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Biyi Toluwalase Puts Story First in Every Nollywood Film He Edits

The editor behind Gangs of Lagos, Sista, and Makemation talks about invisible storytelling, creative trust, and why caring about the project is everything—often...

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Why “The Fire and the Moth” Feels Like Taiwo Egunjobi’s Truest Story

Taiwo Egunjobi returns with “The Fire and the Moth,” a tense thriller we previewed after a private screening, delving into local lore and...

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Timeless Nigerian Songs That Live On Through Generations

Some songs don’t age. They wait patiently, waiting to be rediscovered everywhere. Across Nigeria’s vast musical tradition — from juju rhythms and highlife...

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Paul Nnadiekwe and Riyo David on Acting, Directing, and ‘The Currency of Smoke’s’ Social Message

Money is a construct—an agreement between society and its people, dictating value and power. But what happens when we question its significance? Paul...

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Nigerian Breakouts Ayodeji & Garuba Join Afrobeats Star Ayra Starr and Icon Richard Mofe-Damijo in Children of Blood and Bone

Paramount Pictures’ highly anticipated adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s groundbreaking Legacy of Orïsha trilogy, Children of Blood and Bone, continues to build momentum with...

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Navigating Nigeria’s Job Crisis, Stories From A Generation In Limbo

Nigeria’s youth unemployment crisis is a paradox of numbers and lived realities. While official statistics suggest a slight improvement, youth unemployment fell to...

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Two-Time Grammy Winner Tems Adds More RIAA Certifications to Her Legacy

Two-time Grammy winner Tems continues to soar, adding several RIAA certifications to her growing list of accomplishments as she cements her status as...

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, André 3000, and More Join LeBron James for a Historic 2025 Met Gala

The 2025 Met Gala is shaping up to be quite the night for style and culture, though, through the eyes of Black menswear....

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Nigerian Stars Take Over Paris Fashion Week 2025 in Style

At Paris Fashion Week 2025, the powerhouse of Nigeria’s creativity made its indelible mark on the international style scene. The event was abuzz...

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Amanda Azubuike Makes History as First Nigerian Woman Brigadier General in US Army

History has been made as Amanda Azubuike, 57, a Black military officer from Nigeria, has been promoted to Brigadier General in the United...

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Spotify’s $10 Billion Payout in 2024 Fuels Streaming’s Global Dominance

As the Grammy Awards approach, Spotify is making it clear that it has been instrumental in reshaping the global music industry. On Tuesday,...

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Emilia Pérez Makes History with 13 Nominations at the 2025 Oscars

The Oscars announced the nominees for the 97th Academy Awards on Thursday, with a spate of films based on progressive themes. Emilia Pérez,...