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- fashion
Kilentar Fashion Brand: Michelle Adepoju’s African Vision
Michelle Adepoju is building a fashion identity around West African craftsmanship, Yoruba heritage and contemporary womenswear. Her journey reveals how cultural memory, the work of women artisans and modern design can intersect in an industry constantly searching for new creative perspectives.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- entertainment
10 Legendary Yoruba Actors Who Changed Nollywood Forever
From Hubert Ogunde and Ade Love to Oga Bello, Iya Rainbow, Sola Sobowale and Funke Akindele, discover the legendary Yoruba actors whose talent, storytelling and cultural influence helped shape Nollywood forever.
Lady NG · 21 August 2026
- entertainment
The History of Yoruba Nollywood: From Travelling Theatre to Modern Nigerian Cinema
From travelling theatre and legendary pioneers like Hubert Ogunde to video films, streaming platforms and modern cinema, the story of Yoruba Nollywood reveals how Nigerian storytelling evolved while preserving culture, language and identity
Lady NG · 14 May 2025
- world
Apekeola Biography: Age, Songs, Husband and Gospel Ministry
From singing in church and working as a backing vocalist to gaining recognition through her hit song “Ogbogofolemi,” Apekeola’s journey reflects faith, perseverance and a passion for Yoruba gospel music.
GNA Writes · 21 July 2026
- world
Adeyinka Alaseyori Biography: Age, Songs and Gospel Ministry
From singing in church as a child to becoming one of Nigeria’s recognised gospel music ministers, Adeyinka Alaseyori has built a career around worship, gratitude and faith.
GNA Writes · 12 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
Ayobami Ajewole (Woli Agba): Biography, Age, Wife, Children, Education, Skits, Movies, Music and Awards.
He wears a white garment, a prophet, and has spent two decades making Nigerians laugh in church language.
GNA Writes · 7 July 2026
- world
Toluwanisings (Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji): Biography, Age, Songs, Ministry and the Story Behind 42 Million Plays.
He trained as an estate surveyor, sang in church choirs, and built one of Nigeria's loudest praise ministries out of a small town in Osun State.
GNA Writes · 10 June 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
- entertainment
Taiwo Hassan “Ogogo” Laid to Rest as Tinubu, Abiodun and Nollywood Stars Pay Tribute
Veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan “Ogogo” has been laid to rest in Ilaro, Ogun State, as President Tinubu, Governor Abiodun and Nollywood stars pay tribute to his remarkable legacy.
Lady NG · 25 August 2026
- entertainment
Taiwo Hassan “Ogogo” Dies at 66: Nollywood Mourns Veteran Actor as Tributes Pour In
Nollywood mourns veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan “Ogogo”, who died at 66 after a long battle with cancer, as colleagues and fans pay tribute to his remarkable legacy.
Lady NG · 24 August 2026
- entertainment
Inside the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards: History and Why They Matter
Since 2009 the BON Awards have honoured Nigerian films, including categories that celebrate movies made in indigenous languages such as Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa.
Global News Arena · 19 May 2026
- 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
Zlatan Marries Davita Today: Two Sons, One Quiet Civil Ceremony and the Number He Was Too Shy to Ask For.
The rapper and Davita Lamai hold their wedding celebration in Lagos today, after years together, two sons and a registry they kept away from the cameras.
GNA Writes · 24 October 2026
- nigeria
Francis Duru Is Dead at 57 After Challenging Fake Health Reports
The veteran actor’s family has confirmed his death following a brief illness. His passing comes months after he publicly challenged fabricated online claims about his health.
Your Brand Angel · 23 October 2026
- world
Francis Duru, the Face of Ahanna in Rattlesnake, Dies at 57.
The actor died after a brief illness. His family announced it on his Instagram page in the early hours of Friday.
GNA Writes · 23 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
ZAYN Biography, One Direction, Solo Career and Music
ZAYN walked away from one of the world's biggest boy bands to build a musical identity of his own. From the global success of One Direction to his evolution as a solo R&B artist, his journey raises a compelling question about fame, freedom and the price of choosing your own path.
Your Brand Angel · 30 September 2026
- world
Heirs Insurance Just Put AI in Customer Service. The Bigger Problem Is Why Many Businesses Still Make Customers Wait
Heirs Insurance’s latest AI move shows how technology is changing the way Nigerian businesses handle customers.
GNA Writes · 29 September 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
- 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
- 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
- education
“Hospitals Refusing to Treat Our Father”, Ogogo’s Daughters Cry Out as Veteran Actor Battles Stage-4 Cancer
Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, is reportedly facing a difficult stage-4 cancer battle, with his daughters appealing for medical intervention and possible treatment options for their father.
Lady NG · 18 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
- world
Samuel Animashaun Perry (Broda Shaggi): Biography, Age, State of Origin, Education, Career, Skits, Music, Awards and the Three Names He Dropped Before Shaggi.
He is the loudest voice in Nigerian comedy, and he built it in a lecture hall in Akoka. This is the story of the boy from Ikenne who became Broda Shaggi.
GNA Writes · 8 July 2026
- nigeria
Francis Duru Biography: The Man Behind the Memorable Role in Rattlesnake
From his early film appearances to his celebrated role in Rattlesnake, explore the life, career and achievements of an actor who spent decades telling Nigerian stories.
Your Brand Angel · 21 June 2026
- world
North-East Nigeria: A Guide to the Region
Nigeria’s North-East is a six-state region shaped by diverse communities, farming, trade and the Lake Chad basin. Its geography helps explain both its importance and its development challenges.
25 December 2025
- investigations
Doris Umezurike Ogala: The Definitive Biography
A Critical Study of Screen Artistry, Digital Activism, Personal Tragedy, and Political Power in Modern Nigeria Executive Summary and Biographical Overview.
GNA Writes · 5 October 2025
- world
Francis Duru (Ahanna): Biography, Age, Wife, Education, Career, Movies, Awards and the Role That Named Him.
He came to Nollywood in 1989 with a small part and left with a nickname the whole country knew. This is the man behind Ahanna.
GNA Writes · 16 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
- entertainment
The Greatest Nigerian Hitmakers of All Time: Artists Who Changed Afrobeats Forever
From Fela Kuti's revolutionary sound to Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy's global success, these Nigerian hitmakers transformed the country's music and helped take Afrobeats to the world.
Lady NG · 15 January 2025