Culture
Top Stylists and Designers Defining West African Stars’ Fashion
West Africa’s biggest stars are leaving an identifiable visual mark on carpets, stages, and magazine covers. Behind the razor-sharp tailoring, silhouette statements, and...
Idris Elba’s Lagos Drama and Nollywood’s ‘Agemo’ in TIFF Lineup
Hollywood star Idris Elba is bringing a taste of Lagos nightlife to the world stage with his new short film Dust to Dreams,...
Nollywood Scores Big with Multiple Nominations at 2025 Septimius Awards
Nollywood is set to make a strong showing at the 2025 Septimius Awards, with several Nigerian films and series earning multiple nominations ahead...
African Stories Shine as Kachifo, Black Snake, and Diary of a Goat Woman Win Big at Locarno Open Doors 2025
At the 78th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, the Open Doors platform, dedicated to supporting filmmakers from regions where artistic freedom is still...
Nigerian Filmmakers Dominate at Inaugural Canada International Mobile Film Festival
For several decades, Nigeria’s film industry has been marked by speed, creativity, and a desire to keep pace with advancing technology. Now, the...
AFRIMA 2025 Hits Historic 10,000+ Entries, Lagos Set to Host Grand Celebration
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has broken its own record, receiving 10,717 submissions for the 2025 edition – the highest in its...
Niger Suspends Export of Precious Stones After Controversial Auction Sale of $5.3m Martian Rock in U.S
The Nigerien Government has signed a decree suspending the export of all precious and semi-precious stones, as well as meteorites, to safeguard Niger’s...
Historic U.S. Policies and CIA Influence Behind Foundational Black Americans’ Boycott of African Businesses
A growing number of Black Americans are calling for a boycott of African-owned businesses, specifically braiding shops, on the need for ideal customer...
Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Tems, Tyla Among African Stars Nominated for 2025 MTV VMAs
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) nominations have been unveiled, and African artists are again making their mark on the global stage....
Runway and IMAX Put AI Filmmaking On The Big Screen, Stirring A Fierce Creative Debate
When Runway’s annual AI Film Festival debuted this summer at Alice Tully Hall in New York, the venue itself was a sign of...
Nobody’s Standing In Your Way – Deyemi Okanlawon on Why Nollywood Filmmakers Are Turning To YouTube
More Nigerian filmmakers are choosing YouTube over cinemas and streaming platforms to release their movies, and Nollywood actor-producer Deyemi Okanlawon has shared why....
From Yeboah To Lookman: African Stars Battle Contracts Issues, Racism, Exclusion In Europe
For generations, African players have excelled on Europe’s biggest stages. Yet, some had faced and continue to face a haunting trend off the...