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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Meet Faith Adewale: A Legend in the Making
Faith Adewale has never been the type to crumble under pressure. If anything, pressure seems to sharpen him. Months ago, he walked out of the Big Brother Naija house under the harsh glare of a disqualification scandal. Today, he stands as one of the continent’s most unexpected, and most talked-about, contenders for Breakout Star. His […]
Meet Koyin Sanusi: The Last Man Standing
This year has been nothing short of transformative for Koyin Sanusi. From the moment he stepped into the Big Brother Naija house, the trajectory of his career shifted in ways that seemed almost predestined. In an exclusive interview with Top Charts Africa, Koyin opens up about the defining moments of his journey, his creative philosophy, […]