The Ibarapa APC Initiative has thrown its weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid, citing his sterling performance since assuming office. The endorsement was part of resolutions reached at a well-attended strategic meeting of the group held on Thursday, May 1 in Igbo-Ora, the headquarters of Ibarapa Central Local Government. In a copy of…

BidemiTata is a digital artist born in Lagos, raised between Nigeria and Ghana, who has been creating professionally since 2020. He recently designed the album artwork and visuals for Joeboy’s new project Viva La Vida, and we got the chance to sit down and talk with him about his career so far. Q: So, professionally—that’s…

In Nigeria, the dream of international acclaim often leads artists to overlook the very foundation that can make their global journey sustainable: their hometown fans. The race to go global is tempting—touring London or showcasing in New York might seem like the golden ticket. But what’s often lost in the rush is the connection to…

Lagos, Nigeria, April 2025. Noisy Streetss is proud to announce the launch of its UniversityTour across several tertiary institutions in Africa. This first-of-its-kind campus tour is an immersive literary experience designed to connectdirectly with university students who are passionate about writing, storytelling, podcasting,media, and cultural expressions. Through a lineup of workshops, panel discussions, podcastand audio-production…

African players are lighting up pitches across Europe, and this series is dedicated to showcasing their brilliance. From FA Cup semi-final heroics to record-breaking feats, here are the players who made the biggest impact this past week: Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) The FA Cup semi-final saw Crystal Palace take on Aston Villa, and amidst a…

  Níbi àkànṣe ìpàdé àfihàn àṣà tí arábìnrin Bọ́lá Olúbím̄pé Akíntẹ́yẹ ṣe àgbékalẹ̀ rẹ̀ ní Ìbàràpá, olóyè Babájídé Ọ̀jẹ́dìrán, Olórí Àṣà Ilé Àdúláwọ̀, B.A. Yorùbá láti Yunifásítì Ìlɔrin, ṣàfihàn ìdánilẹ́kọ̀ọ́ pẹ̀lú àkórí “Ìpalára Yorùbá,” nínú èyí tó dá lórí bí àṣà, èdè, àti lítíréṣọ̀ Yorùbá ṣe ń ṣakàtá ní àwùjọ wa lónìí. Ọ̀rọ̀ rẹ̀ jẹ́…

VELUM Studios proudly announces the launch of VELUM Creators Hub 2025, an innovative content creation studio built to empower Africa’s emerging talent. Founded by viral sensation Gilmore, and music label executives Godfrey and Giovanni, VELUM Studios is designed to redefine the creative journey for digital creators, bridging the gap between local creativity and global recognition.Africa’s…

In the spirit of Easter and the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Executive Chairman of Ibarapa Central Local Government, Hon. Olusola Adeleke earlier today joined Christian faithful across the local government area for the annual Galilee gathering. Hon. Adeleke, accompanied by members of his cabinet visited both communities that make up Ibarapa…

African players are lighting up pitches across Europe, and this series is dedicated to celebrating their standout performances. From a record-setting hat-trick to season-high goal contributions, here are the players who made a difference this past week. Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund) Borussia Dortmund may have exited the Champions League with a 5-3 aggregate loss, but…

The maiden edition of Ibarapa Cultural Talent Show, initiated by Bimpe Olubola Akinteye foundation (BOA), was on Saturday, 19th February, 2025 held in grandstyle. The event which was held at the 800 seater of the Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora had in attendance traditional rulers, teenagers, cultural promoters, political figures including the…

There is no fashion item more paradoxical than the Croc. It is both ugly and iconic, loathed and loved, ridiculed and revered. Once banished to the feet of medical workers, kitchen staff, and that one uncle who refuses to wear anything with laces, Crocs have undergone one of the most dramatic image transformations in modern…

Nino Mayanna is a Nigerian born singer with an unusual background. She grew up on thestreets of Lagos with a humble life struggling to see any meaningful future for herself.However, her great grandfather was a King and Pan-African war hero and at the tenderage of 11, Nino’s father was called back home to ascend his…

In a heartfelt commendation on Saturday, April 19, 2025, Azeez Sodiq from Ward 10, Oke Odo, Igboora, Oyo State, praised Hon. Ademola Obafemi Ojo, the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, for his exemplary leadership, silent achievements, and unwavering commitment to community development across Oyo State. Read the text in full In a…

A look through all the previous events of  HOMECOMING™ In April 2018, Lagos witnessed the birth of a cultural phenomenon that would redefine the city’s creative landscape: HOMECOMING™. Founded by British-Nigerian music executive Grace Ladoja MBE, the festival was conceived as a bridge connecting Africa and its diaspora, celebrating the continent’s rich tapestry of music,…

When Davido dropped the official merch for his much-anticipated album 5IVE, it wasn’t the reaction his team likely expected. Released via Amazon, the designs were met with lukewarm responses—many fans labeling them uninspired, tacky, and unworthy of an album so hyped. But in true Gen Z fashion, the internet didn’t wait around for a fix….