Comic book fans around the world finally got their wish on March 18: the release of Zack Snyder’s Justice League. The first version of the DCEU film, released in 2017, was directed by Joss Whedon who took control over filming because Synder had to step away from production after the tragic loss of his daughter....
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Ghanaian’s latest music sensation Gyakie has just released a bubbly remix to her 2020 chart-topping single Forever in collaboration with Nigeria’s Omah Lay. Gyakie debuted on the music scene in 2019. Before now, she had only been known as the daughter to Ghanaian high life music legend, Nana Acheampong who was one-half of the famous...
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Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Aisha Buhari returns to Nigeria after months away Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, has returned to Nigeria after several months of absence – The Cable reports According to the medium, an undisclosed source at the presidential villa...
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Kwara is caught in the eye of a storm as airs of unrest continue to fester over the right of the Muslim girl-child to wear the Hijab in public schools in the North-Central state. While the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) tries to stand its ground on the need for the state government to hold...
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Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: 1. Lol… And I, rich by 25! 2. Lol… Goodluck...
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Art, it is said, imitates life. Sometimes, the opposite is the case, and when this happens, we gasp and ponder how or if we are so inclined, we bury ourselves in conspiracy theories about sinister men engineering the world we live in. I was thinking about this while interviewing this week’s subject of the International...
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There are a thousand and one reasons to centre conversation today around America’s richest ever black billionaire, Kanye West. For reasons clear as day – humanity’s affinity for happy tales, we have collectively chosen to face one aspect: the latest wealth he amassed, $6.6bn worth of it. It is worth reminding Nigerians of all demographics...
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Prevalence of conversation on women’s rights to equal dignity in our public discourse may make us entertain the notion that we have reached a stage where women can walk the streets without looking over their shoulders. It is understandable to think that with ‘wokeness’ comes a situation where men are becoming better beings and women...
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ISONO, BET Africa’s first original daily drama marks 100 episodes since the launch in September 2020. The suspenseful drama brings to audiences authentic African storytelling from love, betrayal, intrigue, twists and turns of the dual nature of human personalities; revelations of self and shadow behaviour which gets community members asking, “What are you hiding?” ISONO viewers across the African continent were introduced to Mother...
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Some of Nigeria’s largest and most famous markets are located in Anambra. These markets have continued to attract tourists from all over Nigeria as well as from abroad. It has also made a significant contribution to the growth and development of Anambra’s economy, thanks to the large tax revenue it raises for the government. 1....
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After an impressive film festival run last year – Berlinale, London Film Festival, Torino International Film Festival – Nigerian feature film Eyimofe from Arie and Chuko Esiri is finally coming to cinemas in Nigeria. A poignant film about immigrant life from a Nigerian perspective, Eyimofe is the debut of the Erisi twin brothers who both...
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Moroccan rapper, Taha Fahssi, also known as El Grande Toto, is taking Moroccan rap music to the international scene with his creative rap music style. El Grande remains one of the most streamed artists in Morocco and has continued to shine with over 20 million people from various countries listening to his tunes on Spotify,...
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By Tolu Akintara Dear Sista Ada, We are sorry. We know Sorry would not wipe your bloodshot eyes, we know it would not take away the stoicism your heart feels from being let down by those you love. We know say we don mess up! We dey see d time wey Broda dey beat you:...
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Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Hijab: CAN attack Kwara governor, demands FG’s intervention The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Wednesday pleaded with the Federal Government and the Inspector-General of Police to intervene in the violence in Kwara State over state policy on...
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Elvina: Tell us about Joy. Chude: Joy is very dear to my heart. I got my first experience of depression in law school. From 2007-2016, I have been in this cycle of depression, and husting to survive because I didn’t come from wealth or the middle-class. I’ve been dealing with being in and out of depression...
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Have you ever imagined that perhaps, the Republic of Niger could be Nigeria’s 37th state unknown to majority of our citizens? Have you also imagined that key persons in the President Muhammadu Buhari administration may not be Nigerians afterall, but Niger-ians? This may be happening before your very eyes. How? The Federal Government had barely...
