The WhatsApp notification pings at 2:37 AM: “You up?” For 22-year-old Lagosian, Damilola, this is romance in 2025 – no labels, no timelines, just undefined intimacy with her “person” of 11 months, with whom she has been sleeping with for 8 months. This is the reality of Nigerian Gen Z situationships. They say ‘I love you.’
Lagos was on fire last night, April 27, as the 17th edition of the Headies Awards took over the Landmark Events Centre in a spectacular celebration of Nigeria’s thriving music industry. The star-studded event, hosted by the ever-radiant Nollywood actress Nancy Isime, brought together the biggest names in Afrobeats, hip-hop, and street pop for a night of electrifying performances, emotional tributes,
Rumours that Namibia is deporting U.S. citizens (over 500) without visas have gone viral across African social media. Posts circulating on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and X (formerly Twitter) claim that Namibia’s President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has ordered the removal of more than 500 Americans for entering the country without proper visas. However, a thorough fact-check reveals
When it comes to wedding fashion, few looks stop us in our tracks. Priscilla Ojo’s breathtaking bridal ensemble had us utterly spellbound. Dressed in a fully embellished white lace gown by renowned Nigerian designer Veekee James, Priscilla embodied the essence of a dream bride: soft, sophisticated, and nothing short of ethereal. Every detail of this
The hustle is real. Always has been. From Lagos to Kano, Aba to Abeokuta, the Nigerian spirit has always been one of grind and grit. We’re taught early on to go to school, study hard, get a good job, and send money home. Maybe you’re even the first in your family to “make it.” But
Cassava Technologies has unveiled plans to build Africa’s first AI Factory, an NVIDIA-powered facility that promises to unlock next-generation computing capabilities for the continent. The company is positioning the project as a critical leap toward digital self-reliance, bringing advanced artificial intelligence infrastructure home to African soil. The AI Factory will go live first in South
Nollywood is flexing its box office muscle in a way we’ve never seen before. In 2024, the industry shattered records, raking in N3.6 billion from its top 10 highest-grossing films, a big leap from the N1.94 billion earned in 2023. That’s an 85.5% increase. This surge wasn’t just about higher ticket prices or more films
As the anticipation builds, we’re just days away from the premiere of Mo Abudu‘s latest masterpiece, ‘Baby Farm,’ set to captivate audiences on Netflix from March 21. This limited series delves into the dark underbelly of a seemingly altruistic charity in Lagos, run by the enigmatic British couple, Dr. Oliver Evans and Sister Barb. Behind
There’s something undeniably captivating about Bamike ‘BamBam’ Olawunmi-Adenibuyan. Before she stole our hearts on Big Brother Naija: Double Wahala in 2018, she had already dipped her toes into acting. But it was her reality TV debut that truly showcased her natural ease in front of the camera. Her presence is always magnetic—poised, expressive, and engaging. Whether she
Love. Betrayal. Self-Discovery. And one audacious Igbo man who won’t take no for an answer. There’s something about Love in Every Word that feels like a warm embrace and a wake-up call at the same time. The beautiful story was written by Mfon-Abasi Inyang and produced by Omoni Oboli. The Nollywood flick has taken the internet