What's happening across creator-led culture.

Cotonou Lyrics by Dwin, The Stoic & Rhaffy

The ache of distance sits at the heart of Dwin, The Stoic, and Rhaffy’s new track “Cotonou.

18 Oct 2026

I LOVE THIS Lyrics by Blaqbonez Feat. Igwe Aka

Blaqbonez just dropped the opening track of NOMADINHO: 4TH PRIME and the first thing you notice is that the vibe is straight‑up swagger.

18 Oct 2026

MAZZA Lyrics by Blaqbonez

Blaqbonez drops a track that feels like a sun‑kissed day in Lagos, but with a Miami twist.

18 Oct 2026

ONE MAN REGIMENT Lyrics by Fireboy DML

One Man Regiment is the latest anthem that places Fireboy DML at the centre of a narrative about relentless ambition and self‑confidence.

18 Oct 2026

Victony taps Don Toliver & Summer Walker for 'SLICK (Remix)'

The night Victony hit the BBC Live Lounge, the air was thick with anticipation. He was there to re‑introduce “SLICK” to a wider audience, and the crowd knew it was about to get a whole new vibe.

18 Oct 2026

Blaqbonez drops new album 'NOMADINHO: 4TH PRIME'

Blaqbonez, the Lagos‑born rapper known for his audacious lyricism, has just dropped NOMADINHO: 4TH PRIME under Chocolate City Music.

18 Oct 2026

Harry Styles performs heart-breaking unreleased song dedicated to Liam Payne

Two years ago, the world watched a young man fall from a balcony in Buenos Aires, and the music community felt the loss ripple through every chord.

17 Oct 2026

Harry Styles pays tribute to Liam Payne on anniversary of One Direction star's death with moving new song 'What Is Enough'

Harry Styles, in a raw moment in New York, opened a night of music with a quiet, aching tribute to his former One Direction bandmate, Liam Payne.

17 Oct 2026

'The Diplomat' Season 4 Finale: Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell Break Down That Explosive Ending

The finale of The Diplomat Season 4 forces one woman to choose between duty and conscience.

18 Oct 2026

What Will Oscar Voters Think of That Wacky Elizabeth Holmes Documentary?

The premiere of You Can See Everything at Telluride on September 6 left audiences bewildered and buzzing.

18 Oct 2026

'Street Fighter' Leads Box Office With $51 Million Global Opening as 'Whalefall' Gets Beached With $17 Million

The weekend’s box‑office headline is not a story about a single blockbuster; it is a snapshot of a franchise that has long promised to bring a global gaming community into mainstream cinema.

18 Oct 2026

The new Apple TV 4K just got its first (very small) discount

The new Apple TV 4K is set to hit shelves on November 13th.

16 Oct 2026

The new Apple TV 4K is $10 off at Amazon, score the 1st discount this weekend

The new Apple TV 4K (4th Gen) is now available for preorder on Amazon at $289.99, a full $10 under the $299 price Apple lists for the same model.

16 Oct 2026

Batman II gets new director to help finish sequel after Matt Reeves' 'family matter'

16 Oct 2026

PAVE Studios shows head to Disney+ and Hulu

PAVE Studios’ original video podcast Clues and the new show Mother Knows Murder are set to stream on Disney+ and Hulu, marking a milestone for the Lagos‑based production house.

16 Oct 2026

Games Inbox: Was the GTA 6 launch trailer the last one?

The launch of GTA 6 has left a sizeable portion of the gaming community feeling more perplexed than thrilled.

16 Oct 2026

'SNL UK' returns with skit mocking Harry and Meghan's return to England

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have just stepped back onto English soil, and the British comedy circuit is already rolling out the red carpet of satire.

13 Sept 2026

One Last One Laughing comedian is 'guaranteed to beat Richard Ayoade in season 3'

The stakes for Maisie Adam and Amy Gledhill are personal and professional.

10 Sept 2026

Comedian lets rip at Andi Peters for 'on brand' reaction to Miriam Margolyes' racist slur

Andi Peters, 56, was on live television when Miriam Margolyes, 85, called him a “high yellah,” a derogatory term for a light‑skinned Black person.

10 Sept 2026

Comedian 'lined up to present Strictly: It Takes Two' after hosts were axed

The Unlikely Host As I watched the Strictly Come Dancing spin-off It Takes Two, I couldn't help but notice the chemistry between Fleur East and Janette Manrara.

2 Aug 2026

Saturday Night Live sparks backlash after promoting 'cancelled' comedian on July 4

For comedian Nate Bargatze, being a part of the popular NBC programme Saturday Night Live comes with a price.

