Nigeria’s Music Industry Hits ₦901 Billion as Live Performances Drive 66% of Earnings in New Report
Nigeria’s music industry has reached a defining economic milestone, generating an estimated ₦901,664,585,962.50 (≈₦901.7 billion) in annual earnings, equivalent to $600,739,723.98, according to Basslines to Billions: Nigeria’s Music Market Intelligence Report. Produced by RegalStone Capital in collaboration with the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), the report provides one of the most comprehensive recent […]
The Current State of Fuji: Evolution, Revival, or Exploitation?
Over the past five years, there have been multiple predictions about the trajectory of Nigerian music consumption. It became increasingly apparent that the most popular Afrobeats tunes of the late 2010s and early 2020s were reaching a point of exhaustion. Younger consumers began to crave more dynamics, more flavour something uniquely different and captivating beyond […]
25 of 25: Best African Films & TV Shows of 2025
2025 has been a landmark year for African storytelling on both the big and small screens. Across the continent, from bustling Nollywood studios to visionary auteurs showcased at international festivals, African cinema and television have expanded the limits of genre, narrative, and cultural expression. This year’s slate of films and series highlights a vibrant lineup […]
25 of 25: Top African Actors of 2025
In 2025, African cinema stands at one of its most confident and expansive moments yet. Across the continent and within the diaspora, film and television continue to evolve in scale, ambition, and global reach, powered by actors whose work consistently raises the bar for storytelling. From commercially dominant releases to projects that sparked cultural conversation, […]
SIR HAZAN: THE VISIONARY CEO BEHIND ADDICTO & DIGITIZERS IS CREATING A LEGACY.
If you spend any real time around Sir Hazan or pay close attention to how Addicto and Digitizers move, one thing becomes clear very quickly: none of this is accidental. The pace is measured. The choices feel intentional. And there’s a sense that what’s being built isn’t chasing attention, but preparing for longevity. For Sir […]
Dennis Oheneba: The Unstoppable Force
Ghana stays winning, and this year Dennis Oheneba is one of the clearest reminders of that. As the only Ghanaian nominee for Breakout Star and the fact that the reigning champion came from his home country, Dennis stands at a cultural crossroads: one foot in his rising personal journey, and the other in the pride […]
YouTube Nigeria Unveils 2025’s Top Lists and Launches New YouTube Recap Feature
LAGOS, NIGERIA – 10 December 2025 – Every year, YouTube provides a unique window into the heart of culture, reflecting the moments that made us dance, laugh, and think. In Nigeria, 2025 was a year defined by explosive musical talent and captivating storytellers who solidified Nollywood’s place as a global powerhouse. Today, we’re celebrating the artists […]
TUNDE ONAKOYA: THE BECOMING
When two people who both carry the sickle-cell haemoglobin gene (genotype “AS”) have a child together, they face a cruel statistic: a 25% chance that the child will inherit sickle-cell anaemia. For many families, that possibility becomes a recurring reality, leaving them to raise children shadowed by pain, fragility, and the constant nearness of death.This […]
Meet Dede Ashiogwu: The Queen of Style
If there’s one thing the world learned this year, it’s that when Dede Ashiogwu walks into a room, digital or physical, the energy shifts. From her unforgettable run on Big Brother Naija to the relentless wave of viral dominance that followed, Dede has risen from contestant to cultural force with a smoothness only true queens […]
TML Vibez Showcases Street Soul and Emotional Depth with Double Release “Amiri” and “4U”.
On 17th October 2025, TML Vibez released a compelling two-track offering, “Amiri” and “4U”, further establishing himself as one of the most exciting new voices emerging from Nigeria’s evolving street pop landscape. The dual release, distributed under Dapper Music & Entertainment, showcases the artist’s expanding range and ability to seamlessly transition between grit, reflection, and melodic […]