American Right-Wing provocateur Charlie Kirk, was shot dead during a debate on a college campus in Utah, he was 31. Kirk’s views were a cornucopia of American right-wing talking points— he was pro-life, pro-gun, anti- LGBTQIA+, anti-immigration, the list goes on. He broadcasted these views on his eponymous podcast, which reached millions around the world […]
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As Seyi Vibez trotted around the stage performing his hit song Shaolin, the crowd roared fanatically. He wore a white tank top, baggy jorts, and white sneakers, which starkly contrasted the bohemian outfits of the twelve or so dancers trailing him. With their spiky hair and dust brown baggy outfits they could as well have […]
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Reality television has always thrived on conflict, and in Nigeria no show has perfected that formula quite like Big Brother Naija. Introduced to the Nigerian audience in 2006, BBN has become one of the country’s most influential cultural exports, shaping slang, style, and Saturday night Twitter (X) battles. But somewhere along the way, the producers […]
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Photography wasn’t just present in Aisha’s life; it was woven intricately into her family’s dynamics with her parents documenting every of her and her siblings’ milestones in photos. That early exposure shaped her deep appreciation for the kind of imagery that she says feels honest and full of life.
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Shallipopi stands with Don Capon outside his dressing room before his performance at Afronation. Don Capon engages him in your typical TikTok format “interview” — a 10-second interaction asking him to share his favorite pre- and post-performance meals with the viewers. In an accent which can only be described as peculiar, Shallipopi awkwardly informs him […]
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Against the dark background, her white dress and gele glow. The details accumulate: lipstick stains, white pearls catching light, the fullness of her form, and then her eyes. Those eyes arrest you. They carry an old sadness, the kind that comes from waiting for something that never arrives. This was the image that launched Anthony […]
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At the heart of Odumodublvck’s sophomore album, Industry Machine, released in the early hours of Monday, the 6th of October, lies a deceptively simple inquiry: where does one go after checking all the boxes putatively required for a certain level of respect, for ascendancy into “the club,” and still being treated with a degree of […]
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Watching mainstream Nollywood films and TV series, as Nigerian film critics will attest, is a headache-inducing activity. Film critics watch Nollywood productions with painkillers closely. Ditto the audiences too. This has been the toxic relationship between Nigerian film critics and mainstream Nollywood films. The films reveal filmmakers’ disrespect for cinema and disinterest in the subject […]
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The House of Representatives has firmly rejected claims from the United States Senate describing Nigeria’s security challenges as a genocide against Christians. Lawmakers in Abuja have asserted that this narrative is not just misleading but also dangerous, arguing that it misrepresents a complex crisis that affects Nigerians of all faiths. The rejection followed a statement […]
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Burkina Faso’s military government has detained eight staff members of the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) on accusations of treason. The detainees, arrested on October 3, 2025, include a French national, a French-Senegalese woman, a Czech national, a Malian, and four Burkinabè staff. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana announced the arrests in a statement broadcast on […]
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Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You get to learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode features cinematographer, editor and colorist, Emmanuel Igbekele Odihiri. Emmanuel Odihiri grew up in the 90s Ikotun, Lagos, living with his grandmother in […]
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Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You get to learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode features film editor and post-production supervisor, Martini Akande. The arts have always been dear to Martini Akande’s heart. In secondary school, his […]
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Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You get to learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode features actor Saeed Mohammed, popularly known as Funky Mallam. Funky Mallam, born Saeed Mohammed, has steadily built a career that reflects range, […]
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Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You get to learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode features actor Taye Arimoro. Taye Arimoro was born a twin and grew up as one of the youngest children in a large […]
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Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You get to learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode features make-up and special effects artist, Maryam Ndukwe. Maryam Ndukwe is fuelled by ambition, a trait she describes as hereditary. Growing up […]
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My Father’s Shadow is a personal, semi-autobiographical exploration of the Davies brothers. It’s charged as an attempt to make sense of the absence that shaped their formative years.
