Writer
Lily Omotilewa
Opinion Columnist · Lagos, Nigeria
Lily Omotilewa is dripviewz's opinion columnist. She doesn't just tell readers what happened; she tells them what it means, where it is heading, and which received narrative is wrong. Her work argues with the news, not for it.
Her columns connect Nigerian and global political shifts to the creator economy, sport, and business of culture. She has been ahead of several calls that the mainstream missed, and she names her predictions clearly enough that readers can hold her to them later.
Before writing full-time, Lily worked in strategy roles across media and fintech, which still shapes how she reads numbers, narratives, and incentives.
Expertise & experience
- Former strategist in fintech and media
- Track record of making (and explaining) calls early
- Specialist in political and policy impact on culture
- Reads numbers, names her bets, defends her takes
Recent stories by Lily
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Reality Tv
Dermot O'Leary visibly uncomfortable after Susanna Reid asks 'brutal' question
Dermot O’Leary’s face in the ITV studio said it all, he was caught off‑guard by a question that felt more like a career audit than a friendly chat.
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The Levoit Core 300‑P is no longer a “nice‑to‑have” gadget; it’s a lifeline for anyone who breathes in a room that smells like cat fur, cooking fumes or the winter haze of pollen. When the unit drops from $99.99 to $84.
Movies
Review: 'Marvel's Wolverine' is gleefully bloody fun and will leave you emotionally bleeding too
The blood‑slicked streets of Marvel’s Wolverine aren’t just a backdrop for a video‑game spectacle; they’re a mirror for the real‑world fight against prejudice.
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Everyone’s gushing over the new iPhone Duo, but the real bargain is happening on T‑Mobile’s network.
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The iPhone Duos opening animation is a 10/10 design flex for Apple
The iPhone Duo’s opening animation isn’t just a slick visual trick; it’s a statement to every tech journalist who ever felt the sting of a “design flex” that didn’t deliver.
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Demented horror about flesh-eating unicorn hailed 'better than Obsession and Backrooms'
The horror of a flesh‑eating unicorn is not just a gimmick; it’s a mirror for parents who think a cartoon can be a safe bedtime story. When a $3 million film turns into a $15.
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Gilla Band tackle "poverty of speech linked to mental health conditions" and schizophrenia on blistering single 'Alogia'
The new single Alogia is not just another track; it’s a confession that hits the very nerves of anyone who’s ever felt their voice cut off.