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5 times The Slumflower broke the internet before Heartbeat even started

Chidera ‘The Slumflower’ Eggerue is a British-Nigerian writer, feminist, speaker and cultural commentator who has never waited for permission to take up space, long before Heartbeat, the Africa Magic dating…

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Inside the Heartbeat House: Meet the Men Ready to Find Love

Dating reality TV show lovers are in for a ride in January as MultiChoice’s new dating reality show, Heartbeat, premieres Sunday, January 11, 2026, on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv Channel…

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Unapologetically powerful: meet the ladies of Africa Magic’s Heartbeat

The ladies of Heartbeat are here, and they’re bringing energy, confidence, and personalities that won’t let you scroll past. From writers and entrepreneurs to artists and actresses, these five women…

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My pastor is Nigerian, and I have lots of Nigerian fans — Nicki Minaj on why she spoke out on alleged attacks on Christians

Nicki Minaj has spoken out to clarify her recent advocacy over reports of religion-based violence in Nigeria, saying her comments were motivated by personal connections to the country and a…

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TAFTA hosts 1st ÀRÌRÀ homecoming, launches major initiative for young women

The creative community just got a massive shot in the arm! Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA) successfully hosted the inaugural edition of its alumni homecoming, ÀRÌRÀ 2025, a vibrant…

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We must save ourselves -Mike Dada on powering Africa through creative enterprise

AFRIMA President Mike Dada has issued a stark call for African self-reliance in building the creative economy, emphasizing that external salvation is not coming as the continent’s $2.8 trillion GDP…

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AI Gives Africa 70% Leapfrog Advantage in Global Creative Competition -Yinka Obebe

Media entrepreneur Yinka Obebe has declared artificial intelligence as the transformative technology that could allow African creatives to leapfrog 60-70% of Western capabilities in the creative industry. Speaking at NECLive…

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Talent Gap More Critical Than physical Infrastructure in African Creative Economy -Chichi Nwoko

Media entrepreneur Chichi Nwoko has identified skilled talent shortages as a greater obstacle to Africa’s creative growth than physical infrastructure deficits. Speaking at NECLive 2025, Nwoko, who has built 16…

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Authenticity in African Storytelling Key to Reshaping Global Perceptions -Hauwa Lawal

Digital content creator and storyteller Hauwa Lawal has emphasized that Africa’s economic growth depends on Africans telling their own stories authentically to combat persistent global misconceptions. At the NECLive 2025…

Yinka Obebe, Chichi Nwoko, Mike Dada, Henry Ekechukwu, Hauwa Lawal and Dolapo Amusat

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Creative Industry Must Partner Beyond Its Borders to Solve Problems -Dolapo Amusat

The founder of WeTalkSound has called for strategic partnerships between the creative sector and other industries, arguing that creatives alone lack the expertise to solve all their challenges. Speaking at…

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5 times The Slumflower broke the internet before Heartbeat even started

Inside the Heartbeat House: Meet the Men Ready to Find Love

Unapologetically powerful: meet the ladies of Africa Magic’s Heartbeat

My pastor is Nigerian, and I have lots of Nigerian fans — Nicki Minaj on why she spoke out on alleged attacks on Christians

TAFTA hosts 1st ÀRÌRÀ homecoming, launches major initiative for young women

We must save ourselves -Mike Dada on powering Africa through creative enterprise

AI Gives Africa 70% Leapfrog Advantage in Global Creative Competition -Yinka Obebe

Talent Gap More Critical Than physical Infrastructure in African Creative Economy -Chichi Nwoko

Authenticity in African Storytelling Key to Reshaping Global Perceptions -Hauwa Lawal

Creative Industry Must Partner Beyond Its Borders to Solve Problems -Dolapo Amusat

18 Nigerian music talents win $2m Berklee scholarships through Tiwa Savage Foundation programme

Wizkid’s incredible run of collaborations shows no signs of slowing down

BNXN & Sarz announce joint project “The Game Needs Us,” set to drop May 11

Davido beats Gunna, Rema, and Tyla to win ‘Best International Act’ at the 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards

US Singer D4vd faces murder charge, accused of possessing a ‘significant amount’ of child pornography on Phone

Wura is back and more ruthless than ever — Here’s What You’ve Missed

5 Nigerian creatives dominating Nollywood behind the scenes

10 Nollywood actresses who have been name-dropped on Afrobeats songs

Oscars set 2027 and 2028 dates ahead of 100th edition in 2028

New Tumi, Raw Emotions: Sharon Rotimi steps in as Wura’s past Leaves fans shaken

‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault convictions

Paramount Pictures, Nile Entertainment seal West African deal for ‘Children of Blood and Bone’

Court orders Bill Cosby to pay $19M to former waitress in 1972 sexual assault case

Valerie Perrine, Oscar-nominated actress and ‘Superman’ star, dies at 82 after battle with Parkinson’s disease

Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star and Action icon, dies at 86

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