The 2025 Met Gala took place on Monday, May 5, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. As always, it served as both a glamorous kickoff to the Costume Institute’s annual exhibition and a major fundraiser for the museum. Theme and Exhibition: This year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” was inspired by […]
Trump’s Hollywood Tariffs Could Spark Global Backlash and Rewrite Entertainment Trade Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent pledge to impose 100% tariffs on all non-American movies entering the United States has ignited fierce debate across the global entertainment industry. Beyond Hollywood, the shockwaves of such a policy — if implemented — would ripple across continents, […]
Joy Mojisola Raimi: Representing Nigeria at Miss World 2025. Joy Mojisola Raimi, Nigeria’s representative for Miss World 2025, is a 24-year-old powerhouse of talent and purpose from Osun State. Born and raised in Nigeria, she holds a degree in Sociology and Anthropology from the University of Port Harcourt—a background that perfectly aligns with her passion […]
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a significant global health concern, but with advancements in medical science and increased awareness, preventing HIV transmission is more achievable than ever. By adopting protective measures such as safe sex practices, regular testing, and the use of medications like PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) and PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), individuals can significantly reduce […]
Introduction: The End of the “Hustle Hard” Mentality. For years, the mantra of Nigerian youth has been “No sleep, no life, hustle hard!” From social media motivational speakers to Nollywood movies, the glorification of non-stop grinding has been deeply ingrained in our culture. But something is changing. A new movement is emerging the “Soft Life” […]
Abuja, Nigeria – May 2, 2025 Popular Nigerian activist and social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), was arrested by police in Abuja on May 2, 2025. According to his lawyer, Barrister Deji Adeyanju, the arrest happened in Area 3 and appears linked to VDM’s recent criticism of Guaranty Trust Bank […]
Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has warned it may suspend its services in Nigeria after facing more than $290 million in fines and increasingly strict regulatory demands from the Nigerian government. The tech giant issued the warning after Nigeria’s Federal High Court in Abuja upheld multiple penalties levied […]
The Nigerian Wedding Paradox If you’ve ever been to a Nigerian wedding, you’ve probably noticed something interesting: Most couples get married twice. This practice is somewhat strange to some other jurisdiction, even in Africa. First, there’s the lavish traditional wedding- colorful, week-long celebration with aso-ebi, cultural rites, and enough jollof rice to feed a small […]
Chioma’s 30th: Davido’s Cousin, Folasade Showers Chef Chi With Sweet Words – “Favourite Duo” As Chioma Avril Rowland, popularly known as Chef Chi, marked her 30th birthday, tributes and heartfelt messages poured in from fans, celebrities, and family members. Among the most touching was a public celebration from Folasade Adeleke, Davido’s cousin, who took to […]
David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known by his stage name Davido, is one of Africa’s most celebrated and influential musicians. Born on November 21, 1992, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Davido has played a pivotal role in popularizing Afrobeats around the globe. With his vibrant sound, infectious energy, and relentless drive, he has carved a path […]