Babatunde Makinde, an A&R strategist and founder of A&R Duty, is advancing a talent-development initiative aimed at preparing the next generation of artist and repertoire (A&R) professionals across Africa. The initiative, THE A&R FOUNDRY 2027, is the flagship programme of A&R Foundation and is powered by A&R Duty, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform focused on…
Victor Osimhen scored for Galatasaray just 24 hours after becoming a father for the second time. He dedicated the goal to his daughter Liora during a 4-0 Super Lig win against Konyaspor on Friday. The Nigerian striker opened the scoring in the 12th minute. He rose above the Konyaspor defence to head home Gabriel Sara’s…
Nigerian music executive and Mavin Records founder, Don Jazzy and TS Academy are partnering to make quality tech education more accessible. He announced a new technology scholarship program aimed at helping young Nigerians acquire digital skills and improve their career opportunities. The initiative is designed to make technology education more accessible, particularly for young people…
Afrofusion artiste Temisere Jasper Ogheneoruese, popularly known as Jaxper, has drawn inspiration from an unsuccessful attempt to ask a girl out for his new single, Propeller, as he continues to build his music career. The song, his second release of the year, captures how an experience that did not go as planned can become the…
Harry Kane has become the first English winner of the Ballon d’Or in 25 years after being honoured at a ceremony in London. England captain hit 73 goals for club and country last season; ex-Tottenham forward beat Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe and Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal to the prize. “Wow, I’m almost speechless,” an emotional…
The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), the continent’s leading platform for celebrating young African excellence, has announced the nominees for its 20th edition. Themed “Celebrating The Redefiners: Africa’s AI Generation,” the milestone edition honours achievements across 26 categories, with nominees including technology entrepreneur Odunayo Eweniyi, sprinter Letsile Tebogo and singer Nikita Kering. For two decades, TFAA…
Nigerian filmmaker and creative director Adebayo Emmanuel Fakiyesi, professionally known as The Alien, is bringing his creative expertise to THE BRIDGE, a project by American rapper and creative artist Tobe Nwigwe. Through his companies, Mayhemcre8tives and The Alien Visuals, The Alien has contributed as creative director, executive producer, and co-director across much of the project’s…
Nigerian singer FOLA‘s sophomore album, ‘9‘, is out now. The album includes a mix of familiar tracks and exciting collaborations that fans are eagerly anticipating. It features “Treat U Right” with Ayra Starr, “Attention!”, “Fine Ting (Fine $hit)”, and “It’s Over,” which includes contributions from Bella Shmurda and Zlatan. FOLA also recently released “Miss U…
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known as Burna Boy, has been recognised by Forbes Africa in a special anniversary edition. This edition celebrates 15 influential African personalities whose achievements and ideas have shaped the continent. Burna Boy, a Grammy-winning singer, is featured in the magazine’s “The Icons” selection. This selection is published in the…
On 8 October, EbonyLife Place London opens its doors on Wandsworth Road. For many, it will be a new hub for film, food, art, culture, and entertainment. However, for me, it symbolises something bigger: the potential of a Nigerian concept meeting London’s real estate, Nigerian enterprise merging with British infrastructure, and the African diaspora choosing…
