AFRIMA 2026 Winners: Celebrating Africa’s Music Stars in Lagos 

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 January 2026

Nigerian Artist , Rema With his Award The 9th All‑Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) took place on January 11, 2026, at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos, Nigeria, bringing together music stars from across the continent to celebrate outstanding achievements in African music. The night

AFRIMA 2026 Lights Up Lagos, Boosting Opportunities for Nigerian Creatives 

Adetutu A, The Insights 11 January 2026

The All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA 2026) is currently taking place at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos, drawing top music stars, creatives, and industry leaders from across Africa and beyond. The event, which runs through January 11, celebrates African music, culture, and creativity while positioning Lagos as a major global entertainment hub.  AFRIMA is

Beyoncé Becomes a Billionaire: Lessons from Building a Global Creative Empire 

Adetutu A, The Insights 3 January 2026

Grammy Award-winning singer Beyoncé Grammy Award-winning singer Beyoncé has officially joined the exclusive list of billionaire musicians, according to Forbes. The 44-year-old achieved the milestone after a hugely successful 2025, driven by her Cowboy Carter album, a global stadium tour, and strategic business ventures. She now stands alongside Jay-Z, Taylor

2025 AMAA: Celebrating African Cinema and Inspiring Creative Opportunities 

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 November 2025

Picture of Lateef Adedimeji, Tina Mba and Burna Boy. Photo credit : Channels The 21st Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) took place on Sunday at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Ikeja, Lagos, showcasing Africa’s finest filmmakers, actors, and creatives. The event highlighted how African cinema continues to gain global recognition while inspiring young

Seven Doors, Abanisete Shine Bright in 2025 BON Awards Nominations 

Adetutu A, The Insights 7 November 2025

Femi Adebayo and Chioma Akpotha in Seven Doors The Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards has unveiled its 2025 nominee list, spotlighting excellence and creativity in the Nigerian film industry. This year’s edition introduces a new “Best Series” category, a nod to Nollywood’s increasing embrace of serialised storytelling and digital content.  The grand unveiling ceremony

Hilda Baci Bags Second Guinness World Record for World’s Largest Jollof Rice Pot 

Adetutu A, The Insights 7 November 2025

Hilda Baci with her Certificates Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, has once again made history by receiving her second Guinness World Record plaque, this time for cooking the world’s largest pot of jollof rice.  According to Guinness World Records, Hilda prepared a massive 8,780kg (19,356 pounds) of jollof rice during a Lagos cookout in September, […]

NOA Launches ₦22.5 Million Animation Award to Promote Nigerian Values 

Adetutu A, The Insights 25 October 2025

Director-General of the NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu. Photo: NOA/X In a move to strengthen national identity through creativity, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has unveiled a new ₦22.5 million Animation Award aimed at promoting Nigerian values and unity through storytelling.  The award, launched at the 9th Lagos International Festival of Animation, seeks to inspire

Tems Becomes First Nigerian Female Artist to Sell Over 10 million Units in the US 

Adetutu A, The Insights 3 October 2025

Nigerian singer and songwriter Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems. Nigerian singer and songwriter Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has achieved another milestone in her fast-rising career. On September 30, 2025, Chart Data confirmed that her Grammy-winning single “WAIT FOR U” with Future and Drake has officially sold over 10 million units in the […]

Tyla Wins ‘Best Afrobeats’ at MTV VMAs

Adetutu A, The Insights 12 September 2025

South African star Tyla At the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), South African star Tyla clinched the ‘Best Afrobeats’ award with her hit song Push 2 Start. She triumphed over Nigerian heavyweights like Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, Wizkid, and Asake. Though she lost in the ‘Best Choreography’ category, Tyla’s victory highlights the growing global […]

Nigerian Shines at Mister Cosmopolitan 2025 Prelims, Wins Best Physique 

Adetutu A, The Insights 6 September 2025

Godwin Awaji-Iroso Abiodun. Photo Credit : Godwin’s Facebook Page Nigeria’s flag is flying high in Bangkok as Godwin Awaji-Iroso Abiodun, the current Misters of Nigeria 2025 winner, clinched the Best Physique award at the preliminary stage of the Mister Cosmopolitan 2025 competition. The event took place at the MBK Centre in Bangkok, Thailand, bringing together […]