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This is the TikTok Trend Gen Zs Are Obsessed With Right Now

If you’ve been on TikTok lately, and let’s be real, who hasn’t? There’s no way you haven’t seen the “mums dressing like their daughter” trend that’s been trending. You know,…

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AMVCA 2025 Wows with Big Wins and Bigger Smiles. Check Out The Winners of the Event

The 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) took place on Saturday at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos. The event celebrated achievements in African film and television, with over…

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Top 10 AMVCA Cultural Day Looks

A lot of celebrities turned up in style for the AMVCA cultural day that was held yesterday. They effortlessly represented the Nigerian cultural values in diversely amazing ways. Here are…

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YNaija Spotlight on Mavin Records Label’s Female Rapper ‘Lifesize Teddy’

YNaija Spotlight: Mavin Records Label’s Female Rapper ‘Lifesize Teddy’

Lifesize Teddy (Elestee), born “Banigo Apiafi Treasure,” is a Nigerian female rapper signed to the famous Mavin Records label by superstar music executive Don Jazzy in 2023. The poet and…

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Rema paid $3 million to perform at an Indian billionaire’s wedding

Weekend Recap | Events That Happened Over the Weekend

Rema sparks debate with mannequins of Afrobeats stars at MSG performance Skales recalls performing for inmates after a surprise detention Eniola Ajao reflects on becoming a mother at 20 amid…

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Wizkid's Impact: A Warm Presence on Ayra Starr and Olamide's Tracks

Wizkid’s Impact: A Warm Presence on Ayra Starr and Olamide’s Tracks

In just a few weeks, Wizkid has been featured on tracks by two of Nigeria’s biggest stars, Ayra Starr and Olamide. The songs, “Gimme Dat” and “Kai,” sheds light on…

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Rema Is All ‘Bout U’ In His New Single

Nigerian and international star Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, just dropped his second single of the year, “Bout U,” a smooth, romantic track about a lover he can’t stop…

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Top 5 Podcasts Of The Week

This week, we have all been entertained by our favourite podcasters, who are updating us about their real-life experiences, mistakes, and lessons learned. Listening to podcasts has been described as…

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2000s Nigerian party songs

10 Iconic 2000s Nigerian Party Songs That Lit Up Every Gathering

Long before streaming apps and viral TikTok challenges, 2000s Nigerian party songs were the life of the party. These were the tracks that turned small get-togethers into wild dance-offs, made…

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Chude Jideonwo, Adetoro Fowosere, Jennifer Mairo and Brukeme Dickson Hold Conference Ahead of The Biggest Talk Concert

Chude Jideonwo Is Hosting Africa’s Biggest Talk Concert On April 27th

Official Announcement Renowned Nigerian media mogul Chude Jideonwo is set to host Africa’s biggest talk concert on April 27th, 2025. This event will bring together some of Nigeria’s most influential voices for an evening of…

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Invade visits Nigerian American TV Star, Idia Aisien’s Contemporary Home in Lagos

Africa’s Premium Magazine TV Show, Invade, takes on Nigeria, reshaping the design landscape for homeowners, interior designer, architects, and design enthusiasts. The Executive Producer and Presenter, Chidi Edeh, visits TV personality, Idia Aisien to…

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"All the Love" Ayra Starr

Asake and Ayra Starr Revealed to Perform at the Hot 97 Summer Jam

Afrobeats superstars Ayra Starr and Asake are set to light up the stage at this year’s Hot 97 Summer Jam on June 20 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New…

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Weekend Recap | BBN 10, Desmond Elliot, Femi Branch, Peller, Natasha Osawaru

Weekend Recap | BBN 10, Desmond Elliot, Femi Branch, Peller, Natasha Osawaru

Big Brother Naija announces resumption of physical audition ahead of season 10 Femi Branch speaks on Desmond Elliot’s role as a politician Natasha Osawaru takes up 2Baba's name on her…

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Alma Asinobi Attempts to Break Guinness World Record for the Fastest Time to Visit All Seven Continents

Weekend Recap In Case You Missed It︱Alma Asinobi, Frank Edoho, Jide Kosoko, Ini Edo

Alma Asinobi completes tour of seven continents in Guinness World Record attempt Frank Edoho shares his thoughts on Mercy Chinwo’s legal drama with her ex-manager Jide Kosoko claims that many…

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Top 5 Podcasts of the Week | Nigeria

This week, we have all been entertained by our favourite podcasters, who are updating us about their real-life experiences, mistakes, and lessons learned. Listening to podcasts has been described as…

