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Spotify names Ayo Maff, Kaestyle, Llona among emerging stars to watch out for

Rising stars Ayo Maff, Llona, Kaestyle, and TML Vibez are some of the breakout stars to look out for in 2025. Afrobeats continued its upward momentum in 2024 thanks to a collection of new voices whose music excited listeners. Among these breakout acts is Ayo Maff whose hit single ‘Dealer’ remix featuring Fireboy was the […]

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Esther Williams Foundation Hosts Transformative “Pad a Girl” Outreach Events in Lagos

On November 3rd, 2024, the Esther Williams Foundation hosted an impactful outreach program at Queens College, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos. The “Pad a Girl” initiative brought together hundreds of young girls for a day focused on empowerment, education, and inspiration centred on menstrual hygiene and personal development. 500 swag bags were said to be distributed during

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Did You Miss Ethiopia’s Christmas Celebration Yesterday? Here’s All You Need to Know

Almost two weeks after most of the world celebrated Christmas, taking down their trees and packing up decorations for the next festive season, one country—Ethiopia—was just marking its own Christmas celebration yesterday. In Ethiopia, Christmas, or Genna as it’s locally called, starts on Christmas Eve with a breathtaking candlelight service. On Monday evening, 6 January

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Key Takeaways From John Dramani Mahama’s Presidential Inauguration & Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Speech

Photo credit: officialasiwajubat/Instagram On January 7, 2025, John Dramani Mahama was sworn in as Ghana’s president, marking his return to office after previously serving from 2012 to 2017. The inauguration ceremony in Accra was attended by prominent African leaders, including the Presidents of Kenya, Gambia, Namibia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, and Togo. Nigeria’s President Bola

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Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tems get 2025 NAACP Awrads nominations

The Nigerian contingent of Davido, Burna Boy, Tems, and Wizkid all earned nods at the 2025 NAACP Awards. Burna Boy earned a nod for the Outstanding Duo, Group, or Collaboration (contemporary) thanks to his guest appearance on Usher’s ‘Coming Home’. Wizkid is also in contention to take home the plaque after being nominated for his

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Two Days of Music, Dance, and Good Vibes: Enjoy Highlights from the ‘Even in the Day’ Festival in Partnership with Ballantine’s

Ballantine‘s blended Scotch whisky proudly reflects on the electrifying success of the “Even In The Day” Festival, held on December 20th and 21st, 2024, at Muri Okunola Park in Lagos. The two-day festival brought together thousands of music aficionados for a wonderful experience celebrating a vibrant mix of Amapiano, Afro-house, EDM, and deep house music.

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What role fits your personality: Filmmakers edition

When it comes to joining the film industry, the big question is: What role suits your personality? Are you the visionary director? The detail-obsessed set designer? Or the spreadsheet wizard producer? So, you love movies. Maybe you’ve spent hours binge-watching behind-the-scenes documentaries or daydreaming about being part of the action. Well, filmmaking is like a

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