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Mo Abudu Opens a New Home for African Films in London
The Nigerian media entrepreneur has opened a cinema and cultural centre designed to bring African stories to more people in the United Kingdom.
GNA Writes · 9 October 2026
world
Why Russia's Election Result Should Matter to Every African Business Owner Trading Internationally
Russia's parliamentary election outcome was never in doubt, but the ripple effects on oil prices, forex volatility, and global trade are why African business owners should be paying attention anyway.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
world
Why African Movies Need More Cinemas Around the World
African filmmakers are telling stories about family, love, history, friendship, struggle and everyday life. These stories can entertain people while also helping audiences understand how others live. Yet making a good film is only the beginning.
GNA Writes · 13 August 2026
world
Why Global Recognition Matters for African Music and Culture
African music and culture have become increasingly visible around the world. Songs made in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa and other African countries now reach listeners across continents. Films, fashion, dance and literature from the continent are also finding new audiences. When African artists receive international recognition, it can help draw attention to their work and introduce more people to the cultures behind it.
GNA Writes · 7 July 2026
world
South Africa's Defence Showcase Is a Lesson Every African Business Should Be Paying Attention To
South Africa's aerospace and defense exhibition wasn't just a display of military capability, it's a case study in why building something great means nothing if nobody knows about it.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
entertainment
Burna Boy vs Wizkid: How the Nigerian Music Heavyweights Are Dominating the African Music Conversation in 2026
Burna Boy and Wizkid remain at the heart of Nigeria’s global music story in 2026, but beyond the rivalry lies a bigger story about Afrobeats, African creativity and the artists reshaping the world’s perception of Nigerian music.
Lady NG · 18 August 2026
entertainment
Annie Idibia and 2Baba Relationship Timeline: From “African Queen” to Marriage, Separation and a New Chapter
From the unforgettable “African Queen” era to marriage, family, separation and life after love, Annie Idibia and 2Baba’s journey offers more than a celebrity relationship story, it reveals powerful lessons about reinvention, social-media attention and how your smartphone can become a tool for building income online.
Lady NG · 24 July 2025
entertainment
Afrobeats History and Evolution: How African Music Grew Into a Global Movement
From the pioneering influence of Fela Kuti and the rise of Nigerian pop in the 2000s to the global success of Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, Tems and a new generation of stars, Afrobeats has become one of Africa’s biggest cultural exports. Its evolution reveals how African music, identity, technology and creativity combined to create a sound the world can no longer ignore
Lady NG · 13 May 2025
editorial
Lagos Fashion Week 2026 Through the Pen of Queen Diana Story: Fringe, Craft, Commerce & the Complete Designer Lineup.
Fringe, craft and a packed five day schedule are defining the 15th edition in Victoria Island. Behind the runway buzz, organisers are asking how African design can turn attention into lasting business.
Queen Diana Story · 31 October 2026
world
WHO Warns African Countries to Prepare for Ebola as Nigeria Confirms New Case
Nigeria’s first confirmed Ebola case in more than a decade has raised fresh concerns about the spread of the virus across Africa. Health authorities are tracing contacts while the World Health Organization urges countries to strengthen their readiness.
GNA Writes · 22 October 2026
world
Sitting At The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai, Thinking About The Nigerian Jollof Rice War At Akwaaba African Travel Market
There is something slightly surreal about standing inside the bustling exhibition halls of Dubai, surrounded by discussions on quantum computing and predictive algorithms, and finding yourself daydreaming about a plate of smoky Jollof rice in Lagos. A must read.
Queen Diana Story · 13 September 2026
world
Akwaaba African Travel Market (The Pan-African Gateway)
Origins and the Founding Vision.
