Aanu Adeoye Thinks We Should All Know Less About Each Other •
How The Gathering On 100 is Curating a 100-Hour Cultural Reset in Lagos •
BBLs Are No Longer Hushed and That’s a Problem •
Open for Trade, Closed at the Border: Nigeria’s Visa Contradiction •
Aanu Adeoye Thinks We Should All Know Less About Each Other •
How The Gathering On 100 is Curating a 100-Hour Cultural Reset in Lagos •
BBLs Are No Longer Hushed and That’s a Problem •
Open for Trade, Closed at the Border: Nigeria’s Visa Contradiction •
Aanu Adeoye is a journalist at a major newspaper and author working on his debut nonfiction book about Africa’s emerging geopolitics. Here, he takes us through his use of the internet as both a tool for work and a distraction to be avoided. Who are you? What do you do? Who am I? What a […]
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To be a young adult in Lagos is to exist in a perpetual state of motion. Between navigating the relentless economic hustle, the pressures of digital visibility, and the chaotic hum of the city, finding a genuine moment to just breathe is a luxury. For years, Nigerian youth culture has heavily indexed on the turn […]
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Earlier this month, CNN’s international correspondent Larry Madowo posted a video from Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport, where he had just paid a $80 non-refundable visa fee to enter Nigeria from Nairobi. In the clip, he questioned why Nigeria continues to charge visitors from African countries that, in some cases, have removed similar barriers for […]
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Kate Henshaw’s career is a template for utilising celebrity status for social impact, while still maintaining a strong presence and evolving on screen.
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The Alliance of Sahel States was able to formalize its break from ECOWAS, leaning heavily on the argument that the regional bloc does nothing more than serve Western interests. These military governments have been able to deflect diplomatic isolation through partnerships with Russia, China, and Turkey, creating an alternative network of political cover and military support.
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Aanu Adeoye is a journalist at a major newspaper and author working on his debut nonfiction book about Africa’s emerging geopolitics. Here, he takes us through his use of the internet as both a tool for work and a distraction to be avoided. Who are you? What do you do? Who am I? What a […]
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The Lagos Leather Fair (LLF), Africa’s leading platform dedicated to the leather value chain, will host its 9th edition from June 27 to 28, 2026, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) in Victoria Island, Lagos, with an exclusive VIP opening scheduled for June 26. This year’s edition, themed “Beyond the Hide,” marks a significant […]
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For over a decade, Beverly Osu has lived in the public eye, navigating scrutiny, reinvention, and the quiet work of finding her place in a fast paced industry. From her early visibility on reality television to a career shaped by emotionally demanding roles and a growing commitment to mental health advocacy, her journey has unfolded […]
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On March 4, 2026, Mr Olatunji Rilwan Disu was officially sworn in as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP). The news of his appointment was followed by testimonies of his achievements in his previous roles within the NPF. His moderate success as the Commander of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Ondo, Oyo, and Rivers […]
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Aanu Adeoye is a journalist at a major newspaper and author working on his debut nonfiction book about Africa’s emerging geopolitics. Here, he takes us through his use of the internet as both a tool for work and a distraction to be avoided. Who are you? What do you do? Who am I? What a […]
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Aanu Adeoye is a journalist at a major newspaper and author working on his debut nonfiction book about Africa’s emerging geopolitics. Here, he takes us through his use of the internet as both a tool for work and a distraction to be avoided. Who are you? What do you do? Who am I? What a […]
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Abimisola Anibaba is a multimedia storyteller and host of Japa Diaries, a podcast delving into the African immigrant experience, while also creating online content and consulting for social impact and media brands focused on culture, community, and creativity. Her Zillennial habits—Instagram/TikTok splits for work-pleasure blending, no comment fights, and viral lessons from 2020 misinformation or […]
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Over the last couple of years, Demilade Akingbe has created content around food and culture, which captures the soul of Lagos. This has helped her make the transition into a full-time content creator whose impact has steadily compounded. This forms the backdrop of her feature on Obasanjo’s Internet. Who are you? What do you do? […]
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Tabi is a pop culture critic, humorist, and writer for her Substack newsletter Party’s Over, where she crafts prose, essays, and short stories probing the cognitive dissonance between natural instinct and social conditioning. In this version of Obasanjo’s Internet, she reflects on her day to day Internet habits and the evolution of her relationship with […]
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Conversely, in mainstream Nollywood, there exist two categories of filmmakers : the ones that make films for intellectuals and for the unthinking masses. There’s a pretension among members of both groups that they are different.
