We are all under construction, slowly becoming either walls, pathways, or pillars. Charbel Coffi, the prolific painter from Cotonou, Benin, speaks for all three. At a recent pop-up in Lagos, Nigeria, titled Identité Révélée, 12 carefully curated works from four past exhibitions were on display. It was a fitting introduction to Charbel’s artistic sensibilities and…
Photo credit: YvonneOrji/Instagram If you’ve spent enough time scrolling through social media, you’ve probably come across “Pop the Balloon.” Someone stands there, hopeful, holding a balloon, then pop, they’re out. No long explanations, no second chances. Netflix is now bringing the viral dating experiment to live television with “Pop the Balloon LIVE,” where finding love…
Last week, following the release of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) nominations, arguably the biggest movie award on the African continent, critics discussed the quality of movies coming out of the continent as a yearly practice. While Nollywood, the Nigerian film industry, is the second-largest producer of movies globally, releasing about 2,500 films…
If there’s one soup that deserves the most versatile title, it’s vegetable soup. It goes with just about anything, swallow, rice, boiled yam, and even plantain. Today, Uzoms Kitchen is showing us how she makes hers with chicken. She starts by cooking the chicken, stockfish, scotch bonnet peppers, crayfish, and seasoning together for about 10…
In this edition of Meet the Star, our segment spotlighting Nollywood’s brightest talents, Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan (Bambam), tells us everything about her role in ‘Love In Every Word,’ the latest YouTube blockbuster by Omoni Oboli. She plays Chioma, aka Achalugo alongside Uzor Arukwe as Obiora, aka Odogwu. She shares her surprise at the film’s overwhelming reception, her experience on set, insights…
On the COLORS stage, Jacob Banks poured his heart into a soulful performance of ‘A Tree Never Waters Itself,’ delivering a spellbinding rendition of the closing track from ‘Yonder: Book 1,’ the first instalment of his three-part album. In the song, the Nigerian-born British singer-songwriter reflects on resilience in the face of adversity (“a sword…
One of Nigeria’s premier cultural events, Zero Gravity Lagos, is set to return for its highly anticipated third season, running from March 30, 2025, to February 15, 2026. Curated by DJs Consequence and Eniola Tizzle, the event has run consistently on Sundays since 2023. Hosted at Sol Beach, Elegushi, it takes place every Sunday from…
The 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) is shaping up to be a celebration of African cinema at its finest, with “Seven Doors,” “Lisabi: The Uprising,” “Skeleton Coast,” and “Christmas in Lagos” leading the pack as the most nominated films this year. The prestigious annual ceremony, organised by MultiChoice and Africa Magic, honours excellence…
Photo credit: onosariyo/Instagram Gospel singer Onos Ariyo has released a new song and visuals titled “Adoration.” It is a song of worship, giving honour and praise to God. “Our knees are bowed, our hands are raised. We give our all to you.” The lyrics reflect total surrender, acknowledging God’s grace and faithfulness. Onos offers thanksgiving…
Following the release of his album ‘OFA (Oxlade From Africa),’ Oxlade has unveiled the visuals for ‘Olaitan Olaoluwa,’ the second track on the album. A song of faith, resilience, and self-assurance, ‘Olaitan Olaoluwa sees’ Oxlade reflecting on his journey, using personal experiences and spiritual affirmations to remind himself, and his listeners, that his path is…
