to state that sometimes the victims of patriarchy subconsciously ensure that it stays in power. Although she doesn’t participate in the sacrifice, it’s ambiguous as to if she knows about two important incidents in the film: The attempted sacrifice and the lead character’s killing of his father. I decided to do that to leave ambiguity in the audiences’ consciousness.”
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About two years ago, when Gangs of Lagos was released on Amazon Prime Video as her first Nigerian Original film, it was met with mixed reactions. Some praised the film as a milestone in modern Nigerian storytelling. Apologists of traditions accused the producers of misrepresenting Isale Eko and defaming the sacred Eyo Masquerade institution. I […]
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Rising Afrobeats sensation Koray was officially named Afro Artist of the Year at the prestigious 312 Music Awards, marking a major milestone in his journey as an artist. Born in Chicago and raised in Lagos, Koray’s music is a vibrant fusion of his cultural influences, blending Afrobeats with modern sounds to create something truly unique. […]
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