Author: Taiwo Okanlawon
MTV Shuga series premieres on Netflix Africa
MTV Shuga is a multiplatform edutainment campaign initiative from the MTV Staying Alive Foundation that has integrated pop culture, trending…
How LSMTL is curbing sharp practices – Elulade
The general manager disclosed that the agency is planning to adopt a whistle-blowing policy as part of Babajide Sanwo-Olu's administration's…
Reviving Nigerian Agricultural sector through mechanization, technology
Nigeria’s agric-tech firm, YEELDA has said the agric sector must make a critical turn to use of technology both mechanical…
2 dead, 3 injured, child unhurt in Oyo accident
"The car actually passed our own vehicle and on getting there, we saw that it has tumbled. Two women died…
Beyond the Shores: Nigerians Making a Mark Worldwide
Kehinde Thomas grew up facing several challenges from losing his father at a young age of seven. This taught him…
Meet Àgbà Akin, the man impacting lives in Nigeria’s tech space
Akinola Abdulakeem Akinade is on a mission to increase racial and gender diversity in the tech industry. In October last…
SammieFaze to perform at Nigerian Independence Day Party 2022
SammieFaze has been unveiled as one of the supporting artists for ‘NIGERIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY PARTY BOSTON 2022’.
TikTok roles out steps to keep teens safe
TikTok has shared the results of a global project it launched to better understand how teens engage with potentially harmful…
TomTom to sponsor new season of MTV Base Cypher
This season’s MTV Base Cypher’s ‘Freshman Class’ will see Africa’s best young, up and coming rappers paired up into various…
Laycon teams up with Made Kuti for “New Dimension”
Made, the grandson of Fela Kuti, the late Afrobeat icon, is coming in for a new collaboration with Laycon, which…
NDLEA arrests Zinoleesky, Mohbad in midnight raid
Zinoleesky and Mohbad’s arrest comes about six weeks after DeGeneral, the skit maker, was apprehended in another National Drug Law…
“Hold Me”: Dice Ailes links up with Tiwa Savage
‘Hold Me’ is the first feature from Dice Ailes' forthcoming EP out next month and the track stars Tiwa Savage…
The iconic “MTV Base Day” month long anniversary celebration
This year’s “MTV Base Day” celebrations will feature the Culture Squad with some exciting fresh faces as they return to…
ViacomCBS unveils new name “Paramount”
Paramount+ has exceeded the company's goals since its launch, and ahead of schedule, as the key driver of ViacomCBS' overall…
Photos: Ooni, Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, others at The Future Awards Africa
The Future Awards Africa 2022 is powered by The Future Project, with support from financial investment platform, Zedcrest. Official hashtags…
See TikTok’s favorite local duos serving serious couple goals
As the world celebrates the month of love - February, we draw inspiration from the local TikTok power couples through…
Buju adopts BNXN as new stage name
Buju didn’t exactly reveal why he changed his stage name, but many believed it might be because of mix up…
The Future Awards Africa 2022: Andrea Iyamma, Mohammed Salah, others emerge honorees for ‘Young person of the year’ Award
With just a few days till the Award ceremony of the 16th edition of The Future Awards Africa, the Central…
Vivo launches V23 smartphone series with 5G in Nigeria
Launched in Lagos, Nigeria on Tuesday, 15 2022, the V23 5G, a trailblazing smartphone with exceptional photography features for eye-popping…
BET Africa unveils fresh new look
BET Africa's new look and feel aims to become a platform where innovators, visionaries, performers, and communities can all come…
GTBank’s Innovation in Payment Solutions Powers Paystack’s Rise to Global Success
By Bibire Jamiu In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s financial technology landscape, GTBank’s pioneering payment engine, GTPay, has garnered attention…
Government Collaboration for AI Strategy: Jeph Acheampong’s Appointment
By Dayo Ademola In a significant move towards advancing technological innovation and harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence (AI), the…
How I spent 81 days in detention on order of ex-President Jonathan – Shola
Olusola who is now one of the most sought-after Nigerian social media influencers, in this interview, reflected on his past,…
TikTok: Afrobeats and Amapiano elevate another local favourite to global success
TikTok continues to play a significant role in spreading cross-cultural music content throughout Africa and the world. The latest track…
FG killing skit industry with rules, police harassments: Sabinus
Sabinus also spoke about joining Nollywood, adding that many Nigerian skit makers and content creators earn millions monthly but end…
Reekado Banks links up with Fireboy for ‘Ozumba Mbadiwe’ remix
Since its release in November last year, ‘Ozumba Mbadiwe’ has become a street anthem and one of the favourite tracks…
Chidiogo honours her mother Dora Akunyili in new book
Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr is a Nigerian Canadian author, speaker, and consultant with a passion for human development and connection.
It’s not overnight success – White Money speaks on fame
Winner of the 2021 Big Brother Naija, White Money taunted naysayers who dismissed his “overnight success” as an easy go,…
Why everyone must participate in 2023 polls – Falz
Popular Nigerian rapper, actor, and activist, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz has said the reduction in political apathy among…
Why I couldn’t stay in my marriage – Onyeka Onwenu
Onyeka Onwenu recently released her book 'My Father's Daughter' which highlights her successful music career.