Ayo Maff has added another remarkable milestone to his fast-rising career, becoming the first African artist to be featured as a character in PUBG Mobile, one of the world’s most influential mobile gaming franchises. The collaboration places the Nigerian singer and songwriter inside a digital universe with a global audience, marking an unusual but increasingly important intersection between African […]
For more than four decades, Angélique Kidjo has carried the sounds of Benin into rooms, stages and audiences far beyond the continent. On 18 August 2026, that journey found a permanent address on Hollywood Boulevard as the five-time Grammy winner became the first African musician, and the first Black African artist, to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk […]
Adekunle Gold’s “Many People” is taking its journey from Nigerian streets and Fuji traditions into one of the world’s most recognisable gaming environments. The song has been selected for the official eFootball 2027 soundtrack, placing the Nigerian singer-songwriter’s music alongside an international line-up of artists whose records will soundtrack matches played by millions of football fans and gamers around […]
Nigerian businessman and philanthropist Dr. Tunji Olowolafe has turned the memory of his late wife, Gbemisola Olutayo Olowolafe into a monumental legacy now being carried forward through an investment in the future of ophthalmic surgery. His foundation has funded the establishment of what has been reported as West Africa’s first ophthalmic surgical simulation centre, a specialised facility in Lagos […]
Stephen Curry is still playing. He is still walking into NBA arenas, still taking the shots that changed the geometry of basketball, still adding to a career that has not reached its final chapter. Yet the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has already begun telling his story. On July 24, the Hall opened “Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc”, making […]
Nigeria’s Rafiatu Lawal delivered one of the defining performances of the competition by winning gold in emphatic fashion and establishing a new Games record, reinforcing her place among Africa’s elite weightlifters. Her latest triumph adds another milestone to a career built on technical excellence, discipline and consistency, while strengthening Nigeria’s reputation as one of the continent’s most formidable forces […]
The beauty industry has experienced a profound shift over the past decade, driven by creators who have challenged long-held assumptions about whose stories deserve visibility. Among the most influential voices in that transformation is Nyma Tang, the South Sudanese beauty creator and digital storyteller whose work has consistently pushed the global conversation beyond trends and towards representation. Through thoughtful, […]
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the most valuable creative tools of the digital age, and African creators are set to benefit from a major new initiative led by actor, filmmaker and entrepreneur Idris Elba in partnership with Google. The collaboration will provide $1 million worth of AI-powered tools and resources to support 100,000 creators across Africa, expanding […]
The influence of Nigerian creatives continues to expand beyond film, music and fashion into the global branding space. The latest example comes with Korty stepping into the spotlight as the face of adidas Nigeria’s new Superstar campaign, a partnership that celebrates one of the world’s most recognisable sneakers while reinforcing Nigeria’s growing role in shaping contemporary culture. For many, […]
Rotarian and legal practitioner Lanre Adedoyin, Immediate Past District Governor of Rotary International District 9112 has received the Special Leadership Award from City People Magazine in recognition of his stewardship during the 2025-2026 Rotary year. The honour acknowledges a period marked by organisational growth, expanded humanitarian programmes and a renewed commitment to community service across Lagos and Ogun states. […]