The British Council has launched the second cohort of Film Lab Africa, a film accelerator programme designed to support emerging filmmakers, screenwriters, and episodic storytellers across Nigeria. The programme is delivered in collaboration with EbonyLife Creative Academy (Nigeria) and Iconic Steps (United Kingdom). Launched in 2023, Film Lab Africa has supported emerging Nigerian filmmakers through an intensive training programme…

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Obi Cubana is seated centrally in a black suit and rimless glasses, alongside Ebele Iyiegbu in a sequinned blazer, surrounded by their five sons in matching black blazers. Photo Credit: Obi Cubana/Instagram Would you consider an all-black look for a family photoshoot? Because if you have ever needed convincing, Obi Cubana and his family just made the strongest possible…

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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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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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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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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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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’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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