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From My Father’s Shadow to The Serpent’s Gift: A Look at AMVCA 2026’s Best Movie Nominees

From My Father’s Shadow to The Serpent’s Gift: A Look at AMVCA 2026’s Best Movie Nominees

The official poster for Kayode Kasum’s ‘The Serpent’s Gift’, a 12th AMVCA Best Movie nominee. The image displays the lead cast in ceremonial Igbo dress, representing the film’s themes of Eastern Nigerian heritage, family inheritance battles, and mysticism. Of all the categories at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, Best Movie is the one that carries the most weight….

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Jonathan McReynolds Just Turned the Spirit Tunnel Into a Feel-Good Moment We Can’t Stop Watching

A structured studio portrait of Grammy-winning singer Jonathan McReynolds. He is styled in a classic double-breasted houndstooth jacket.Photo Credit: Jonathan McReynolds/Instagram  Would you believe that Jonathan McReynolds was a bit jittery before he stepped into the spirit tunnel? On his Instagram story, he made a mental picture of how the event would unfold. He posted: “Best case scenario: they…

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Nigerian Flavours Take Centre Stage as Olaolu Olorunnimbe Enters MasterChef Australia 2026

Lagos-born brand consultant Olaolu Olorunnimbe celebrates earning a white apron on MasterChef Australia Season 18. He is one of 24 home cooks competing for the title in 2026. Photo Credit: Olaolu’s Kitchen/Instagram Nigerian cuisine has a new stage, and it is one of the most watched cooking shows in Australia. Olaolu Olorunnimbe, a 34-year-old brand consultant born and raised…

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Inside the Room Where Lagos Bartenders Met Jack Daniel’s

Inside the Room Where Lagos Bartenders Met Jack Daniel’s

On a quiet evening in Lekki, with the Atlantic at their backs, some of the city’s best bartenders gathered for something rarer than a free pour: a genuine conversation about craft, culture, and what it means to serve the right whiskey. The venue was Lighthouse Lekki, intimate, coastal, and deliberately chosen. You could hear the waves from inside, and…

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Tajé Prest’s “Thick & Uninterrupted” Selected for ABFF 2026’s 9:16 Microdrama Showcase

Tajé Prest’s “Thick & Uninterrupted” Selected for ABFF 2026’s 9:16 Microdrama Showcase

The official promotional poster for Tajé Prest’s vertical drama series “Thick & Uninterrupted.” The series centres on the character Maya and is a featured selection at the 30th American Black Film Festival in Miami Beach. “Thick & Uninterrupted” is heading to the 30th edition of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), where it has been selected as part of…

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Laetitia Mugerwa: Sometimes, You Don’t Need to Switch Jobs – You Need to Stay Focused

Laetitia Mugerwa: Sometimes, You Don’t Need to Switch Jobs – You Need to Stay Focused

The era we live in now is obsessed with reinvention, which has made many misunderstand what real change requires. We are constantly told to pivot, rebrand, relocate, innovate and start over. There are several industries now preaching to help people find their next chapter. The assumption is that if something isn’t working, the problem must be the environment, some…

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FUJI: Electric Celebration Of Culture, Community And The Enduring Spirit OF Fuji Music AT RF Gardens, Ikoyi

FUJI: Electric Celebration Of Culture, Community And The Enduring Spirit OF Fuji Music AT RF Gardens, Ikoyi

In The Garden II returned on May 1st, 2026, transforming RF Gardens, Ikoyi into a vibrant hub of sound, culture, and connection as guests gathered to celebrate Fuji music in its most authentic and unfiltered form. Held on Workers’ Day, the second edition of Fuji: In The Garden carried a deeper significance, honouring not just the richness of the…

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Anok Yai Walked the 2026 Met Gala as the Black Madonna | Here’s a Breakdown of Her Look

Anok Yai Walked the 2026 Met Gala as the Black Madonna | Here’s a Breakdown of Her Look

Anok Yai’s look features molten bronze skin undertones, a hand-sculpted metallic prosthetic wig by Sasha Glasser, and a custom diamond drop necklace that complements the Balenciaga Black Madonna hood. Photo Credit: Anok Yai/Instagram  When the Met Gala theme is “Fashion Is Art” and the dress code is “Costume Art,” the expectation is that guests will dress thoughtfully. What Anok…

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Heineken House Experience: Multi-Sensory Consumer Experience Hot Air Balloons, UEFA , Formula 1 And Live Music

Heineken House Experience: Multi-Sensory Consumer Experience Hot Air Balloons, UEFA , Formula 1 And Live Music

Lagos came alive on May 3 as Heineken delivered a bold, high-energy showcase at “A Day With Thibaut,” the inaugural event of the Heineken House Experience. Hosted at the iconic Ilubirin, the experience marked the start of a multi-day activation designed to bring fans together through sport, music, and immersive premium experiences. The day opened with the unveiling of…

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Met Gala 2026: Venus Williams, Beyoncé, Janelle Monáe and More Deliver Art-Inspired Fashion Moments

Met Gala 2026: Venus Williams, Beyoncé, Janelle Monáe and More Deliver Art-Inspired Fashion Moments

Three standout looks from the 2026 Met Gala showcasing the “Fashion Is Art” theme. From left to right: Coco Jones in a custom aubergine sheer tulle Prabal Gurung gown; Janelle Monáe in an avant-garde Christian Siriano piece made of electrical wires and live moss; and La La Anthony in a hand-embroidered bronze Wiederhoeft gown The 2026 Met Gala transformed…

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