Global News Arena · 13 September 2026
business
Nigerian Startup Terra Industries Raises $52 Million: The African Tech Company Taking on Global Defense Technology
Nigerian defense-tech startup Terra Industries has raised $52 million in seed funding as it expands its autonomous security technology, manufacturing operations and ambitions to compete in the global defense technology market
Lady NG · 24 August 2026
africa
Feature: The Road, Rail and Port Projects Redrawing African Trade
Continental free trade depends less on treaties than on whether goods can physically move.
Daniel Mbeki · 5 July 2026
africa
African Free Trade Area Records First Sustained Rise in Intra-Continental Commerce
Officials point to progress on rules of origin and payments, though non-tariff barriers persist.
Daniel Mbeki · 16 September 2025
world
The Giant Who Mapped African Travel: The Story of Ambassador Ikechi Uko
Stand next to Ambassador Ikechi Uko in a crowded room, and two things become immediately clear. First, at nearly seven feet tall, he is almost impossible to miss. Second, with his signature fedora and folded neck scarf, he looks like a man perpetually on the verge of boarding a flight or crossing a border, which, for the better part of four decades, is precisely what he has been doing. A must read.
Global News Arena · 12 January 2025
world
Burna Boy Joins Dangote and Mo Abudu on Forbes Africa’s Icons List
The Nigerian Grammy winner is among 15 influential Africans recognised for helping shape the continent’s influence around the world.
GNA Writes · 13 October 2026
world
Dangote Wants to Put $10 Billion Into Power. The Bigger Problem Is What Businesses Lose Without It
Dangote’s proposed power investment highlights the enormous cost unreliable electricity places on African businesses.
GNA Writes · 22 September 2026
world
How Afrobeats Is Taking Nigerian Music to the World
Afrobeats has become one of Nigeria’s most recognised cultural exports. The sound, which blends African rhythms with influences from pop, hip hop, dancehall and other musical styles, is now heard in clubs, concerts, festivals and homes across the world. Nigerian artistes have helped bring this music to new audiences, showing that songs made in Nigeria can connect with listeners far beyond the country’s borders.
GNA Writes · 12 August 2026
world
Ayra Starr, The Life, Music, Achievements and Global Rise of a Nigerian Afrobeats Star
From her early beginnings in Nigeria to international recognition, Ayra Starr has built a music career defined by bold self-expression, memorable songs and an unmistakable identity. Discover the life, music, achievements and defining moments behind one of Afrobeats’ most exciting stars.
Your Brand Angel · 15 October 2026
world
South Africa Showcases Homegrown Defence Technology at Aerospace Show
From mobile surveillance radar to armoured vehicles, South Africa's aerospace and defence exhibition put homegrown military technology on full display, challenging perceptions of Africa's defence capacity.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
politics
Doris Ogala and Her Men: Broken Vows and Courtroom Drama.
Doris Ogala's reported remand in Lagos has brought renewed attention to her long-running public dispute with Pastor Chris Okafor. The actress, who is also an African Action Congress governorship candidate in Abia State, pleaded not guilty to allegations involving electronic communications, intimate material and attempted extortion.
Queen Diana Story · 29 October 2026
world
Ayra Starr Makes History With NFL Halftime Show in London
The Nigerian Afrobeats star became the first African artiste to headline a halftime show at an NFL International Game.
GNA Writes · 13 October 2026
world
British Airways to Resume Tanzania Flights After 13-Year Absence
British Airways will launch a new London Gatwick, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar route in 2027, marking its first return to Tanzania in over a decade and signaling renewed confidence in East African tourism.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
business
Nigeria’s Terra Industries Raises Millions: Inside the Startup Bet Attracting Global Investors
Nigeria’s Terra Industries is drawing global investor attention after raising $34 million, highlighting growing confidence in African technology, infrastructure and homegrown innovation.
Lady NG · 18 August 2026
entertainment
Angélique Kidjo's Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Is New. Her Legacy Took Decades to Build.
Angélique Kidjo has become the first African musician to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but the recognition comes after four decades of building a career that reaches far beyond music.
