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When Seyi Vibez released his EP ‘NAHAMciaga’ in December 2023, ‘Different Patterns’ quickly emerged as a listeners’ favourite. For an artist whose talent has mostly been showcased through uptempo party starters shaped by speaker-rattling log drums underscored by a blend of Apala music inflections and hip-hop, Seyi Vibez’s music won him the hearts of many listeners while inevitably alienating some. …

Nigeria has procured 12 pre-owned Alpha Jets from the French Air Force, according to Olusegun Dada, special assistant to President Bola Tinubu on social media. The jets were acquired through SOFEMA, a French military and aeronautics company.   “All the 12 aircraft are ready for shipping,” Dada posted on X on Thursday, adding, “As of 2023, the Nigerian Air Force …

After facing severe backlash on social media in November 2024 over her statement regarding Yahoo boys using girls for rituals, Nigerian actress Kate Henshaw has now reacted to the police reports blaming hookup culture for ritual killings. Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on December 4, 2024, Omolola Odutola, the PRO of the Ogun state command, highlighted the dangers associated with …

Released on November 6, 2024, ‘Funds’ as he enters new album mode. Nigerian superstar Davido gears up for a strong end to 2024 by releasing a new party-starting single. On ‘Funds’, Davido fuses Afrobeats and Highlife elements to craft a song where he promises a love that comes with a good time. Combining the English and Pidgin, Davido sings about …

Nigerian movie director and filmmaker, Niyi Akinmolayan has shared some words of advice for other filmmakers distraught over Netflix’s exit from Nigeria.  Filmmakers recently revealed that Netflix ended all collaborations with Nigerian filmmakers and left the country in November 2024.  Reacting, Niyi urged filmmakers to ignore the noise and keep making movies so that when another movie streaming giant comes …

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Davido has emphasised the need for better leadership to unlock Nigeria’s full capacity. The singer recently sat down with Elevate Africa for an insightful interview about leadership and the pathway to Africa’s development through music. During the sit-down, Davido spoke on how entertainment has been instrumental in reshaping global perceptions of Africa and how he viewed music as …

Our film industry has come a long way, breaking barriers and gaining global recognition. But damn, some tropes have overstayed their welcome.  Nollywood should and can definitely do better. Some stereotypes are no longer working. You know the ones with the ever-suffering wife whose sole purpose is to endure, or the “village boy goes to the city and suddenly becomes …

Nigerian superstar Davido has shared his thoughts on how entertainment has been instrumental in reshaping global perceptions of Africa.  During a recent interview, the Afrobeats star spoke on his experiences growing up and navigating an all-white community, highlighting the ignorance he encountered about his African heritage. He explained, “I’ve said this about 100 times but I went to school in …

Whether you’re here for the laughs, the life lessons, or both, get ready to explore Nollywood comedies that are as deep as they are hilarious. Nollywood is known for having lots of comedic moments and scenarios in their movies. Oftentimes, one could miss the details as the comic relief overwhelms the central theme and subject matter of the story.  But …

Nollywood veteran actors, Jibola Dabo and Binta Ayo Mogaji, are proud parents of their son, Fareed Ademide Mogaji. The thespians took to their separate Instagram accounts to share pictures from the graduation ceremony of their son, Fareed, who is now an alumni of Lead City University, Ibadan. Binta Ayo Mogaji was filled with joy and expressed her gratitude to her …