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FOLA Unveils ‘9’ Tracklist Featuring Davido, Ayra ...

FOLA has revealed the 14-track lineup for his sophomore album 9, featuring Davido, Ayra Starr, BNXN, Darkoo, Bella Shmurda and Zla...

Nigerian Engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi’s HaloBraid Wins ...

Nigerian-born Harvard alum Yinka Ogunbiyi won the $75,000 grand prize at the 2025 Harvard President's Innovation Challenge with Ha...

From Lagos to Toronto: How Oneremit Is Making Busi...

For a growing number of Nigerian businesses, Canada is no longer just where family lives or where people go to study. It is a mark...

Simbarashe Steyn Kundizeza Wins the 2026 Caine Pri...

Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Steyn Kundizeza has won the 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing, taking home the £10,000 prize for h...

BN Prose: Is Grammar Still a Legal Tender in This ...

They buried Ebiakpo’s father, Papa, in June. The rain that day was the small, annoying kind that did not commit. Papa had taught H...

“Taking Photos With Celebrities Doesn't Make You A...

The Holy Spirit will direct you to the right people in life, wisdom will show you your wife. The problem is we want to lead oursel...

Akin Faminu Inducted Into the BoF 500 Class of 202...

Dr Akin Faminu has been inducted into The Business of Fashion 500 Class of 2026, celebrating his influence on global menswear at t...

Sophie Okonedo, Ayo Edebiri & David Oyelowo Star i...

Arie and Chuko Esiri’s Lagos-set Clarissa, inspired by Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway, stars Sophie Okonedo, Ayo Edebiri, David Oy...

From London to Biggie’s House: 5 Things to Know Ab...

21-year-old content creator Temi Nkem won Big Brother Naija Season 11 with 25.87% of the final vote, claiming the ₦160m grand priz...

Watch Ayra Starr & Zayn Find Their Way Into the Dr...

Ayra Starr and Zayn star in the official “Heaven Baby” music video, featuring moody visuals, royal blue satin and the Afropop-R&B ...

How Wawira Njiru Built Food4Education From 25 Chil...

In January 2012, Wawira Njiru raised A$1,680 to start Food4Education. As someone who grew up seeing children in her community stru...

The Family Plan

At first she told no one. Not her twin sister. Not her mother. Not even her father the scientist. Six-year-old Jenna Smith knew be...

I Started a New Niche Blog in 2026: Total Spend $1...

I know, starting a niche blog with $10 is almost unrealistic, but hear me out! So, I’ve had the idea of starting a niche blog for ...

Like as a computer science graduate is very misund...

Like as a computer science graduate is very misunderstanding in Nigeria. I remembered when someone used to see me on my laptop and...

Mercy Eke Turns Birthday Glamour Up a Notch in Cus...

Mercy Eke marked her birthday in a custom champagne-bronze gown featuring structured hip architecture and a crystal-embellished ha...

A Clay City Will Rise in Abuja This December to Te...

For five days this December, a hand-built clay city will rise in Abuja, creating an immersive setting where visitors can encounter...

Federal Government Rolls Out the largest Skills-to...

The Federal Government of Nigeria rolls out Skills-to-Jobs Initiative, the largest government-anchored digital skills-to-employmen...

Keivo Disqualified From BBNaija Season 11 After Ph...

Keivo has been disqualified from BBNaija Season 11 after a physical altercation with fellow housemate Tram, days before the Octobe...

Three Stylish Ways Veekee James, Olandria and Tobe...

Veekee James, Olandria, and Tobe offer a lesson in styling blue across OPay's town hall, Milan Fashion Week, and London Fashion We...

Protected: The Family Plan

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How I Automate My Pinterest Pin Creation Workflow

If you run a blog, you probably know the feeling. You publish a new post, then realise you still need traffic. And with Google shu...

Read How Rasheedah is Healing From a Sexual Assaul...

Welcome to the WARIF Survivor Stories Series, a monthly feature where stories of survivors of rape and sexual violence are shared ...

Kehinde Ajose: Don’t Put Your Identity in Other Pe...

An editor at one of the national dailies I once worked for made a humorous remark about the number of things I was doing. I laughe...

Olugbile Holloway Named to TIME100 Art List of Mos...

NCMM Director-General Olugbile Holloway has made the 2026 TIME100 Art list in the Leaders category for securing the repatriation o...

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Serves Pinstripes, Gurkha Trouse...

Big Brother Naija host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu wore a custom Atafo periwinkle crossover shirt-jacket and navy Gurkha trousers with a sta...

