On Friday night, while some were asleep, the United States’ 45th and soon-to-be 47th president, Donald Trump, announced and launched his meme coin, $TRUMP. A meme coin is a digital asset typically based on internet memes, popular animals, human figures, or pop culture phenomena. Their transactional value hinges heavily on virality and social media presence […]
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For an average Nigerian with limited knowledge about influential diasporans, Adebayo Ogunlesi became known in 2020 thanks to Burna Boy’s ode to his work ethic in “Wonderful,” a standout track from the Grammy-winning album Twice As Tall. However, to those familiar with Ogunlesi’s legacy, he has spent over two decades as a trailblazing African figure […]
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Amid Africa’s digital and technological growth, the focus has often revolved around scale — bigger investments, broader markets, and wider adoption. While these metrics seem indisputable considering Africa is the second most populous continent globally, prioritising size alone has done little to address Africa’s intricate socio-economic needs. Despite significant advances in innovation and development, […]
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After nearly nine years of relying on independent fact-checkers to minimise misinformation, Meta is pivoting to a user-powered content moderation system, Community Notes, on its platforms Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. This daring move was announced in a blog post by Joel Kaplan, Meta’s Chief Global Affairs Officer, accompanied by a video from CEO Mark […]
Over the past couple of years, virtually every product and service in Nigeria has experienced volatile price hikes. From government-regulated products like petroleum and electricity to private services like real estate and property management, the increment in these once-basic necessities is beyond staggering. The National Bureau of Statistics reported in October 2024 that inflation had […]
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About eight months after pointing accusatory fingers at Apple for the illegal mining and exploitation of its raw materials and contribution to unrest in its region, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially filed criminal complaints against the tech giant. Recall that The Grid had earlier in September explored the nuances of how […]
It’s another December, and for the ninth consecutive year, Spotify users worldwide are deep in conversations fueled by the wrap of songs and artists they obsessively listened to all year. Undoubtedly, Spotify Wrapped has become one of the most anticipated campaigns in the global music industry, thanks to its interactive, shareable nature that has cemented […]
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The past few weeks of new music have been a little…meh. But this week, things are looking up with some exciting releases and a few surprises. Fresh off his “Awuke” smash, Davido links up with ODUMODUBLVCK and Chike for “Funds,” in attempts to keep his streak alive. FOLA follows up the buzz from “Alone” […]
Nigerians’ interaction with social media could see significant changes as the Senate progresses with a bill mandating social media platforms and data controllers operating in Nigeria to establish a physical presence within the country. The legislative proposal, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023,” seeks to amend […]
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A good product often serves as a blueprint for competitors, and Twitter (now X) has embodied that for a long time. Elon Musk’s takeover over two years ago particularly amplified the demand for a competitor to crack Twitter’s code, as many feel that the billionaire’s reign is doing more to repel than retain and attract […]
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Snapchat is reinforcing its commitment to safety regulations with the imminent addition of enhanced location-sharing features to its parental controls hub, Family Centre. Through Snap Map, family and friends have previously been sharing real-time locations while out and about for some months now. However, the new feature will make the process easier for parents […]
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If you’ve consistently sought video reviews before buying new gadgets or upgrading over the past seven years, odds are your search engine or social media algorithms have directed you to Fisayo Fosudo’s videos on multiple occasions. The relatable, often comparative, and high-quality creative visuals, delivered with no delay (or “FodaAdu,” as he calls it in […]
