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What this new digital postcode actually means If you have ever ordered something online in Nigeria, you know the drama. You put "No 4, beside big church, second transformer" and then you spend 20 minutes on phone with th…
A creative fashion journey that began on the streets of Lagos has taken Nigerian model Rachael Ojuromi to one of the world’s most recognised fashion houses. The 22-year-old model made her runway debut at Chanel’s Spring/…
October 24, 2026 is the date Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile and his longtime partner, Davita Lamai, want fans to save as excitement builds around their wedding celebration. The singer, whose real name is Omoniyi Raphael, c…
Veteran Nigerian rapper Lord of Ajasa is officially a United States citizen, and the milestone has brought congratulatory messages from fans and some familiar names in Nigerian music. The rapper, whose real name is Oluse…
Ruth Kadiri,one of the Nollywood actress and movie producer has expressed deep concerns about circulation of fake products that people buy everyday ranging from food, medicine, cosmetics,drinks to household products beli…
Tems Made History at FIFA's First Halftime Show: Why It Matters for Nigerian Music Nigerian star Tems became one of the first artists to perform at a FIFA halftime show when she headlined the inaugural Club World Cup fin…
PELLER AND JARVIS WELCOME THEIR NEWBORN One of the most talked about couples of 2026 has just entered the most beautiful chapter of their lives, and this time, the entire internet is crying tears of joy with them. James…
Rema is attracting attention with his latest release, “Oh No,” a song exploring attraction, mixed signals and the uncertainty of modern relationships. The Nigerian Afrobeats star teamed up with Jamaican producer Rvssian…
2027: Campaign Funding and the Challenge of Fair Elections in Nigeria Nigeria’s 2027 general elections are expected to generate intense political competition as parties prepare to present their candidates and convince vo…
Funke Akindele’s upcoming movie The Four… No One Fights Alone is getting a fresh musical touch with “My Sunshine,” a new collaboration between Nigerian singers Waje and Shoday. The song is connected to the highly anticip…
Nigerian singer Omah Lay and American singer Chlöe Bailey have caught fans’ attention following the release of “Company,” a collaboration with British electronic music group Clean Bandit. The song and its accompanying mu…
Just the other day, Ruth Kadiri, a Nollywood celebrity raised an alarm regarding her alleged purchase of a fake product. Of course, buying fake products in Nigeria is not news. However, as a "celebrated" Nollywood celebr…
Nigerian actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has sparked fresh online conversations after urging Nigerians to stop condemning their country and focus on offering solutions to its problems. The RMD Nigeria…
“You cannot stop me from loving Stonebwoy, you can’t stop me from supporting what Stonebwoy is doing.” Those words from Shatta Wale became one of the biggest talking points from the MoMoFest X ShattaFest concert in Ho, V…
Femi Adebayo Opens New Film Hub as Nollywood Prepares for Detty December Nollywood actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has unveiled Euphoria 360 Hub, a new film and media production facility in Oregun, Lagos, as Nigeria’s e…
What tap-to-pay even means Forget all the big grammar. Tap-to-pay is exactly what it sounds like. You have a card with that small wifi-like sign on it, or you have your phone. You want to pay for shawarma. Instead of ins…
The countdown is almost over, and Nigerian Dave fans who spent months asking the British-Nigerian rapper to bring his tour to Lagos are finally getting their wish. Social media excitement is building ahead of the Dave La…
Alibaba, Funny Bone, Damola and a strong lineup of Nigerian comedians came together as Larry J returned to the Lagos stage with a comedy show built around laughter, family entertainment and conversations that go beyond t…