5 Jul 2026

Comedian DeeOne accuses Yinka Alaseyori of compromising her faith: "You displeased God to please

4 Jun 2026

Inside the big business of the creator economy, with the agents making it happen

The Power Brokers of the Creator Economy Meet Raina Penchansky and Ali Berman, the co-heads of the Creators division at United Talent Agency (UTA).

6 Jul 2026

Trenderz's Kim Tran says influencer marketing misses how Africa actually buys

Trenderz's Kim Tran: Shaking Up Africa's Influencer Marketing Scene Here's the thing: when you're living in Accra and keeping an ear to the ground, you hear whispers about the state of influencer marketing in Africa.

9 Jun 2026

Creator Economy Hits $250B

The creator economy has surpassed $250 billion in value, with various business models emerging

22 May 2026

Influencer Marketing Hits $40B

Influencer marketing industry to exceed $40 billion by 2026, with direct outreach on the rise

16 May 2026

Teachers are reaching their breaking point in the ChatGPT classroom

Teachers in the United States are sounding the alarm that the rise of chatbots is turning classrooms into battlefields.

16 Oct 2026

Last call to get ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and more for life for just $69.97

Last‑minute offer: a lifetime pass to the AI toolbox for just $69.97 The deal is aimed at anyone who has ever felt the pinch of paying monthly for separate AI services.

15 Oct 2026

Global smartphone market sinks to lowest level in 14 years

The global smartphone market has slipped into a decade‑old low, with shipments falling 20 percent year‑over‑year in the third quarter of 2026.

14 Oct 2026

The vacuum Lisk's exit leaves in Africa's Web3 funding

The decision to shut down Lisk’s blockchain network on October 31 is more than a corporate exit; it is the closing of a decade‑long experiment that promised to bring a new layer of financial freedom to African developers and entrepreneurs.

25 Sept 2026

Africa's $30 smartphone goal is becoming harder to achieve

Africa’s mobile internet problem is no longer only whether a network reaches people. Increasingly, it is whether they can afford the phone needed to use it.

24 Sept 2026

Nigeria's new phone registry threatens rising smartphone prices

Nigeria’s new phone registry threatens rising smartphone prices The policy will force every SIM‑enabled device to be registered through the Device Management System (DMS) before it can be sold or connected to a network.

21 Sept 2026

South Africa wants to use machine learning to screen travellers for fraud

For thousands of ordinary South Africans, the scourge of undocumented migration and weak border enforcement has been a constant source of concern.

11 Aug 2026

South Africa's most important crime witness isn't human. It's a smartphone

24 Jul 2026

No Kings Instagram Account Disappears Amid Nationwide Trump Protests

The No Kings Coalition lost its digital voice when Meta pulled its main Instagram account at the peak of a nationwide protest against President Donald Trump. At roughly 1:30 p.m.

17 Oct 2026

White House Media Ban: Press Attorney Says Trump Legal Battle Signals 'Dangerous Problem' for Journalists

The White House’s latest attempt to shut the press off has just been stopped by a federal judge, and the victory carries a weight that reaches far beyond the three outlets involved.

14 Oct 2026

Joe Rogan Rattles Off Latest Issues With the Left to Lifelong Democrat Michael Douglas

Joe Rogan’s latest episode of The Joe Rogan Experience saw the outspoken host launch a blistering critique at lifelong Democrat Michael Douglas.

14 Oct 2026

What The Social Reckoning misses about Meta

Aaron Sorkin’s newest film, The Social Reckoning, follows the real‑world drama that unfolded as Frances Haugen and Jeff Horwitz exposed Facebook’s internal decision‑making.

14 Oct 2026

Jimmy Kimmel Draws Big Reaction From Audience After Jab at New Trump Press Secretary

Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue on Tuesday took a sharp turn toward the White House when he lampooned the new press secretary Katie Zacharia.

14 Oct 2026

Judge Rules Against White House Resuming Ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico as Legal Battle Continues

The ban that President Trump announced on September 18 sent a chilling ripple through Washington’s press corps.

14 Oct 2026

Jimmy Kimmel Hits Back After Trump Calls Him a 'Loser' for Rally Size Crack: 'Let's Do It Again'

Jimmy Kimmel, the late‑night host who has been the target of political fire‑hose commentary for years, found himself back in the spotlight after Donald Trump blasted him as a “loser” for calling out the president’s sparse rally attendance.

13 Oct 2026

Russell Brand due in court today for rape and sex assault trial

Russell Brand, the former comedy king turned podcaster, faces a courtroom showdown that could redefine how the UK deals with celebrity misconduct.

12 Oct 2026

NFL London Game 2026: Where to Watch Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Live Online Free

The Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars are headed to Wembley on October 18, 2026, and the buzz in London is already electric.

