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OPINION: Why DJ-led raves are on the rise in the Nigerian music industry – by Bizzle Osikoya

Currently, there are not many entirely new developments in the industry, but one significant trend is the rise of DJ-led raves. The music scene is shifting toward Afro-house, with a…

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OPINION: The future of African music depends on closing the digital divide – by Addy Awofisayo, Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, YouTube

YouTube has launched specific programs to promote African music. For artists, we’ve created different kinds of programs to support their growth. One of them is our artist development program called…

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Adekunle Olopade: I was kidnapped, harrased, and handcuffed by the Nigerian Police Force

Backstory: My mum and I swapped cars this week. All of this happened last night. (Thursday, November 5 2025) It’s past midnight and I couldn’t sleep. I had received some…

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I was just doing my job when NDLEA officers beat me and called me a suspect

Good evening. I was meant to do this video earlier today, but I’ve been having so much body pain. The pain is all over my body. I’m not sure I’ve…

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Odumodublvck’s Industry Machine Is not for everyone, but that’s the point – by Joseph Abalokwu

Industry Machine just dropped, and it stays true to its niche. Like they say, art is subjective; what’s a masterpiece to one person might be a skip for another. Odumodublvck…

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Ayra Starr and Rema’s long-awaited collab lives up to the hype

Ayra Starr and Rema have finally teamed up for a new song, “Who’s Dat Girl,” and fans are loving it. People have been waiting for this collaboration for years, and…

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Nigeria’s enduring love affair with BBNaija stars

In Nigeria, we have a number of exports, and Big Brother Naija, or BBNaija, is one of them. It’s a cultural phenomenon that happens every year, bringing twenty-something individuals from…

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Nollywood’s female antiheroes: We used to hate them. Now we love them

Remember those Nollywood films from the 90s to the early 2010s? The ones where there was a clear distinction between “good” women and “bad” women, and the message was clear?…

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The importance of independent films in Nigeria beyond Nollywood mainstream projects

From its birth in the 1990s with Kenneth Nnebue’s Living in Bondage till today, Nollywood has grown into a powerhouse with great films, beloved actors, and directors whose work resonates…

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Naira Marley, Mohbad, and the unyielding gaze of public opinion

In the ever-turbulent waters of the Nigerian entertainment industry, few sagas have gripped the nation quite like the tragic death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, and the subsequent…

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OPINION: Why DJ-led raves are on the rise in the Nigerian music industry – by Bizzle Osikoya

OPINION: The future of African music depends on closing the digital divide – by Addy Awofisayo, Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, YouTube

Adekunle Olopade: I was kidnapped, harrased, and handcuffed by the Nigerian Police Force

I was just doing my job when NDLEA officers beat me and called me a suspect

Odumodublvck’s Industry Machine Is not for everyone, but that’s the point – by Joseph Abalokwu

Ayra Starr and Rema’s long-awaited collab lives up to the hype

Nigeria’s enduring love affair with BBNaija stars

Nollywood’s female antiheroes: We used to hate them. Now we love them

The importance of independent films in Nigeria beyond Nollywood mainstream projects

Naira Marley, Mohbad, and the unyielding gaze of public opinion

Olamide Shows Why Baddo Na Baba on ‘Burukutu’

Burna Boy Lights Up NFL Halftime Show, Proving Why He Is the African Giant

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Fireboy’s ZUKO! Proves He Still Has Fire in His Belly

From Catharsis to 9: FOLA Builds on His Success with a Beautiful Sophomore Album

Court Dismisses Emeka Ike’s N10bn Privacy Suit Against Wike’s Aide, INEC

Nollywood Mourns as Veteran Actor Francis Duru Dies at 57

London Mayor, Sadiq Khan Opens Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife Place in London, Hails Hub as Home for African Creativity

Better Half, The Ten, other indigenous titles headline Africa Magic’s October Content Slate

Nollywood Movies That Have Made Nigeria’s Oscars Submission List

Eric Bauza, Voice of Iconic Looney Tunes Characters Dies at 46

Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for 2006 Sexual Assault

Matthew Rhys Makes Emmy History with Two Lead Acting Wins as ‘Widow’s Bay’ Claims 14 Awards

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