Reva Mag · 18 August 2026
world
Tosin Bee Biography: Age, Songs, Education and Gospel Ministry
Known for his energetic praise performances and fusion of African rhythms with contemporary gospel, Tosin Bee has built a music ministry that connects faith, culture and worship.
GNA Writes · 13 July 2026
world
Ebola Scientists to Investigate How Nigeria’s Confirmed Patient Became Infected
International Ebola experts are preparing to investigate how Nigeria’s confirmed patient contracted the virus, as health authorities strengthen contact tracing and examine a possible connection to a case in Kenya.
GNA Writes · 26 October 2026
world
A Record El Niño Is Now in Place. Here Is What It Means for Nigeria and What to Do.
Forecasters say this could be the strongest El Niño since 1950. For Nigeria it means heat, failed rain, floods, food prices and less power.
GNA Writes · 23 October 2026
africa
Nigeria’s Ebola Alert: What We Know, What Authorities Are Doing and What the Public Should Understand
Nigeria has confirmed an Ebola case in Abuja involving a patient who recently travelled through Uganda. With contact tracing underway, here is what is confirmed, how the virus spreads, and what Nigerians can do to protect themselves without giving in to fear
Your Brand Angel · 20 October 2026
world
Six Years After Lekki Protest, Police Met the Memory With Tear Gas.
Nigerians who came to the Lekki Toll Gate to mark six years since the October 20, 2020 shooting were dispersed with tear gas. Two people were arrested.
GNA Writes · 20 October 2026
world
Ebola Confirmed in Abuja as Health Officials Trace 44 Contacts
Nigeria has confirmed an Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory after a woman with a recent international travel history tested positive. Here is what happened, how the virus spreads and what Nigerians need to know.
GNA Writes · 20 October 2026
world
Ayra Starr’s Starrgirl World Tour 2027 Dates, Cities, Venues, Tickets and Everything Fans Need to Know
The complete guide to Ayra Starr’s 2027 Starrgirl World Tour, including announced dates, concert venues, ticket information, VIP packages and updates for fans in Africa, Europe, the United Kingdom and North America.
Your Brand Angel · 12 October 2026
entertainment
Ayra Starr Announces 20-City World Tour After Major London Performance
Ayra Starr is taking her Starrgirl movement global with a 20-city international tour planned for 2027. Following her NFL International Game halftime performance in London, the Nigerian Afrobeats star is poised for another major career milestone as her international influence continues to grow.
Your Brand Angel · 11 October 2026
world
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV): Biography, Age, Wife, Education, Career, Politics and the Lagos Race He Refuses to Leave.
An architect from a family of judges, he has run for office four times in nine years. Each time, the crowd got bigger. This is the man Lagos keeps meeting on the ballot.
GNA Writes · 6 October 2026
entertainment
Rema Biography, The Boy Who Turned a Freestyle Into Global Stardom
Rema's journey from a freestyle discovered online to the international success of “Calm Down” is a story of talent, timing and musical experimentation. Rather than letting one global hit define him, the Nigerian star has continued to push the boundaries of his self-described Afrorave sound.
Your Brand Angel · 1 October 2026
world
China Is Turning AI Video Into an Industry. The Bigger Question Is Who Will Be Ready for the Change
China’s rapid investment in AI generated video is creating new opportunities while forcing creative businesses to rethink production.
GNA Writes · 28 September 2026
world
London Fashion Week Is Growing Its Global Audience. The Business Lesson Goes Beyond Fashion
More international buyers are showing interest in London fashion, highlighting the value of turning attention into lasting business opportunities.
GNA Writes · 23 September 2026
world
Burna Boy Is Going to the NFL. What Happens When Nigerian Talent Becomes a Global Business?
Burna Boy’s NFL Paris performance shows how far Nigerian entertainment has travelled, but global visibility creates a bigger challenge: turning attention into lasting business value.