18 Oct 2026

How to watch the Champions League online for free

The Champions League, the pinnacle of club football, is about more than trophiesit’s a global stage where the world watches the best teams battle for immortality.

13 Oct 2026

How to watch Raiders vs. Patriots in the NFL online for free

The Las Vegas Raiders and the New England Patriots are set to clash on October 11 at Gillette Stadium.

11 Oct 2026

How to watch Giants vs. Commanders in the NFL online for free

The weekend’s biggest clash isn’t just a game, it’s a battle for the minds of every die‑hard NFL fan who lives outside the United States.

11 Oct 2026

How to watch Broncos vs. Chargers in the NFL online for free

The Broncos and the Chargers are set to clash on Oct. 11 at 4:05 p.m. ET, a showdown that will be streamed live for free on TVNZ.

11 Oct 2026

How to watch Eagles vs. Jaguars in the NFL online for free

The Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars are set to clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 11 at 9.30 a.m. ET.

11 Oct 2026

Christopher Meloni is Cleveland Browns' head coach in first look at Hulu's new NFL drama The Land

Christopher Meloni, best known for his gritty work on Law & Order: Organized Crime, has just signed on to play the beleaguered head coach of the Cleveland Browns in Hulu’s upcoming NFL drama, The Land.

8 Oct 2026

Taylor Swift's Next NFL Appearance Could Be in Vegas: Here's How to Watch Chiefs vs. Raiders Free Online

Taylor Swift’s presence at the Chiefs’ home opener was more than a pop‑culture cameo; it was a headline‑making moment that turned a sports broadcast into a social media event.

4 Oct 2026

Terrahex wants to build Bitcoin mines around Nigeria's stranded power

Olumayowa Ogunnusi, a former oil‑and‑gas veteran, is turning Nigeria’s power woes into a crypto goldmine.

15 Sept 2026

IPO gold rush, fintech gridlock

The launch of Dangote Petroleum Refinery into the public market has turned Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem into a frantic traffic jam.

15 Sept 2026

Bamboo, Cowrywise explain app disruptions as Dangote IPO demand surges

The morning of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO turned into a digital traffic jam.

14 Sept 2026

Nigeria wants to collect 1.5% crypto stamp duty in Bitcoin, USDT

As the cryptocurrency market continues to grow in Nigeria, the government is taking steps to bring these transactions into the country's tax system.

3 Aug 2026

Airtel Money wants a $1 billion IPO. Can London deliver?

Sunil Taldar, the CEO of Airtel Africa, has just confirmed London as the preferred listing venue for its mobile money business.

28 Jul 2026

African venture capital is backing fewer founders than ever

The Risk Averse VC Africa's startup ecosystem has been raising roughly the same amount of venture capital in the first half of 2026 as it did a year earlier.

27 Jul 2026

Nigeria's data centres face major test under CBN's local hosting mandate

Ayotunde Coker, CEO of Open Access Data Centres (OADC), a subsidiary of the WIOCC Group, is about to find out if his years of investment in Nigeria's digital infrastructure will pay off.

7 Jul 2026

CBN revokes 47 microfinance bank licences as Sycamore cites legacy issues

As the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revokes the operating licences of 47 microfinance banks, including Sycamore Microfinance Bank, the fintech's plans for expansion into regulated banking services now hang in the balance.

1 Jul 2026

Céline Dion, and Celine: Dominate a Starry Paris Fashion Week

Céline Dion’s name lights up the Paris skyline, but it’s not just the diva’s voice that’s stealing the spotlighther tee‑shirt and her brief runway cameo turned the 2027 Spring Paris Fashion Week into a glitter‑filled, cross‑genre fiesta.

11 Oct 2026

Katie Price denies she 'hijacked' Princess Andre's NTAs red carpet moment

Katie’s face had just turned the lights of the O2 Arena into a spotlight when a headline popped up: “Katie Price hijacked Princess Andre’s moment.

11 Sept 2026

Anne Hathaway redefines pregnancy style with controversial red carpet look

You know how sometimes you see someone on the red carpet and you're like, "Girl, you're doing you"? That's exactly what Anne Hathaway did at the premiere of her new film, The End of Oak Street.

10 Aug 2026

Same Lace, Different Styles! Iyabo & Priscilla Ojo's Asoebi Looks Are So Beautiful

This one na levels, I'm still reeling from the stunning Asoebi looks of Iyabo Ojo and her beautiful daughter, Priscilla Ojo.

2 Aug 2026

We Knew It! Taylor Swift Hits the Red Carpet for 'Toy Story 5' L.A. Premiere: See Photos

Taylor Swift Brings the Heat to the Red Carpet for 'Toy Story 5' Premiere You know how everyone's been speculating about Taylor Swift's next move?

