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A month after the website of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) crashed under a controversial hack and sparked concerns of potential data manipulation and suppression, the platform is now accessible to the public. NBS on December 18, 2024, confirmed the hack on the Bureau’s X page 24 hours after the publication of the Crime […]
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In a groundbreaking year for Nigerian cinema, FilmOne Entertainment’s data reveals the directors who have pushed creative boundaries and achieved remarkable commercial success. With a criteria of films released that grossed over 20 million naira by December 31st, 2025, these filmmakers have demonstrated that ambitious storytelling and box office success can go hand in hand. […]
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Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways in which we all use the internet? Obasanjo’s Internet is our interview series where we speak to some of our internet favourites on how they relate to the internet and what it means to them […]
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Water Girl, a supernatural horror film based on the Ọgbanje mythology, has made the official selection at the Academy Awards Qualifying 23rd Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF 2025). The film is written, co-produced and directed by Nnamdi Kanaga who took to social media to announce the development. Water Girl follows the story of […]
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The 29th edition of the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) has unveiled her official selection ahead of the event that is scheduled for 22nd February – 1st March in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The selection captures a total 235 films shortlisted from 1,351 submissions, all of which represent 48 countries and reflect the […]
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A slate of African films are set to feature at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival scheduled to run from 23rd January – 2nd February, marking a significant milestone for the continent. With this development, the global film festival will spotlight and celebrate African storytelling and cinema in a manner that is unfathomable. Leading the continent’s […]
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After a remarkable 2024 that saw our recommended reads soar, including Pemi Aguda’s National Book Award-nominated Ghostroots, Aiwanose Odafen’s haunting We Were Girls Once, Foluso Agbaje’s riveting The Parlor Wife, and Chukwuebuka Ibeh’s masterful debut Blessings. We’re back to forecast another extraordinary year in Nigerian literature. Our 2025 selection showcases both emerging voices and established […]
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As we roll into the new year, there are bubbling trends and emerging patterns that might break out in 2025. With new albums expected from the other big two—Davido and Burna Boy—and global touring routes expected to resume for the other stars of the genre, there might be a global renaissance for the genre.
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