After years away from the screen, Genevieve Nnaji is making a major return to acting with a role in the BBC’s upcoming drama series Wahala, joining a cast led by Cush Jumbo, Adelayo Adedayo, Susan Wokoma and Deborah Ayorinde. The six-part BBC drama, which started filming on May 12, 2026, is based on Nigerian-British author … Read more
Ashluxe and Betpawa have unveiled Small Funds, Big Mind, a limited-edition capsule marking a powerful intersection of football culture, streetwear, and the ethos of the modern African hustle. The collaboration shaped by the creative direction of Tekno redefines the football jersey as a cultural statement, shifting it from functional sportswear to a symbol of identity, … Read more
Ed Orima, known as Halver, is a rising artist from Port Harcourt who has been making music since 2019. He doesn’t talk about Port Harcourt the way most artists talk about their city. There’s no nostalgia in it. No romanticising. He says it as it is. From his experiences, there has emerged a sound that … Read more
Linda Ejiofor makes history with double win; Uzor Arukwe, Sola Sobowale and Kanayo O. Kanayo among the night’s biggest names Cover Photographed by Kàsh Faje. Lagos put on its finest last night as Nollywood’s A-list descended on the Eko Hotel and Suites for the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. The ceremony, which began at … Read more
Four albums in, Nigeria’s most-streamed artist reflects on the true cost of success. At the beginning of Asake’s fourth studio album, there’s a powerful moment that sets the tone for his current journey. Asake is known for always keeping his intros brief, so for 26 seconds, a choir sings in isiZulu. There are no drums … Read more
Africa is front and centre at football’s biggest party. Nigerian Afrobeats prince Rema has been named among a star-studded lineup of global artists set to headline the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, joining South African star Tyla, Future, Katy Perry, Anitta, and BLACKPINK’s LISA at Los Angeles Stadium … Read more
Fifteen years in the game, and the honours keep coming. Davido is set to become the second Nigerian artist inducted into the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame, following Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. Organisers who announed it on Instagram, described him as “a global force in Afrobeats” who has helped bring African music to … Read more
The world’s biggest sporting stage just got its soundtrack. Colombian singer Shakira has unveiled the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — titled “Dai Dai” — featuring Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shakira (@shakira) Shakira shared a one-minute teaser clip of the song … Read more
If you’ve been listening to Nigerian music in the last two years, you’ve probably heard VINKAY without knowing it. Busayo Vincent Balogun and Oghenekome Otokumor are the songwriting and production duo whose names sit in the credit lines of “Carry” by Tmaro, “Woman” by Tmaro and Drexbeats, and “Omotena” by Tmaro and PapaRazzle. All carrying … Read more
London-based visual artist marks a personal first with an oil painting commissioned for the most iconic face in pop history Nigerian artist Olaolu Slawn has revealed that he was commissioned to create an alternative vinyl cover for the soundtrack of Michael, the long-awaited Michael Jackson biopic that was released globally on April 24. View … Read more