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Grammys Consider Removing Asian Pop Category After Backlash

August 18, 2026

Grammys Consider Removing Asian Pop Category After Backlash

The Recording Academy has stated that it is now re-evaluating the Asian Pop category, announced in June, after facing backlash for most of July following the decision of South Korean boyband “BTS” to boycott the awards due to the creation of the category. A few weeks later, there are reports that the Recording Academy is... Read More

BTS, controversy, entertainment, Grammys, Media, Music, music industry, Recording Academy

Are the Grammys a Global Award Platform Like They Claim?

Are the Grammys a Global Award Platform Like They Claim?

The Grammys have been under fire for almost two weeks since South Korean Boy Band “BTS” put out a statement addressing their decision not to submit for the awards this year. The statement was prompted by the Recording Academy’s decision to create an “Asian category” at the awards, and while there have been arguments about... Read More

Afrobeats, Award, bad Bunny, Beyonce, BTS, Grammys, Grammys Award, Music, Recording Academy, regional categories

What About “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Is Making People Cry In Cinemas?

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has only been in cinemas for five days, and not only has it broken box office records, but it has also gained the love and support of millions of viewers worldwide, with the most common reactions being tears and an overwhelming emotional response. The response to this film has us wondering:... Read More

entertainment, film, Spider-man, spiderman: brand new day, spidey, superhero, Tom Holland

Why Does The “Children of Blood and Bones" Trailer Feel Like Another "Black Panther"?

Why Does The “Children of Blood and Bones” Trailer Feel Like Another “Black Panther”?

The trailer for the highly anticipated adaptation of the Nigerian-inspired fantasy “Children of Blood and Bones” was released recently, and while it received praise for how good it looks, the internet has pointed out that it looks a lot like a trailer for “Black Panther” or “The Woman King,” and we wonder why that is. ... Read More

Black Panther, children of blood and bones, entertainment, film, film industry, Hollywood, nollywood

BTS is Skipping the Grammys, But What Are We Doing?

BTS is Skipping the Grammys, But What Are We Doing?

Over the week, South Korean boy band BTS took to their Instagram accounts to announce that they would not be submitting their music for the 2027 Grammy Awards nominations, and the decision has caused a social media uproar. In the statement posted by the seven-member group on their personal Instagram stories, they stated that they... Read More

Africa music, Afrobeats, Asian, BTS, entertainment, Grammys, Latin, Media, Music

Day 50: Kidnapped Oyo Children Still Waiting To Be Rescued

Day 50: Kidnapped Oyo Children Still Waiting To Be Rescued

Fifty days ago, Nigeria was hit with another devastating kidnapping attack that resulted in 46 students and teachers being taken from a school in Oyo State. While in the early days, the case received widespread attention from Nigerians, 50 days have passed, and there has been no news of the kidnapped victims, and it has... Read More

abduction, children, kidnapped oyo children

A Cautionary Tale of Hank Anuku: How Does Nollywood Honour Its Legendary Actors?

A Cautionary Tale of Hank Anuku: How Does Nollywood Honour Its Legendary Actors?

Nollywood veteran actor Hank Anuku was recently spotted lying on the street, seemingly disoriented and speaking to himself, and this is not the first time the actor has been caught in this state. Most importantly, Hank Anuku’s mental state opens up a conversation about the worrisome state Nollywood veterans end up in, even after years... Read More

hank anuku, legendary actors, Mr Ibu, Royalties, veteran actors

Akinola Davies Jr. has been invited to join the Academy. What does this mean for Nollywood?

Akinola Davies Jr. has been invited to join the Academy. What does this mean for Nollywood?

British-Nigerian filmmaker and one of the brains behind the 2026 most awarded AMVCA film “My Father’s Shadow” has been invited to join the Academy, joining a list of talented Nigerian filmmakers and actors on the list. Talented actors Sopé Dìrísù and Akinola Davis Jr. were the only two Nigerians invited to the academy this year,... Read More

Academy awards, entertainment, film, nollywood

Olodo Uprising: What Did Ycee Mean By The ‘Peller Culture’?

Olodo Uprising: What Did Ycee Mean By The ‘Peller Culture’?

Afrobeat star Ycee is trending on social media for a comment he made on a recent podcast, and we have to dissect his comments about the “olodo uprising” of our Nigerian youths. In the podcast, the rapper alluded to the movement of the Nigerian youth from the “Yahoo culture” to the recent mainstream movement, the... Read More

entertainment, Gen Z, Media, olodo uprising, peller culture, social media, yahoo culture

Do Nigerian YouTube Filmmakers Need To Tap Into Creating TV Series?

