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 […]
LADIPOE’s next move is about the power of his pen. The Nigerian rapper and songwriter has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with Sony Music Publishing Nigeria, bringing his existing songwriting catalogue and future compositions under the company’s publishing arrangement. Announced on 22 October 2026, the deal arrives at a significant point in his career, following the release of his […]
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 […]
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that he will bring his 23-year international career with Portugal to an end after the November international break, closing one of the most remarkable chapters in the history of football. At 41, the forward leaves behind a record of 146 international goals in 234 appearances, figures that make him the highest-scoring and most-capped men’s international […]
Fifty women aged 40 and above received financial assistance at a community outreach organised by Kuku Cares Foundation in collaboration with Women of Will (WOW) Organisation at Ita-Elewa, Ikorodu, Lagos, on Monday, 2 November 2026. For women facing financial hardship and struggling to meet everyday needs, the support offered some immediate relief. Founder of Kuku Cares Foundation, Mrs Akunna […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]