West Africa Weekly’s Top 10 Standout Looks at the 2024 Met Gala
The curtains have closed on the red carpet of the 2024 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, marking the end of...
Nigerian Stars Shine at ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 Premiere in Johannesburg
The highly anticipated premiere of the third season of the Netflix love series, “Bridgerton,” has commenced in the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa....
Chelsea Eyes Osimhen Deal, Ready to Offload Lukaku in Striker Swap
Chelsea is gearing up for another rebuilding season after facing another disappointing campaign. With Mauricio Pochettino’s squad lacking firepower upfront, securing a new...
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Shatters Records with Historic Pre-Tax Profits in Nigerian Banking
Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), one of Nigeria’s most efficiently managed banks, has recently announced record-breaking pre-tax profits in Nigerian banking history. According...
Burna Boy’s Netherlands Concert Cancelled Due to Organizers’ Failure
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy announced via his Instagram account on Thursday that his concert scheduled for June 9th at the Johan Cruyff...
Nigerian Banks Face Challenges as Stocks See Downturn and Valuations Remain Low
In April, Nigerian banks faced significant challenges as major banking stocks experienced losses month-to-date. This downturn aligned with the first month-to-date decline in...
Ayra Starr’s “The Year I Turned 21” Arrives Next Month, Features Anitta, Asake & More!
Ayra Starr, the Nigerian music sensation, just revealed the title of her highly anticipated sophomore album: “The Year I Turned 21.” And the...
Tiwa Savage Unveils Star-Studded Tracklist for “Water & Garri” Film Soundtrack
Afrobeats queen Tiwa Savage just dropped the tracklist for the soundtrack of her debut film, “Water & Garri.” This exciting news promises a...
Nollywood vs. Hollywood: A Look at Nigeria’s Top-Grossing Films of 2023
FilmOne released its annual roundup of the highest-grossing films from the previous year, spotlighting both Nollywood and Hollywood hits. Topping the list for...
Chowdeck Secures $2.5M to Revolutionise Nigeria’s Food Delivery Market
Nigeria’s strong affinity for food, coupled with the rise of online shopping, presents a significant opportunity for the food delivery market to thrive....
Census on Hold: N200 Billion Spent, New Date Uncertain After Delay
Following the postponement of the 2023 population and housing census by former President Muhammadu Buhari, West Africa Weekly provides comprehensive coverage of the...
National Film and Video Censors Board Processes 274 Nigerian Films in Q1
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has reported processing and categorising 274 films from Nigeria’s film industry in the first quarter...