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Remembering Amaka Igwe: The Matriarch of Nollywood’s Golden Age

The last week in April marked four years since we lost one of Nigeria’s creative industry’s greatest minds, Amaka Igwe. who almost single-handedly pioneered the modern Nigerian video film, TV and cinema era. She lived her life as though she

Omoni Oboli: The Ageless Star Launches Book To Mark 40th Birthday

Nollywood actress, scriptwriter and producer, Omoni Oboli, has just turned 40. To mark her birthday, she is set to launch her first book titled, The Stars Are Ageless. A tell-all book about her life, her adventure with love, and how

Simi Becomes A Human Rights Ambassador

The United States Consulate General, in conjunction with the Constitutional Rights Awareness and Liberty Initiative (CRALI), decorated Singer Simisola Bolatito Ogunleye, popularly known as Simi, as a Human Rights Ambassador. Simi, Ezekwesili and Fabiyi The Joromi crooner – who who

Men You Should Know: Richard Mofe-Damijo

Richard Mofe Damijo, fondly called RMD, is a Nigerian actor. The veteran actor was once a Commission for Culture and Tourism in Delta State in 1999. He won the Africa Movie Academy Award for the ‘Best Actor in a Lead

Everyday Heroes: Adebukola Afolabi Ogunyeye

Adebukola Afolabi Ogunyeye is the Founder and Executive Director of Morna International Children’s Foundation (MICF). She is a Children’s Rights Activist and a member of National Children’s Advocacy Centre, Huntsville, USA. MICF The non-profit organization, which was founded in 2013

Women You Should Know: Mo Abudu

The Nigerian media mogul, media personality and former human resources management consultant, Mosunmola Abudu, widely known as Mo Abudu, has been described as Africa’s Most Successful Woman by Forbes. Early life She was born on September 11, 1964 in London,

Did You Know? Lagos Is The Most Populous City In Africa

The City of Lagos, called Eko by the Yorubas, is one also one of the 36 states of Nigeria. The city used to be the capital of Nigeria before it was moved to Abuja. Along with being the most populous

Men You Should Know: Sam Adeyemi

Pastor Sam Adeyemi is the founder and Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre. He is also the President of Success Power International, a non-profit organization that specializes in organizational, financial, and motivational seminars. Raising leaders and role models The pastor,

Women You Should Know: Adetola Salau

Adetola Salau, a global educator and engineer, is the founder of Carisma4U Educational Foundation. Her foundation is focused on the transformation of the educational system in Nigeria and Africa, especially Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. Giving back Adetola,

9 Nigerians Make Forbes’ 2018 List of Africa’s 30 Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs

Forbes, the international magazine known for its celebration of fame, opulence and global business, has put out its list of 30 most promising young African entrepreneurs for 2018. The list, which is published annually, highlights the achievements of business people,

Did You Know? Jide Kosoko Has Two Daughters In Nollywood

The Kosoko name will most likely outlive veteran actor, Jide Kosoko. Jide Kosoko began acting as a child in 1964 in a television production, Makanjuola, and has remained relevant in the movie industry ever since. He has worked in the

Everyday Heroes: Esther Ijewere-Kalejaiye

The founder of Rubies Ink Initiative for Women and Children, Esther Ijewere-Kalejaiye, is also the pioneer of the Facebook and Instagram pages, Women of Rubies. Rubies Ink Esther Ijewere is an author, women and child’s rights activist, advocate, columnist, and

Tope Alabi Surprises Her Husband On His Birthday

Yoruba gospel singer, Tope Alabi, during the week threw a surprise birthday party for her husband, Soji Alabi. It was a small birthday party at their house that had celebrities like Yomi Fabiyi and Instagram comedian, Woli Agba, and Ayo

Tuface Declares Interest In Joining Politics

A lot of Nigerians have been swept away by the positive waves activated by the #NotTooYoungToRun Campaign, and have begun to take interest in Nigerian politics. Among them is the Award winning musician, Tuface Innocent Idibia, who have indicated interest

Women We Should Know: Sandra Aguebor, The Lady Mechanic

Do they not say that, “What a man can do, a woman can do better”? Meet Sandra Aguebor, the first female auto-mechanic in Nigeria. She is the CEO of “SANDEX CARE” and the founder of “The Lady Mechanic Initiative”. Engr.

Nigerian, Ruti Olajugbagbe, Wins The Voice UK 2018

Fortune smiles on those who deserve it, and it definitely shines on Nigerians who are known for breaking new boundaries and unclaimed territories. The final episode of The Voice UK 2018 has Ruti Olajugbagbe as its winner. “The 18th-year-old Nigerian

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