Talk about blazing trails: Ruona Meyer becomes the first Nigerian journalist to earn an Emmy Nomination

Last year, as part of the events to launch its new investigative journalism video series called ‘AFRICA EYE’, the BBC held a press conference at the Sheraton in Ikeja. I’d gone in, unsure of what to expect. What I did end up experiencing was the powerful work of Ruona J. Meyer. As the head journalist... Read More

The Media Blog

BBC, emmy, Ruona Meyer

August 5, 2019

Tekno has some very interesting ideas on how to make a comeback

Many people have been wondering what is going on with former Made Men Group singer Tekno. He fell off the radar in mid-2018, rarely performing or releasing music. Following the scandal that erupted around Iyanya’s own attempt at a comeback, which included a tell-all media tour shedding light on his tumultuous business and personal relationship,... Read More

The Media Blog

comeback, daddy freeze, Tekno

August 5, 2019

It’s four years late, but Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky is finally getting his day in court

Few people could have anticipated that a routine trek for a group of Shi’ite Muslims and their leader Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzaky in 2015 would devolve into a national crisis involving thousand of Shi’ite protesters, hundreds of death and public declarations of support from countries like Turkey. In what is one of the biggest examples that... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

El-Zakzaky

August 4, 2019

Buhari moves one step closer to undermining our democracy with Omoyele Sowore’s arrest

This morning, former political candidate Oby Ezekwesili joined her voice to the chorus publicly denouncing the federal government’s secret arrest of AAC presidential candidate and owner of controversial newspaper Sahara Reporters Omoyele Sowore. Sowore has long been a vocal commentator on Nigerian politics, using his newspaper to force successive democratic governments to answer to questions... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Omoyele Sowore, Revolution Now, Sahara Reporters

August 2, 2019

Hallelujah, Tinder is finally looking out for the gays

Dating app Tinder has really caught on in Nigeria. It has gone from this dodgy app expatriates use to solicit for sex workers into a proper avenue for people who do not have the energy or patience for guess work to meet and match with other people who share their sexual or romantic proclivities. While... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Grindr, Tinder

August 1, 2019

Joey Akan is giving the international reviewer thing a second try at The Fader

Since Joey Akan left his very controversial position as the head music reviewer at Pulse.NG, everyone’s been speculating where he would pop up next. Using the power and position of Ringer, Pulse’s parent company, and the access that the popular music analysis podcast Loose talk provided, Joey built a network of industry relationships that saw... Read More

The Media Blog

Joey Akan, The Media Blog

July 31, 2019

Caster Semenya barred from competing at World Championships

The antagonism towards South African intersex athlete Caster Semenya doesn’t seem to end as she has just been barred from competing in the World Championships, after a Swiss court stood behind an IAAF rule that would require her to take testosterone-reducing medication. The South African had been expected to defend her world 800m title in late... Read More

The Sports Blog

Caster Semenya, World Championships

July 29, 2019

Check out the new movie poster for dramatic thriller ”Elevator Baby” starring Toyin Abraham and Timini Egbuson

Niyi Akinmolyayan is having a busy 2019. Already, the filmmaker has three upcoming projects including the animated movie Malika: Warrior Queen, and Elevator Baby adds onto the stack. The movie has been in development for a while, directed by Akay Mason and stars Timini Egbuson and Toyin Abraham. Elevator Baby tells the story of Dare... Read More

Culture, The Film Blog

Akay Mason, Elevator Baby, Niyi Akinmolayan, Timini Egbuson, Toyin Abraham

July 26, 2019

”Daughters of Chibok” will be screening at the 76th Venice International Film Festival

The Chibok kidnap of 2014, wherein more than 200 schoolgirls where whisked away by militant group Boko Haram from their school in Chibok, Borno, has transcended beyond tragedy and has become a fuel for filmmaking, documentaries, literature, art, etc. Joel Kachi Benson’s short documentary Daughters of Chibok is one of such, based on the saga... Read More

The Film Blog

76th Venice International Film Festival, Daughters of Chibok, Joel Kachi Benson

July 26, 2019

Moshood Fattah has nothing to prove and an industry to conquer

By: Uche Chika Elumelu FREEDOM PARK: Beneath the noonday sun, on a slightly-worn park bench, I wait. Bare-faced, scantily accessorized with the twins breathing freely underneath my flowery jumpsuit. I seem to blend in quite nicely with the peaceful scenery, but wait – how could nature’s chorus on a fine Saturday afternoon be so... Read More

Featured, The Media Blog

Moshood Fattah, Uche Chika Elumelu

July 24, 2019

The trailer for animated movie ”Malika: Warrior Queen” is here and Adesuwa Etomi-Wellington as Malika is unstoppable!