Three Evictions in One Night! Yusuf, Bells & Chims...

Yusuf, Bells and two-time Head of House Chimsom Chuka have been evicted from the BBNaija Show Ya Sef house in a triple eviction on...

“I Feel Like A King When I Am Generating Business ...

I am never a pastor, I am not a Bible scholar, I never owned a church neither do I oversee any ministry. God never called me into ...

Ayra Starr & Zohran Mamdani Just Had the Most Unex...

Afrobeats star Ayra Starr met New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani in NYC, sharing photos captioned "Mr Mamdani" that sparked enthus...

All Eyes on Dede Ashiogwu in Royal Blue at Akin Fa...

BBNaija star Dede Ashiogwu wore a self-styled strapless royal blue satin gown with a heart-shaped beaded cutout and side train to ...

Who Said Black Is Off-Limits? Bella Okagbue Serves...

Bella Okagbue wore a sheer black fishnet gown by Dorhann by Hannah styled with a feather boa and gold crystal mini bag to Akin Fam...

Temitope Adesola Owoeye: Certified Image Consultan...

In an era where perception increasingly shapes professional opportunity, leadership visibility and personal brand equity, Certifie...

In Brief: Why Did Aliko Dangote Build a Refinery?

When you step into Aliko Dangote‘s office, you’re greeted by an inscription that says: “Nothing is impossible.” That, on the surfa...

Technically, the future is AI, humanity is doomed!

Technically, the future is AI, humanity is doomed!

Kente, Gold & Couple Style! See Bozoma Saint John ...

Bozoma Saint John and Keely Watson celebrated their traditional Akan wedding in Accra, Ghana, in hand-woven Kente regalia, custom ...

From South-East London to a Royal Throne! SE Dons ...

George Desmond Kamurasi, the 36-year-old SE Dons goalkeeper and captain from south-east London, has been selected as the next Omuk...

Sadio Mané, Achraf Hakimi, Vozinha and Others Earn...

The 2026 Ballon d’Or nominations have arrived with a strong African presence, reflecting a remarkable year for the continent’s foo...

Akin Faminu & Kiky Festus’ Traditional Wedding War...

Kiky Festus and Akin Faminu celebrated their traditional wedding with four custom outfit changes styled by The Style Infidel, span...

“I Love How Nigeria Makes Me Feel”: How Renee Ju, ...

The everyday story you hear is about Nigerians exploring every possible means to relocate abroad. As this article asks, what is th...

The Bleeding Hearts

An ex-cop pulled off the largest armed robbery in Austria’s history, with his friend’s mistress as his accomplice. But he wasn’t ...

Best Apps and Tools for Bloggers in 2026

When I started blogging, my phone was basically my office. I wrote posts on it, and sometimes even published directly from it. I s...

Stop Trying to be Perfect; It’s Holding You Back

What really is the point of trying to stay perfect? Why are we so obsessed with being flawless? This strong desire for perfection ...

Why Is Filming a YouTube Video So Hard?

So, I succumbed to the crowd and decided to give YouTube another try. Recently, I have been trying to reignite my Youtube channel,...

Online Side Hustles That Can Actually Make You Mon...

There are probably more ways to make money online today than there have ever been. But the whole idea of earning a living online h...

Joselyn Dumas’ Mini Lace Birthday Dress Is Such a ...

Ghanaian star Joselyn Dumas celebrated her 46th birthday in a showstopping red lace corset mini dress with drapes and cascading si...

FOLA Surprises His Mum With a New Lexus SUV & Her ...

Breakout Afrobeats and R&B star FOLA has surprised his mother with a brand-new grey Lexus SUV and her own church building, fulfill...

7 Smart Mosquito Protection Solutions Every Nigeri...

Nothing interrupts a peaceful night quite like the familiar buzz of a mosquito. In Nigeria, however, mosquitoes are more than just...

Mark Your Calendars! Africa Is Coming to Zambia as...

This November, entrepreneurs, C-suite executives and change makers from across Africa will gather in Lusaka, Zambia, to gain pract...

Tamunosoye Karibi-George Has Given Us Six Very Dif...

Fresh off winning Miss World Africa Top Model in Vietnam and securing her spot in the Top 40, Miss World Nigeria Tamunosoye Karibi...

In August 2026, my total redemption as a deliveran...

In August 2026, my total redemption as a deliverance from sin battles came during my NYSC service year at Makurdi, Benue State — b...

Juliet Tontoye: Why Are We Renaming Nigerian Food ...

