Fresh off signing a landmark deal with Sony Music’s UK-based Since ’93 Records, fast-rising “YoruPop” trailblazer Solana has officially dropped her debut 7-track EP, Girl From The West. Produced alongside longtime collaborator Killertunes, the project expands her unique blend of Yoruba influences, synth-pop, Fuji, and electronic dance, bundling viral smashes “Okunkun” and “Dide” with fresh […]
Ayra Starr has added another milestone to her name as her sophomore album, The Year I Turned 21, crosses 1 billion plays on YouTube Music. Released on May 31, 2024, the 15-track album features collaborations including Asake, Giveon, Seyi Vibez, Anitta and Coco Jones, alongside some of her biggest records, like “Commas”, “Santa”, “Bad […]
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Paramount Pictures has released a second trailer for Children of Blood and Bone, nearly four months after the first introduced the world of Orïsha on July 28. The 2-minute, 53-second preview, which dropped on Thursday, November 12, is based on Tomi Adeyemi’s 2018 bestselling novel and raises the stakes. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, who […]
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For a generation of Nigerian music listeners, YBNL Nation represents one of the most influential movements in contemporary Afrobeats. From launching careers to shaping different sounds within the industry, the label has produced artists who have since grown into major names in their own right. This December, label boss Olamide is bringing some of those […]
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Yet again, Global star Ayra Starr reminds us: truly, it is ‘Starrgirl’ season. The Nigerian singer is set to make her Coachella debut after being announced today as part of the lineup for the 2027 edition of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. She joins an eclectic list of international acts billed for the […]
The 15th edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) came to a close on Saturday, November 7, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, with several stars in attendance for the AFRIFF Globe Awards. The event was hosted by Osas Ighodaro and Keturah King and began with the presentation of the Herbert Wigwe Award for […]
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Nigeria’s 2027 elections are less than 80 days away, and a significant chunk of the country has already caught the election fever. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) claims 103 million people are registered to vote in the January 16 and February 6, 2027, elections — a number you should only trust if you are […]
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Africa’s foremost film festival, the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), returned for its 15th edition, held in Lagos from November 1 to 7, 2026, bringing together filmmakers, actors, industry professionals, and cinephiles to celebrate African storytelling. Under the theme “Frames of the Future: Africa’s Creative Intelligence,” the festival has not only screened films but also […]
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Day five of the 15th edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) saw filmmakers, content creators and other industry professionals gather at Twin Waters, Lagos, for the African Film Content Market, which featured six panel sessions discussing different aspects of Africa’s growing creative industry. The event opened with a panel discussion on intellectual […]
Detty December is around the corner, and South African DJ and record producer Black Coffee is set to blaze the city of Lagos as he returns for another electrifying show. In partnership with M:E Entertainment and DAPO, the DJ will be taking over Lagos with a new experience titled “THIS IS ME”. The team behind […]
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Love Island has finally arrived in Nigeria, with applications for its first season currently open and scheduled to close on November 14. The show is expected to premiere in December and will air on Soundcity. Love Island is mostly known for its UK and US editions, which have grown into major reality television franchises […]
It is another election season, and dodging it is an extreme sport. Even if your entire personality is “I don’t care about politics,” you cannot escape the posters and billboards invading your sight with inscriptions like “Vote Lagbaja for Continuity” or “Vote Tamedo for Change.” If you miss the radio and TV jingles, your social […]
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