Culture
Why Nigeria’s Female Athletes Shine
From the first electric moment when a Nigerian woman leapt into the Olympic gold circle in Atlanta, to a world record broken under...
Billboard Unveils 50 Greatest Afrobeats Songs of All Time
Billboard has released its first-ever ranking of the 50 greatest Afrobeats songs of all time, a list that captures the genre’s rise from...
Kenyan-Nigerian Film “1 Woman 1 Bra” To Premiere At Venice Film Festival
A groundbreaking African feature, 1 Woman 1 Bra, has been selected as one of four global projects to receive a €200,000 production grant...
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....