It is Akara, not bean fritters. It is Moi-Moi, not bean cake. It is Abacha, not an African salad. It is Egusi, not melon seed soup...

Chaos in the Ring: Unforgettable Night of Boxing, ...

Chaos in the Ring returned to the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, with a high-energy evening that brought...

Bonang Matheba Takes on Afro Dandyism in Oversized...

Bonang Matheba embraced the 2026 South African Music Awards Afro Dandyism theme in a head-to-toe slate grey look featuring wide-le...

Martell VS and Blue Swift Have a New Look and It’s...

For over 300 years, Martell has built a legacy around iconic smoothness, becoming part of some of the world’s most memorable momen...

Mo Bimpe Gets the Balance Right in This Sculpted S...

Adebimpe "Mo Bimpe" Oyebade wore a custom silver reception gown by Zackstyling Luxury for her triplets' thanksgiving party with hu...

The BIG FLEX

The Hidden Dangers of Layering Old Materials

Since I started following PURPOSE over POPULARITY,...

Since I started following PURPOSE over POPULARITY, my Facebook followers started dropping gradually ....

Cultivating Genuine Partnerships With Literary Con...

We Can’t All Become Video Creators, So What Happen...

What do we do now that everyone is going the video content route? Believe me when I say I have tried to branch into video content ...

I will rather resign from life than to see my visi...

I will rather resign from life than to see my vision failing. I know what I am building, and God is backing me.

Dede Ashiogwu Shows How to Style Cornrow Braids Wi...

Big Brother Naija star Dede Ashiogwu styled a white halterneck mini dress with white peep-toe mules and a deep-red Saint Laurent h...

Ameerah Legacy Foundation Launches with Academic A...

Ameerah Legacy Foundation has officially launched with its inaugural community outreach event, bringing together academic recognit...

From Tacha to Veekee James: The Best Guest Looks F...

Celebrity guests including Tacha, Veekee James, and Prudent Gabriel stepped out in striking deep burgundy and crimson asoebi gowns...

Sunshine Rosman, Her Sisters & Mum Just Gave Us th...

Sunshine Rosman, Nwadiuto Rosman, Honey Rosman and their mum are giving all the happy, close-knit feels in these lovely family pho...

Life Before #BBNaija: Meet Goddessa, the Season 11...

Before Big Brother Naija Season 11, Abia State musician Lovette Okechukwu—known as Goddessa—focused on her music, spontaneous trip...

The Best Investment I'm Making This August Isn't M...

How are you doing this August holiday. Meanwhile I have just downloaded ARTICLES up to 20 from universities and colleges outside ...

How to Become a Digital Content Creator in 2026 (E...

The creator economy has changed dramatically over the last few years. You no longer need millions of followers to build a successf...

60 Powerful Motivational Quotes for Women’s Succes...

Some days, you know exactly what you want and go after it. On other days, doubt, imposter syndrome and many other feelings creeps ...

The AI Productivity Trap: Why You Keep Building bu...

If there is one thing AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, Grok, and the rest give you, it is a feeling of competence. With AI, you can ...

Super Falcons Beat Zambia 1–0 as Asisat Oshoala Ke...

Asisat Oshoala scored her 15th career WAFCON goal as ten-woman Nigeria defeated Zambia 1-0 in Rabat to secure three points in Grou...

Denim Agbada? Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Just Gave Us One o...

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu hosted the BBNaija Season 11 Sunday Live show in a custom sky-blue denim Agbada by Deji & Kola, featuring tonal ...

Same Lace, Different Styles! Iyabo & Priscilla Ojo...

Mother-daughter duo Iyabo Ojo and Priscilla Ojo serve major traditional fashion inspiration, wearing the same crimson red lace in ...

BBNaija Season 11: Flora & Aikou Unveiled as The G...

Flora and Aikou have been unveiled as Big Brother Naija Season 11’s "The Gambits", securing guaranteed spots until the finale whil...

Should Tyla Be Allowed to Perform in Nigeria?

What Is the responsibility of the artist beyond the art? The post Should Tyla Be Allowed to Perform in Nigeria? appeared first on ...

Toxic Lies

For decades, workers at a nuclear facility in Kentucky were exposed to dangerous levels of radiation. Management assured them not...

25 Best Digital Products to Sell in 2026 (Complete...

If you’ve been looking for ways to make money online, you’ve probably come across the idea of selling digital products. Unlike phy...

How to Sell Canva Templates and Make Money: A Begi...

