A woman sits in contemplation. Her figure appears familiar, yet something about it resists recognition. Her limbs may be elongated, her proportions rearranged, her face assembled from shapes that seem to belong to several perspectives at once. The colours are vivid, but the mood is not necessarily loud. There is a quietness in the scene, as though the subject […]
In the space of two finals at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, Nigeria achieved something no country had managed before. Rosemary Nwankwo and Gift Bright won the women’s and men’s 100 metres titles on Sunday, 8 November, making Nigeria the first nation to claim both sprint crowns at the same edition of the Youth Olympics. Their victories gave […]
Nigeria’s Flamingos have taken African women’s football into new territory, defeating Japan 2-1 in Rabat, Morocco, on 7 November to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup for the first time. The victory makes Nigeria the first African nation to claim the title and the first African women’s team to win a FIFA World Cup at any level. For […]
Jaylen Brown has added a Yoruba name to his identity. The NBA champion and 2024 Finals MVP was honoured with the name Babatunde by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, during a visit to the monarch’s palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State, on 7 September 2026. The name, which means “the father has returned” or “the ancestor has […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]