A Nigerian woman, Favour Ogechi Ani, has set a new Guinness World Record for the highest number ever counted aloud. She spent 70 days counting to 1,070,000, thereby breaking the previous record of 1,000,000 set by Jeremy Harper from the United States in 2007. Favour, who hails from Enugu State, verbally counted every number up to 1,070,000 during a series...
A Lagos-based content creator, popularly known online as Ella, has sparked a nationwide conversation about public transportation after documenting the daily struggle commuters face due to the shortage of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses in the city. The content creator (also called “darkskinnedella”) on social media has gone viral for posting videos showing the long queues at BRT terminals and the difficulties...
In 2011, Anifa Mvuemba posted a photo of a dress she’d made from fabric scraps. She probably wasn’t expecting the outcome when people responded. A year later, in 2012, she officially launched Hanifa, a ready-to-wear womenswear brand named in her own honor, designed from the ground up to celebrate the curves, power, and beauty of women of all sizes. She...
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...
Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has become a Guinness World Record holder for the third time. According to the chef, she received news that her record-breaking jollof rice feat in September 2025 had broken two records, not just one: largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice and largest serving of rice overall. Announcing on social media, she said, “Woke up a...
The news of the death of actress Allwell Ademola has left the Nollywood industry, including her friends, family, and fans, in shock. She passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the age of 49, according to a statement released by her family. Allwell Ademola was a renowned actress, filmmaker, director, singer, and scriptwriter whose foray into entertainment began as...
A Nigerian woman, Helen Williams, has again set a new Guinness World Record. This time for ‘World’s Tallest Wig,’ making it a hat-trick of records. Williams, a wig maker, had previously set the world’s longest handmade wig at 351.28 m (1,152 ft 5 in) and the widest wig at 3.65 m (11 ft 11 in). She has now added the world’s tallest wig,...
Lifestyle influencer Simi Sanya has officially taken a beautiful step toward forever with her introduction to Femi Dapson, a creative force in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Their engagement video in July, which went viral, got a lot of people talking. The couple held their introduction ceremony, fondly known as “Mo mi, mo e,” which means “I know you, you know me”...
Ayra Starr’s relocation to New York has left many in shock, as no one saw it coming. The ‘Hot Body’ crooner recently disclosed that she had relocated to NYC in a recent video, which marks a new chapter in her life. Though it has been less than two months since her relocation, the singer says the city already feels like...
Just days after being crowned Miss Universe Africa & Oceania and placing among the Top 5 finalists at the 2025 Miss Universe pageant, Olivia Yace’s resignation has shocked the pageantry industry and the world at large. On Monday, November 24, Yacé publicly renounced her title and severed ties with the Miss Universe Organization, citing the need to remain true to...