Social Media Erupts Over ‘Inadequate’ Charges in Fatal Hit‐and‐Run of Bumpa Co-Founder Adetunji Opayele
Adetunji Opayele, the 31‐year‐old co-founder of tech startup Bumpa, tragically lost his life in a hit-and-run incident on 4 March 2025. According to reports from Lagos police, Opayele was struck…
Breaking Down the Literal Meaning of “Chihiro” by Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish’s Chihiro is a haunting and introspective song filled with themes of emotional distance, loss, and personal transformation. The track’s title is a reference to Chihiro Ogino, the protagonist…
EbonyLife Place London is About to Open as a Beacon for African Creativity in the Heart of the Capital
Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu is set to make waves in the…
Netflix Unveils ‘Pop the Balloon LIVE’ with Yvonne Orji at the Helm
In a bold bid to shake up the dating show scene, Netflix…
Studio Ghibli’s ‘Princess Mononoke’ Returns to Cinemas with Stunning 4K Restoration
Studio Ghibli's revered 1997 film, Princess Mononoke, has undergone a meticulous 4K…
Art and Design
Social Media Abuzz with Studio Ghibli-Style AI Art
OpenAI's recent update to ChatGPT, incorporating native image-generation capabilities, has ignited a surge of Studio Ghibli-style portraits across social media platforms. Users are enthusiastically transforming their photographs into artworks reminiscent…
Culture and Lifestyle
Literature
The Witsprouts Project Calls for Submissions to Inaugural Storytelling Prize
The Witsprouts Project, a project dedicated to creative expression and storytelling, has launched "The Witsprouts Storytelling Prize," inviting storytellers to unleash their creativity to win an incredible prize. This year’s…
Music
Breaking Down the Literal Meaning of “Chihiro” by Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish’s Chihiro is a haunting and introspective song filled with themes…
Voices of Heritage: The Countertenors Representing Black Voices in Contemporary Classical Music
Classical music has long been regarded as a bastion of European tradition,…
ID Cabasa Reimagines ‘Bere Mi’ with Zlatan and TI Blaze: A Modern Twist on a Classic Sound
Following the success of the reimagined versions of afrobeats classics Photocopy (which…
Beyoncé, Davido, Bob Marley Get Royal Nod in King Charles’ Music Playlist
King Charles III has curated a personal playlist titled "His Majesty King…
Editor's Pick
Somali Journalist Abdullahi Mire Wins the 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee
Somali journalist and former refugee Abdullahi Mire has won the 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award. UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner…
How To Love A Boy For Whom Blue Is Not Merely A Color
Deadness sits on his wrist;Thin slits of spilling redness; the life waterThat…
Uchenna Nnabugwu’s Diary: Juggling Family Duties with Multiplatform Content Creation
Uchenna Nnabugwu, also known as Your Favourite Igbo Boy is a content…
Opinion
Why the Best Mentors Today Don’t Call Themselves Mentors
The traditional definition of who a mentor is comes from…
Updates Stream
Chaos, Kindly – A Group Exhibition Opens at Kokopelli Lagos 🗓
Kokopelli Gallery , a contemporary art gallery harnessing the power of intentional storytelling, has unveiled its latest exhibition themed “Chaos,…
How Omoni Oboli’s Love in Every Word Became the Hottest Movie in Nollywood Amidst Controversies
"Love In Every Word" has rapidly become Nollywood’s hottest film, and its journey to stardom is as fascinating as it…
Burnaboy Debuts as a Model in Off-White Show in Paris
Nigerian music sensation Burna Boy expanded his artistic repertoire by making a striking appearance at Paris Fashion Week 2025. On…
How Doechii Transformed Rejection into Grammy Glory
Did you know that Doechii – now hailed as the “Swamp Princess” – was once shown the door from her…
Tems Wins at 2025 Grammy Awards with Best African Music Performance Win
At the 2025 Grammy Awards held on February 2 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Nigerian singer Tems clinched…
Review Roundup: What Do the Critics Feel About “The Fire Inside?”
"The Fire Inside" (2024) is a compelling biographical drama that chronicles the remarkable journey of Claressa "T-Rex" Shields, portrayed by…
Celebrate Love with Reel Love by Timini Egbuson, Kayode Kasum and FilmOne Studios
Renowned Nollywood star Timini Egbuson and acclaimed director Kayode Kasum are bringing audiences an evocative romantic drama titled Reel Love.…
Everybody Loves Jenifa Breaks UK Records
Award-winning Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has achieved a groundbreaking milestone ahead of the UK premiere of her latest…
Teen Sprint Sensation Gout Gout Breaks Usain Bolt’s U-18 200m Record
16-year-old sprint sensation Gout Gout has broken Usain Bolt’s under-18 200m record. Gout clocked an astonishing 20.04 seconds at the…
In an Intimate Event, Izu Ojukwu Revives the Spirit of FESTAC ’77 with The FESTAC Conspiracy
The recent event for 77: The FESTAC Conspiracy was a remarkable celebration of history, cinema, and creativity. Held at Imax Lekki, the event drew…
Venice Biennale Names Koyo Kouoh First African Female Curator
The Venice Biennale has appointed Koyo Kouoh, a Cameroonian curator, as its first African female curator A. Kouoh, who currently…
Full Scoop on Dele Farotimi and Afe Babalola’s Ongoing Case
The past few days has seen human rights lawyer and author Dele Farotimi arrested following a defamation lawsuit filed by…
Venom: The Last Dance – A Night of Epic Action, Dark Elegance, and Glamour at Filmhouse
Filmhouse Group hosted an unforgettable night of entertainment on Friday, October 25th, as they premiered Venom: The Last Dance at the…
Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra’s Producer, Passes Away at 91
Quincy Jones, the legendary music producer, composer, and arranger, has passed away at the age of 91. Jones, who was…
Kemi Badenoch Elected Leader of UK Conservative Party
Kemi Badenoch has been elected as the new leader of the UK Conservative Party, becoming the first Black woman to…
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