Celebrities
Emeka Ike vs Segun Arinze: AGN war that shook Nollywood
In Nollywood, the lights always shine, the cameras roll, and applause often masks a hidden tension. Yet, behind the glamour…
Subtitles as gateways: Why Nigerian films need better translations
A few years ago, watching a Nollywood film with subtitles could be a test of patience. A Yoruba warrior might…
How Chimamanda Adichie’s words became Beyoncé’s Feminist anthem
It was an ordinary afternoon in Lagos when Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s words began an extraordinary journey. Alone in a modest…
The business of praise-singing: From fuji to afrobeats shoutouts
Music in Nigeria has always been more than melody and rhythm. It is history, identity, social commentary, and sometimes, spectacle.…
Why Nigerian celebrities are suddenly obsessed with podcasts instead of music and films
A decade ago, the rhythm of celebrity culture in Nigeria was simple. Actors acted, musicians sang, influencers posted glossy content,…
Burna Boy’s Lagos Blues: Before the Grammys, there was Struggle
Lagos is not kind to dreamers. The city carries its own pulse—a soundscape of danfo horns, market women’s bargaining cries,…
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