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The TikTok Effect: How Nigerian Songs Are Blowing Up Internationally

The TikTok Effect: How Nigerian Songs Are Blowing Up Internationally

Nigerian music has taken the world by storm, and one of the biggest reasons for this global success is TikTok. The app has become a powerful tool for promoting songs,…

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Tems Set to Join Lil Wayne and J. Cole for the Last Dreamville Festival in April

Tems Set to Join Lil Wayne and J. Cole for the Last Dreamville Festival in April

Tems has been announced as part of the lineup for the final edition of the Dreamville Festival. The Nigerian singer will perform alongside J. Cole, Lil Wayne, 21 Savage, and…

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Weekend Recap In Case You Missed It | Asake, NYSC, GWR, Blaqbonez

Asake and father reunite after father calls him out for abandonment NYSC member threatened for criticising the government Nigerian fashion designer sets Guinness World Record for longest hand-sewing marathon Blaqbonez…

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234 Essential podcast

Top 5 Podcasts of the Week | Nigeria

This week, we have all been entertained by our favourite podcasters, updating us about their real-life experiences, mistakes, and lessons learned. Listening to podcasts has been described as therapeutic by…

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Wizkid Announces “Morayo Live” Tour in Canada, Europe and US

Nigerian music star Wizkid has announced the world tour of his successful album, “Morayo,” performing in Canada, Europe, and the United States of America. Wizkid initially announced that his “Morayo…

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Weekend Recap In Case You Missed It | Mercy Eke, Lenny Kravitz, Seun Kuti, Tiwa Savage, Craig David, Omoni Oboli

Lenny Kravitz invited Seun Kuti to perform on stage in Germany Craig David praises Tiwa Savage for representing Afrobeats well Omoni Oboli threatens Ghanaian stations playing her movies without a…

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Top 5 Podcasts of the Week | Nigeria

This week, our favourite podcasters have entertained us by updating us on their real-life experiences, mistakes, and lessons learned. Listening to podcasts has been described as therapeutic by fans who…

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Chude Jideonwo Marks 25 Years in Media

Chude Jideonwo Opens Up to Mo Abudu About His 25 Years in Media

Chude Jideonwo is celebrating 25 years in the media industry and reflecting on his journey through conversations with some of the most respected figures in the field. One of these…

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Tiwa Savage Among Women Honored at the 2025 Forbes Africa Awards

Tiwa Savage, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nissi Ogulu, and Eniola Shokunbi were all honored and recognised at the 2025 Forbes Women Africa Awards which took place during the Forbes Women Africa Leading…

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Alma Asinobi Attempts to Break Guinness World Record for the Fastest Time to Visit All Seven Continents

Alma Asinobi Attempts to Break Guinness World Record (GWR) for the Fastest Time to Visit All Seven Continents

Nigerian travel enthusiast and blogger Alma Asinobi has taken to social media to announce her attempt to break the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the Fastest Time to Visit All…

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Weekend Recap In Case You Missed It |Peter Okoye, DJ Cuppy, Ayo Adesanya, Vee

DJ Cuppy reveals she did not know she was privileged Ayo Adesanya opens up about how her decade-long abusive relationship made her an alcoholic Peter Okoye claims he is not…

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Menisms

Top 5 Podcasts of the Week | Nigeria

This week, our favourite podcasters have entertained us by updating us on their real-life experiences, mistakes, and lessons learned. Listening to podcasts has been described as therapeutic by fans who…

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HardFacts Studios Announces “The Bitter Feminist” Premiering on iRep Festival in March

HardFacts Studios Announces “The Bitter Feminist” Premiering on iRep Festival in March 2025

HardFacts Studios has announced “The Bitter Feminist,” an intriguing documentary that explores the problems, stereotypes, and oppression that women endure in Nigeria and Africa. Compiled through several interviews, the five-episode…

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Ayra Starr Delivers a Powerful Performance at the Afro Nation Detroit 2024

Weekend Recap In Case You Missed It | Ayra Starr, Fabian Blu,  Asake, John Amaefule

Fabian Blu claims that he was introduced to drugs under Marlian Records John Amaefule hospitalised, seeks financial help from Nigerians Ayra Starr teases possible collaboration between Tems and Tyla Asake’s…

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Top 5 Podcasts of the Week | Nigeria

This week, our favourite podcasters have entertained us by updating us on their real-life experiences, mistakes, and lessons learned. Listening to podcasts has been described as therapeutic by fans who…

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