Nigeria: Femi Otedola’s New Book Breaks Into Amazon Bestseller Chart Within 24 Hours
[Vanguard] Barely a day after its release, Femi Otedola’s new book, “Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business,” has surged onto Amazon’s bestseller list.
Ghana: Rich Culture On Display … Ga Mashie Marks Homowo in Spectacular Style
[Ghanaian Times] The people of Ga Mashie, on Saturday, marked this year’s Homowo festival with a series of traditional activities, including the sprinkling of kpoikpoi, the ritual which heralds the celebration.
Nigeria: UNESCO Recognises Sango Festival As Intangible Cultural Heritage
[Premium Times] The accolade elevates the festival’s profile as both a spiritual rite and a driver of cultural tourism.
West Africa: TikTok’s Online Wild Meat Sellers – Study Finds Endangered Species On Offer in West Africa
[The Conversation Africa] In Togo and much of west Africa, wild meat remains an important part of daily life, valued for its taste, cultural traditions, and as a source of income for those who sell it.
Nigeria: Tinubu, Shettima, Idris, Acf, Mark Grieve As Emir of Zuru Dies At 81
[Vanguard] ABUJA / BIRNIN KEBBI / SOKOTO: Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the death of His Royal Highness, Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami (rtd.), CON, the Emir of Zuru, fondly known as Gomo II, who passed away in a London hospital on…
Nigeria: How I Dropped Out of High School and Didn’t Go to University – Femi Otedola
[Premium Times] Billionaire Femi Otedola recounts how his struggle with academics pushed him out of the classroom and into the world of business, where he would eventually build his fortune.
Nigeria: Nigerian Writers, Others Mourn Passing of Poet-Journalist, Evelyn Osagie
[This Day] The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned journalist, poet and cultural advocate, Evelyn Osagie. She died after a brief illness in Lagos on Sunday August 17.
Nigeria: Otega, Kayikunmi Evicted From Big Brother Naija
[Premium Times] The eviction process began with a high-stakes twist.
Nigeria: BBNaija S10 – Otega, Kayikunmi Evicted
[This Day] Otega and Kayikunmi have become the latest housemates to leave the 10th season of Big Brother Naija.
Nigeria: Fela and Food – How Lagos Restaurants Are Serving Up the Music Star’s Legacy
[The Conversation Africa] In Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial and creative capital, food is doing something unusual. It’s keeping alive the spirit of a musician.