For years, people imagined Kid Cudi playing Jean-Michel Basquiat. No film materialised, so the rapper, actor and filmmaker decided to stop waiting for somebody else to make it happen. On 21 October, Cudi announced JEAN, a biographical film about the late New York artist that he will write, direct and star in, with filming scheduled to begin in 2027. […]
Nigeria has a new milestone in global animation, and it began with the art of bringing a character to life. Lagos-based visual development artist and character designer Uzoma Dunkwu has won an Emmy for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation, recognised for his character design on Marvel Animation’s Eyes of Wakanda. The award, announced by the Television Academy in August […]
Bukayo Saka added a new honour to his growing list of achievements on Monday night, winning the 2026 Sócrates Award at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London. The Arsenal and England forward received the humanitarian award from Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy, bringing two globally recognised figures of Nigerian heritage together on one of football’s biggest nights. The award […]
At 21, Opeoluwa Judah has three ways of approaching an idea: he can photograph it, design it or bring it to life on film. Known online as @Judahcreates, he works across photography, graphic design and filmmaking, describing himself as “the most versatile creative out there”. It is an unapologetically ambitious claim. But versatility becomes interesting when it goes beyond […]
A 21-year-old internet sensation, a former American president and his wife, and a 93-year-old Ghanaian cinematographer might seem like an unlikely team. Yet their paths have converged around a story that deserves far more than a passing moment on social media. Darren Watkins Jr., known globally as IShowSpeed, has joined The Eyes of Ghana as a producer, working alongside […]
Zenith Bank’s next growth opportunity lies beyond Nigeria’s borders. Founded by Jim Ovia, the Nigerian financial group has completed its acquisition of Paramount Bank Kenya and is now engaging the Kenyan government over its plans for the market. The discussions signal a new phase in the bank’s international expansion, with Kenya offering a potential base for reaching businesses and […]
In Ethiopia, white can make a powerful entrance without demanding attention. On an Orthodox Christian feast day, worshippers arrive in flowing white garments that catch the light, fall in elegant folds and move with the rhythm of prayer. Women may wear a netela, a lightweight cotton shawl draped over the head and shoulders, while men and women alike appear […]
Before Rachel Ojuromi walked for Chanel in Paris, she was turning the streets of Lagos into a fashion show of her own. Markets, roadside scenes and the everyday movement of the city became her backdrop as she strode past onlookers in expressive outfits, carrying herself with the assurance of someone who already knew where she belonged. There were no […]
Lagos has seen international stars arrive with spectacular production, elaborate stagecraft and promises of unforgettable nights. But when Dave brought his The Boy Who Played the Harp tour to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts on 16 and 17 October, the significance ran deeper than another name on the concert calendar. These were the British-Nigerian rapper’s […]
A good business idea can be dangerously persuasive. You imagine the customers, calculate the money it could make, picture the brand taking off and begin spending before anyone has demonstrated that the business deserves to exist. The logo comes first, then the website, equipment, packaging, rent and perhaps a loan. Months later, the uncomfortable question arrives: what if people […]
