Ownership of the Benin Bronzes that were stolen by British soldiers in 1897 from Benin City, which is modern-day Nigeria, is still surrounded by controversy, reports the New York Times. In a landmark agreement, the German government along with The…
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‘Gangs Of Lagos’ Brings The Grittier Side Of Nigerian Life Into Your Living Rooms Via Prime Video
Prime Video released the trailer for ‘Gangs Of Lagos,’ the first local original film for Prime Nigeria ahead of the April 7th release date.
Read MoreUzo Njoku Infuses Her Art with Pure Joy
Sometimes art just puts a smile on your face. That’s the case with the work from Uzo Njoku. The visual artist, who was born in Nigeria, creates portraits and tableaus of Black and African communities through a rich saturation of…
Read MoreBola Ahmed Tinubu Elected President of Nigeria
In a controversial election, Bola Ahmed Tinubu was declared the new president of Nigeria, reports CNN. He will become the fifth elected president of the 36-state African country since 1999. Representing the All Progressives Congress Party, Tinubu earned almost 36.6%…
Read More10 Museums in Africa to Visit This Year
The African continent is home to a diverse range of cultures and traditions which are reflected in museums located across the continent. The vast collections of art and artifacts in African museums represent the history of its people and culture,…
Read MoreThe Art of Cosplaying at Lagos Comic Con 2022
The Lagos Comic Convention (Comic Con) has become the biggest gathering of geeks, weebs, and creatives in Africa. For a day, these individuals get to assemble and interact, geek out, and — most importantly — cosplay some of their fantasies….
Read MoreFans Want Davido’s ‘FEM’ To Be Nominated For the ‘Social Change’ Grammy
Earlier this year, The Recording Academy announced that it would be releasing new categories under its award sections, and one of these songs included was for Best Song for Social Change. Davido fans have caught on to this change. And…
Read MoreWizkid’s New Song Sparks Strong Debates About Amapiano Online
Often, Western media is quick to forget Africa is a large continent filled with different countries that preserve their individual qualities and cultures while still contributing to the African continent as a whole. Wizkid’s latest release “Bad To Me,” which…
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