Chizi Wigwe Prize for African Futurism Unveils Inaugural Shortlist for 2025 Award

LAGOS, NIGERIA – July 4, 2025 – The 1952 Africa Foundation, in partnership with the HOW Foundation, is proud to announce the highly anticipated shortlist for the inaugural Chizi Wigwe…

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How Zaria’s First Books and Arts Festival Sparked a Cultural Awakening

In April 2025, the historic city of Zaria, long hailed as Birnin Ilimi (City of Knowledge), witnessed its first-ever Books and Arts Festival, a groundbreaking literary and cultural event curated…

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Nigeria and Brazil Forge Stronger Ties Through Creative Industry Exchange

In a bid to strengthen their bilateral relationship, Nigeria and Brazil are…

Biodun Stephen’s “Unclaimed” Ushers in New Era for Nollywood Thrillers

Nollywood continues to evolve, pushing the boundaries of storytelling with films that…

Architects of Vision: How Young Curators are Navigating Nigeria’s Art Landscape

This story references discussions held during the 8th edition of Moveee's monthly…

Art and Design

Chizi Wigwe Prize for African Futurism Unveils Inaugural Shortlist for 2025 Award

LAGOS, NIGERIA – July 4, 2025 – The 1952 Africa Foundation, in partnership with the HOW Foundation, is proud to announce the highly anticipated shortlist for the inaugural Chizi Wigwe…

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Literature

Zaynab Iliyasu Bobi’s Cadaver of Red Roses and the Power of Indigenous Diction

In this debut collection, Zaynab Ilyasu Bobi, with profound linguistic dexterity, navigates the complexities of grief, displacement, and geopolitical conflict by weaving her Hausa and Islamic heritage into a vivid…

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Music

The Artiste Building a Music Career in Nigeria’s Largest, Often-Forgotten City

In this edition of Portraits of the City, we explore the journey…

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Breaking Down the Literal Meaning of “Chihiro” by Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish’s Chihiro is a haunting and introspective song filled with themes…

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Voices of Heritage: The Countertenors Representing Black Voices in Contemporary Classical Music

Classical music has long been regarded as a bastion of European tradition,…

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ID Cabasa Reimagines ‘Bere Mi’ with Zlatan and TI Blaze: A Modern Twist on a Classic Sound

Following the success of the reimagined versions of afrobeats classics Photocopy (which…

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Popular Posts

Abduljaleel Sodangi on Building Bridges Between Art and Life

Abduljaleel Sodangi's path as an architect and artist is deeply rooted in self-reflection and creative output. From his early experiences…

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Zaynab Iliyasu Bobi’s Cadaver of Red Roses and the Power of Indigenous Diction

In this debut collection, Zaynab Ilyasu Bobi, with profound linguistic dexterity, navigates…

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Bella Mfon’s Artistic Journey Gives Colour to Courage and Quiet Hope

Bella Mfon's paintings are like doors to different but connected worlds. In…

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Opinion

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Top 10 Drake Songs of All Time Ranked: A Comprehensive Look at His Greatest Hits

In the ever-evolving world of hip-hop, few artists have had as profound an impact as Drake. The Canadian rapper, singer,…

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Top 10 Wizkid Songs of All Time Ranked: A Celebration of His Global Legacy

Wizkid, a name synonymous with global Afrobeats domination, has established himself as one of the most influential artists in the…

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WAFFCon 2025: A Celebration of Women in Arts, Film, and Fashion 🗓

Absolute Poetry, a creative organization promoting the heritage of Nigerian poetry and creative arts, is set to host the maiden…

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Harvard Resists Trump Administration’s Pressure on DEI, Faces Funding Freeze

In a significant clash between academia and federal authority, the Trump administration has imposed a $2.2 billion freeze on Harvard…

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Nigerian Teenager Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke Breaks Guinness World Record with Monumental Art Canvas 🗓

Abuja, Nigeria — In a groundbreaking display of creativity and determination, 15-year-old Nigerian artist Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, known as Kanye, has…

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Social Media Erupts Over ‘Inadequate’ Charges in Fatal Hit‐and‐Run of Bumpa Co-Founder Adetunji Opayele

Adetunji Opayele, the 31‐year‐old co-founder of tech startup Bumpa, tragically lost his life in a hit-and-run incident on 4 March…

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EbonyLife Place London is About to Open as a Beacon for African Creativity in the Heart of the Capital

Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu is set to make waves in the UK’s cultural landscape with the launch of EbonyLife…

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Netflix Unveils ‘Pop the Balloon LIVE’ with Yvonne Orji at the Helm

In a bold bid to shake up the dating show scene, Netflix has announced a live reimagining of the viral…

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Studio Ghibli’s ‘Princess Mononoke’ Returns to Cinemas with Stunning 4K Restoration

Studio Ghibli's revered 1997 film, Princess Mononoke, has undergone a meticulous 4K restoration and is set to captivate audiences once…

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Social Media Abuzz with Studio Ghibli-Style AI Art

OpenAI's recent update to ChatGPT, incorporating native image-generation capabilities, has ignited a surge of Studio Ghibli-style portraits across social media…

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Chaos, Kindly – A  Group Exhibition Opens at Kokopelli Lagos  🗓

Kokopelli Gallery , a contemporary art gallery harnessing the power of intentional storytelling, has unveiled its latest exhibition themed “Chaos,…

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The Witsprouts Project Calls for Submissions to Inaugural Storytelling Prize

The Witsprouts Project, a project dedicated to creative expression and storytelling, has launched "The Witsprouts Storytelling Prize," inviting storytellers to…

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How Omoni Oboli’s Love in Every Word Became the Hottest Movie in Nollywood Amidst Controversies

"Love In Every Word" has rapidly become Nollywood’s hottest film, and its journey to stardom is as fascinating as it…

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Mustapha Enesi’s Debut Collection of Short Stories to be Published by Witsprouts Books

Witsprouts Books has acquired the debut short story collection "I Cry at the Feet of My Other Body" by Nigerian…

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Beyoncé, Davido, Bob Marley Get Royal Nod in King Charles’ Music Playlist

King Charles III has curated a personal playlist titled "His Majesty King Charles III's Playlist," available on Apple Music. This…

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Wordle

Guess words from 4 to 11 letters and create your own puzzles.

Letter Boxed

Create words using letters around the square.

Spelling Bee

How many word you can make with 6 letters.

Chess Reply

Play Historic chess games.

Crossword Puzzle

Fill the white boxes with the answers to a series of questions.

Magic Tiles

Match elements and keep your chain going.

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