Olu Jacobs: Life, Career and Legacy
By Suad Ayinla Edited by Bababunmi Agbebi What does it take for an actor to become a permanent part of a country’s cultural memory? For Olu Jacobs, it was a …
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Nigeria Cinema Day Returns September 26 with ₦3,000 Tickets
By Toochi Ejiofor Edited by Bababunmi Agbebi Movie lovers across Nigeria will have another opportunity to see films on the big screen at a reduced price as Nigeria Cinema Day …
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Beauty in Black Season 3: Kimmie’s Rise to Power Faces New Challenges
By Suad Ayinla Edited by Bababunmi Agbebi Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black returns with Season 3, taking Kimmie deeper into a world of wealth, betrayal, crime and family secrets. Played …
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Dolly Parton Trends: Why Nigerians Love Global Celebrities
By Suad Ayinla Edited by Bababunmi Agbebi Why can the death of a celebrity thousands of kilometres away trigger an emotional reaction in Nigeria? The recent global attention surrounding American …
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Burna Boy, Tems Get 2026 MTV VMAs Nominations
By Chiagoziem Abosi Edited by Bababunmi Agbebi Nigerian music is once again taking centre stage on one of the world’s biggest music award platforms. Burna Boy and Tems have earned …
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Friendship, Class and the Business of Keeping Gist Private
By Bababunmi Agbebi There are some friendships you watch from the beginning and quietly tell yourself, “This one will not end well.” Not because you are clairvoyant, but because sometimes …
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New Music Friday: Ayra Starr, Bella Shmurda and More Drop New Hits
By Suad Ayinla Edited by Bababunmi Agbebi What’s the soundtrack to your Lagos weekend? Today, August 14, 2026, Nigerian music fans have plenty of fresh releases to choose from, with …
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P-Square Family Rift: Lessons on Fame and Family
By Bababunmi Agbebi For years, the story of the Okoye family symbolized unity, talent and extraordinary success. Identical twins Peter and Paul Okoye, popularly known as P-Square, became one of …
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Weekend Movie Guide: What to Watch on Netflix and in Cinemas
By Suad Ayinla. Edited by Bababunmi Agbebi What better way to begin the weekend than with a good movie, a bucket of popcorn and a few hours away from the …
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Tyla’s Lagos Concert Sparks Xenophobia Boycott Debate
By Suad Ayinla Edited by Bababunmi Agbebi What happens when one of Africa’s biggest music stars becomes the centre of a debate over safety, solidarity and the true cost of …
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Will You Watch Big Brother Naija 2026?
By Suad Ayinla Big Brother Naija 2026 launched on Sunday, July 26 with a carefully curated crop of housemates whose profiles immediately lit up conversations online. The roster mixes emerging …
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Top Movies Nigerians Are Watching in Cinemas This June
By Toochi Ejiofor Edited by Bababunmi Agbebi The first half of 2026 saw the release of a line-up of massive blockbusters in cinemas across both Nollywood and Hollywood. These movies …
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Polygamist, Xenophobia and the Selective Outrage of Some Nigerians
By Bababunmi Agbebi Let me start with what may be an uncomfortable truth: if you choose not to watch Netflix’s The Polygamist as an act of solidarity with Nigerians who …
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Lagos Owambe: Where Celebration Becomes an Art Form
By Bababunmi Agbebi If there is one thing Lagosians know how to do exceptionally well, it is Celebrate. In a city that never slows down, the Lagos owambe culture stands …
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By Bababunmi Agbebi There are movies you watch casually, and there are movies that practically hold you hostage until the final scene. Polygamist belongs firmly in the second category. From …
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Blood Sisters 2 Review: A Worthy Return That Could Have Been Even Better
By Bababunmi Agbebi When Netflix released Blood Sisters in 2022, it quickly became one of Nigeria’s most talked-about series. It delivered suspense, family drama, betrayal, and enough twists to keep …
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AMVCA 2026: The Full List of Winners
By Toochi Ejiofor Edited by Bababunmi Agbebi The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2026 delivered a night of major wins, emotional moments and strong recognition for …
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The Will by Moshood Fattah
The Will by Moshood Fattah is not your typical Lagos stage play. A story driven by family, secrets, and tension that plays out in a way you don’t quite expect. …
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Fela Kuti Receives Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
By Bababunmi Agbebi Edited by Ezennia Uche In a landmark moment for both African music and global cultural recognition, Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti has become the first African …
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2026 Grammys: Nigeria Misses Out Again as Tyla Wins Best African Music Performance
The 24-year-old South African singer, Tyla, has secured a repeat win, beating Nigerian stars Davido, Burna Boy and Ayra Starr in the Best African Music Performance category at the 68th …
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