Why Nigerian Creators Feel Entitled to Celebrities

September 4, 2026

Why Every Famous Nigerian Creator Ends Up in the Studio

There is a familiar point in the career of a Nigerian internet celebrity when the skits, livestreams and viral clips stop feeling like enough. The camera is still there, the audience is still growing, but suddenly there is a song. Carter Efe made the move in 2022 with Machala, a Wizkid tribute that became one... Read More

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September 3, 2026

Uber Is Leaving Nigeria. What Does Nigeria’s Mobility Future Look Like?

When Uber launched in Lagos in 2014, ride-hailing felt like one of those changes that could make living in a difficult city slightly easier. You could request a car from your phone, see the driver’s details, and pay without negotiating at the roadside. Abuja followed in 2016, and the model spread. For many people, Uber... Read More

August 28, 2026

Could Nigerian Theatre Become the Next Big Entertainment Industry?

Nigerian theatre is having a strange moment. Lagos can fill a theatre for a weekend, sell out a Christmas production and attract audiences willing to pay serious money for live performances. Then the show ends, the cast goes back to other jobs and the audience waits months for another production. Theatre has an audience. What... Read More

August 27, 2026

What Does Trump’s Visa Pause Mean for the Nigerian Creative?

For generations of Nigerians, America has existed somewhere between ambition and insurance policy. It is the country you apply to when you want a better university, a bigger career, a safer future for your children or simply another option when things at home become exhausting. Even people who have never seriously planned to leave often... Read More

August 25, 2026

What Happened to the Nigerian TV Shows We Used to Live For?

There was a time when watching Nigerian television was built into the day. Tinsel had been running for years, The Johnsons became a family favourite, and Jenifa’s Diary gave viewers another reason to sit in front of the television every week. You knew the characters, remembered their arguments and could walk into a conversation about... Read More

August 21, 2026

What Angélique Kidjo’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Means for African Creators

For more than four decades, Angélique Kidjo has built the kind of career that once offered African artists one of the few reliable routes to global recognition: leave home, enter international music circuits, earn the attention of established institutions and keep going long enough for those institutions to eventually acknowledge you. On August 18, the... Read More

August 15, 2026

How Davido’s Music Excellence is Influencing Osun Politics

Davido has spent the past few months doing something unusual for one of Africa’s biggest music stars: putting his music career aside to campaign for his uncle. In May, he was unveiled as chairman of the Imole Youth Campaign Team and announced a two-month music hiatus to support his uncle’s re-election campaign. He has since... Read More

August 9, 2026

Art Exhibitions You Should Check Out Before the End of August

August, 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. The Iwalewa Gallery of Arts is... Read More

art, ART Exhibitions, culture, entertainment

July 15, 2026

8 Times Nigerian Artists Have Featured In Nollywood Films

Nigerian artists have built a reputation for crossing over into the Nollywood film industry, and although these roles are sometimes minor and often used as a shock factor, in other cases, these artists are the main or secondary characters who go on to wow us with their acting skills. In this article, we list 8... Read More

The Film Blog

culture, entertainment, film, music meets film, Nigerian artists, nollywood

June 18, 2026

Art Exhibitions You Should Check Out Before the End of June

June, much like #ArtNovember, is a blooming month for art exhibitions, with shows slated throughout the month. This month is filled with exhibitions and curated collections from almost every art gallery, giving it the feel of Art November. Hosted by the Adegbola Gallery and the Fresco Gallery, this exhibition explores the artistic prowess of Duke... Read More

art, Art exhibition, Art galleries, Art Gallery, culture, Media

June 16, 2026

Are Aso Oke and Adire Making Their Way Back to Mainstream Fashion?

A 4-day Adire fashion show was hosted by Eco Bank to showcase the colorful designs and artistry behind Adire clothing. However, this festival is not the first time in recent years that Adire and Aso Oke have been the stars of the show in mainstream fashion, as more brands are including these fabrics in their... Read More

Fashion

adire, aso-oke, clothing materials, culture, Fabrics, materials, nigerian fabrics

May 24, 2026

5 Ways To Receive Sallah Meat From Your Friends

The upcoming Sallah (Eid-el-Kabir) is slated to commence on Wednesday, May 27th, and as the excitement for the festival and public holiday amps up, we are giving you all the information you need to know about how you can get your share of the Sallah meat from your friends. What Do You Know About The... Read More

community, culture, sallah, sallah festival, sallah meat

May 17, 2026

10 Lagos Art Galleries Worth An Actual Visit

Lagos is a city filled with creatives, as reflected in the galleries scattered throughout the city. In this article, we list ten Lagos art galleries worth visiting at any time of the week or month. Which of the art galleries have you visited, and which will you visit soon? Located on the island, Windsor Gallery... Read More

art, Art Gallery, Art November, culture, lagos art galleries, Sculpture

May 10, 2026

8 Lagos Neighborhoods And The Personality Type That Lives In Each One

Lagos has several neighborhoods that house different personality types, and while all parts of the city can host them, Nigerians often characterize these types based on their living conditions. In this article, we categorized the personality types of 8 Lagos neighborhoods. What do you think we are missing? Which do you agree with? Those who... Read More

culture, Lagos City, lagos neighborhoods, lagos state, personality

May 6, 2026

TOP 10 COOLEST BUS-STOP NAMES IN LAGOS

Lagos has some of the most iconic bus stop names, simple, familiar, and deeply connected to daily life. From Maryland to Festac, these are stops almost every Lagosian knows. Which feels most familiar to you? 01 Berger Berger, located at the Ojodu boundary between Lagos and Ogun States, derives its name from the former presence... Read More

COOLEST BUS-STOP NAMES, culture, lagos

May 4, 2026

10 Nigerian Architectural Masterpieces That We Don’t Appreciate Enough

Nigerian architecture holds significant cultural, historical, and social value. Although Nigeria’s architectural scene has now been influenced by Western architecture, the country’s architectural masterpieces, often underrated and underappreciated, are among its most culturally significant structures that we hope will stand the test of time. In this article, we list out 10 Nigerian architectural masterpieces that... Read More