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Ms Benson-Awoyinka said the meeting was a major step forward in promoting adire and African fashion globally. The commissioner for tourism, arts and culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has met with key international stakeholders to spotlight indigenous fashion and textiles on the global stage. The engagement was with the founder of Africa...

The Recording Academy led by its Chief Executive Officer Harvey Mason Jr. has inducted the late Nigerian afrobeat legend and social crusader Fela Anikulapo-Kuti into its 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame for his classical album “Zombie”. Harvey Mason Jr. and the President/CEO of the Grammy Museum Michael Sticka made this...

Big Brother Naija star and actress Bisola Aiyeola has celebrated her daughter’s 16th birthday by presenting her first-ever phone to her. In an Instagram post with photos of her daughter, the single mother expressed gratitude for God’s blessings on her family. She marveled at how grown her daughter has become and playfully...

As Nigeria marks 26 years of uninterrupted democracy, the tagline “Good People, Great Nation,” coined by the late Dora Akunyili under former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, resonates as a call for unity among its over 200 million citizens. This milestone offers a moment to celebrate Nigeria’s rich cultural diversity, creativity,...

Reality TV star and actor Adeoluwa Okusaga, popularly known as Saga, has called for greater awareness and support for men’s mental health. In his message, Saga stressed the importance of acknowledging one’s emotions and seeking help when needed. He urged men to prioritise their well-being by opening up about their...

Chess Master Tunde Onakoya has responded to the backlash over his visit to President Tinubu. He emphasised that his work with chess in slums is about empowering children through education and critical thinking. Onakoya, via his X page, noted that the visit doesn’t imply endorsement of policies but rather an...

Afrobeats artist D’banj has announced plans for a joint tour with 2Baba and Timaya. In a recent interview with Adesope Live in London, D’banj discussed the tour and expressed gratitude for the global success of Afrobeats, crediting both the industry’s dedication and the support of the African diaspora. The tour,...

Actress Biola Bayo has responded to trolls mocking her over her failed marriage. In a video, she emphasised that she’s human and doesn’t deserve the backlash. Bayo explained that she initially shared about her marriage to control her narrative, but people used it against her. She revealed that she informed her estranged...

Afrobeats artist D’banj has urged Nigerians to intervene in the ongoing feud between P-Square’s Peter and Paul Okoye and their former manager, Jude Okoye. The dispute, which involves allegations of fraud and financial mismanagement, has sparked widespread attention and concern. D’banj, in an interview with Adesope Live, appealed to the brothers to...

Toolzo, on Instagram, expressed surprise at how many disagreed with the thought of taking care of parents at old age. She said she’d cover all her mother’s expenses if she had the means, while also admitting she expects some support from her kids in future. Toolzo wrote: “The amount of...