The internet is abuzz with the trailer for hotly anticipated animated movie Malika: Warrior Queen, an adaptation of the graphic novel of the same name by Roye Okupe, the CEO of Niyi Akinmolayan who also directed the project. The animation has been gestating for a long time now, recruiting in-demand actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington to voice... Read More

Culture, The Film Blog

Adesuwa Etomi-Wellington, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Deyemi Okanlowon, femi branch, Malika: Warrior Queen, Niyi Akinmolayan, Roye Okupe, Sambassa Nzeribe

July 23, 2019

We are already obsessed with Ireti Doyle in the teaser for ”Kasanova”

Ireti Doyle is one of the most talented veteran actors working in the industry today, and watching her embody a character to the best of her abilities is always a thrill. But let’s forget the mess that was 1929, the Moses Eskor period drama revolving around the Aba Women’s Riot, which was her last film.... Read More

Culture, The Film Blog

ireti doyle, Kasanova, Oluseyi Asurf Amuwa, Wale Ojo

July 20, 2019

ICYMI: See AFCON 2019 Best XI, top records and individual award winners

The 32nd edition of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) came to a climax late Friday after a very colourful closing ceremony as Les Fennecs of Algeria were crowned champions of the continent for the second time in their history, following their 1-0 victory over Senegal’s Terranga Lions at the Cairo Stadium in Egypt. #TotalAFCON2019 was... Read More

The News Blog, The Sports Blog

#AFCON2019, #AFCONFinal2019, #CelebrateAfrica, #TotalAFCON2019, AFCON, African Cup of Nations (AFCON), Algeria, caf, Les Fennecs, nigeria, Odion Jude Ighalo, senegal, super eagles

July 19, 2019

BREAKING: 29 years after, Algeria are AFCON champions again

Les Fennecs of Algeria have emerged winners of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, beating the Terranga Lions of Senegal by 1-0 to clinch the prestigious trophy for the second time in their history. The Desert Foxes who had previously beaten the Senegalese by a lone goal in the group stage of this year’s tournament,... Read More

The News Blog, The Sports Blog

#AFCON2019Final, #ALGSEN, #SENALG, #TotalAFCON2019, AFCON, Algeria, Les Fennecs, senegal, Terranga Lions

July 19, 2019

The trailer for Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s upcoming drama ”Farming” is here, and it’s compelling and haunting

Back in 2017, Variety reported the news about Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s British drama Farming. Based on Agbaje’s autobiographical story, Farming centers Enitan (Damson Idris), a young Nigerian boy drawn into the warped world of a racist skinhead gang in 1980s England. Per the plot synopsis, Enitan is “farmed out” by his parents to a white British... Read More

Culture, The Film Blog

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Damson Idris, farming, Genevieve Nnaji, Kate Beckinsale

July 19, 2019

Drums, attitude, spirit: Afrobeats is alive on Beyoncé’s ”The Lion King: The Gift”

Beyoncé just might be the necessary ingredient to rocket Afrobeats into the mainstream US music scene,” Quartz Africa wrote days ago after it was revealed that The Lion King album would feature Wizkid, Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, Shatta Wale, Tiwa Savage, Mr. Eazi and Tekno. These immaculate selection of Afrobeats artistes was Beyonce (who produced and... Read More

Culture, The Music Blog

Afrobeats, Beyoncé, Burna boy, Mr Eazi, Shatta Wale, Tekno, The Lion King: The Gift, tiwa savage

July 18, 2019

Lakeith Stanfield set to star in adaptation of American-Nigerian chef Kwame Onwuachi’s memoir, “Notes From a Young Black Chef”

Lakeith Stanfield of the Sorry To Bother You and Atlanta fame is set to star play the lead role in the adaptation of Notes from a Young Black Chef, based on the 2019 memoir by Nigerian-American chef Kwame Onwuachi. Notes from a Young Black Chef chronicles Onwuachi’s upbringing in the Bronx, his adolescent journey to Nigeria... Read More

Culture, Featured, The Film Blog

Kwame Onwuachi, Lakeith Stanfield, Notes from a Young Black Chef

July 18, 2019

The trailer for time-travel thriller ”Don’t Let Go” has David Oyelowo trying to solve a murder

