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Paperworth Books Launches TripleCity Author Showcase Across Three Nigerian Cities
Stories transcend boundaries, traveling across people, places, and perspectives to create connections that resonate deeply. On April 11, 2026, Paperworth Books will bring that vision…

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Call for Submissions: Culture Narratives Issue 1
What story from your life needs to be told? Culture Narratives, a new quarterly publication from The Moveee, is officially open for submissions for our…

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Salmah Salam Oiza on the Weight of the Unsaid in Poetry and Life
The latest edition of The Platform welcomed poet and author Salmah Salam Oiza for a deeply personal discussion that moved seamlessly between the technicalities of…

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Big Brother Naija Star Tacha Breaks Two Guinness World Records in 24-Hour Makeover Marathon
Former Big Brother Naija housemate Anita Natacha Akide, better known as Tacha, has officially set two Guinness World Records for the most cosmetic makeovers performed…

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TheGlobalPoet Crowned Winner of De9jaSpirit Talent Hunt Season 4
Deborah Johnson, better known by her stage name TheGlobalPoet, has emerged as the champion of De9jaSpirit Talent Hunt (DTH) Season 4, taking home a cash…

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Paperworth Books Rolls Out Chimeka Garricks’ Classic and Amaka Azie’s Debut
Paperworth Books will headline the literary month of October with two major releases that span generations and genres, underscoring the publisher’s commitment to diverse Nigerian…

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Revisiting NoViolet Bulawayo’s Best of Caine Winning Story, Hitting Budapest
NoViolet Bulawayo’s “Hitting Budapest,” the powerful and evocative short story that first won the Caine Prize for African Writing in 2011, has achieved a new,…

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Greasy Tunes Lagos Hits High Note: Afrobeats, Food, and Culture Thrive Three Days In
Three days after its vibrant launch, Spotify’s “Greasy Tunes Café” pop-up in Lagos is solidifying its position as a major cultural hub, successfully blending the…

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Rachel Ajisafe Wins Inaugural Witsprouts Storytelling Prize 2025
The Witsprouts Project has announced Rachel Ajisafe as the grand winner of the inaugural Witsprouts Storytelling Prize for 2025. Ajisafe clinched the award, including a…

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FUJI Revival: Adekunle Gold & Spotify to Launch New Album Spectacle in Lagos
Nigerian singer-songwriter Adekunle Gold is set to unveil his sixth studio album, FUJI, in collaboration with Spotify Africa in a landmark Lagos event announced ahead…

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Delivers Africa’s Biggest Anime Opening
Africa has just witnessed a cinematic milestone: the biggest anime box office opening in the continent’s history. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle…

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These Lagos Art Exhibitions Are On Until the End of September
This September, Lagos is alive with art shows across its galleries, each offering unique perspectives, mediums and voices. From group exhibitions to solo shows, there’s…

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Unstoppable Kipyegon Secures Fourth Global 1500m Title
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon has reaffirmed her place amongst middle-distance greats by claiming her fourth world title in the 1,500 metres at the World Athletics Championships.…

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Aso Ebi Moments at Temi Otedola and Mr Eazi’s Yoruba Wedding in Dubai
Two months after their legal ceremony in Monaco, Temi Otedola and Mr Eazi hosted a Yoruba wedding at the Otedola family home in Dubai. It…

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Justin Bieber and Tems Unite on “I THINK YOU’RE SPECIAL” from SWAG II
Justin Bieber’s surprise release of his eighth studio album, SWAG II, has opened the door to several notable moments—one standout being the much-anticipated collaboration with…

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Burna Boy Named Clubhouse President of Swiss Sportswear Brand On
Swiss performance sportswear leader On has announced a multi-year creative partnership with global Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy, elevating him to the symbolic role of Clubhouse…

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Paperworth Books Present Ochoche Agada’s Conversations With Midnight
In his new debut poetry collection, Conversations With Midnight, Nigerian poet Ochoche Agada delivers a collection of 80 poems that blend lyrical storytelling with unflinching…

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Nigerian Scientist Leads Global Space Agriculture Effort Sending Seeds to Space
Led by Dr Temidayo Oniosun in collaboration with The Karman Project and Jaguar Space, the Seeds to Space project studies how culturally significant seeds respond to microgravity. Now back to earth, seeds sent to space will undergo rigorous lab tests.

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Tunde’s Inferno Comes to a Close at Windsor Gallery
July 12 – August 16 2025Windsor Gallery4c, Goriola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. For the past five weeks, Windsor Gallery has showcased 29 amazing artworks…

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Paperworth Books to Host Reading for Derek Somto Nwokoye’s Debut Thriller at Mike Adenuga Centre
Paperworth Books Limited announces a book presentation and reading for the debut novel, In the Name of Murder, by author Derek Somto Nwokoye. The event…

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How Josiah Ransome-Kuti, First Nigerian to Record an Album, Pioneered Nigerian Gospel Music
Josiah Jesse Ransome-Kuti, grandfather to the legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, was a formidable figure whose influence on Nigerian music is still felt today. He…

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Shortlist Announced for Witsprouts Storytelling Prize 2025
Witsprouts has officially announced the shortlist for its 2025 Witsprouts Storytelling Prize, a literary initiative designed to revive the rich African tradition of oral storytelling…

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Black Figuration Is Alive And Well, Now Showing At O’DA Art Gallery
Black Figuration is Alive and WellJuly 13 – August 9 2025O’DA Art Gallery 10 Sir Samuel Manuwa Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. Opening Hours: Tuesday –…

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Chizi Wigwe Prize for African Futurism Unveils Inaugural Shortlist for 2025 Award
The 1952 Africa Foundation, in partnership with the HOW Foundation, is proud to announce the highly anticipated shortlist for the inaugural Chizi Wigwe Prize for…

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Temidayo SDL Arise’s “Memoria” at SO.NNE by A Whitespace Lagos
Temidayo SDL Arise: MemoriaJuly 12 – July 18, 2025SO.NNE by A Whitespace Lagos17 Maitama Sule Street off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, LagosTime: 12 PM – 7…

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Nigeria and Brazil Forge Stronger Ties Through Creative Industry Exchange
In a bid to strengthen their bilateral relationship, Nigeria and Brazil are focusing on the vibrant creative industries. A high-level Brazilian delegation recently visited Lagos,…

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Biodun Stephen’s “Unclaimed” Ushers in New Era for Nollywood Thrillers
Nollywood continues to evolve, pushing the boundaries of storytelling with films that delve into complex human experiences. A prime example of this artistic progression is…
