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Nathaniel Bassey smiling with eyes closed while wearing a black suit jacket, white shirt, and dark tie for his 45th birthday. Photo Credit: Nathaniel Bassey/Instagram  Gospel minister, trumpeter and convener of the global Hallelujah Challenge, Nathaniel Bassey, has plenty to be grateful for as he celebrates his 45th birthday. For Nathaniel, the milestone is first […]

Ayra Starr performing Heaven Baby live on stage at the All Points East 2026 festival in Victoria Park, London. Since the release of her debut EP in 2021, Ayra Starr has cemented her place as one of the most internationally acclaimed African artists of her generation. In under five years, she has grown into the

One of the beauties of life is the richness of experiences—events, people, occurrences, and the many intricate layers of humanity. This is what Big Brother Naija has been offering to many people over the years, beyond mere entertainment. However, like many things, I was once oblivious to the existence of Big Brother Naija. If I

From Lagos to Accra, Dakar to Cape Town, a new generation of African fragrance houses is quietly attracting attention far beyond the continent. Most of us have not noticed yet. Think about the last perfume you bought. Not one you were given, one you chose and paid for. Where was it made?Most of us would

Fola leads the 2026 Headies Awards nominations with 10 nods, including Next Rated and Album of the Year. Photo Credit: Fola/Instagram  Fola is having quite the year. The Afro-R&B singer leads the nominations for the 18th Headies Awards with 10 nods, making him the most nominated artiste at this year’s ceremony. It is also his

World No. 4 Coco Gauff celebrates her second Cincinnati Open victory. Fresh off her victory at the 2026 Cincinnati Open, Coco Gauff has strengthened her position among the world’s best tennis players, retaining her place at No. 4 in the official Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) singles rankings with 6,704 points. The 22-year-old American defeated Jessica

Generated Illustration. I am writing this from Dallas, which should probably disqualify me from writing it at all. Last December, I sat at a send-off in Abakaliki. Jollof, a cooler of malt, an aunty crying in a way that was about ninety per cent joy. The pastor prayed for journey mercies. In the middle of

Yinka Quadri remembers his lifelong friend and brother Taiwo Hassan Ogogo following his passing at the age of 66. Photo Credit: Yinka Quadri/Instagram For more than 40 years, Yinka Quadri and Taiwo Hassan, fondly known as Ogogo, shared a friendship that went far beyond the movie set. They were colleagues, close friends, brothers and, as

Joselyn Dumas attends Bozoma Saint John and Keely Watson’s Accra wedding in a handwoven Kente Kiosk gown styled by Quophi Akotuah. Let us tell you one thing about Kente: it is colourful, regal, richly woven, deeply rooted in Ghanaian heritage and impossible to overlook when it is made into a beautiful custom creation. From its

Akin Faminu and Kiky Festus kick off their September 2026 wedding countdown with the first of four pre-wedding looks. When two fashionable people are getting married, you already know the pre-wedding looks are going to be worth bookmarking for your own big day. Medical doctor and top menswear fashion influencer Akin Faminu is counting down