Official Entry Form: 100 Most Influential People of 2025
From May 27 to October 1, 2025, nominations are officially open for the Top Charts Africa 100 Most Influential People list. We’re spotlighting the individuals shaping Africa’s culture, industries, and future from bold leaders and innovators to creative disruptors and everyday changemakers. If their influence matters, we want to know. WHO CAN BE NOMINATED Any […]
Actors to Watch 2025
There’s something special about watching an actor on the cusp of greatness, when their name hasn’t yet hit every marquee, but their talent is impossible to ignore. At Top Charts Africa, we’re paying attention. And this year, we’re spotlighting ten rising stars whose craft, charisma, and screen presence demand it. What makes this list even […]
White Coat, Street Code: Muis Is Finding His Rhythm Between Medicine and Music
Fresh off earning his stripes as a medical doctor from the University of Lagos, Muis is walking a path that few dare to tread, a life split between stethoscopes and studio sessions. But beyond the novelty of his dual identity lies a deeply intentional artist whose music is rooted in raw emotion, Nigerian urban life, and personal […]
Best Nollywood Films of the 2010s
The 2010s were a weirdly wonderful decade for Nollywood. It was the era where the industry found its balance between chaos and class, between the wild storylines of the 2000s and the safe storytelling of the present. Some films tried too hard. Some didn’t try at all. But in between the mess and the magic, […]
Wiseman Zitha is Taking Over
For many, the journey to success is a winding road filled with uncertainty, rejection, and years of relentless striving. But for Wiseman Zitha, the universe had other plans. From the moment he stepped onto the scene, his path seemed divinely orchestrated, as if the stars had long aligned in his favor. With striking looks, undeniable […]
Yappy Yalentine? Nah, I’m Good:
A Single’s Survival Story on February 14th. “Valentine is coming, where is your boyfriend? You’re sitting at home lonely!” This song, ever since it became popular, has been the national anthem for Valentine’s Day in Nigeria. As usual, every social media influencer (X, formerly known as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and even your neighborhood platform, WhatsApp) […]
Iremide Adeoye: Under the Influence of Love
As the sun cast a warm glow over Lagos, our team finally met Iremide Adeoye after months of planning. He arrived with an effortless coolness that instantly put everyone at ease. Throughout the shoot, Iremide was not just flexible with our directions; he was a canvas of creativity, embodying the essence of a young man […]
Emmanuel Ankrah: The New Breakout Star
In the ever-evolving entertainment industry, few names have emerged as quickly and powerfully as Emmanuel Ankrah, the Ghanaian creative force better known as Drill. With his recent win of the prestigious NXT Honors Breakout Star Award, he’s making waves as both a photographer and videographer. But it was his unexpected journey to fame through Perfect […]
TIMINI’S VALENTINE; A “REEL LOVE” AFFAIR.
The first time I saw Timini Egbuson on screen was in 2015, and since then I have been an avid follower of his work. The year 2015 was a pivotal moment in my life, in which I was going through a transformative period and very few people motivated me as much as seeing Timini’s performances, […]
THE STYLE JOURNEY OF GOODNEWS EMMANUEL
“Fashion is an art, and I am the artist,”declares Goodnews Emmanuel, a rising star in the Nigerian fashion scene. His journey as a stylist is not just about dressing celebrities; it’s a personal odyssey of creativity, resilience, and a profound love for African fashion. From working with some of Nigeria’s most celebrated figures to launching […]