GNA Writes · 18 September 2026
entertainment
Selena Gomez Biography, Her Life, Music, Acting and Achievements
From a childhood on television to chart-topping pop music, acclaimed acting roles, Rare Beauty and a global collaboration with Nigerian star Rema, Selena Gomez has built a career that refuses to fit into one category. Her story is also one of resilience, reinvention and learning to live beyond the expectations of fame.
Your Brand Angel · 17 September 2026
entertainment
Meet Theodora, The French-Congolese Artist Who Turned an Unusual Sound Into a Pop Movement
Theodora's rise challenges the idea that an artist must fit neatly into one genre to find an audience. Drawing on French rap, Caribbean bouyon, Congolese heritage and electronic sounds, the French-Congolese singer has developed a bold musical identity that helped turn “Kongolese Sous BBL” into a breakout moment.
Your Brand Angel · 2 September 2026
business
Dangote Refinery Drives Seven-Fold Rise in Nigeria’s Petroleum Product Exports: How Nigeria Is Becoming a Major Fuel Exporter
Nigeria’s petroleum export landscape is changing rapidly as Dangote Refinery boosts refined product shipments, cuts reliance on imports and strengthens the country’s ambitions to become a major fuel exporter.
Lady NG · 25 August 2026
business
Nigeria’s China Exports Jump 81% to $2.25 Billion as Zero-Tariff Policy Boosts Trade
Nigeria’s exports to China have surged 81% to $2.25 billion in the first half of 2026, highlighting new opportunities for Nigerian exporters, manufacturers and digital entrepreneurs as China’s zero-tariff policy boosts trade.
Lady NG · 25 August 2026
business
Nigeria’s Innovation Hub Revolution: NITDA Moves to Strengthen 339 Hubs to Boost Startups and Tech Businesses
Nigeria’s technology ecosystem could be entering a new phase as NITDA works to strengthen more than 339 innovation hubs, with the goal of creating stronger support systems for startups, entrepreneurs and technology-driven businesses across the country.
Lady NG · 24 August 2026
entertainment
2Baba Announces New Album: Why Fans Are Decoding His Latest Message About Annie Macaulay
2Baba is returning with a new album titled ‘Oldest Young Man’, but his choice of ‘Rainbow’ for the announcement has sparked fresh speculation among fans about Annie Macaulay.
Lady NG · 21 August 2026
sports
Nigeria’s Next Generation of Sports Stars: 7 Athletes and Competitions Nigerians Should Be Watching in 2026
Nigeria is overflowing with young sporting talent, but discovering the next generation of champions requires more than natural ability. From grassroots competitions and school sports to better coaching, facilities, sponsorship and athlete development, here is how Nigeria can build a stronger pathway for future sports stars.
Lady NG · 19 August 2026
business
OPay’s Big IPO Moment: Why Standard Bank Is Eyeing a Stake in Nigeria’s Fintech Giant Ahead of a Reported $4 Billion US Listing
Standard Bank is reportedly considering a stake in OPay as the Nigerian fintech giant prepares for a possible US IPO that could value it at around $4 billion. I look beyond the headline to examine what the move could mean for OPay, Nigeria’s fintech industry and the growing opportunities created by Africa’s digital economy.
Lady NG · 19 August 2026
entertainment
Afrobeats Is Gone From the VMAs and MTV Hasn't Explained Why.
The Best Afrobeats category lasted exactly three years at the VMAs. Now it's gone, and MTV hasn't explained a thing. But that sudden erasure raises a bigger question: was a dedicated Afrobeats category really a milestone, or was it always just a corporate ceiling?
Reva Mag · 18 August 2026
entertainment
Daddy Showkey Warns P-Square: Their Family Feud Could Affect Their Children
Daddy Showkey has issued a fresh warning to P-Square as the long-running dispute involving Peter, Paul and Jude Okoye continues, urging the brothers to think beyond music, money and their differences and consider the impact on their children and family legacy.
