Simisola Gbadamosi, a 13-year-old Nigerian voice actress, has made history by becoming the youngest Nigerian to receive an Emmy nomination. She was recognized for her captivating performance as Tola Martins in the Disney+ animated series Iwájú’, which is set in a futuristic Lagos. Her nomination is in the “Outstanding Younger Voice Performer in a Preschool, Children’s, or Young Teen Program”...
Social media influencer and entrepreneur Tomike Adeoye has lost her mother at the age of 64. The 29-year-old, who was recently appointed the MD/CEO of Light Hill Studio, took to her Instagram page to announce the sad news, revealing that she died on the 19th of February. Condolences have been pouring in from followers and fans alike. Sharing a video...
Nigerian travel content creator Alma Asinobi is on a mission: to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to visit all seven continents. Come March 15th, she will begin her journey from Antarctica, stepping foot on every continent before arriving at Australia. She aims to achieve this feat, which is her biggest challenge yet, in 70 hours. Making the announcement via...
Barely hours after its release on March 4, Chimamanda Adichie’s Dream Count has earned a longlist nomination for the 2025 Women’s Prize for Fiction. The longlists, each comprising sixteen finalists, feature four African writers. They include Crooked Seeds by South African author Karen Jennings (published by Holland House Books), The Dream Hotel by Moroccan Laila Lalami (published by Bloomsbury Circus, Bloomsbury), and Dream Count by Nigerian...
The 2025 Oscars held on March 2 celebrating the industry’s finest, a showcase of talent, resilience, excellence, and influence, with Black women at the forefront. From the award winners to the nominees, these women stole the spotlight at the 97th Academy Awards. Their unforgettable red carpet moments were a testament to their power and artistry. They didn’t just grace the...
Zuriel Oduwole, an advocate for peace, education, and gender equality, has been nominated for the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize award for 2025. According to a press release, 22-year-old Oduwole has actively engaged with several world leaders, including presidents and prime ministers, on policy and development issues, improving education access for marginalized communities, and promoting systemic change. Her nomination seeks to...
Ayra Starr recently won big at the MOBO Awards by snagging two major awards (Best African Music Act and Best International Music Act). The 22-year-old also made history as the first woman in 16 years to win the Best African Act, outperforming major competition from fellow Nigerian star Tems and South Africa’s Tyla while she beat the likes of Beyoncé,...
Award-winning Nigerian author, writer, and feminist Chimamanda Adichie recently had a no-holds-barred interview with The Guardian UK. In the interview, she opened up about her soon-to-be-released novel, Dream Count which comes after a 10-year break. She also talked about the birth of her twins in April 2024, grief and the death of her parents, the complex nature of...
Nigerian Grammy Award-winning singer and producer, Temilade Openiyi, better known by her stage name Tems, has become the first African female to join the ownership group of Major League Soccer’s San Diego Football Club. The American club announced on Wednesday, February 12, that Tems, through her company The Leading Vibe, is now its partner. “I am thrilled to join San...
When creativity and style merge, a masterpiece is what is birthed. Temi Otedola recently made a bold fashion statement in a stunning custom piece designed by Lisa Folawiyo Studio. Featuring a captivating maxi skirt and a chic silk crop top, this outfit is adorned with sequins that took an impressive 500 hours to create. It beautifully exemplifies Lisa Folawiyo’s signature fusion...