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emPawa Africa Co-Founder Ikenna Nwagboso to Exit Role as Global Head of Label Services and Partnerships

emPawa Africa Co-Founder Ikenna Nwagboso to Exit Role as Global Head of Label Services and Partnerships

Global entertainment company emPawa Africa has announced the departure of Ikenna Nwagboso, its co-founder and Global Head of Label Services and Partnerships, effective in January 2025. Nwagboso, a key figure in launching emPawa with founder and CEO Oluwatosin Ajibade (Mr Eazi) in 2018, has played an instrumental role in shaping the company’s growth and its […]

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Tyla Bags Best Afrobeats at MTV EMAs 2024 — Another Win, Another Genre Controversy

Tyla Bags Best Afrobeats at MTV EMAs 2024 — Another Win, Another Genre Controversy

As expected, South African breakout star Tyla claimed the Best Afrobeats award at the 2025 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs); an achievement that places her squarely among the rising stars of African music. She won against fellow nominees Tems, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy and Davido, a win which has rebooted the robust conversation around genre representation […]

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Tems, Asake, Yemi Alade, Rema and More Among 2025 Grammy Nominees

Tems, Asake, Yemi Alade, Rema and More Among 2025 Grammy Nominees

The 2025 Grammy Awards has a strong showing from Nigerian artists, particularly in the newly established “Best African Music Performance” category. Asake and Wizkid’s collaboration on “MMS,” Burna Boy’s “Higher,” Chris Brown’s “Sensational” featuring Davido and Lojay, Tems’ “Love Me JeJe,” and Yemi Alade’s “Tomorrow” have all been nominated in the category.   Tems, in […]

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Behind the scene of shooting mental health movie 'A Night In 2005'

Interview: Ted Makunjuola and Efa Iwara on Tackling The Demands of ‘A Night In 2005’

Creating or acting in a film is a challenging task, but when the project carries a powerful message, such as addressing mental health and abuse, the difficulty multiplies. This is precisely what Ted Makunjuola faced with her directorial debut A Night In 2005. She undertook the challenge of crafting a film that authentically portrays the […]

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Fave

Fave Named Spotify’s EQUAL Africa Artist for November

Fave has been named Spotify’s EQUAL Africa Ambassador for the month of November, celebrating her influence within the African music scene and promoting equity for women in the industry. Fave’s artistry sits at the crossroads of Afrobeats, neo-soul, and a distinctly personal narrative style. Known for her hit track “Baby Riddim,” which catapulted her into […]

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Nigerian films are taking center stage at the AFRIFF this year.

All Eyes on Nigeria as 16 Feature Films Set to Steal the Show at AFRIFF 2024

The annual African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) will take place at the AFRIFF hub in Lagos from November 3 to 9, 2024. This year a total of 150 films which include features, shorts, animations and documentaries, will be screened.    As Nigeria takes center stage for this festival, here are the 16 Nigerian features selected: […]

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