Lady NG · 18 August 2026
entertainment
Davido Breaks Silence After Ademola Adeleke’s Osun Victory, His Short Message Says More Than You Think
Davido has broken his silence following his uncle Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the Osun governorship election, but his brief message has sparked a bigger conversation about family, influence, personal branding and how social media attention can be turned into opportunity.
Lady NG · 17 August 2026
business
Why Fibre-Optic Infrastructure Is Critical to Nigeria’s Digital Economy
Nigeria’s digital economy depends on more than smartphones and internet access. Here is why reliable fibre-optic infrastructure is becoming essential for businesses, workers, entrepreneurs and the country’s digital future.
Lady NG · 12 August 2026
africa
AI Is Everywhere Now. But Who Is Actually Building the Stuff Behind It?
Everyone's obsessed with the latest chatbot.Hardly anyone's talking about the huge, unglamorous machinery making all of it possible.
Reva Mag · 10 August 2026
entertainment
Davido’s Wife Chioma Celebrates Adeleke Family Achievement, The Bigger Lesson I Took From Bunmi’s MBA Success and Davido’s New Music Era
Davido’s wife Chioma Adeleke celebrates Bunmi Adeleke’s MBA achievement, but beyond the family headlines, the moment offers a powerful reminder about continuous growth, creativity, and the importance of building something of your own.
Lady NG · 7 August 2026
entertainment
How to Build a Profitable Online Business While Waiting for Your Next Big Life Chapter
While waiting for your next big opportunity, you can use your smartphone to learn valuable skills, create digital products, build an audience and develop legitimate online income streams that could turn your waiting season into the beginning of something bigger.
Lady NG · 7 August 2026
entertainment
VeryDarkMan Rejects Police Invitation Over Lagos AIG Allegations, Nigerians React, and It Made Me Think About Why Owning Your Digital Skills Gives You More Control Over Your Future
VeryDarkMan’s decision to reject a police invitation over his allegations against Lagos AIG Moshood Jimoh has sparked reactions across Nigeria, but beyond the controversy, it made me reflect on how building digital skills, an online audience and multiple income streams can give you greater independence and control over your future.
Lady NG · 6 August 2026
entertainment
VeryDarkMan Rejects Police Invitation Over Lagos AIG Allegations, Nigerians React, and It Made Me Think About Why Owning Your Digital Skills Gives You More Control Over Your Future
As social media buzzes over VeryDarkMan's decision to reject a police invitation linked to allegations involving the Lagos AIG, the conversation goes beyond the headlines. It highlights a powerful lesson: building valuable digital skills can give you greater independence, more career options, and the freedom to create opportunities for yourself regardless of life's uncertainties.
Lady NG · 6 August 2026
make money
You Don't Need to Be a Tech Bro to Make Money Online
You don't need to code the next big app or understand complicated tech, a useful skill and a smartphone are enough to get started.
Reva Mag · 6 August 2026
world
Biography of the Nigerian Nollywood Actress Bimbo Ademoye
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Bimbo Ademoye has won audiences and an AMVCA with her comic timing and versatile performances.
GNA Writes · 6 August 2026
entertainment
How to Start a Digital Business Before Getting Married in Nigeria (2026 Beginner's Guide)
Thinking about marriage? Before saying "I do," build an income that gives you freedom and stability. This beginner-friendly 2026 guide shows Nigerians how to start a digital business with just a smartphone, create multiple income streams, and lay a stronger financial foundation before starting a family.
Lady NG · 4 August 2026
entertainment
Why Falz Says People Should Wait Until Their 30s Before Getting Married: The Bigger Lesson About Timing, Growth, and Building Your Future
Nigerian rapper Falz believes people should consider waiting until their 30s before getting married, sparking fresh conversations about love, maturity, and life goals. Beyond the headline, his perspective highlights an important lesson about personal growth, financial stability, emotional readiness, and why building your future before settling down can lead to a stronger, more fulfilling marriage.
Lady NG · 4 August 2026