Mo Abudu, CEO of EbonyLife Media, has joined the Board of Directors of the International Academy of Television, Arts, and Sciences. Some recent additions include Ferdinand Adimefe, CEO of Magic Carpet Labs; filmmaker, renowned actor and Managing Director of Euphoria360 Media, Femi Adebayo; Leonard Amanya, from the Uganda Communications Commission; Emem Ema, CEO of Vzhun […]
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Conversations from the Past takes us on a journey back in time, imagining a fiery conversation between two influential Nigerian women: Efunroye Tinubu (Fadekemi Olumide Aluko), a wealthy merchant aristocrat, and slave trader, and Sara Forbes Bonetta (Kuchi Chris), Queen Victoria’s Nigerian-born goddaughter. Set in 1863, the film explores their heated debate on the perspectives of […]
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Simi and Tiwa Savage share their contentious new record, “Men Are Crazy”. Following the success of Burna Boy’s “Tested, Approved and Trusted”, the artist offers an EP dedicated to remixes of the track. Doja Cat returns with an updated version of her album, Scarlet. Bryson Tiller and J. Cole serve up LPs, too. Ghanian artists, […]
The Lagos premiere of Ki’mon! The Eastern Nigerian Afro-Funk Revolution (1970-1980) took place at Alliance Francais in Ikoyi, organized by The African Music Library (AML) in collaboration with Josplay Music, Pigl Africa, Nigerian Funk, and Sample Chief. Directed by Nze Ed Emeka Keazor, the documentary offers a deep dive into a distinctive musical movement, […]
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The artist plays a very important role in documenting the history and traditions of a community. One way the artist does this job is via storytelling. Through these stories, the artist becomes an embodiment and a custodian of culture, depicting elements of said culture and correcting several misconceptions in the process. On this premise, […]
The 2024 iHeart Radio Award which was held on April 1 in Los Angeles saw some of Nigeria’s talented artists as winners. .@burnaboy wins Best African Music Artist! Watch our #iHeartAwards2024 LIVE on @FOXTV tonight at 8/7c! pic.twitter.com/ujVTBX0uX0 — iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) April 1, 2024 Burna Boy took home the award for “Best African […]
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After a five-year endeavor, waf. has officially opened its skatepark, situated within the historic grounds of Freedom Park on the site of a former colonial prison. The waf. Skatepark aims to be an inclusive, safe and family-friendly space for skaters of all levels. View this post on Instagram A post shared by […]
This week, Beyoncé drops the second act of her LP trilogy, the hotly awaited COWBOY CARTER. After smashing the charts with 2022’s RENAISSANCE and already owning the month-long Number 1 single TEXAS HOLD ‘EM, COWBOY CARTER brings a cover of Dolly Parton’s Jolene and a killer collab with Willie Nelson on Smoke Hour. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s […]
Abebi’s anticipated ‘Serenity Collection’ has arrived. Led by Creative Director Seyitan Atigarin, this debut ready-to-wear line reshapes the concept of luxury for both men and women, with a fusion of cultural influences and a contemporary edge. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abèbíbytan (@abebibytan) Drawing inspiration from a […]
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For its ninth season, Big Brother Naija, Nigeria’s beloved reality TV show, is shaking things up with a major change. Instead of solo auditions, contestants must now audition in pairs, as announced on the official Big Brother Naija Instagram page. These pairs can consist of close friends, family members, romantic partners, or any combo that […]
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Rema’s debut album Rave & Roses has been certified diamond in France. This certification from the Syndicat National de l’Édition Phonographique (SNEP) marks exceptional sales success. L’album « Rave & Roses » de Rema est certifié Platine ! 💿 100 000 équivalents ventes 📈 Bravo ! 👏 pic.twitter.com/MIsl2HuUYk — Le SNEP (@snep) March 25, […]
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The streets of Lagos come alive in a new campaign for the Air Jordan 4 Retro, courtesy of renowned streetwear brand Patta. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Patta (@patta_nl) Directed by Tunde Cutz and TSE, the video features some of the key cultural figures in Nigeria: the […]
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