Nigeria: 2024 Ends With No Justice in Sight for Mohbad, As Singer Remains Unburied
[Premium Times] Fifteen months after his untimely death, Nigerian musician Mohbad is yet to find peace–literally. Fans hoped 2024 would be the year justice finally prevailed, but instead, the year ends with his body still unburied and questions surrou…
Nigeria: World Iyan Carnival Debuts in Ekiti Amid Colourful Cultural Showcase
[Premium Times] 27 December was mapped out as World Iyan Day during the carnival.
Nigeria: I Faked Missing N180m to Experiment Social Media Reaction – VeryDarkMan
[Leadership] Controversial social media activist Martin Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan has admitted to fabricating the story of ₦180 million allegedly missing from his NGO’s account.
Nigeria: N180m Not Missing From My Account, It Was All a Plan – Verydarkman
[Vanguard] Popular social critic, Martins Otse, also known as Verydarkman has revealed that not a single dime from his NGO funds is missing.
Nigeria: Mixed Fortunes of Stagnation and Hope
[This Day] The Nigerian cultural scene looks back on a mixed bag of artistic stagnation, brief flashes of genius, and the deaths of legendary people who contributed to the development of the country’s rich cultural legacy as 2024 draws to a conclusion….
Nigeria: Entertainment Trends of 2024
[This Day] A Resurgence of Epic Movies
Nigeria: I’m Not Fela, I’m for Peace – Burna Boy
[Vanguard] Grammy-winning Nigerian artiste Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, has distanced himself from comparisons to Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti.
Gambia: VP Hails Banjul Festival As Unique to Reflect Broader West African Heritage
[The Point] At the official opening of the 2024 Banjul Cultural Festival, The Gambia’s Vice President, His Excellency Muhammed B.S. Jallow, highlighted the festival as a unique celebration not only embodies Gambia’s rich cultural identity but also refl…
Nigeria: Channels TV’s ‘Fund It Forward’ Season Two Ends With Much-Anticipated Season Finale
[Premium Times] Fund It Forward combines business reality with social purpose, nurturing innovators dedicated to impacting their communities.
Nigeria: 13 Explosive Celebrity Beefs of 2024 From PSquare Brothers to Vdm
[Premium Times] From fiery social media spats to intense legal battles, these clashes were not just gossip fodder but intense spectacles that kept fans and observers talking all year.