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Long before Afrobeats became a global phenomenon, Ruggedman dropped a line that now reads like prophecy: “Wetin go make them know where your music come from in the long run. Na the fusion of grammar, your slang, and your mother tongue.” Listen closely, and you’ll hear it. Yoruba and Pidgin flow through Burna Boy and […]

Burna Boy’s recent decision to remove a sleeping fan from his show has generated widespread criticism, with many fans describing the Grammy winner’s actions as distasteful. The incident occurred on October 13th at the Colorado stop of his ongoing ‘No Sign of Weakness’ tour. The Nigerian superstar noticed a lady dozing off near the front

AFRIFF 2025 brought filmmakers, musicians, and cultural creators together in Lagos for a week of lively discussions and shared ideas. The festival explored how storytelling, music, and collaboration are shaping Africa’s creative landscape and offered insights that will continue to inspire long after the lights fade. One of the highlights came during the panel “Rhythms

As a Nigerian woman, I often hear stories about “family curses”, the ones whispered at gatherings when an aunt is newly widowed or when someone’s daughter turns thirty-five without a husband in sight.  In these stories, the tragedy is almost always marital, with women who never marry, women who die once they do, women whose

The Boy Who Gave, Allison Precious Emmanuel‘s debut feature, is many things: a showcase of technical prowess, an emotional journey through sacrifice, and most notably, a declaration of arrival from a filmmaker who refuses to compromise his vision, even if it means wearing every hat imaginable. Writer. Director. Producer. Lead actor. Production designer. And yes,

Every year, as the first Monday in May draws near, the world collectively leans in. Fashion critics sharpen their pencils, celebrity watchers brew their tea, and the internet prepares its memes because the Met Gala is coming.  The Met Gala has brought us so many iconic fashion moments. I think back to Rihanna gliding up

Lagos was buzzing as the AFRIFF Globe Awards took over the Banquet Hall of the Oriental Hotel in Lekki. It was a night full of glamour, laughter, music, and moments that reminded everyone just how exciting African cinema and culture are right now. The night kicked off with “Afroculture,” a documentary by Flavour that’s basically

Consistency is a word we’ve all heard countless times. We become motivated, set our goals, and promise ourselves to stay consistent. But one week later, we’re wondering who even sent us. I can totally relate. You’ve probably tried so many things and eventually concluded, “I’m just not a disciplined person.” But that’s not exactly the

The world first met Moana nearly a decade ago, and ever since, the courageous teenager who followed the ocean’s call has remained one of Disney’s most loved heroes.  The original animated film was a full-blown cultural moment. Between its global box office haul of over $687 million, a follow-up sequel, and a stack of award

AXA Mansard Health, one of Nigeria’s biggest health insurance companies and a member of AXA Group, a global giant in insurance and asset management, introduced its international health plan, iMED, to HR and business leaders during a breakfast meeting with HR and business leaders in Lagos last week. According to Tope Adeniyi, the plan, which