Blumhouse has been a name synonymous with horror blockbusters over the years. Halloween, Ma, The First Purge, Unfriended: Dark Web, to name a few. Now, the studio has recruited David Oyelowo in its upcoming high-concept story that features an uncle and a niece trying to solve across time. Interested? Confused? Want to know more? Check... Read More

Culture, The Film Blog

Blumhouse Productions, David Oyelowo, Don't Let Go, Storm Reid

July 17, 2019

Super Eagles beat Tunisia, ends AFCON with record 8th bronze medal

The Super Eagles of Nigeria late Wednesday at the Al-Salaam Stadium in the Egyptian capital, defeated the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia by 1-0 to clinch the third place at the ongoing African Cup of Nations. Returning to the pitch less than 5 days after losing the Semi final tie to Algeria, Odion Ighalo, tapped in... Read More

The News Blog, The Sports Blog

#NGATUN, #TUNNGR, AFCON, Congratulations Nigeria, nigeria, Odion ighalo, Ola Aina, Samuel Kalu, super eagles, Tunisia, Uzoho, Victor Osimhen

July 16, 2019

The video for Zlatan and Tiwa Savage’s ”Shotan” is party-ready

It’s great that Tiwa Savage is an omnipresent pop star on continent, further demonstrating this by make that big move from Marvin to Universal Music Group back in May. As much as she’s a good solo act, she doles out collaborations and features quite frequently. On the Spellz-produced Zlatan single Shotan, she tells a potential... Read More

Culture, The Music Blog

Shotan, tiwa savage, Zlatan

July 15, 2019

Chillz: “We need to create more safe spaces for victims of rape and abuse to speak up”

Singer and producer, Chillz first surfaced on the Nigerian music scene with a feature on M.I’s 2018, playlist album Rendezvous. Since then, Chillz has accrued production credits from working with Falz, Dice Ailes, L.A.X and more. Now, the singer is making press rounds for his newly released project “Good Vibes Vol. 1” with guest appearances... Read More

The Music Blog

Chillz

July 15, 2019

Mary Remmy Njoku, the undisputed queen of Nollywood sells ROK to Canal+

In what is arguably the biggest boss move in Nollywood history, Mary Remmy Njoku, the CEO of the ROK group, which includes three ROK cable channels has just sold her production company and all its properties to French media giant, the CANAL+ group. The buyout deal will see Mrs. Njoku relinquish control of its production... Read More

The Media Blog

canal, iROKO, Mary Remmy Njoku, ROK

July 14, 2019

BREAKING: Super Eagles lose to Algeria, to play Tunisia in losers final

The Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to qualify for the final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations hosted by Egypt, after a last gasp goal from Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez led the Foxes of Algeria to win the semi final clash between both teams by 2-1 at the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday.... Read More

The News Blog, The Sports Blog

#AFCON19, #ALGNGA, #NGAALG, AFCON, Algeria, Foxes of Algeria, Les Fennecs, nigeria, Odion ighalo, super eagles, VAR, William Troost-Ekong

July 14, 2019

BREAKING: Senegal pip Carthage Eagles of Tunisia to qualify for AFCON 2019 Final

The Terranga Lions of Senegal have pipped the Carthage Eagles 1-0 to qualify for the final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations hosted by Egypt. In the tension-soaked encounter at the June 30 Stadium in Cairo, both teams played a barren draw at the end of the regular 90 minutes, but a Dylan Bronn... Read More

The News Blog, The Sports Blog

AFCON, AFCON 2019, Carthage Eagles, Dylan Bronn, senegal, Terranga Lions, Tunisia

July 13, 2019

This Week In Music: Lady Donli’s ”Suffer Suffer,” Niniola’s ”Boda Sodiq,” Tiwa Savage and Zlatan’s ”Shotan” and more

Because he has nothing better to do with his time, every Saturday, Bernard Dayo brings you the most awe-inspiring, confounding, addictive or otherwise hilarious moments from the week in music. This week: Lady Donli is here to enjoy on ”Suffer Suffer” Lady Donli stars as ”Cash Mummy” in the video for her new single Suffer... Read More

Culture, Featured, The Music Blog

Chris Brown, Davido, Lady Donli, Niniola, tiwa savage, Zlatan

July 11, 2019

Nigerians troll rapper AKA on Twitter over Super Eagles’ triumphant victory against South Africa

We are still basking in the euphoria of the Super Eagles thrashing South Africa’s Bafana Bafana 2-1 in the 2019 African Cup of Nations, a quarter-final clash that saw the South Africa get eliminated from the tournament. Rapper AKA, who incidentally is from South Africa, really didn’t hide his disappointment about the match. I have... Read More