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Watching mainstream Nollywood films and TV series, as Nigerian film critics will attest, is a headache-inducing activity. Film critics watch Nollywood productions with painkillers closely. Ditto the audiences too. This has been the toxic relationship between Nigerian film critics and mainstream Nollywood films. The films reveal filmmakers’ disrespect for cinema and disinterest in the subject […]
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Media professionals and film enthusiasts were gathered last week at Filmhouse Cinemas Landmark MX4D, Victoria Island, Lagos, as Africa Magic premiered a fresh slate of shows that will begin airing across her different channels. The event began with a red carpet session that was followed by film screenings and a panel session. Celebrities such as […]
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On October 5, 2025, filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts gathered at Alliance Française, Mike Adenuga Centre in Ikoyi for The Exclusive Screening, an intimate showcase dedicated to celebrating short films on the big screen. The event unfolded across two sessions: an afternoon showing at 3:00 p.m. and an evening presentation at 6:00 p.m. Among the audience […]
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Minutes into our conversation with Donald Tombia, it was clear: he’s a process-obsessed filmmaker. With nearly a decade in the industry, Tombia has written and served as Head Writer for some of Nollywood’s television series and films including Slum King, Shanty Town, Masquerades of Aniedo, Introducing the Kujus and others. These films and TV shows […]
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“Which line, let them bring it out, has had more impact than that like on Cast,” Odumodublvck asks in a radio interview with Beat 99.9FM’s Osi Suave. “Which Hip Hop song,” he continues, “has had more cultural impact, in the last 20 years? Brother in the history of Nigerian Hip Hop, no song has had […]
3 months ago
At the heart of Odumodublvck’s sophomore album, Industry Machine, released in the early hours of Monday, the 6th of October, lies a deceptively simple inquiry: where does one go after checking all the boxes putatively required for a certain level of respect, for ascendancy into “the club,” and still being treated with a degree of […]
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With over a decade of experience supporting Ghanaian artists, MiPROMO specializes in digital and video distribution, social media marketing, web publishing, branding, and event activation. This partnership is an exciting step in Virgin Music Group’s ongoing mission to invest in Africa’s music and creative scene through strategic distribution, marketing support, and artist empowerment. Virgin Music Group, known […]
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Building on the success of its launch earlier this year, Martell’s Afrobeats Live returned to Paris for its second edition with a bold celebration of the women defining the genre’s sound, style, and future. Launched in June 2025, Afrobeats Live is Martell’s global cultural platform dedicated to bringing together the people who are shaping the […]
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By Joseph Dike Abiagom TMXO builds music the way an architect designs a structure -with balance, precision, and purpose. His work doesn’t rely on spectacle or hype; it relies on craft. On Adekunle Gold’s Fuji, that craft takes center stage. Each record on the project feels engineered, not just produced -a deliberate alignment of rhythm, […]
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The 17th edition of The Headies was held on Sunday night and it came complete with the standard fare of problems. The production was characteristically abysmal. The broadcast feed could as well have been from the 1980s. Tardiness was a problem, as usual. It’s almost like the entire concept of time was lost on the […]
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The House of Representatives has firmly rejected claims from the United States Senate describing Nigeria’s security challenges as a genocide against Christians. Lawmakers in Abuja have asserted that this narrative is not just misleading but also dangerous, arguing that it misrepresents a complex crisis that affects Nigerians of all faiths. The rejection followed a statement […]
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Burkina Faso’s military government has detained eight staff members of the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) on accusations of treason. The detainees, arrested on October 3, 2025, include a French national, a French-Senegalese woman, a Czech national, a Malian, and four Burkinabè staff. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana announced the arrests in a statement broadcast on […]
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The United States has deported ten people to Eswatini, the second batch sent to the southern African kingdom under Washington’s controversial immigration deportation program. The move, rooted in the Trump administration’s hard-line approach to immigration enforcement, has reignited legal and political tensions in Eswatini. Rights groups there are currently fighting a court case to block […]
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The resignation of Uche Nnaji, Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, has once again laid bare the rot at the heart of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. Three days after a PREMIUM TIMES report exposed him for forging two certificates, Nnaji tendered his resignation, a move the Presidency has tried to dress up as […]
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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 and their […]
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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 and their […]
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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 and their […]
5 months ago
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 […]
8 months ago
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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If you’re even moderately active on the social media platform called X, otherwise known as Twitter, you’d attest to the fact that for a while now the platform has felt different; more volatile; a mound of dry tinder ever poised to burst into flames. The platform has always had the reputation of functioning as a […]
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Afro-Tech Girls has teamed up with Vamp AI to launch a groundbreaking 5-week Resume Challenge—one of several initiatives aimed at equipping 5,000 young African women with career readiness skills to match their technical expertise. Why This Matters For years, Afro-Tech Girls has trained women aged 18–35 in in-demand skills like UI/UX design, cloud computing, frontend […]
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TikTok today announced the launch of TikTok for Artists in Nigeria following its global debut earlier this year. The new all-in-one insights platform is designed to provide artists, their labels, and their teams with the data and tools they need to better understand their music performance, audience, and fan engagement on TikTok, helping them promote their work […]
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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 […]
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The atmosphere was electric at the upscale Ikoyi venue on July 24, 2025. Nigeria’s entertainment heavyweights gathered: industry veterans, journalists, and executives, answering a call from two powerhouses. Inkblot Studios, the first Nigerian production house to partner with Amazon Prime and Netflix, had teamed up with Filmhouse Group, West Africa’s leading cinema and distribution giant. […]
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