Canva templates have become one of the easiest digital products to create and sell online. There are so many opportunities to work...

You think I am professional. Sorry!

You think I am professional. Sorry, I am a social businessman like Elon Musk, I tried being professional like Aliko Dangote and Do...

This is not a church.....

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Big Brother Naija’s Saskay Completes Master’s Degr...

Big Brother Naija Season 6 star Tsakute Ladi Jonah, popularly known as Saskay, has completed her Master’s degree in Global Securit...

How to Watch Burna Boy & Shakira’s Historic FIFA W...

Burna Boy and Shakira are set to make football history tonight with the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show at MetLife S...

Hat-Trick Hero! Bukayo Saka Wins Man of the Match ...

Bukayo Saka completely stole the show in Miami, netting a brilliant hat-trick against France to take home the Man of the Match awa...

Ananse Centre for Design Lagos graduates first coh...

More than 30 aspiring fashion entrepreneurs have graduated from the inaugural Fashion Incubator Scholarship Programme at the Anans...

Spain Are The 2026 FIFA World Cup Champions!

Spain are the champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final to lift football’s biggest prize for...

We will build it! — Didi-Omah Augustine Chinazaek...

We will build it! © Didi-Omah Augustine Chinazaekpere

Angelique Kidjo’s Birthday Look Just Made Red and ...

Beninese music icon Angelique Kidjo marks her birthday in a striking crimson-red Imane Ayissi Couture gown featuring dramatic stru...

These 5 Nollywood Films Deserve a Spot on Your Jul...

From Mildred Okwo’s cross-cultural romance "On Different Grounds" to Bukky Wright's highly anticipated sequel "The Return of Omota...

Esther Adeyanju: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate People...

By Esther Adeyanju The post Esther Adeyanju: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate People Who Succeed Abroad? appeared first on BellaNaija - ...

Meet Israel Adeniyi Adekunle, the Overall Best Gra...

Israel Adeniyi Adekunle emerged as the Overall Best Graduating Student at the 2026 Nigerian Law School Call to Bar, finishing top ...

Infinix HOT 70 Pro “Be Seen. Be Hot.” Campus Storm...

Written By Hope Idume The post Infinix HOT 70 Pro “Be Seen. Be Hot.” Campus Storm Lights Up UNILAG with Qing Madi and Thousands of...

How To Acquire Great Wealth — Secrets From The Wor...

I am about to teach us and reveal to us, Executive, ancient knowledge that hold powers forever. I don't need any pastor, billionai...

Celebration Church International Marks Six Months ...

Celebration Church International (CCI) has marked two significant milestones during its annual Mid-Year Thanksgiving service, cele...

Heineken Launches Bar De Change – Nigeria’s First ...

Heineken has unveiled Bar De Change, Nigeria’s first social currency exchange, introducing a new way for travelers to enjoy famili...

Wumi Toriola’s Birthday Came With Six Gorgeous Loo...

Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola marked her birthday with a striking six-look fashion rollout. Her style celebration features a trad...

Kikifoodies’ Homemade Sweet Potato Chips Recipe Us...

If you are craving a crunchy snack, Kikifoodies has a simple recipe for homemade sweet potato chips using only three everyday ingr...

How Do You Style Apple Green and Gold? Take Notes ...

Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi just gave us a masterclass in styling apple green and gold. Her structured satin wrapped jacket and textured...

Nancy Isime Just Made Metallic Silver & Pink the P...

Nollywood star Nancy Isime stepped out at a wedding in a liquid-silver metallic plissé coordinates set featuring dramatic statemen...

BellaNaija Next Gen Creator House Brought Young Cr...

BellaNaija hosted the Next Gen Creator House, a full-day immersive workshop for Nigerian creators aged 18 to 25, in partnership wi...

Burna Boy Joins Shakira, Madonna & Justin Bieber f...

Burna Boy is heading to the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show. The Nigerian superstar will share the MetLife Stadium s...

Rita Chidinma: The Vulnerability Gap in Modern Mot...

It was 10:47 p.m., and Amaka sat on the kitchen floor, crying. Her baby had been unusually fussy all day and had spilt juice on th...

Lateef Adedimeji, Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman Lead New ...

Rixel Studios this week officially announced their latest Nigerian feature film, “Black Market,” which marks the studio’s sophomor...

I have just finished gathering a rare knowledge fo...

I have just finished gathering a rare knowledge for global takeover of the market. And this has boost my CONFIDENCE FOR CONQUEST! ...

Chargé d’Affaires Keith Heffern’s Remarks for 250t...

