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Neo Mobor Akpofure is an actor, event host, model and lifestyle influencer. The 29-year-old rose to fame after finishing as a top five finalist of the 2020 Big Brother Naija reality TV show. An influential force in the fashion and lifestyle space, earning him the nickname the Drip Lord and NeoEnergy. Passionate about impact and…

In a coming-of-age fashion, Ghanaian-based chanteuse NYA is sprinting to the top of the line of notable femme singers in the African music scene. With an unmatched delivery, the singer climbs the back of soothing RnB sonics to sell her stories and sentiments, like in the just-released compilation soundpiece dubbed, Euphoria - Vol 3: Noir…

There has never been a time where we were more invested in becoming our truest selves. It is especially true for women, who are questioning everything they have been taught to believe about the world about their place in it. With MCNSpiritGuide, we hope to create a safe space where women can share their journeys to self…

Just as the iconic hip-hop genre turns 50, acclaimed music powerhouse Mavin Records unveiled their latest signee, a cheerful young rapper called, Life Size Teddy. Her presence powers a very strong hope for the resurgence of female rappers in the Nigerian music scene, a shared aspiration by many who remember the enigma of the era…

The Balvenie’s recent collaboration with renowned interior and industrial designers, Tola Akerele and Obida Obioha for its most recent Makers Campaign recognises and celebrates the intrinsic values and process of making. The Balvenie Makers Project spotlights craft makers who have been committing to their craft, pouring their heart into what they do, and always continuing…

Taking ideas from the point of conception to reality is no easy feat. For creatives within the Nigerian eco-system, sometimes, it may seem even more tasking. To break through the noise and actually bring thoughts to fruition is a skill that few have mastered, one of whom is Aisha Sambo. The multi-disciplinary creative with a…

Juliet Ehimuan, a technology executive, social entrepreneur and founder of Beyond Limits Africa, last month stepped down from her role as Director at Google West Africa, where she spent 12 years and got the credit for creating some billion-dollar Nigerian firms known in the tech space as Unicorns.

Meet PoPsee, also known as Barry Samms, a creative contemporary artist who seamlessly blends digital art with modern cultural references. His work is a mesmerising blend of irony, humour, playfulness, nostalgia, and thought-provocation, using historical moments, pop icons, and luxury brands all carefully woven to deliver a compelling visual commentary on societal values. How did…

Prior to the appointment of Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria in 2017, the Nigerian housing sector had been facing serious challenges that appeared insurmountable.

If you’re trying to get familiar with more Hip Hop music out of Nigeria, then Ramsey Ginani, professionally known as RMZ, is one voice that is worth the awe. Spinning across Hip Hop circles with his latest opus dubbed, “Abeg,” RMZ is pulling his weight within the Drill music community where he thrives. The Delta…

The gains of success can be deceiving at times, but are nothing compared to the cost of failure. The dividing line is, that point comes in the life of everyone, when a critical decision of eternal importance would beckon. That of one of Nigeria's popular comedian, Lawrence Osarenkhoe, fondly known as MC Casino, came in…

Without doubt, "the end of a thing is better than its beginning." Certainly, the end is not yet here, but the initial statement emphasizes how far the journey has been for one of Nigeria's most popular stand up and social media comedians, Itoto Bartholomew Okpaegbe, who is fondly known as Madiba of Comedy. Okpaegbe started comedy…