Do Nigerian YouTube Filmmakers Need To Tap Into Creating TV Series?

Nigerian YouTube filmmakers have created a niche for themselves with their YouTube films, and these films have a stable audience. Filmmakers like Uche Montana and Omoni Oboli have also created two-part films that both attained millions of views and success, and it has us wondering: why are these filmmakers not tapping into the art of... Read More

Media, nollywood, series, shows, TV series, youtube filmmaker, YouTube films

Why Is Nollywood Shying Away From Adapting Books To TV Series?

Why Is Nollywood Shying Away From Adapting Books To TV Series?

The success of the Canadian shows ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Off Campus’ has led to more books being adapted into TV series. As fans of these successful book series continue to enjoy the high of seeing their favorite characters on television, we wonder whether Nollywood will ever adapt books into TV series at this pace. Why... Read More

book adaptation, entertainment, Media, nollywood, TV series

From Mohbad To The Unnamed: The Nigerian Music Industry Has A Male Mental Health Emergency

From Mohbad To The Unnamed: The Nigerian Music Industry Has A Male Mental Health Emergency

Men’s Mental Health Month is a time for us to reflect on the ways men’s cries for help are often ignored or used as the butt of the joke in society. The Nigerian music industry has had one too many cases of male artists crying for help and not receiving the help they deserve due... Read More

crayon, men's mental health awareness month, mental health, mental health awareness, Mohbad, Therapy

Africans Rejoice As South Africa Bows Out Of The World Cup

Africans Rejoice As South Africa Bows Out Of The World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on the 11th of June, and Mexico took the lead in the opening match against South Africa, and all of Africa is rejoicing. South Africa’s standing with other African countries has been shaky for a long time, but more so since 2026, with the increased reports of xenophobia... Read More

fifa, mexico, south africa, world cup, Xenophobia

⁠⁠Content Creation Was Never the Plan—Jayonair Opens Up About His Darkest Season

Content Creation Was Never the Plan—Jayonair Opens Up About His Darkest Season

Question 1: Hi Jay, before the followers and recognition, before content and radio, who was Jayonair and what pushed you into content creation? Answer 1: Honestly, radio came first, and it came long before anything else. I’ve been actively on radio for about 12 to 13 years now, starting out through internships and working my... Read More

content creation, Content Creators, entertainment, Jayonair, Media

Should Wizkid And Other Celebrities Speak Up On Nigerian Issues Or Not?

Should Wizkid And Other Celebrities Speak Up On Nigerian Issues Or Not?

The high rate of insecurity in Nigeria has had everyone on edge, especially in the last three weeks since the kidnapping of the children and teachers in Oyo State. Nigerian celebrities have begun using their platforms to speak on the insecurity and issues being faced by Nigerians, with people like Davido, Skepta, Tiwa Savage, Ayra... Read More

asake, entertainment, Media, nigeria's insecurity, Nigerian celebrities, wizkid

Un-Happy Children’s Day: Nigeria Mourns Its Missing Children While Tinubu Makes ‘Promises’

Un-Happy Children’s Day: Nigeria Mourns Its Missing Children While Tinubu Makes ‘Promises’

Yesterday was Children’s Day, yet some children have been in captivity for almost two weeks, casting doubt on the holiday’s celebration. May 27, 2026, was not only Children’s Day but also Eid-el-Kabir. While one half was celebrating, another was in chaos, struggling with the fear of not knowing if their loved ones were safe from... Read More

Children’s day, crisis, government, Insecurity, Kidnapping, Nigerian crisis, Tinubu

Mental Health Awareness Month: Should We All Try Therapy?

Mental Health Awareness Month: Should We All Try Therapy?

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it has us thinking about the importance of therapy. For many, therapy is not a thought they have considered, and while it is not the only solution to unburdening your mental troubles, it is a healthy path to take. Knowing that, the important question to ask is, should... Read More

May, mental health, Mental Health Awareness Month, should we all try therapy?, Therapy

Beyond Japa: Nigerians Share What They Sacrificed to Japa — Was It Worth It?

Beyond Japa: Nigerians Share What They Sacrificed to Japa — Was It Worth It?