Written by Keith Heffern The post Chargé d’Affaires Keith Heffern’s Remarks for 250th Independence Day Celebration Wednesday, Jul...

Nigerian Conservationist Rachel Ikemeh Wins Presti...

Nigerian biologist Rachel Ikemeh has been named a 2026 Rolex Awards Laureate for her incredible work in the Niger Delta. Through c...

HIV Cases in Lagos Nigeria: Why More People Are Ch...

Written By Pharm. Oliwo Temi The post HIV Cases in Lagos Nigeria: Why More People Are Choosing Private STI Screening appeared firs...

NECLive & Frontyard Group Release New Report on th...

NECLive and Frontyard Group have released The State of Nigeria's Creative Economy 2026, a data-led report capturing the lived expe...

Weekend Playlist: 5 New Songs From Davido, Fola, A...

Update your weekend rotation with five essential new releases from Afrobeats’ biggest stars. This week features Davido's album pre...

BN Book Excerpt: This Wasn’t For The Public by Bio...

Growing up in Aguda, Surulere made me believe almost everything could be traced back to a family curse. If a marriage failed, it w...

Kelly Rowland, Chloe Bailey & Teyana Taylor Lead t...

The women completely set the standard on the 2026 BET Awards red carpet in Los Angeles. From Kelly Rowland’s liquid gold dress and...

Ozoz Sokoh Makes History as the First Nigerian Coo...

Culinary anthropologist Ozoz Sokoh has made history as the first Nigerian cookbook author to win a James Beard Foundation Award. H...

Who Is Lionnel Mpasi? Meet the DR Congo Goalkeeper...

Lionnel Mpasi emerged as a breakout star at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following his defensive performance for DR Congo against Engla...

Tara Fela-Durotoye, Chef Fregz, and More Feature i...

The Itsekiri Global Homecoming Organising Committee has officially launched its highly anticipated visual campaign, ‘I Am Part of ...

The Extremist in the Family

The Kerrs were devoted to one another and to their faith. But when one of their own rejected modern medicine in the name of God, ...

Craving Takeout? This Chinese Chicken Fried Rice C...

Transform leftover, day-old rice into a quick 15-minute Chinese Chicken Fried Rice with this simple recipe from Kikifoodies. Packe...

From Feathers to Pinstripes: Every Look Tems Wore ...

A complete look at the three distinct outfits worn by Tems at the 2026 BET Awards, including her chocolate brown red carpet gown, ...

Taves Samples Wizkid’s “Don’t Dull” for the First ...

Contemporary Afrobeats singer-songwriter Taves makes history as the first artist to officially sample Wizkid’s iconic 2011 hit "Do...

NYSC Is Getting a Major Overhaul: Here Are the 9 B...

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a historic overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), marking its first...

Celebrating Excellence: Nigeria’s Brightest Cambri...

Written By The post Celebrating Excellence: Nigeria’s Brightest Cambridge Learners Shine at BROCLA 2026 appeared first on BellaNai...

Protected: The Extremist in the Family

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: The Extremist in the Family appeared first on The Atavi...

The Basic Six Girl That Satisfied Me One Sunday Ev...

On Sunday, June 28, 2026 — as usual it is a Sunday when we Christians has taken as a day of worship. I worshiped at Divine Mandate...

There Are So Many Articles To Publish From 2024 To...

There are so many articles to publish from 2024 to date. Many are in my note app, more in my notebook: more contents that empowers...

We are building a system whereby we own everything...

We are building a system whereby we own everything. I am not called to ministry but I love the sharing the true knowledge. Redeemi...

See How Nelly Mbonu Served Two Show-Stopping Looks...

Big Brother Naija star Nelly Mbonu celebrated her birthday in two avant-garde looks, showcasing a heavily embellished corset gown ...

Inside Chinwe Enyinna’s Glamorous & Empowering “My...

Transforming personal trauma into a powerful catalyst for global advocacy and healing, Nigerian-British gender equality champion C...

Have You Ever Seen Aso-Oke Like This? Denrele Edun...

Media icon Denrele Edun marked his 45th birthday with a dramatic fashion statement in the desert, wearing a massive multi-coloured...

Inside the Chivas Regal x Arsenal Champions League...

This energy was fully alive at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, when Chivas Regal opened its gates for an exclusive lifestyle watch...

From Toronto to Accra: How to Watch the Ghana vs P...

The Black Stars kick off their FIFA World Cup campaign against Panama at the Toronto Stadium. Here is everything you need to know ...