A few days ago, movie streaming giant Netflix revealed their presence in Nigeria, and they are starting with the first Nigerian original, an untitled six-part drama series that will be directed by Akin Omotoso, Daniel Oriahi and CJ Obasi. The series is set in contemporary Nigeria and shot in
Jumia has released its financial report for the fourth quarter of 2019. The Africa-focused ecommerce platform started the year 2019 on a high with its listing on the New York Stock Exchange. But things went downhill after that, and it endured a difficult period for
Grace Osagie doesn’t know when she will post new stock on her Instagram business pages. “I’ve not been able to get goods out of China,” the Lagos-Nigeria based online fashion retailer tells me. As you should know if you have not been under a rock, Covid-19 is
Guess who was super excited to meet the “African Giant” Burna Boy? It was Kanye West. They were both so happy to meet each other. Burna was at Kanye’s Yeezy fashion show during the Paris Fashion Week on Monday, which saw North West give a rap performance on the stage alongside her
Filmmakers Ayo the Creator and Bayo the Creator are responsible for what is probably the most creative video you’ll see today – GTA: NAIJA. So many of us grew up playing Grand Theft Auto (GTA) on our PCs and consoles, and the two brothers are giving us a Nigerian version
When Kanye West rapped, “Man, I promise, she’s so self-conscious,” he was clearly not talking about his daughter North West. The 6-year-old took the stage at her father’s Yeezy show during Paris Fashion Week on Monday, rapping as models walked around her on the catwalk.
It is a known fact that women are in the minority when it comes to representation in the world’s tech scene. In the first quarter of 2019, Fortune reported that 2.2% of the US venture capital raised went to female co-founded startups in 2018. Forbes also reported that 11.5% of US
uLesson, a Nigerian Edtech platform founded by Sim Shagaya has finally launched today. The launch comes after 12 successful months of beta testing. ímólè@ImoleOluyemi The @uLessonApp goes live in less than 8 hours. Excitement can’t even describe what I’m feeling right now. 40 9:04 PM
Uber, Taxify and other ride-hailing companies in Lagos state may have to start paying over N10 million naira to the state government, according to proposed regulations by the state. The new regulations follow the crackdown on drivers of ride-hailing companies by the state government in the last
Could one of our favourite couples be back together? We can’t say for sure, but from her Instastories, fans are saying … maybe they are. Back in October, it was reported that the parents to Stormi Webster were “taking space apart,” two years after they began their
President Muhammadu Buhari has spoken up for the first time since the confirmation of Nigeria’s first case of the coronavirus (COVID-19). This is coming amid public panic prompted by the confirmation of Nigeria’s first case of coronavirus, a few days ago. President Buhari released a statement on
Bovi is back with an exciting and hilarious new episode of his “Back to School (Third Term)” series, and on this episode, the school thoroughly prepares for a serious visit from the commissioner, and as expected Bovi and his friends still manage to get everyone in
DJ Cuppy has officially announced the name of her highly anticipated debut EP – “Original Copy,” which is set for release this year. The title of her debut EP was chosen by her fans in a Twitter poll, after it got the highest number of votes.
On Friday, it was reported that an Italian businessman who arrived in Lagos at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos from Milan, Italy, having travelled through Turkey, fell ill and tested positive to the coronavirus after which he was taken to Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba. Prior to