Events Happening In Lagos This Weekend (October 16th-18th of October)

The events happening in Lagos this weekend are perfect for art enthusiasts, theater lovers, ravers and lovers of music themed events. For lovers of Fela, music, culture, art and freedom of expression, this event is perfect. It is happening on the 16th of October. For ravers, lovers of EDM, Afrotech and Afrohouse, this rave is... Read More

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Afrohouse, Edm, Felabration, Karaoke, raves, Stage plays

October 15, 2026

10 Latest Films Released On YouTube You Should Add To Your Watchlist This Weekend

YouTube directors are always churning out new films that keep us on the edge of our seats and keep us coming back for more. In this article, we list 10 of the latest Nollywood films on YouTube that you need to check out. From comedies to romcoms and thrillers, there is an exciting selection for... Read More

The Film Blog

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October 14, 2026

10 Cosy Restaurants in Lagos to Check Out

Lagos restaurants often have a unique quality that makes them stand out, with some offering an experience and others being a perfect place to decompress. In this article, we list 10 restaurants that offer a cosy atmosphere without compromising on menu quality. Located at 16a, Akin Adesola St., Victoria Island, The Smiths is one of... Read More

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cosy restaurants, lifestyle, restuarants in Lagos

October 12, 2026

8 Nollywood Horror Films To Keep You Spooked This Coming Halloween

Nollywood has always thrived on creating horror films that not only instil fear and thrill but also give you a plot to think over, and this Halloween, to keep the spirits up, we list 8 Nollywood horror films from the 90s to this decade that will keep you spooked. Koto Aye is one of the... Read More

The Film Blog

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October 12, 2026

Nigeria’s Top 50 Box Office Hits Re-Ranked

Dollar Rank Film Est.Dollar Gross Naira Gross Naira Rank Release Year 1 Behind the scene $2,004,438 ₦2,760,111,506 1 2025 2 Omo Ghetto: The Saga $1,311,607 ₦636,129,120 7 2020 3 Everybody Loves Jenifa $1,214,548 ₦1,882,549,548 2 2024 4 The Wedding Party 2 $1,186,842 ₦433,197,377 11 2017 5 Chief Daddy $1,076,502 ₦387,540,750 15 2018 6 A Tribe... Read More

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October 12, 2026

Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend

The weekend was filled with largely positive news for Nigerians, from a historical performance at the NFL, to snagging pageantry titles, the continued Visa crackdowns were the only negatives in the media this weekend. Tunde Onakoya Launches Chess Festival Chess in Slums founder, Tunde Onakoya has launched an international chess festival in Lagos. During a... Read More

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Chess festival, NFL halftime, pageantry, Pope Leo XIV, UK universities, visa

October 11, 2026

These 7 Women Who Dominated The Year 2026 In Their Respective Fields

Nigerian women have exceeded all expectations in their respective fields this year, from breaking records to setting new ones and starting a new chapter for the country. In this article, we list women who have made their mark in their respective fields and put Nigeria on the global map. Nora Awolowo is a director, film... Read More

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October 11, 2026

“Agbara Nla” Is Making A Case For Mount Zion Films, And We Should All Be Paying Attention

“Agbara Nla: The Return” released in October 2026 is the latest Mount Zion film that has been met with success and strong reviews since its release. The film, a sequel to the original Yoruba Christian drama series ‘Agbara Nla,’ released in 1993 and beloved at the time, has once again earned the love of Nigerians. ... Read More

The Film Blog

Agbara nla, films, nigerians, nollywood, youtube

October 10, 2026

Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week

Asake targets 2027 Grammys with ‘M$NEY,’ Wizkid, and DJ Snake collaborations Nigerian singer Asake has submitted four entries for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, including his album ‘M$NEY’ and collaborations with Wizkid and French DJ Snake. His label, Giran Republik, announced the submissions on Thursday, October 8. ‘M$NEY’ is in contention for Album of... Read More

The Media Blog

asake, Bollywood, Crazy Rich Asians, entertainment, Grammy, JP Morgan, Media, News, Weekly highlights, Yinka Quadri

October 9, 2026

The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra is... Read More

The Film Blog

Agbara nla, Carrie, mko, netflix, Prime Video, Verity

October 9, 2026

Events Happening In Lagos This Weekend (October 9th-11th of October)

The events happening in Lagos this weekend are diverse and perfect for the demographic that are art enthusiasts, ravers, party goers and food themed events. Perfect for the party-goers and people who enjoy starting the weekend with a bang, this is happening on Friday, the 9th of October. For lovers of themed events, raves and... Read More

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ART Exhibitions, food festival, galleries, raves, theatre

October 8, 2026

Art Exhibitions To Visit This Month

October, unlike Art November, is a slow month for art exhibitions, with most galleries being on a break for the majority of the month. This month is scattered with just a few exhibitions and curated collections from select art galleries, making it a slow month for art in Lagos. Hosted by the Windsor Gallery, this... Read More

Lifestyle

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October 7, 2026

Our Takeaways From This Year’s BBN Show

The 11th season (Show Ya Sef) of Big Brother Naija has come to an end, and while a winner was crowned, the show saw a significant drop in viewership and social media traction. However, the reduced viewership was not the only thing we noticed about this year’s edition of the show. In this article, we... Read More

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October 6, 2026

Nollywood Movies and Series Coming Out This October 2026

Nollywood has a great selection of movies and series coming out this October to keep viewers glued to their TV screens. It explores all genres, from comedy to action to romance and even thrillers. These are some of the movies and series you should look out for this October. When a royal heir becomes the... Read More

