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Miss World 2026 Top 12 finalist, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, at the Vietnam Flag Hoisting Ceremony. Photo Credit: Tamunosoye Karibi-George/Instagram  Nigeria’s Tamunosoye Karibi–George has wrapped up an impressive run at the 73rd Miss World pageant in Nha Trang, Vietnam, placing in the Top 12 on Saturday, 5 September 2026. The global title went to Joheirry Mola of […]

Contextual world map on the Mercator projection. The United Nations General Assembly adopted a non-binding resolution titled “Correct the Map: Rebalancing global cartographic representation and promoting equitable representation of the world’s regions, particularly Africa” on Friday, September 4, 2026. The initiative, submitted as draft resolution A/80/L.104, encourages governments, educational systems, media organisations, and digital platforms

Akin Faminu and Kiky Festus at their traditional wedding ceremony, styled by The Style Infidel. Ladies and gentlemen, it is time! Time to get hooked on the Faminus because Akin Faminu and Kiky Festus are officially in their traditional wedding era, and if this first look is anything to go by, we may need to

The Caine Prize for African Writing is one of the most coveted awards for any African literary writer because it celebrates some of the best stories published by African writers in the past year. First awarded in 2000 to Sudanese writer Leila Aboulela, the prize has so far been awarded to 25 African writers across

Hilda Baci wearing a white ruched halterneck mermaid gown with a vintage updo and fringe bangs. We’ve seen so many gorgeous looks from the A Mama Deola Wedding Story premiere, but we simply had to come back to Hilda Baci. When it comes to fashion and style, you know how the saying goes: Naija no

Prudent Gabriel, Jemima Osunde, and Simi Sanya displaying distinct interpretations of bridal wear at the movie premiere. The Lagos premiere of Folagade Banks’ A Mama Deola Wedding Story came with one very clear dress code: Wedding Couture. And on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, guests took the theme seriously, turning the red carpet into what felt

Yemi Alade and Don Jazzy go head-to-head in the comedic music video for Ala Bekee. Who knew a pre-wedding photoshoot could turn into a full-blown competition between Yemi Alade and Don Jazzy? The Afropop stars go head-to-head in the music video for Ala Bekee, and their rivalry gives this wedding story a hilarious twist. The

A reflective moment with Greatman Takit on the set of his latest release, ADML. What happens when a struggling artist, Lagos traffic, a destiny helper and a room full of wealthy art collectors collide? Greatman Takit has given us the answer in the visualiser for ADML, directed by TG Omori. The Afrogospel sensation has officially

Stephanie and Isabel Offor graduated with first-class degrees in the UK In the same year, Stephanie and Isabel Offor have both graduated with first-class honours from the University of Leicester and Nottingham Trent University, respectively. Stephanie, who studied Mechanical Engineering, had already won the 2025 Goldsmith Prize in recognition of excellent work done during her

A Lagos commuter views an official shutdown message on her Uber app, processing the news of the service’s exit. (Illustration: AI-generated) When Uber abruptly pulled the plug on its Nigerian operations on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, the reaction across social media was swift. For 12 years, the platform had been a staple for daily commutes,