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For over a decade, Beverly Osu has lived in the public eye, navigating scrutiny, reinvention, and the quiet work of finding her place in a fast paced industry. From her early visibility on reality television to a career shaped by emotionally demanding roles and a growing commitment to mental health advocacy, her journey has unfolded […]
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The Durban FilmMart (DFM) has rescheduled its 17th edition to October 9th to 12th, 2026, due to “significant funding challenges.” The 2026 rescheduling is coming after running 2025 on a tighter budget with delayed funds. Since its launch in 2010 by the Durban Film Office and the Durban International Film Festival, it has been positioned […]
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The producers of Uyoyou Adia’s Evi have announced their intention to organize a campus tour for the film. The tour is happening at an unspecified timeline and at schools across the country. This curated university screening will come after the film’s successful cinema run which started in March 2026. Evi is a 2026 Nigerian musical […]
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In February 2026, the Marché du Film, also known as the Cannes Film Market, announced Lagos as one of its partnering cities for the 2026 edition of the Goes to Cannes program, taking place from May 15 to 18th 2026, at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) was selected to […]
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Days into 2026, quips about 2026 being the new 2016 began to circulate on social media. In a sense, this gestured at Gen Z’s relentless penchant for nostalgia, a phenomenon that’s as palpable in the music of the day as it is in fashion. It also doubles as a pun, or a meme, if you […]
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There’s a raw honesty in admitting love hit you before you were ready. That’s the heart of Follow You, the new single from Nigerian-Canadian artist Joey Jaey, released under Joey Jaey Recordz. It’s one of his most emotionally precise tracks yet Sonically, it thrives where Afropop meets amapiano—a clean, rolling bounce that’s perfect for solo vibes […]
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Tekno announces his forthcoming album Where Did Love Go?, set for release in June 2026. Alongside the announcement, he shares two new singles, Bamboo and Press Button, offering the first full glimpse into the project. Distributed by emPawa Africa, both tracks introduce the album’s sonic direction. Bamboo, which opens the album, is self-produced by Tekno. […]
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The Alliance of Sahel States was able to formalize its break from ECOWAS, leaning heavily on the argument that the regional bloc does nothing more than serve Western interests. These military governments have been able to deflect diplomatic isolation through partnerships with Russia, China, and Turkey, creating an alternative network of political cover and military support.
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Aanu Adeoye is a journalist at a major newspaper and author working on his debut nonfiction book about Africa’s emerging geopolitics. Here, he takes us through his use of the internet as both a tool for work and a distraction to be avoided. Who are you? What do you do? Who am I? What a […]
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On March 4, 2026, Mr Olatunji Rilwan Disu was officially sworn in as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP). The news of his appointment was followed by testimonies of his achievements in his previous roles within the NPF. His moderate success as the Commander of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Ondo, Oyo, and Rivers […]
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Aanu Adeoye is a journalist at a major newspaper and author working on his debut nonfiction book about Africa’s emerging geopolitics. Here, he takes us through his use of the internet as both a tool for work and a distraction to be avoided. Who are you? What do you do? Who am I? What a […]
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Aanu Adeoye is a journalist at a major newspaper and author working on his debut nonfiction book about Africa’s emerging geopolitics. Here, he takes us through his use of the internet as both a tool for work and a distraction to be avoided. Who are you? What do you do? Who am I? What a […]
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Abimisola Anibaba is a multimedia storyteller and host of Japa Diaries, a podcast delving into the African immigrant experience, while also creating online content and consulting for social impact and media brands focused on culture, community, and creativity. Her Zillennial habits—Instagram/TikTok splits for work-pleasure blending, no comment fights, and viral lessons from 2020 misinformation or […]
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Over the last couple of years, Demilade Akingbe has created content around food and culture, which captures the soul of Lagos. This has helped her make the transition into a full-time content creator whose impact has steadily compounded. This forms the backdrop of her feature on Obasanjo’s Internet. Who are you? What do you do? […]
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Tabi is a pop culture critic, humorist, and writer for her Substack newsletter Party’s Over, where she crafts prose, essays, and short stories probing the cognitive dissonance between natural instinct and social conditioning. In this version of Obasanjo’s Internet, she reflects on her day to day Internet habits and the evolution of her relationship with […]
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Abimisola Anibaba is a multimedia storyteller and host of Japa Diaries, a podcast delving into the African immigrant experience, while also creating online content and consulting for social impact and media brands focused on culture, community, and creativity. Her Zillennial habits—Instagram/TikTok splits for work-pleasure blending, no comment fights, and viral lessons from 2020 misinformation or […]
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As we look back on the previous year’s releases, debuts, and industry-defining moments in Nigerian Film, it’s time we look forward and embrace what this year might hold for Nigerian Film. Here’s what and who to keep an eye on as the year continues to take shape. I do not come to you by chance […]
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Abimisola Anibaba is a multimedia storyteller and host of Japa Diaries, a podcast delving into the African immigrant experience, while also creating online content and consulting for social impact and media brands focused on culture, community, and creativity. Her Zillennial habits—Instagram/TikTok splits for work-pleasure blending, no comment fights, and viral lessons from 2020 misinformation or […]
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Tabi is a pop culture critic, humorist, and writer for her Substack newsletter Party’s Over, where she crafts prose, essays, and short stories probing the cognitive dissonance between natural instinct and social conditioning. In this version of Obasanjo’s Internet, she reflects on her day to day Internet habits and the evolution of her relationship with […]
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