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30 Aug 2023
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…
29 Aug 2023
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…
25 Aug 2023
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…
20 Aug 2023
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…
20 Aug 2023
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…
13 Aug 2023
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…
12 Aug 2023
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.
6 Aug 2023
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…
6 Aug 2023
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.
4 Aug 2023
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…
2 Aug 2023
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…
1 Aug 2023
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…

Guardian Life

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Veteran nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has reached out to the public for financial assistance to undergo a crucial kidney transplant in India. The actor was seen in a video circulating on social media, looked, visibly frail, pleaded for help while lying on a hospital bed. Accompanied by his colleague Kingsley Orji, who spoke on his…
1 hour ago
Former K-pop star Jung Joon-young left prison Tuesday after completing a five-year term for gang rape and illicit filming, in one of South Korea's high-profile spycam scandals. Jung was found guilty of rape on two occasions in 2016 and of filming himself having intercourse with other women without their knowledge and sharing the footage without…
1 day ago
At the 55th NAACP Image Awards, Nigerian superstar Burna Boy faced a night of unexpected outcomes. Despite being nominated in five prestigious categories, the artist known as the ‘African Giant’ did not take home any awards. Burna Boy was nominated for the following categories: Outstanding Male Artist Outstanding International Song Outstanding Hip-Hop/Rap Song Outstanding Duo,…
1 day ago
In an interview with Big Boy TV, Kanye West, the artist formerly known as Ye, has once again stirred the pot of public discourse with his latest declarations about religion and divinity. West, whose journey through spirituality has been publicly documented through his music, particularly in albums like “Donda” and “Jesus is King,” opened up…
1 day ago
Harrysong’s estranged wife, Alexer Peres, has alleged threats to her life and accused the singer of allegedly sharing her number with strange women. "Pls have been minding my business lately oo all those side fowls and co .that you’re giving my number to, calling me with unknown numbers that they’ll deal with me for saying…

Music

3 days ago
Nirvana, the haven of perfect peace, is not really a place that exists, except, well, in the consciousness of life’s romanticists like Godwin Josiah Gaza.
14 Mar
Emerging Nigerian singer Decep, born Chimezie Prince Ekene, is carving his path in the country's vibrant music scene. Decep, hailing from Imo State, discovered his passion for music early on, nurtured by his family and the artistic atmosphere of Enugu, a city known for its musical talents. Decep's professional music journey began in 2017 with…
10 Mar
"Kabiyesi Re" is my testimony of God's sovereignty and dominion, inspired by Colossians 2:10. It emphasizes trusting in God for victory, maintaining faith through obedience, and expressing gratitude in all circumstances.
9 Mar
As one of Nigeria’s phenomenal artistes exporting Afrobeats to a global audience through her sensational music, singer cum songwriter, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, known professionally as Ayra Starr, has been announced as a special guest...
9 Mar
The Chief Executive Officer of Trending Musik, Segun Ogunjimi, has kicked against the ongoing move to establish an African version of the Grammy Awards.

Film

12 Mar
Nigerian actress Rita Dominic has disclosed that she took a caregiver job in the United Kingdom after taking a break from her acting career in Nigeria. Dominic, who graced the screen with her captivating performances, said she took a step back from her rising acting career to deal with personal challenges between 2001 and 2002.…
11 Mar
From Ryan Gosling's show-stopping "I'm Just Ken" to a naked John Cena coming to the stage, there were several stand-out moments at the 96th Oscars in Hollywood on Sunday. Here are some of the most memorable things that happened on Tinseltown's glitziest evening: John Cena naked As he readied to introduce the award for best…
11 Mar
Here are the winners in key categories for the 96th Academy Awards, which were handed out in Hollywood on Sunday. Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" was the big winner of the night with seven awards, while "Poor Things" -- a female take on the Frankenstein story -- won four. Best picture: "Oppenheimer" Best director: Christopher Nolan, "Oppenheimer"…
11 Mar
"Oppenheimer" swept the board on Sunday at the Oscars, Hollywood's biggest night of the year, with seven awards including best picture and best director, crowning a triumphant year for filmmaker Christopher Nolan. Nolan's masterful drama about the father of the atomic bomb, half of last summer's massive "Barbenheimer" phenomenon, also bagged acting prizes for lead…
10 Mar
With Saro return from the dead to accomplish a single task and Kuranga standing on the way of the son of Bashorun of Oyo, Anikulapo: Rise of the Specter has showing the deep root of greed, ambition, power play, manipulation, love and betrayal.