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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All White, All Beautiful! Veekee James & Femi Atere Celebrate Baby Eliana's Dedication in Style
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Zedcrest Group acquires cross-border payments startup Leatherback in global fintech push
Zedcrest's Global Fintech Push: What it Means for Nigerian Startups For Adeyemi Adesanya, a Lagos-based entrepreneur, the acquisition of Leatherback by Zedcrest Group is a double-edged sword.
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The Next Wave: Africa's payment rails have a participation problem
As AfricaNenda Foundation hosts media trainings across the continent, the reality of Africa's payment rails becomes more apparent.
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Charli XCX "begrudgingly" releases 'Music, Fashion, Film' B-Sides on iTunes
As Charli XCX's fans anxiously await her upcoming North American arena tour, the singer has finally caved to their demands and released 'Music, Fashion, Film (B-sides Edition)' on iTunes.
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Airtel's Share Buyback Plan: What It Means for Shareholders As Airtel Africa's share buyback plan continues to make headlines, one thing is clear: it's not just about the numbers, but about the implications for the company's shareholders.
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If you do this in the cinema, just know I hate you
The Popcorn Problem: A Cinema Nightmare You know what's guaranteed to ruin a cinematic experience? The guy next to you stuffing his face with popcorn.
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God Of War Laufey release date announced alongside first details of new game
Gaming's most devoted fans have been eagerly waiting for the next installment in the God of War series, and God of War Laufey is finally on the horizon.
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