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The new celebrity currency: Followers, not talent?
In today’s Nigerian entertainment scene, a star’s biggest asset may no longer be their voice, acting skills, or even their…
From choir to charts: Why church remains afrobeats’ secret training ground
Behind the glamour of Afrobeats’ global domination lies an often-overlooked truth. It’s that the church has been one of the…
Iyanu & the rise of Nigerian animated stories: How kids are finally getting heroes they recognize
For decades, Nigerian kids have grown up watching superheroes from faraway worlds, like Spider-Man swinging through New York, Moana voyaging…
Echoes of Funwontan: How Gbenga Adeboye ingeniously blended Radio, Satire, and Lagos reality
The hum of generators hummed like a restless orchestra. The night sky over Lagos was punctuated by candlelight in some…
Women of the Adeleke dynasty: Mothers, Sisters and their Matriarchal Influence
The Adeleke name conjures images of wealth, power, and global influence. Across politics, music, and business, the family has left…
When Lagos meets Monaco: Inside Temi Otedola & Mr Eazi’s three-continent love story
On a chilly London evening in January 2017, Afrobeats sensation Oluwatosin “Mr Eazi” Ajibade stepped into the Tate Club to…
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