James Melbin

277 Articles

3 Mohbad Songs Make Top 10 Debut on Billboard’s Hot Trending Songs

A week after his death, 3 of late Nigerian musician Mohbad’s song has made a debut on the top 10…

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Mowalola Apologizes for Using Saudi Arabia Flag in SS24 Collection

The Nigerian-British designer Mowalola Ogunlesi has issued an apology for using the Saudi Arabian flag in her Spring/Summer 2024 collection,…

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Replay This: 5 Mohbad Tracks to Celebrate the Life of the Distinct Afrobeats Voice

Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter MohBad, whose real name was Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, has died at the age of 27. His…

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Burna Boy Nominated for Seven BET Hip Hop Awards

Nigerian singer and songwriter Burna Boy has received seven nominations for the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards, making him one…

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Rema is Making Yellow Everyone’s Favourite Colour of the Year

If you're looking for a new colour to spice up your wardrobe, look no further than yellow. Yes, you heard…

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Is This What Getting a Tattoo Costs in Nigeria?

Getting a tattoo is a form of self-expression, art, and sometimes, rebellion. But how much does it cost to get…

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Vivid Colours of Culture Unfold in Sarkin Foto’s Calabar Festival Photos

Sarkin Foto is a Nigerian documentary photographer who is passionate about capturing and preserving the diverse cultures and traditions of…

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Bolu Babalola wins First Ever Book of the Year at TikTok Book Awards

Bolu Babalola, a British-Nigerian author and journalist, has won the Book of the Year award at the first ever TikTok…

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Mr Eazi Teams Up With 13 African Artists for Touring Exhibition to Complement Debut Album

Nigerian singer and Banku pioneer Mr Eazi is set to release his debut album on October 27, and he has…

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Victor Osimhen Joins Content Creator Shank in Street Football Challenge

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has shown his love for his home country by participating in a street football challenge with…

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I Do Not Come to You by Chance: Genevieve Nnaji’s Latest Film Based on Award Winning Book

Genevieve Nnaji, the acclaimed Nollywood actress and filmmaker, is back with a new project as an executive producer. The project…

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Rema’s ‘Rave and Roses’ Outshines Sunny Ade’s ‘Juju Music’ on the US Billboard 200 Chart

Rema, the rising star of Afrobeats, has made history by surpassing the legendary King Sunny Ade’s 41-year-old record on the…

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Thomas J. Price’s Sculptures celebrating everyday Black people on display at V&A London till November

A new exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is featuring sculptures by British artist Thomas J. Price, who…

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Ghanaian Student’s Scholarship Withdrawn for Hateful Attacks Against LGBT Individuals

A Ghanaian student who was awarded a scholarship to study in the US has lost his funding after he posted…

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Nigerian Comedian Josh2Funny Stuns America’s Got Talent Judges with fastest reader Character

Nigerian comedian and skit maker, Chibuike Josh Alfred, popularly known as Josh2Funny, has made history as the first Nigerian skit…

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