Ayra Starr is making a bold leap into a new creative territory: film. The Nigerian star is set to make her acting debut as one of the leads in the Hollywood adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone, the bestselling fantasy novel by Tomi Adeyemi. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood—whose previous work includes The Woman King—the…
At Paris Fashion Week, 3.PARADIS delivered one of its most visually striking shows to date with its Spring/Summer 2026 collection. A celebration of color and emotional storytelling, the collection moved seamlessly through a palette that spanned from deep oranges to ocean blues, soft pinks, and rich browns. Creative director Emeric Tchatchoua born and raised in…
The glasses at the Saint Laurent SS26 show were sculptural sunglasses—oversized, bold, and oh-so-fresh. At the Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2026 Menswear show, the eyewear perfectly echoed that sunlit, effortless tone—thanks to creative director Anthony Vaccarello. Models sported wide-shouldered trenches and airy silks, but it was the sunglasses that truly defined the look. Oversized, slightly retro frames—some with…
Nella is a Cameroonian-born, Los Angeles-based Afro-Fusion artist whose sound is making waves across the global music scene. With only a year in the game professionally, Nella has already amassed over 1.3 million streams and a following of over 250K+ across all socials. All of these have been achieved through self-written releases that honour her…
At his Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2026 menswear show in Paris, Pharrell Williams debuted a fresh colorway of his adidas Adistar Jellyfish sneakers. The new iteration made a surprise appearance during Pharrell’s post-show walk, where he also gifted Beyoncé a Louis Vuitton bag straight from the runway—another moment that had everyone buzzing. The sneaker seamlessly blends…
For Pharrell Williams, storytelling is never accidental. At the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2026 Menswear show, all eyes may have initially been on the giant Snakes and Ladders-inspired runway set—but it was the bags, crafted with a spirit of adventure and youthful curiosity, that ultimately stole the spotlight. Each piece felt like a slice of visual…
Not everyone will f**k with your craft Not everyone will agree with your work. In fact, most successful creatives will tell you they got a lot of pushback when they first started. That’s what makes you special. The cognitive dissonance of seeing something that hasn’t been done before often triggers negative reactions from the general…
Success can be deceiving. It feels like the ultimate validation—the moment where your work, or an iteration of it, finally resonates, your style clicks, and the world pays attention. But for many creatives, that very success can quietly become a trap. When a musician, designer, or artist finally gets recognized for their work, an unspoken…
SongTools, the fast-growing platform empowering music creators with one-click marketing and ad tech solutions, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with M.A.D Solutions, Africa’s largest and most influential music distribution company, with a roster that includes notable artists from across the continent including Simi, P-Square Mercy Chinwo, 2nite Flavour, Phyno, Runtown and Moses Bliss…
History was made in Oklahoma City as the Thunder captured their first-ever NBA Championship since the franchise’s relocation from Seattle. In a thrilling Game 7 showdown, the Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 103–91, closing out a fiercely contested Finals series. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a masterclass performance, securing both the Finals MVP and the regular season…
As more stars flee the system, the country continues to lose talent to nations that offer what it doesn’t: support. Another one gone, it seems. Nigerian sprint star Favour Ofili has reportedly initiated the process of switching her international allegiance from Nigeria to Turkey, filing her request with the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) on May…
Earlier this year, we talked about how Llona was doing something rare, touring Nigeria city by city, from the ground up. Fast forward a few months, and the story hasn’t changed. From Lokoja to Zaria, Ibadan to Kaduna, the crowd numbers keep growing. As of now, Llona has performed in Zaria, Benin, Owerri, Kaduna, Calabar,…
Nigerian sprint star, Favour Ofili, has reportedly completed the process to switch her international allegiance from Nigeria to Turkey. According to emerging reports, the athlete filed her request with the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) on May 31, following years of reported dissatisfaction with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). Ofili, one of Nigeria’s brightest track…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer and global sensation, Tems, has officially joined the prestigious OMEGA family as its newest brand ambassador. The announcement marks a historic moment as Tems becomes one of the few African artists to represent the Swiss luxury watchmaker on the global stage. Here are some of the campaign Pictures:
The first time I heard Olamide was in 2011. He felt like a breath of fresh air, reminds me of the late Dagrin but with his own spin: a fusion of indigenous rap and pop taste. From Rapsodi to The Glory, he soundtracked my teenage years. Growing up in Osun State, Olamide was one of…