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October 5, 2026

Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend

This weekend was filled with entertainment from the Big Brother Naija front, a surprising overtaking from Marvel and more chaos from the upcoming Nigerian elections. Big Brother Naija ‘Show Ya Sef’ Ends, Temi Nkem Takes Home The Win The 11th season of Big Brother Naija has ended and 21-year-old Temi Nkem has taken home the... Read More

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October 4, 2026

Why “A Different World” Deserves A Spot On Your Netflix List

The Netflix reboot of “A Different World” was released just a week ago, and it has received a lot of love and remained at number 1 on the streaming site. If you haven’t seen this show and are looking for reasons to add it to your watchlist, this article is perfect for you. In this... Read More

The Film Blog

A Different World, Media, netflix, TV Show

October 4, 2026

10 Practical Checklists For Nigerians This October

As December draws closer, there may be a rush to do something new or complete new side-quests before the year ends. However, if you are looking to finish up a practical checklist by the end of the month, this article lists 10 practical things you can do as a Nigerian. If you have not begun... Read More

Lifestyle

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October 3, 2026

Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week

Pete Edochie opens up about struggle to walk and body swelling Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has opened up about his current health struggles, revealing that he has difficulty walking and sometimes experiences swelling in parts of his body. The 79-year-old actor spoke during a visit to ailing Ghanaian actor Emmanuel Armah in Accra. Edochie,... Read More

The Media Blog

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October 2, 2026

The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend

The Film Blog

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September 29, 2026

8 Nigerian Guinness World Records That Have Been Made Since Hilda Baci’s Cooking Marathon

When Hilda Baci set a Guinness World Record for the longest individual cooking marathon in 2023, she motivated more Nigerians to attempt, and even achieve, new world records. In this article, we list 8 Guinness World Records that have been broken since Hilda’s first record-breaking feat. In late 2023, Nigerian wig maker Helen Williams made... Read More

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September 28, 2026

Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend

This weekend in the media has been both exciting and full of dread. From fake evictions, to award show wins, and high debut from Avengers: Endgame. It has been a surprising weekend on all fronts. Tram, Ricky And Temi Nkem Fake-Evicted From BBNaija 2026 As the 11th season of Big Brother Naija draws closer to... Read More

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September 27, 2026

5 Nollywood Films in Cinemas You Can Watch This Week

As Nigerian cinema culture continues to grow, there are always Nollywood films showing in cinemas for you to watch. In this article, we list 5 Nollywood films you can check out in cinemas this week to awaken the cinema enthusiast in you. Directed by Adebayo Tijani, this 19th-century film chronicles the life of the 12th... Read More

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September 27, 2026

Our Top 10 Biggest African Music Stars in 2026 So Far

As African music continues to grow and gain international recognition, a few artists are spearheading its global expansion. In this article, we list 10 of the biggest African music stars this year. African music has seen a renaissance, with women on the continent at the forefront of the global conversation. Even before releasing her third... Read More

The Music Blog

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September 26, 2026

Why Mavo’s Digital Footprints Should Matter To Every Nigerian Celebrity

Mavo has been in hot water over the last few days for derogatory comments he made about his Afrobeat colleagues and other Nigerian celebrities when he was a rookie musician and a teenager. While Mavo’s tweets caused an uproar on Twitter, it is not the first time an artist’s old tweets have been unearthed during... Read More

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September 26, 2026

Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week

Jay-Z accuser withdraws rape allegation, says claims were false A woman who accused Jay-Z of raping her at 13 has withdrawn her allegation, saying there was “no truth” to her claims. She had alleged that Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs drugged and raped her after the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. Both men denied the... Read More

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September 25, 2026

The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend

The Film Blog

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September 24, 2026

Why Is Everyone Going To Watch “Black Market” At Tafawa Balewa Square on the 26th?

About 50,000 Nigerians are preparing to gather at Tafawa Balewa Square on September 26, and it is set to be a record-breaking feat. Here’s what we know, and what you should know: What is the ‘Black Market’ film about? “Black Market” is a film directed by Fatimah Binta Gimsay and co-written by Abdul Tijani-Ahmed and... Read More

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September 23, 2026

10 Times Nigeria Trended On The Internet In 2026

Nigeria is one of those countries where something goes viral every few months or weeks. This year, Nigerian media took over the internet several times, and in this article, we cover the 10 times the country trended that you might have missed. When Ayra Starr released her album cover in May, social media took the... Read More

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Afrobeats, AMVCA, asake, Ayra Starr, Burna boy, Formula 1, nigeria

Events Happening In Lagos This Weekend (October 16th-18th of October)

10 Latest Films Released On YouTube You Should Add To Your Watchlist This Weekend

10 Cosy Restaurants in Lagos to Check Out

8 Nollywood Horror Films To Keep You Spooked This Coming Halloween

Nigeria’s Top 50 Box Office Hits Re-Ranked

Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend

These 7 Women Who Dominated The Year 2026 In Their Respective Fields

“Agbara Nla” Is Making A Case For Mount Zion Films, And We Should All Be Paying Attention

Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week

The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend

Events Happening In Lagos This Weekend (October 9th-11th of October)

Art Exhibitions To Visit This Month

Our Takeaways From This Year’s BBN Show

Nollywood Movies and Series Coming Out This October 2026

Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend

Why “A Different World” Deserves A Spot On Your Netflix List

10 Practical Checklists For Nigerians This October

Top 10 Trending Sounds From TikTok and Instagram

Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week

The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend

Events Happening In Lagos This Weekend (October 2nd-4th of October)

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Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend

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Why Mavo’s Digital Footprints Should Matter To Every Nigerian Celebrity

Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week

The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend

Why Is Everyone Going To Watch “Black Market” At Tafawa Balewa Square on the 26th?

10 Times Nigeria Trended On The Internet In 2026

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