In recent years, Nigerian music videos have faced some criticism from fans who find them either ‘unimaginative’ or ‘repetitive.’ Many have pointed out that, compared to older music videos, newer releases often lack a strong storyline or follow a script that has been used over and over again by different artists in the industry. What...
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Nigerian fashion has no shortage of unique, well-curated brands for women. However, in this article we discuss brands changing the Nigerian fashion scene by creating pieces that can be worn at every important event in a woman’s life. These brands cater to every demographic of women in Nigeria and even have the attention of fashionable...
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Zlatan Ibile used his sit-down with Shopsydoo this week to say what Kcee had already said on Joey Akan’s Afrobeats Intelligence the day before. The gist: TikTokers, influencers and content creators are now the celebrities, and a skit-maker can drop a song and blow up. Kcee put the same point more bluntly, telling Akan that...
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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...
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Two Sundays ago at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, a Lagos-born former shot putter powerbombed Brock Lesnar into retirement in under five minutes. Oba Femi, born Isaac Odugbesan, opened WrestleMania 42 Night 2 by no-selling the F-5, countering with a chokeslam, and finishing Lesnar with a Fall from Grace for a clean pinfall. When it...
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FG Considers Airline Debt Waiver Amid Fuel Crisis The Federal Government is considering granting debt waivers and discounts to domestic airlines as part of emergency measures to cushion the impact of the ongoing Jet A1 fuel crisis, which has sharply increased operating costs and threatened flight disruptions. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo disclosed that President Bola...
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Court Warns INEC Chairman, Anyanwu, Over Disobedience in PDP Crisis An FCT High Court has issued a notice warning the INEC Chairman and PDP National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, that they risk imprisonment for contempt if they fail to comply with its earlier judgment dismissing Anyanwu’s suit challenging his expulsion from the party. The court’s order,...
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Today, Wednesday, 22 April, is Earth Day, and to celebrate, we have listed a few ways we, Nigerians, can care more for our environment and ensure we leave the world a better place for those to come. But before we begin, let us see a little about the history of Earth Day! What is the...
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Peller and Jarvis trended across Nigerian X and TikTok this week after the streamer publicly priced a week in the Maldives at ₦30 million and said he had already recovered the money through the content. Carter Efe jumped in to mock him on the livestream. Jarvis clapped back with her own video. Portable posted a lecture on...
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‘Children of Blood and Bone,’ a fantasy teen novel by American-Nigerian author Tomi Adeyemi, is facing controversy over the casting choices in its film adaptation. The conversation surrounding the book on social media platforms has been ongoing since news of the casting of the film’s main leads broke, with many wondering why a book that...
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YouTube movies are now the rage in the Nollywood industry, and in this article, we compile 10 latest YouTube films to watch before the end of April. These films explore diverse genres, emotions, and experiences. Have you watched any of them? What did you think? A secretive pharmacist with a deeply personal medical condition finds...
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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...
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Harvard Kennedy School’s Center for International Development (CID) will host its 17th annual Global Empowerment Meeting (GEM26) on May 4-5, 2026, convening leading global thinkers and practitioners to tackle one of the most pressing questions of our time: how to reimagine international development amid shifting geopolitics, constrained resources, and evolving power dynamics. Among the distinguished...
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Brandon Fean, a 25-year-old middle school teacher in Pennsylvania, opened the source code of Ariana Grande’s website in January 2024 and found the vinyl inventory data for her new single “Yes, And?” He turned that into an edge on Kalshi, the American prediction-market platform, and Rolling Stone called what he found “alpha.” His side project...
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NCDC Launches Contact Tracing After Cross River COVID-19 Case The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has initiated contact tracing and emergency response measures following the confirmation of a single COVID-19 case in Cross River State, with the patient isolated and reportedly in stable condition. Health authorities, including state officials and rapid response...
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Critics Slam Michael Jackson Biopic as “Whitewashed” The new biopic Michael, starring Jaafar Jackson and directed by Antoine Fuqua, has received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics accusing it of presenting a sanitised version of Michael Jackson’s life by omitting sexual abuse allegations against him due to legal constraints tied to a past agreement. While...
