Nigeria: Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, Others Shortlisted for 26th MOBO Awards
[Premium Times] The nominees were announced on Thursday, 14 December.
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Flamboyant Aso Ebi Dressing Style Is Popular – but It’s Become a Financial Burden
[The Conversation Africa] Aso ebi – “family uniform” – is the Yoruba custom of people dressing alike for social events. The custom is rooted in kinship (ebi), an important aspect of Yoruba social life since precolonial times in what’s now south-west Ni…
Nigeria: Black Ghosts – Noo Saro-Wiwa’s New Book Is a Powerful Reflection On Africans in China
[The Conversation Africa] Noo Saro-Wiwa is a celebrated Nigerian-born travel writer. Her latest book is Black Ghosts. It explores, with candour and compassion, the lives of several African economic migrants living in China, a group of people who are ke…
Nigeria: Mohbad – Naira Marley Demands Apology From Iyabo Ojo, Threatens to Sue for N500 Million
[Premium Times] Iyabo Ojo has since Mohbad’s death been championing the advocacy for justice for Mohbad. She had earlier accused Naria Marley of having a hand in the death of Mohbad.
Nigeria: Nollywood Star Iyabo Ojo Settles Tax Dispute With Lagos Govt
[Leadership] Renowned Nollywood actress and reality TV star, Iyabo Ojo, recently took to her Instagram to express her gratitude towards individuals and organizations instrumental in resolving her tax-related issues with the Lagos State Government.
Nigeria: Oba of Benin Palace Bans Burial Rites As Igue Festival Begins
[Vanguard] The palace of the Oba of Benin on Wednesday said burial rites in the kingdom would not be permitted during the annual Igue festival, which begins next Tuesday with Ugierhoba (indoors) Ceremony.
Nigeria: Davido Tops List of Most Followed Nigerians On Social Media in 2023
[Premium Times] A recent survey has unveiled the most followed Nigerians across major social media platforms, and the results are nothing short of spectacular
Nigeria: Portable Hospitalised After Return From UK Tour
[Premium Times] This was announced on the singer’s Instagram page on Wednesday, just a day after he returned from a UK tour.
Nigeria: Kizz Daniel Marks 10 Years On Stage With Two New Songs
[Premium Times] ‘Kizz Daniel on November 30th, 2023 promised his fans two new songs to celebrate a decade in the music industry.’
Nigeria: How God Engineered My Collaboration With Ed Sheeran – Fireboy DML
[Premium Times] Fireboy expressed surprise at its global impact, revealing that the song, created in a mere 45 minutes, initially didn’t resonate with him.