Nigerian Singer & Songwriter MAJEEED Reconcile with His Label Dream Empire Music After Dispute.
After a very public fallout that first came to light in June 2025, Nigerian singer and songwriter MAJEEED and his record label Dream Empire Music have officially reconciled and they’re already making up for lost time on the charts. The dispute, which sparked intense debate among fans and industry insiders, centered on contractual disagreements and […]
Mohamed Ramadan is Unrivaled
Mohamed Ramadan has built a career on presence. Not just in the roles he plays or the music he releases, but in the way he occupies space across everything he touches. Over the years, he’s moved between film, television and music with a consistency that has kept him firmly at the center of the conversation. […]
How Much Nigerian YouTube Creators Actually Make
For years, YouTube has been positioned as one of the most accessible paths to wealth in the digital economy. The formula appears simple: create content, gain views, earn money. But for Nigerian creators, that equation is far less straightforward. The reality is that YouTube does not reward views equally, and in many cases, the number […]
The Work of Being a Woman
Why modern womanhood increasingly feels like a life under constant preparation. A few weeks ago my younger sister sent me a list. She’s graduating from university soon, and what started as a normal conversation about the ceremony slowly turned into something else. There were wigs on the list. Makeup. Two dresses; one for the ceremony, […]
How Kimbel Simeon is Building Global Stars from Nigeria
Kimbel Simeon is emerging as one of the most intriguing figures in Africa’s creative and fashion landscape. As the founder and director of FS Model Management, he has developed a sharp eye for global talent and an instinct for opportunity that has already generated international buzz. Based in Nigeria, Simeon’s influence stretches beyond scouting and […]
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 […]