ODEGBAMI: Dodo Mayana!
It is Thursday night. I am writing my article for the weekend. My phone keeps interrupting me. There is a flood of calls. I have always known, but now it dawns on me again, that I am the go-to person by many Nigerians for confirmation of news (mostly of the sad type) concerning Nigerian athletes […]
Blessing Uzzi leads New Zikoko Film Series, ‘Life’
By Benjamin Njoku Award-winning filmmaker and showrunner, Blessing Uzzi is set to lead “Life”, an ambitious new film anthology from Big Cabal Media’s Zikoko, produced in collaboration with BluHouse Studios. Inspired by Zikoko’s editorial franchises, ‘Naira Life’, ‘Sex Life’, and ‘Love Life’, the series, ‘Life’ is a three-part anthology spotlighting women navigating autonomy, intimacy, and […]
Urhobo host communities slams UPU over statement against Tantita
By Akpokona Omafuaire, UGHELLI THE Concerned Urhobo Zeal, a coalition of pipeline-bearing communities in Delta State, has openly rejected the call by the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) President-General, Chief Ese Gam, for the removal of Tantita Security Services from Urhobo land. The coalition, in a statement signed by Johnny Obas, Chief Godwin Okporoko, Cassidy Eni […]
I’m not just building a brand, I’m shaping a movement — Precious Nwosu
By Chioma Okoye Emerging as a key figure in Africa’s growing creative economy, Precious Nwosu is charting new territory at the intersection of music, fashion, and cultural storytelling. As the founder and executive producer of BLOKENT, a fast-rising entertainment and lifestyle brand, Nwosu is steadily building what he describes as a legacy of “African stories […]
CECOE hails Adeniyi’s WCO appointment
By Nnasom David The Centre for Ethical Conduct, Orientation and Empowerment (CECOE) has described the recent appointment of Nigeria’s Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, as Chairperson of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council as a “monumental milestone” for the country. Speaking at a press briefing on Saturday, the Coordinator of CECOE, Dr. David […]
The Value of Starting Small: Kenzy speaks on slow success
In an era where viral fame is often mistaken for long term success, Nigerian actor and digital creator Ezike Uche Kelvin, known popularly by his stage name Kenzy, is urging a shift in mindset one that prioritizes patience, quiet consistency, and steady personal growth over the fleeting thrill of overnight recognition. For many young Nigerians […]