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Blessing CEO has returned to social media weeks after backlash over claims she had stage four breast cancer. The controversy began in January when she shared a diagnosis and sought financial support. However, Xinus Medical Diagnostics disputed the report, alleging it belonged to another patient, Deborah Mbara. Mbara’s family later petitioned the Economic and Financial...
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Nigeria’s healthcare sector is changing fast, thanks to a new generation of founders using technology to solve real problems. From connecting patients to caregivers to making diagnostics more accessible, these ten entrepreneurs are making quality healthcare available to more Nigerians than ever before. Folake Owodunni is the co-founder and CEO of a health tech company,...
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Davido has revealed that his long-awaited joint album with Chris Brown could arrive by the end of 2027. He shared the update during Martell’s Swift Conversations at Coachella, adding that more of their music is on the way. Their collaboration dates back to 2019, with ‘Blow My Mind‘ from Davido’s A Good Time, while Chris Brown...
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Nigerian cinemas opened Friday to The Other Side of the Bridge, a boxing drama directed by Fiyin Gambo and produced by Demi Banwo and Tolu “Lord Tanner” Awobiyi. Four years in development, with Banwo and Tobi Bakre as fighters from opposite sides of Lagos, it lands in a loaded April slate as the first major Nollywood sports...
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Lagos is hosting a variety of events this week that cater to all groups. Whether you’re into clubbing, live performances, competitions, food, or raving, there’s something for everyone. This 100-hour event, running from the 22nd to the 26th of April, is targeted at youths in Nigeria. It is a chance for creatives to showcase their...
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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...
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The SMS landed on Nigerian DStv subscribers’ phones this week: Showmax is now on DStv Stream, free until May 31, check your email for the activation link. Easy. Cheerful. The kind of message you skim and forward without thinking about it. What it doesn’t mention is that Showmax is gone. Canal+, the French media company...
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Singer D4vd Charged with Murder After Teen’s Body Found in Tesla American singer D4vd (real name David Burke) has been charged with first-degree murder following the discovery of a teenage girl’s body in a Tesla registered to him. The victim, 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had been reported missing months earlier before her remains were found...
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Rebel Wilson’s Claims Against Actress’s ‘Malicious Concoctions’, Court Hears An Australian court has heard that allegations made by Rebel Wilson against a fellow actress were “malicious concoctions,” with lawyers arguing the claims were fabricated and damaging. The case centres on Wilson’s public statements about alleged misconduct involving a film production, which the opposing side insists...
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Netflix has a great selection of Nollywood series to watch, from action thrillers to psychological thrillers and even dramas. There is something for everyone. In this article, we list our top 10 Nollywood series on Netflix, in the exact order of our favorites that left us captivated and wanting more. Not agreeing with our ranking?...
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Big Brother Naija has helped produce several names in the Nollywood industry. While a few contestants of the reality show were in the industry before their association with it, for many, BBN served as a platform in the industry. Ex-Big Brother Naija stars like Bisola Aiyeola and Venita Akpofure are examples of contestants who had...
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On Friday, TikToker and actress Pelumi Olawuni, better known as Abike Shugaa, posted an hour-long YouTube video breaking her three-year silence on her fallout with Toyin Abraham. Three days later, Nollywood X is still reading. Per Abike: ₦50,000 for two scenes in 2021’s Ijakumo, cut from the final edit without her knowing. She found out...
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Yul Edochie calls out Igbo people vehemently against support for Tinubu Yul Edochie has stirred reactions after calling out Igbo individuals who criticise others for supporting President Bola Tinubu, describing them as “cowards”. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the actor argued that such critics often target their own people while avoiding confronting supporters...
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On May 30, the UEFA Champions League final takes place at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest. Whoever lifts the trophy, one logo is already guaranteed to be on the winning kit. It won’t be Nigerian. Three of the four UCL semifinalists (Arsenal, PSG, and Atlético Madrid) carry Visit Rwanda branding on their shirts. Bayern Munich...
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