Lagos Fashion Week 2024 closed out spectacularly after energizing and creatively stimulating the city. Running from October 23 to 27, the event lived up to its billing with the theme “COMMUNE,” which demonstrated collaboration among designers, while spotlighting the best of African fashion and style. The Green Access program supported emerging talents focused on sustainability, […]
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Nigerian comedian with the stage name Basket Mouth has announced November 22nd, 2024, for his first cinematic debut. Titled A Ghetto Love Story, the feature film is a collaborative effort between Basketmouth and co-writer Victoria Eze. Via social media on Friday, October 25, 2024, Basket Mouth shared the official release date across cinemas nationwide […]
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Nigeria has chosen the epic Hausa film Mai Martaba as its entry for the International Feature Film (IFF) category at the 97th Oscars Academy Awards. Produced and directed by Prince Daniel, the film delves into themes of power, love, greed, and betrayal. It presents a compelling narrative that defies tradition and celebrates female leadership. […]
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Since the release of his debut EP, Son of the Moon, TAR1Q has marked himself as an artist with long-haul potential — a vocalist with a clear direction and a voice that instantly hooks. The project signaled the arrival of a young artist ready to go the distance. Since then, the road has been long […]
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If there’s one thing ART X Lagos does better than most, it’s setting the cultural agenda. Since its inception in 2016, the art fair has established itself as a pivotal platform for African artists and their diasporic counterparts, celebrating the continent’s creativity and cultural depth. Running from October 31st to November 3rd, this year’s edition explores […]
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When one door closes, another can swing wide open. Just a few weeks ago, amidst the viral trend of “Hi, my name is… and this is my submission to walk at GTCO Fashion Week,” Alexandra Obochi—affectionately known as Diaryofafatshionista—set social media alight. Her video submission, bold and unapologetic, was less an application and more a […]
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2024 has been an impressive year for Nollywood, with a steady stream of new releases and standout performances hitting the screens each month. One of the most remarkable achievements was made by renowned filmmaker Funke Akindele, who set a new record with her 2023 release A Tribe Called Judah. It grossed over ₦1.4 billion, […]
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Award-winning artist David Adeleke, famously known as Davido, surprised fans at Lagos Fashion Week 2024 as he graced the runway for his friend, designer Ugo Monye. On October 24, Davido stepped out looking every bit like royalty. We already know he’s Omo Baba Olowo, and he showed it in his outfit. The all-brown look, complete […]
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Following its immense popularity on Netflix, Blood Sisters is gearing up for a highly anticipated second season. Mo Abudu, CEO of EbonyLife Media, has confirmed the news, announcing that production will soon begin. “Blood Sisters 2 is officially in progress!” Abudu shared with excitement. “We had a fantastic table read last week, and after […]
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At Ease debuts on Prime Video after a year on pre and post production runnings. Written by Stephanie Dadet and directed by Seun Richards, the feature tells the compelling story of Major Agbo (played by Asa’ah Samuel). The 35-year-old Nigerian Army veteran battles severe post-traumatic stress disorder from a bomb blast in Northern Nigeria. This leads […]
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Tonight, we’re thrilled to announce that Uncle Bubus will be unleashing a mind-blowing mix featuring the hottest beats and infectious melodies, exclusively on the Bounce One app! 🎶🎉 Tune in tonight from 9pm to catch this electrifying blend of music that will keep you grooving and uplift your spirit. Uncle Bubu’s expertly curated selection […]
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With this week’s eclectic batch of releases, there’s plenty to explore. 2Baba returns after a slow year, keeping things witty with “Kuku Google Am.” Juls does what he does best once again with Peace & Love, delivering smooth Afro-fusion grooves. Chocolate City’s TAR1Q drops Okada Airlines, a free-wheeling EP. Qing Madi delivers on her […]
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