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Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: 1. Lol… What is this tweet? 2. Lol… BlockedT! 3....
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An inter-religious clash that has been doused in the interim rocked Kwara earlier today. It reincarnated from years of simmering dispute over the rights of female Muslim students to wear the Hijab to attend their Christian missionary schools. The state government had earlier taken over 10 missionary schools in a move aimed at curtailing what...
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Nigeria is one of the largest livestock-raising countries in West Africa with millions of its citizens depending on the meat industry as a source of livelihood. With the country’s cattle herds estimated at over 16 million per head, Nigeria is by far the leading livestock producer in Central and West Africa. Due to the increasing...
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OPPO is unveiling two new models in the Reno5 Series, with the Reno5 and Reno5 F packing massive improvements over the previously released Reno3 Series. The global smartphone giant doesn’t look like it is slowing down anytime soon, as it makes yet another statement by these Flagship killers into the Nigerian market at very reasonable...
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Nick Cannon’s popular hit comedy sketch series Wild ‘N Out is back on MTV Base. This comes after the show was paused in 2020. Fans can look forward to Cannon as he leads a team of comedians against a celebrity-led squad in games featuring boasts and burns, ending in a freestyle rap battle for the...
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ASAP Ferg,
Diggy Simmons,
Doja Cat,
Kash Doll,
Lil Duval,
MTV Base,
Nene Leakes,
Nick Cannon,
Soulja boy,
swizz beats,
Wild ‘N Out,
wiz khalifa
by Fatimah Adegbite When I was a little girl, as little girls were taught then, “you don’t play around boys, it is unheard of.” As I grew older, as teens were taught then, “don’t draw too much attention around boys, Walk, talk and rock softly. Don’t call for too much attention.” When I was sixteen,...
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by Obinna Tony-Francis Ochem There is a story told of Area Scatter, a crossdresser who played an ornamental thumb piano as he sang in a rich melodious voice. When you see his pictures, he is adorned in female clothing, roaming the Eastern part of Nigeria in the 1970s and performing for royalty. He was said...
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Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Abducted OOU students released The two female students, Precious Adeyemo and Abiola Oyefule, of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) who were kidnapped by unknown gunmen from their Ayetoro campus in Ago Iwoye, Ogun state, have been released – The...
Read MoreAbdulrashed Bawa,
Abiola Oyefule,
Barry Jhay,
Dapo Abiodun,
EL-Rufai,
Garba Shehu,
Kajuru LGA,
Kashy Godson,
Muhammadu Buhari,
Oyebode Oyetunde,
Precious Adeyemo,
Sabon Tasha
These are certainly not the best of times economically for majority of Nigerians. From increase in pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS) and its reversal to consistent fall of the naira against the dollar, it’s becoming a sorry tale daily. One can argue that Nigerians now go to bed daily with the hope of...
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It’s 2019 and Burna Boy is billed to perform at the Coachella music festival, but he isn’t happy with his name in small fonts. In a line up headlined by Childish Gambino, Tame Impala and Ariana Grande, all international stars with names routinely bold, Burna Boy throws a tantrum about being an African Giant and...
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Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: 1. Lol… How about breathing??? 2. It’s well! 3. Lol…...
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Africa’s youth entertainment and culture channel, MTV Base will be introducing a new show – Dripcity – every Friday. Dripcity will serve as MTV Base’s culture-shock block, showcasing the best of alte and upcoming stars boldly sparking a global movement in the entertainment space. Slated to air weekly on the channel at 9:00am WAT, Dripcity will serve...
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In anticipation of Chude Jideonwo’s 36th birthday, this week’s episode took a sharp turn from the regular #WithChude episodes. This time, the host himself, Chude Jideonwo, sat on the other side of the vulnerability table as he was interviewed by actress and former guest on the show – Elvina Ibru. Chude indeed went deep on...
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Nigerians enjoy buying and selling. Wherever there is a Nigerian population, there is bound to be a demand. Ogun is a state in south-western Nigeria. With a total population of over 3 million as of 2021, there are expectedly several market places in the state. We’ve compiled a list of the top ten most notable:...
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