If you are looking for a new soup to add to your recipes, then you should try Okoho soup. Made from the stem of the Okoho stick from the plant Cissus populnea, it is known for its distinctive slimy texture similar to okra soup. It is a traditional Nigerian delicacy native to the Idoma people of Benue State. Okoho soup...
Nigerian-British actress Wunmi Mosaku won the “Best Supporting Actress” award for her role as Annie in the horror drama Sinners at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) held on February 22, 2026. She has cemented her place in history as one of the most celebrated Nigerian-born actresses in British television, as the first Black British winner of the supporting...
Pastor Folu Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye, has been appointed Chancellor of Caleb University, Imota, Lagos. Her appointment was announced by the institution shortly after she was conferred with an honorary Doctor of Humanity (Honoris Causa) during the university’s 15th convocation ceremony. A statement by the institution’s Information, Media, and...
Since Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record history-making cooking feat in May 2023, several Nigerian women decided to follow suit in an attempt to set new records and put their names in history. What was once a distant global feat has now become a national movement, inspiring creatives, entrepreneurs, chefs, artists, and changemakers to push their limits in very public ways....
With the movement against rapists, some female Nigerian celebrities have, over the years, boldly come out to share their stories as rape victims as a reminder that there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. Here are some Nigerian female celebrities who have experienced rape. 1. Foluke Daramola Actress Foluke Daramola is one celebrity who has been vocal about...
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has been appointed as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor. According to the statement, the governor approved Johnson-Okojie’s appointment as part of efforts to strengthen public engagement with government policies and...
Nigerian para-badminton athlete Eniola Bolaji has made history, becoming the first African to rise to World No. 1 in Women’s SL3 Para-Badminton. This is according to the latest global rankings released by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The milestone comes on the heels of her remarkable performance at the 2026 World Para Badminton Championship in Bahrain, where she advanced to...
History was made in August 2025 with the approval of Nigeria’s first female-only university, Tazkiyah University. The university was among nine new private institutions approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC). As Nigeria’s first university exclusively for women, it reflects a growing commitment to creating spaces with values-driven education where women can learn, lead, and thrive without limitations. Here are...
Nigerian makeup artist and entrepreneur Theresa Emegwara, known as @Tesglammakeovers on Instagram, has officially received her Guinness World Record plaque for completing the longest continuous makeup session by an individual, held in Lagos. The marathon, which took place at the popular Landmark Boulevard in August 2025, saw Tesglam transform over 200 faces nonstop for six days, drawing crowds of spectators, models,...
Bolanle Austen-Peters is an award-winning Nigerian film producer, director, and cultural entrepreneur. Dubbed the “Queen of Nigerian Theatre,” she has, over the years, been renowned for shaping Nigeria’s art industry, as well as her focus on bringing to life films that address social issues. As she turns a year older today, here are some things to know about this movie...