Culture, The Sports Blog

#TotalAFCON2019, AFCON, AKA, super eagles

July 11, 2019

Beverly Naya is the heroine we deserve in the action-packed trailer for ”Lockdown”

Beverly Naya is a whole different vibe in the trailer for Lockdown, a heist thriller directed by Ladi Akinyosoye and produced by Labake Akinyosoye. The movie itself is one of the few genre films of the year so far, an interesting departure from the churn of hollow comedies flooding our theaters. “We wanted to make... Read More

Culture, The Film Blog

Beverly Naya, Kalu Ikeagwu, Kelechi Udegbe, Labake Akinyosoye, Ladi Akinyosoye, Linda Ejiofor, lockdown

July 11, 2019

New teaser of ”The Set Up” shows Jim Iyke in all shades of being a bad boy

The trailer for Niyi Akinmolayan’s The Set Up was released last week, and it gave us a full look at young drug smuggler Chike (Adesua Etomi-Wellington) who gets more than she bargains for and is drawn into a web when she is hired by a socialite (Jim Iyke) to assist with his scheme to marry... Read More

Culture, The Film Blog

bad boy, Jim Iyke, Niyi Akinmolayan, The Set Up

July 9, 2019

Kemi Adetiba wants to know if you’d watch a Nollywood horror movie in the cinema

The first thing that came to my mind after seeing Kemi Adetiba’s King of Boys is how beautiful it would be to have Adetiba direct a horror movie. King of Boys, released last year and with a hint at a possible sequel, has been a reference point to good Nollywood filmmaking, never mind that the... Read More

Culture, The Film Blog

Kemi Adetiba, King of Boys, Nollywood horror movie

Talk about blazing trails: Ruona Meyer becomes the first Nigerian journalist to earn an Emmy Nomination

Tekno has some very interesting ideas on how to make a comeback

It’s four years late, but Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky is finally getting his day in court

Buhari moves one step closer to undermining our democracy with Omoyele Sowore’s arrest

Hallelujah, Tinder is finally looking out for the gays

Joey Akan is giving the international reviewer thing a second try at The Fader

Caster Semenya barred from competing at World Championships

Check out the new movie poster for dramatic thriller ”Elevator Baby” starring Toyin Abraham and Timini Egbuson

”Daughters of Chibok” will be screening at the 76th Venice International Film Festival

Moshood Fattah has nothing to prove and an industry to conquer

The trailer for animated movie ”Malika: Warrior Queen” is here and Adesuwa Etomi-Wellington as Malika is unstoppable!

We are already obsessed with Ireti Doyle in the teaser for ”Kasanova”

ICYMI: See AFCON 2019 Best XI, top records and individual award winners

BREAKING: 29 years after, Algeria are AFCON champions again

The trailer for Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s upcoming drama ”Farming” is here, and it’s compelling and haunting

Drums, attitude, spirit: Afrobeats is alive on Beyoncé’s ”The Lion King: The Gift”

Lakeith Stanfield set to star in adaptation of American-Nigerian chef Kwame Onwuachi’s memoir, “Notes From a Young Black Chef”

The trailer for time-travel thriller ”Don’t Let Go” has David Oyelowo trying to solve a murder

Super Eagles beat Tunisia, ends AFCON with record 8th bronze medal

The video for Zlatan and Tiwa Savage’s ”Shotan” is party-ready

Chillz: “We need to create more safe spaces for victims of rape and abuse to speak up”

Mary Remmy Njoku, the undisputed queen of Nollywood sells ROK to Canal+

BREAKING: Super Eagles lose to Algeria, to play Tunisia in losers final

BREAKING: Senegal pip Carthage Eagles of Tunisia to qualify for AFCON 2019 Final

This Week In Music: Lady Donli’s ”Suffer Suffer,” Niniola’s ”Boda Sodiq,” Tiwa Savage and Zlatan’s ”Shotan” and more

Nigerians troll rapper AKA on Twitter over Super Eagles’ triumphant victory against South Africa

Beverly Naya is the heroine we deserve in the action-packed trailer for ”Lockdown”

New teaser of ”The Set Up” shows Jim Iyke in all shades of being a bad boy

Niniola made the video for ‘Boda Sodiq’ about sexual consent because why not

Kemi Adetiba wants to know if you’d watch a Nollywood horror movie in the cinema

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