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In 1984, a group of British and Irish music stars came together to record “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” The song, inspired by Ethiopia’s famine, was spearheaded by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure under the name Band Aid. It became an instant global phenomenon, raising £8 million within its first year, selling over a million […]

As we approach 2025, the spotlight shines brightly on a group of rising stars who are poised to make significant waves in Nollywood and beyond. With fresh and not-so-new faces emerging to redefine storytelling and performance, the industry’s growing global recognition has paved the way for a new generation of actors who bring fresh perspectives,

Reflecting on the vibrant ART X Lagos 2024 fair, one of the most impactful partnerships was that of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers. From October 31 to November 3, 2024, the ninth edition of West Africa’s premier art fair celebrated Africa’s artistic ingenuity and cultural heritage, bolstered by the support of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers. The

Nigerian rapper Falz has opened up about a humorous yet awkward experience from one of his first dates. During a recent sit-down with British media personality Madame Joyce on the Cocktails and Takeaways podcast, Falz recalled an experience where his date asked him to order takeout packs of food for her family members back home.

Since the turn of the century, Nigerian artists have joined forces to deliver unforgettable records. Posses cut is a popular term in hip hop that refers to songs with four more successive verses from four or more rappers. The term has expanded to cover songs with four or more artists delivering different verses. On this

Credit: heisremanewss/Instagram Seun Kuti and Rema, are among the African stars set to perform at Coachella 2025. They will be joined by Desiree, Tyla, and Amaarae, adding a fresh mix of Afrobeat, Amapiano, and R&B sounds to the stage. The festival will take place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, over two weekends

As a book lover, sometimes you wish some of the books you read would be made into a film or series. So we have curated a list of book adaptations you can stream on YouTube and Netflix.  Literature and cinema have always shared a profound connection, with books often being the foundation for compelling storytelling

Growing up in Nigeria, sickness frequently united people, with thoughtful visits and words of encouragement serving as heartfelt expressions of community support. They brought fruits, a card, and kind words like “Get well soon” or “Your body is not a temple for illness” were all part of visiting someone unwell. These modest favours were profoundly

Introduction Magi Sadeq is a biotechnician, philanthropist, and the wife of Egyptian football superstar Mohamed Salah. While she maintains a private life away from the limelight, her role as a supportive partner to Salah and her charitable contributions in Egypt have drawn admiration. Early Life and Education Magi Sadeq was born in 1994 in Nagrig,

The air inside the Global Green Economy Initiative pavilion at COP29 is abuzz. Delegates weave in and out of huddled conversations, the thuds of heels on the carpeting adding to the hum of activity. In the midst of it all, Elizabeth Wathuti leans forward in a meeting, her red jacket a stark symbol of the