Overnight Success is a Culture Custodian TV original that sees lawyer, journalist and, media entrepreneur, Oluwamayowa Idowu sit down with some of the most impactful Nigerian creators and entrepreneurs for a deep exploration of the key moves they made to realize their careers and the impact of their ideas on our culture.
Tunde Onakoya grew up in Ikorodu, Lagos- a place where dreams often fade before they begin. But even as life closed in, Tunde dared to imagine something bigger: for himself, and for all the children society had left behind. He taught himself chess in a barber’s shop. In 2018, he turned that childhood game into […]
by Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Nigeria is the latest flashpoint in Africa’s fast-evolving data centre race, where, beyond storing and serving data, the focus is shifting to enabling the next generation of artificial intelligence applications. In recent weeks, two of the continent’s biggest telecom players, MTN and Airtel, have unveiled competing infrastructure projects in […]
by Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Nigeria is the latest flashpoint in Africa’s fast-evolving data centre race, where, beyond storing and serving data, the focus is shifting to enabling the next generation of artificial intelligence applications. In recent weeks, two of the continent’s biggest telecom players, MTN and Airtel, have unveiled competing infrastructure projects in […]
by Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Nigeria is the latest flashpoint in Africa’s fast-evolving data centre race, where, beyond storing and serving data, the focus is shifting to enabling the next generation of artificial intelligence applications. In recent weeks, two of the continent’s biggest telecom players, MTN and Airtel, have unveiled competing infrastructure projects in […]
by Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Nigeria is the latest flashpoint in Africa’s fast-evolving data centre race, where, beyond storing and serving data, the focus is shifting to enabling the next generation of artificial intelligence applications. In recent weeks, two of the continent’s biggest telecom players, MTN and Airtel, have unveiled competing infrastructure projects in […]
Tunde Onakoya grew up in Ikorodu, Lagos- a place where dreams often fade before they begin. But even as life closed in, Tunde dared to imagine something bigger: for himself, and for all the children society had left behind. He taught himself chess in a barber’s shop. In 2018, he turned that childhood game into […]
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Ted Oladele grew up in Ikorodu- a community which would mint future stars like Zlatan Ibile and fashion entrepreneur, Yinka Ashogbon of Ashluxe. He would move on to study at the iconic Yaba College of Technology which naturally lent itself to his entry into the ascendant technological wave in the area in the early 2010s. […]
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Growing up in Port Harcourt as the youngest of three children, Nissi Ogulu was immersed in a family environment that valued creativity, exploration, and ambition. Her parents encouraged her and her siblings to pursue their interests fearlessly — whether in the arts, sciences, or business. For Nissi, this nurturing ecosystem, paired with an insatiable curiosity […]
1 month ago
Chinasa Anukam first found internet notoriety in the pandemic for her satirical videos. Prior to that, Anukam who grew up in Abuja and attended the prestigious Loyola Jesuit College had been an academic genius of sorts who was torn between a potential career in Law and her creative interests. Driven by her passion for film […]
2 months ago
In this episode of Overnight Success, Oluwamayowa Idowu sits down with one of Afrobeats’ most influential yet understated producers — Chopstix. Known for crafting timeless records with artists like Burna Boy, Ice Prince, and Yung L, Chopstix takes us through the journey that shaped his sound and career. He reflects on his beginnings in Jos […]
3 months ago
Oyinkan Dada grew up as the youngest of ten siblings in a polygamous household — an experience she fondly compares to the iconic comedy series Fuji House of Commotion. As a form of escape, she developed a deep love for reading. Dada’s background is particularly unique: although economically privileged, she attended a more modest school […]
3 months ago
Born Inioluwa Owotade, “Ini Cash” has the internet eating from his palms. Growing up in Akure, his interest in his civil servant’s mum’s side quest as an alaga would lead to a wider interest in hosting events and entertaining audiences. This would come to the fore with a viral series of parties styled after Nigerian […]
4 months ago
Nicole Asinugo is indisputably one of Nigeria’s most formidable storytellers. From journalism to advertising, film to television, and even experiential storytelling, she’s mastered the art of shaping narratives that resonate. In the latest episode of Overnight Success, Asinugo peels back the layers of her incredible journey — growing up as the daughter of a Biafra […]
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