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Day: July 1, 2025

‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ soundtrack album captures K-Pop’s growing popularity in Nigeria

Long before K Pop made its way into Nigeria, millions of people in the country were already consumers of K Drama, whose swoony and epic storylines had them glued to the screens. Before the entrance of movie streaming platforms, K Drama were popular on Nigerian local televisions. With the entrance of Netflix, the Korean import…

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7 Outfits Women Wear That Men Can’t Seem to Handle (In a Good Way)

Every outfit or appearance tells a story, but some speak directly to the senses, stirring curiosity, awakening desire, and setting pulses racing. Imagine the confidence in every stride when you step into a pair of heels that lift not only your posture but also your spirit, or the thigh-high slit commanding attention with every step….

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These 7 Makeup Palettes Are So Good, We Can’t Stop Reaching for Them

Makeup this month feels like a breath of fresh air. Maybe it’s the soft, lived-in finishes, the cheeky colour pops, or the effortless way these looks come together. Either way, we’re in love. This edit is our love letter to the makeup colours that give glow, range, and “yes, that’s going on my face.” This…

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The 19 Best Outdoor Toys for Nigerian Kids in 2025: Fun, Smart, and School-Approved

Outdoor play is one of the best things you can offer a child. It helps with physical activity, improves mood, encourages creativity, and naturally teaches social skills. For schools, the right outdoor toys do more than entertain; they support learning, cooperation, and emotional development. In 2025, the best outdoor toys for kids go beyond just…

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From Grace To Grass: Nigerian billionaires who went broke and lost it all

Nigeria has produced some of Africa’s most powerful and wealthy individuals, such as oil magnates, media moguls, and athletes turned entrepreneurs. Even the richest can tumble, and woes from scandal to mismanagement have caused the fortunes of a few Nigerian figures to collapse. Many have risen from modest beginnings to unimaginable wealth, only to crash…

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Afreximbank, Coca-Cola, British Council, AU GIZ & MTN Foundation lead SDG acceleration agenda ahead of 2025 ASIS Summit

Afreximbank, the British Council, AU GIZ and MTN Foundation are among over 50 institutions working through the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) ecosystem to push the boundaries of development finance, digital infrastructure and systems reform. The 2025 summit, set for July 10 and 11 in Lagos, is co-convened by Sterling One Foundation and the United…

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Seyi Vibez joins the list of Nigerian artists with over 1 Billion Spotify streams

In another career milestone, Nigerian hitmaker Seyi Vibez has joined the list of Nigerian artists who have surpassed 1 billion Spotify streams. This marks a high point in the career of the superstar who has become one of the most viral artists since breaking into the mainstream in 2022 with his hit single ‘Chance’. Seyi…

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Buying a Phone in Lagos? These 7 Spots Are Trusted, Tested, and Scam-Free

So, your phone has started acting up. Maybe the screen is flickering, your battery dies faster than NEPA light, or it refuses to charge unless you bend the cord like yoga. It’s time to get a new phone, right? But this is Lagos. One wrong move, and you’ll pay full price for a phone that…

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Ayra Starr will headline the Montreal International Jazz Festival in Canada

Grammy-nominated Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr will be headlining the annual Montreal International Jazz Festival in Canada on July 1. Her headline performance comes days after she thrilled fans at the St Kitts music festival in what is another show of her status as a global popstar. This marks another notable feat for the singer who has…

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Activists defy heavy rain, demand probe of NMDPRA CEO over $5M ‘corruption’

Dozens of protesters under the banner of Concerned Lawyers and Civil Rights Campaigners for Change defied a torrential downpour in Abuja on Tuesday as they intensified their call for a full investigation into corruption allegations against the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed. The group,…

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