When writer and curator, Nelson C. J., went in search of church as a queer Nigerian, he found something that fell just short of his desire of an affirming church that doesn’t have him negotiating his existence as a queer person at every turn – a ‘progressive’ fellowship whose motto may well be don’t ask...
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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. Say what now? 2. Only in Nigeria!!! 3. If...
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Although it’s past Valentine, Showmax still has something up its sleeves: South African romantic comedy No Hiding Here arrives on the streamer exclusively on February 18, about a beloved, gay, small-town high school teacher (played by Earl Gregory) ends up offering refuge to (and falling in love with) a visiting celebrity pop star after accidentally...
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Shut your eyes and imagine a mall- any mall. One thing you can be sure to see is a bustling crowd, several stores and various products on sale. Shopping malls are considered the epitome of a consumer society; the ultimate product of a capitalist community. A mall is also a significant attraction for sellers, buyers...
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Yesterday’s announcement of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation was a huge feat for the renowned, Harvard-trained economist, who had been in the race since 2020. Since the creation of the WTO, no woman and African has helmed its affairs over regulating global trade, and Dr. Okonjo-Iweala installed has now...
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One of the things I learnt from the conversation we had over the weekend is this: come into a relationship with your full self, as much as you can. It was a theme throughout the conversation. Do you want to be with a man or woman because of money? That’s fine. It worked out for some people....
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Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest things you shouldn’t miss out on: U.S. Court to sentence fraudster, Invictus Obi Nigerian American-based fraudster, Invictus Obinwanne Okeke will be sentenced by a court in the United States today, Tuesday, 16th February – The Punch reports. Invictus, who was once listed on the...
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The heavens could literally feel the excitement among Nigerians as erstwhile Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy and 2-time Finance Minister, was named Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Since 2019 when she first indicated interest to lead the international trade body, the 66-year old economist has been in the eyes in the storm; with...
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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. Where the ‘Owanbe’ is happening… 2. Who else is...
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With social distancing, new working environments, and much uncertainty, the world is rapidly transforming into a ‘new normal’. The screen has become both a window to the world and our stage for workplace video calls, Zoom social events, online-only concerts, and virtual summits. While audiences remain motivated by the need for connection, an influx of virtual events and...
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Public discourse about romance in Nigeria never goes beyond the socially acceptable love of cis-heterosexual (cis-het) Nigerians, and why not? Nigeria is still foot-dragging where it isn’t violently opposed to the notion of homosexual love. It is no accident that Nigeria is the number one most dangerous country in the world to be gay. For...
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The video-sharing app, TikTok, has slowly become a popular entertainment platform amongst Nigeria’s youths. Researchers and trend watchers have predicted that the app would be taking a sizeable bunch of Instagram’s users. The hilarious, educating, and exciting entertainment content on the platform is what attracts a plethora of users. Such content would not exist without...
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Saturday’s turn of events on the #OccupyLekkiTollGate protests confirmed what we already know: that the government would mount a resistance. The police in anti-protest gear and the army had occupied the area even before protesters arrived, and when they did, harassed, intimidated and threw some into Black Marias. Although the protest turnout was significantly less...
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Stefflon Don has enlisted Tiwa Savage and Rema, two of Afrobeats’ homegrown mascots, for the remix of her single Can’t Let You Go released last year October. The song is arguably Stefflon’s best tryout at Nigerian-tinged Afropop, code-switching with Yoruba and pidgin layered on the genre’s most recognisable signatures of percussions and repeating vocals. The...
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“No one can defend you because the people who should protect you are the ones abusing you. What do Nigerians have to be happy about?” – Amanda Iheme on Public Eye Once upon a time, it was said that Nigerians were the happiest people on earth; that we are so resilient that if pushed against...
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The state of Oyo has been seized by violent clashes between Hausa and Yoruba residents in Shasha area of Ibadan, the state capital. This has disrupted business for traders in the popular Shasha market, where peppers and tomatoes are sold. After the death of a person that happened on Friday, the violence has spilled into...
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There is no defense beyond a myopic understanding of the two imperialist imported Abrahamic faiths – Christianity and Islam, for the harmful laws against gay people.
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From the churning landscape of SoundCloud where music genres hardly stick to a definite shape emerges Ictooicy, the 19-year-old singer-rapper detailing teenage angst, discontent and aspirations through zany lyrics. Sometimes the sound is avant-garde, sometimes she goes for the lo-fi minimalism that many of her peers have adopted to explore new sonic territories. One of...
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For the average Nigerian, if the current state of the nation is anything to consider, this might not be the best of times to be proud of the country. From issues of insecurity which continues to assume a deeply divisive dimension, to the worsening issue of the economy, dozens of worrisome policies as well as...
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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. Is it country we are doing like this? 2....
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As Nigerians peacefully protest the reopening of the Lekki Toll Gate tomorrow with #OccupyLekkiTollGate, it is important we take lessons from the previous wave of protests that led us here. The #ENDSARS movement is one of them, too recent to be forgotten, and has become the face of youth organising in Nigeria. Returning to a...
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Afro-pop, also known as African popular music, has travelled across the world and planted roots in many hearts. Music, Afro-pop music, is one of Nigeria’s biggest exports. Nigerian musicians and entertainers are quickly becoming world superstars. This massive success we’ve gained regarding our music industry wouldn’t be entirely possible without influencers. Here’s a list of...
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On this week’s episode of MTV Base’ Mike + Perri Celebrity Bumps, plans go south for the new parents, Mike Edwards and Perri Shakes-Dayton, as Perri goes into labour two weeks before her due date, resulting in panicked road trips to the hospital. Despite preparations and plans to have a smooth-sailing water birth at a...
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Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the top stories making rounds in Nigerian News Media EndSARSprotest: FG talks tough but protesters vow to continue The Federal Government, the Nigeria police force and Lagos government on Thursday, 11th February warned strongly against youths who are gearing up for another protest at Lekki toll gate come...
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How far has the world changed when it comes to sex and relationships – and what’s the true effect on our mental and emotional lives? Every quarter on #WithChude, we do a special called The Hustle. We get the coolest GenZ/Millenial influencers to talk about modern life and modern living. It’s our valentine’s day special...
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It may be difficult to convince residents living in parts of Lagos these days that they aren’t engaging in some extreme sport. From cult clashes to robbery incidences and now street fights, residents in many parts of the country’s commercial capital now live in apprehension; not sure of what danger they would need to run...
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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. Temple Run Obalende… 2. What he said! 3. It’s...
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There is a cultural problem in Nigeria that normalises looking down on service industry workers. It is almost a rite of passage for Nigerian kids to be told at one point or another to study hard so as not to end up a plumber, builder, welder, or a security guard. For the average Nigerian parent,...
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Mavin’s latest signee Ayra Starr dropped like a bombshell two weeks ago, bewitching the internet with a montage-teaser label owner Don Jazzy had posted on social media. What also dropped was her eponymously titled debut EP Ayra Starr, and soon enough the elephant in the room was raised: the comparisons with singer Tems. In an...
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The media plays a significant role in politics; serving as gatekeepers and checks and balances. There are notable political TV stations in Nigeria that are known to provide timely political content and analysis. Here is our curated list: Channels TV: For every Nigerian, Channels TV is most likely the station that comes to mind when...
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