Entertainment
GRAMMY House Giza Becomes First Recording Academy Hub in Africa and Outside the U.S.
The Recording Academy officially opened GRAMMY House Giza in Egypt, its first-ever permanent GRAMMY residence on the continent of Africa and outside of...
When Fela Declared His Home An Independent Republic: A Code and Theatre For Resistance
Between the 1970s and 80s, music in Nigeria was not always a luxury or a jackpot; when you have groups of military soldiers...
Ayo Edebiri Makes History as Chanel’s First Black Global Ambassador
French fashion house Chanel has named American actress and comedian Ayo Edebiri as its first Black global ambassador. A milestone that not only...
Burkina Faso’s Katanga Leads 2025 AMAA Race, Nigeria’s Lisabi Among Top Contenders
The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) 2025 have unveiled their nominations. Burkina Faso’s Katanga, leading the race with ten nods, followed closely by...
Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tems, Davido, and Rema Make Rolling Stone’s 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century List
Five Nigerian songs have been named among Rolling Stone’s “250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century,” a recognition that highlights the growing influence...
For Bolé Festival, The Future Still Tastes Like Home
There is a unique energy in Port Harcourt every August and September. The smell of smoky plantains roasting over open flames fills the...
MI Abaga Leads Star-Studded Cast in Nigeria’s First Musical Animated Film, Gammy & The Living Things
Nigerian audiences are set to witness a new milestone in local cinema as Gammy & The Living Things, an animated feature led by...
5 Facts About Onyinyechi Basil, Miss Universe Nigeria 2025
For Onyinyechi Basil, life changed in one special moment beneath the spotlights of Lagos. The 25-year-old Anambra native is the newly crowned Miss...
TikTok Launches ‘TikTok for Artists’ in Nigeria, Giving Musicians New Tools to Grow Globally
TikTok has rolled out its TikTok for Artists platform in Nigeria, opening the doors for local musicians to access real-time data and tools...
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...
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...
YouTube Eyes Oscars Broadcast, Signaling a Shift in Award Show Platforms
In a Hollywood surprise, YouTube reportedly approached the Academy Awards about obtaining the rights to present them. This would represent a huge shift...