No one talks about the pressure young Nigerians face as the first in their families to leave the country. In this interview, we have spoken with three people who made the daring decision to leave everything and everyone they’ve ever known behind in search of greener pastures. Has life been fair to them since they... Read More

Immigration, Japa, seeking greener pastures

What is the Beauty Standard in Nigeria, and why is Everyone Chasing it?

What is the Beauty Standard in Nigeria, and why is Everyone Chasing it?

Every few months, a conversation rises on social media about the conventional body type or beauty standard in Nigeria, and it has us wondering whether there is one and whether people are actively chasing it. What Are Beauty Standards? Beauty standards are social ideals and beliefs that often define and guide what is considered physically... Read More

Beauty, beauty standards, beauty standards in Nigeria, fashion, Health

Does Cancel Culture Work in Nigeria, and Who Has Successfully Been Cancelled?

Does Cancel Culture Work in Nigeria, and Who Has Successfully Been Cancelled?

Cancel culture has now become a part of pop culture, with more people getting cancelled over things that were either mainstream years ago or overlooked then. However, the more mainstream cancel culture gets, the more glaring it is that not everyone can be cancelled. This realisation has us wondering: does cancel culture work in Nigeria... Read More

Cancel Culture, cancelled, information, Media, News, Nigerian celebrities, pop, social media

Nigerian Films Win International Festivals, so Why Don't We Take Them Seriously at Home?

Nigerian Films Win International Festivals, so Why Don’t We Take Them Seriously at Home?

In May 2025, My Father’s Shadow made history. Directed by Akinola Davies Jr., it became the first Nigerian film ever selected for the Cannes Film Festival’s Official Selection. It screened in the prestigious Un Certain Regard section and won a Special Mention for the Caméra d’Or. Variety called it miraculous, and Rotten Tomatoes gave it... Read More

Caméra d'Or, cannes film festival, Nigerian films, nollywood, Sundance, Toronto international film festival, Tribeca Film Festival

Why Do Nigerian Artists Keep Leaving Their Labels and Who's Really Winning?

Why Do Nigerian Artists Keep Leaving Their Labels and Who’s Really Winning?

There is a pattern in Nigerian music that has become so familiar it almost feels like a rite of passage. Artist signs with the label, the artist blows up, and the artist leaves, sometimes quietly, often messily, almost always with receipts. The internet takes sides. And then everybody moves on until the next one. Except... Read More

Deep Dive, entertainment, Media, Music, ynaija

Skills‑Based Hiring is Coming: What It Means for Young Nigerians Without ‘Big’ Schools

Skills‑Based Hiring is Coming: What It Means for Young Nigerians Without ‘Big’ School Degrees

Nigeria’s job market has always felt like a party where you need the right invitation. Your school, your CV, your connections. If you did not go to a “big” university or intern at a fancy company, the door often stays shut. But something is quietly changing. Employers are starting to ask a different question: not... Read More

job hunting, job market, skills-based hiring, Work, young nigerians

What is Nigeria’s Coachella? Nigerians Want to know if We Can Host a Festival of That Scale?

What is Nigerian Coachella? Nigerians Want to know if We Can Host a Festival of That Scale?

The second weekend of the 2026 Coachella festival is approaching, and it has us wondering whether Nigeria has its own Coachella and whether we could ever host a festival like it. The Coachella festival is a two-weekend event held in the desert near Los Angeles, United States, and it draws thousands of people traveling from... Read More

Coachella, culture, events, Festivals, Nigerian coachella, parties

Hollywood Stars Are Speaking Against the Warner Bros. Deal. Why? And Why African Creators Should Be Paying Attention.

Over a thousand people in Hollywood signed a letter this week. Not a tribute to a fallen colleague, not a pay dispute. An open letter of opposition, published on a website called BlockTheMerger.com and in the New York Times, addressed to regulators and shareholders, carrying one message: stop this Warner Bros. deal. The deal is... Read More

african content creators, Content Creators, Hollywood, nollywood, Warner Bros, Warner Bros Discovery

15 Minutes of Fame: Nigeria Loves a Viral Star Like Olajumoke But Rarely Saves Them

15 Minutes of Fame: Nigeria Loves a Viral Star Like Olajumoke But Rarely Saves Them

Nigeria knows how to make people famous overnight. What it does not know how to do is sustain them. Take Olajumoke Orisaguna, popularly known as Olajumoke Onibread. Nearly a decade after TY Bello discovered her on the streets of Lagos, she is trending again, but this time the tone is different. The thrill is gone.... Read More

15 minutes of fame, Deep Dive, fame, Jumoke, virality

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