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How Ikechukwu Urum Turns Costumes Into Storytelling, and His Work in “To Kill A Monkey”

How Ikechukwu Urum Turns Costumes Into Storytelling, and His Work in “To Kill A Monkey”

At the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, certain categories, such as Best Movie, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress, tend to draw the most attention from viewers due to the presence of familiar favourites. However, the behind-the-scenes categories, such as the Best Costume Design, Best Music Score, Best Art Design and others, do not…

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Have It the Naija Way: Burger King Launches BK Small Chopzzz

Have It the Naija Way: Burger King Launches BK Small Chopzzz

Burger King Nigeria brought one of the country’s most beloved food traditions to the streets of Lagos with the launch of BK Small Chopzzz, a value-driven meal offering that taps into and interprets Nigeria’s deeply rooted small chops culture for everyday city life. Over 500 commuters were treated to freshly prepared tastings of the product at Lagos’ buzzling district,…

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British Council Launches Film Lab Africa 2: National Film & Episodic Storytelling Programme in Nigeria

British Council Launches Film Lab Africa 2: National Film & Episodic Storytelling Programme in Nigeria

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, Ebele & Their Sons Serve Timeless Style in This All-Black Family Shoot

Obi Cubana, Ebele & Their Sons Serve Timeless Style in This All-Black Family Shoot

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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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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