Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, known for his roles in His House and Gangs of London, takes the lead in Akinola Davies Jr.’s highly anticipated directorial debut, My Father’s Shadow. The film, set against the backdrop of the 1993 Nigerian presidential election in Lagos, follows two young brothers spending a day with their estranged father. This marks a […]
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Rema has announced the “HEIS World Tour” for 2025, in support of his critically acclaimed album HEIS. The tour will take him across the globe, with stops in major cities across North America, Europe, and Asia. View this post on Instagram A post shared by REMA (@heisrema) The tour kicks off in […]
At the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Kendrick Lamar rendered one of his boldest yet, using the biggest stage in American sports to reinforce his dominance in hip-hop and remind everyone why he remains one of the most ferocious rappers of his generation. There was never a question of whether Kendrick Lamar would give […]
Love is in the air, roses are blooming (or wilting depending on the sun in Lagos), and your wallet is… well, let’s just say it’s feeling a little shy right now. Nigeria’s economy is giving us all a run for our money, we’re feeling the pinch, but that doesn’t mean you should skimp on showing […]
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This week is stacked with big drops from some of the most exciting artists across Afrobeats, rap, and R&B. Rema’s “Baby (Is It A Crime)” finally arrives as a highly anticipated single and it lives up to most expectations. Yemi Alade, fresh off her Grammy nomination, drops “Keys To Your Heart,” a Valentine’s-themed track intended […]
The topic of female body hair has been a subject of debate for centuries, with varying cultural norms and personal preferences shaping societal views. In recent years, there has been a growing movement among some African women to embrace their natural hair, including pubic hair. Chidera Eggerue’s 2020 documentary, Bring Back the Bush: Where […]
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Love takes the spotlight this Valentine’s Day with Reel Love, a heartfelt exploration of modern relationships and the role of social media in shaping romance. Premiering nationwide on February 14, 2025, the film captures the highs and lows of love in today’s world with a story that is both deeply relatable and emotionally charged. […]
It’s 2025, and yet somehow, conversations about women’s sexual histories feel like they were copy-pasted from a 1950s etiquette manual. You would think that after decades of feminism, sexual liberation, and an entire internet full of too much information, we would have retired the idea that a woman’s worth is tied to her “body count”. […]
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Rema has finally announced the release date for his highly anticipated single, “Baby (Is It a Crime),” which samples the classic Sade track “Is It a Crime.” The announcement follows a period of uncertainty surrounding the release due to uncleared sample issues, further fueling anticipation among fans. View this post on Instagram […]
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The 2025 Grammy Awards delivered a mix of predictable wins and stunning upsets, but one moment stood out: Beyoncé finally took home the coveted Album of the Year award for her critically acclaimed country album, Cowboy Carter. Kendrick Lamar dominated the rap categories, grabbing both Song and Record of the Year for the popular […]
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Tems has made history by winning the Best African Music Performance category at the 67th Grammy Awards for her song, “Love Me JeJe”, She knocking out Burna Boy, Chris Brown, Davido, Asake, and Yemi Alade. Congrats Best African Music Performance winner – "Love Me JeJe" @temsbaby. #GRAMMYs WATCH NOW ⤵️ https://t.co/OuKk34kvdu — Recording Academy […]
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President Donald Trump has set in motion a broad-based immigration enforcement initiative targeting undocumented residents nationwide. The latest data, extracted from an ICE report titled “Noncitizens on the ICE Non-Detained Docket with Final Orders of Removal by Country of Citizenship,” reveals that among roughly 1.4 million non-citizens slated for deportation, nearly 3,690 Nigerians are now […]
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