Toyin Abraham’s comedy Oversabi Aunty has crossed ₦1 billion in Nigerian box-office revenue, according to an update shared by its West African distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, on X. The distributor’s update also positions the film as the first Nollywood directorial debut to hit the ₦1 billion mark and as the fourth-highest-grossing Nollywood title of all time
Kemi Omotosho was recently named CEO of MultiChoice Nigeria, effective January 2026, succeeding John Ugbe who retired after nearly 15 years on the job. By all means, Omotosho’s track record makes her a perfect fit for the job. She was MultiChoice Nigeria’s Head of Retention (2014), Executive Head of Customer Value Management (2018), Group Executive
Nollywood’s biggest audience fight in 2025 wasn’t only at the box office or on streaming apps, it was on YouTube, where actor-led channels are now acting like mini-studios with their own release calendars, fan bases, and ad-driven revenue models. Blknow’s ranking of the most-viewed Nollywood films on YouTube in 2025 shows the “YouTube-first” play is
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, already famous for transforming Nigeria’s manufacturing landscape, is steering his empire in a new direction. After opening the continent’s largest oil refinery that gulped over $20 billion, he now plans to overhaul logistics by introducing electric trucks into his fleet. Dangote had committed ₦720 billion to buy 4,000 Compressed Natural
Have you ever felt that the traditional ways of faith just aren’t resonating like they used to? Are you part of a generation that questions, demands transparency, and seeks genuine connection over blind belief? If so, you’re not alone. The landscape of spirituality is shifting dramatically, driven by the powerful voices of Gen Z and
If your content consistently goes unnoticed, it’s not because your ideas aren’t good; it’s because they’re not packaged to spread. Viral content is engineered, not accidental. It evokes emotion, creates frictionless clarity, and invites participation. With the proper structure and the right ChatGPT prompts, you can start creating posts that get screenshotted, shared, and talked
Six innovative Nigerian startups have been selected for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa. The new Class 9 cohort, unveiled on Tuesday, showcases 15 AI-powered ventures from seven African countries, with Nigeria’s representatives solving real-world challenges in fintech, healthtech, logistics, and software development. With nearly 1,500 applications across the continent, the selected startups emerged
Age is no longer a limitation for success. It’s not an excuse for doing or attempting a big project, either. Technology has levelled the playing field. These top 7 young entrepreneurs in Nigeria are proof that it’s possible. Young thinkers and innovators are emerging across Nigeria and the African continent. They are taking charge, building
In a bold show of confidence in the bank she leads, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, has increased her equity stake by acquiring 18 million additional shares in the bank. The transaction, officially filed with the Nigerian Exchange on May 19, 2025, shows the shares were acquired
‘Amoke Oge,’ a local food vendor in Lagos, Nigeria, owned by Hajia Amoke Odukoya, has generated ₦2.3 billion in revenue from 500,000 fulfilled orders on Chowdeck, the fast-growing digital food delivery platform. This feat makes Amoge Oge the first woman-led business to cross the half-a-million delivery mark on the platform. The milestone, calculated from an
