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Nigerian international sensation Victony has released his highly anticipated debut album titled ‘Stubborn’. Known for his global crossover hit ‘Soweto’ featuring Don Toliver and Rema, ‘Stubborn’ marks an evolution in Victony’s musical journey as he joins forces with several superstars to curate an album that captures his surreal rise. On ‘Stubborn’, Shallipopi features era-defining Afrobeats […]
A popular saying goes thus, when the purpose of a thing is not known abuse is inevitable. Well, purpose means many different things to various people. For some it is the true meaning of life, the reason for which a thing was created. To psychologists, purpose is an abiding intention to achieve a long-term goal that […]
Happy democracy day, fellow Nigerian. May 29 made it 25 years of being under democratic rule. On this basis, the democracy day was celebrated yearly on May 29 until six years ago on June 7, 2018. On that day, President Buhari changed the date, from the earlier May 29 which marked the entry into the […]
Who is a teenager? A teenager is a person that falls between the age of 13 to 19. In this period, there is a transition from a child to an adult and this road comes with a lot of twists and turns. Today, teenagers in Nigeria and beyond are making impact through creative ideas. It […]
One of the leading cosmetic brands in the world, L’Oréal Paris, has unveiled Nigerian actress, Temi Otedola, as its new ‘African Digital Brand Ambassador’. This was disclosed in a statement by Issima Oniangue, the General Manager for Makeup in the Sub-Saharan Africa Zone at L’Oréal in Lagos. “Temi’s unique style, confidence, and passion for beauty perfectly […]
Fast-rising gospel artiste, Bidemi Olaoba, has joined Grace and Truth Nation (GNT) Nation, a record label co-founded by Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa and his wife, gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. Bidemi Olaoba is a name synonymous with spiritual fervour and musical excellence. His powerful voice, dynamic stage presence, and profound lyrical depth have captivated audiences and […]
Nigeria’s currency, the Naira, experienced a slight appreciation in the parallel market, reaching ₦1,475 per dollar compared to ₦1,480 per United States dollar it traded the previous day. However, in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the Naira depreciated to ₦1,476.95 per dollar. According to data from FMDQ, the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM […]
Oyinkansola Sarah popularly known as Ayra Starr, latest feat sees her follow the footsteps of Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tems, and Rema who previously held the record for the African artist with the most Spotify monthly listeners. In 2023, at the global peak of his record-breaking song ‘Calm Down’, Rema reached 34 million monthly listeners to become the African artist with the […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria sold $575m in May, its highest dollar sales in a single month in 2024, according to data obtained from FMDQ Securities Exchange . This amount exceeds the combined total of $151m in April and $189m in March. Despite this increase, the CBN’s sales only accounted for 6.6 per cent of […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has joined the ongoing strike by the organised labour comprising Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress. This is coming after the Federal Government failed to meet the unions’ minimum wage demand. In a statement addressed to the branch chairpersons and zonal coordinators of ASUU on Monday, the association’s […]
