The moment that tech and smartphone enthusiasts have been waiting for is finally here. On Monday, September 9, the launch of Apple’s iPhone 16 series will take centre stage at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino headquarters after months of anticipation. The past few months have been rife with rumours and speculation about the […]
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Over the past seven years, Peace Itimi has been at the forefront of the tech revolution in Nigeria, contributing to its growth through her multifaceted skillet: digital marketing, content creation, storytelling, and public speaking. Peace went from nursing an interest in medicine to studying medical biochemistry and eventually not practising after her graduation from Delta […]
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Have you seen Atlas — the 2024 sci-fi movie where Jennifer Lopez and her team used AI-powered robotic mech suits to go head-to-head with Harlan—the world’s first AI terrorist—and his legion of AI armies? For much of the film, Lopez was inside her robotic mech suit, Smith, as both entirely different entities, overcame initial fits […]
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The borders between African countries may appear peaceful on maps, but the one between South Africa and Nigeria tells a different story. Both countries have been nurturing an intense rivalry that dates back to the 1990s, and it has seen its battlegrounds shift from football to music, politics, and every other industry that matters. From […]
1997-born Iddris Sandu is one of the few African-born millennials who grew up with an iron-clad ambition of becoming a change catalyst through writing codes. Born in Accra, Ghana, Iddris’ time there was brief, as his family migrated to Compton, California when he was three years old. At just ten years old, he embarked on […]
Every industry thrives on the pioneering efforts of thought leaders who envisioned an upward trajectory and created the means to realise it. Africa’s creative industry is no exception. Before now, budding creatives had to prioritise establishing a strong foothold in cities with expansive creative economies like Lagos, Kigali, and Accra to make a name out […]
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“There will be no more important issue in the world—not energy, not oil, not water—than that of talent. The places that develop talent, motivate talent, and use talent will be the places that move forward in the world,” says Professor Phillip Clay, former chancellor of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Africa is plagued with […]
The girlies have a new word, “demure.” A few weeks ago, who even casually used “demure”? Tiktok has shown how powerful it is when it comes to trendsetting. It is unrivaled in that department. In less than six years, the platform has woven itself into the very fabric of our daily lives, reshaping everything from […]
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In this age, you’d easier find a literate adult who has never read or written, than one who doesn’t regularly use at least one social media medium. What began in the late 90s as a personal communication tool has morphed into a multifaceted medium with many innumerable functions, making it almost impossible to jettison. […]
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Earlier in May, stunning pictures of American celebrities Rihanna and Katy Perry at the 2024 Met Gala event were making rounds on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter). The pictures, as expected, went viral, as they appeared to exemplify contenders for the event’s best-dressed stars. But that wasn’t going to happen, because, in reality, […]
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There has never been a better time to be a creator in Africa. After years of seemingly thankless efforts in educating and entertaining the public, media platforms are finally opening up models for rewards. Meta’s Facebook was the last major platform to open revenue access to previously restricted countries in the continent. Now, online publishing […]
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Two months after implementing a limit of three song lyrics per month for free users, Spotify has backtracked on the move, returning the feature to all users globally. What seemed like a silent update back in May 2024 has been in the works since September 2023 when users started noticing the unavailability of the […]
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