10 Jun 2026

The Ghana Movie Awards 2026 Red Carpet Was a Fashion Feast | See the Photos

The Glittering Ghana Movie Awards 2026 Red Carpet I was glued to my screen watching the Ghana Movie Awards 2026 red carpet, and let me tell you, it was a fashion feast for the eyes.

9 Jun 2026

Two Looks, One Night! Nana Akua Addo Owns the Ghana Movie Awards Red Carpet Again

Look, I'm still reeling from Nana Akua Addo's two custom fashion choices for the 2026 Ghana Movie Awards.

9 Jun 2026

Epic Fashion Week 2026 ends on high note with spotlight on emerging creatives

## Epic Fashion Week 2026: Where Creativity Knows No Bounds I still remember the electric atmosphere of Lagos' Epic Fashion Week 2026.

4 Jun 2026

Celebrity Traitors star demands rule change after being banished

The drama that unfolded in the Celebrity Traitors castle isn’t just a circus for the cameras, it’s a mirror of how fame can be weaponised and how the rules of a game can be bent to fit the narrative.

18 Oct 2026

SNL UK goes nuclear on Shane Gillis after 'disgusting' joke about women

Shane Gillis’s short‑shorts rant hit a nerve that rippled far beyond the studio.

18 Oct 2026

Celebrity Traitors star reveals new plot twist behind Richard E. Grant's infamous mistake

Richard E. Grant’s fate was sealed the moment he announced he was a traitor at the roundtable, a blunder that sent him packing from the second season of Celebrity Traitors.

17 Oct 2026

Architects' Sam Carter speaks out on impact "anxiety and constant focus" on his voice after online criticism

Sam Carter, the frontman of Architects, just dropped a raw Instagram confession that feels like a backstage window into the pressure cooker of touring life.

17 Oct 2026

This Celebrity Traitors murder is the biggest threat to Maya Jama yet

Maya Jama’s been a firecracker on Celebrity Traitors so far.

16 Oct 2026

Axed Celebrity Traitors player astonished to discover she's related to co-star

Professor Hannah Fry was the most surprising figure to leave the Celebrity Traitors castle.

16 Oct 2026

Whats going on with Elizabeth Holmes X account?

Elizabeth Holmes’s blue‑inked fate has found a new stage: the flickering glow of an X profile that still posts while she serves an 11‑quarter‑year sentence.

16 Oct 2026

X Factor star who Simon Cowell scoffed at has best revenge 10 years later

Luis Elkes stepped onto a stage that once echoed with a skeptical voice and, in that moment, turned the whole room into a celebration of resilience.

16 Oct 2026

Podcast hosts are your friends: but better

Fans discover that the people who host their favourite shows are not just familiar facesthey become trusted allies, eclipsing even their closest friends.

15 Oct 2026

A podcast app just for audio fiction

The first time I opened the new Bard player, I was already halfway through a thrilling episode of The Midnight Hour on my way to a meeting.

13 Oct 2026

Podcast Week kicks off in NYC

a whirlwind of events that puts the spotlight on the booming business of podcasting.

14 Sept 2026

Substack adds a podcast tab to its app

Substack has just rolled out a dedicated podcast tab in its mobile app, a move that promises to streamline how creators reach listeners and monetize audio content.

11 Sept 2026

"Cinematic" podcast studio opens in Hollywood

A new Goldmine Podcast Studio has just opened its doors on Seward Street, right in the heart of the Hollywood Media District.

10 Sept 2026

Podcast causes diplomatic incident

Aussie Diplomatic Incident: A Comedy Podcast's Unintended Fallout You know how it is when you're trying to make a joke and it ends up being a faux pas?

14 Aug 2026

Podcast Movement NYC reveals first set of speakers

As I delve into the world of podcasting, I'm often reminded of the people behind the mic, the ones who pour their hearts out to an audience of millions.

13 Aug 2026

Storm clouds at Cumulus Podcast Network

============================== Look, the podcast world is still reeling from the news that Cumulus Media has laid off a large number of people in their Cumulus Podcast Network.

7 Aug 2026

A bigger piece of Cairo

The first time a South African bank ever thought about giving a citizen a free withdrawal, the nation’s cash‑heavy economy would have to answer why.

19 Oct 2026

'Other Desert Cities' Broadway Review: Julia Louis-Dreyfus Brings Biting Levity to Her Main Stem Debut

In the hush of a Hudson Theatre lobby, Julia Louis‑Dreyfus stepped onto the stage of Jon Robin Baitz’s Other Desert Cities with a smile that could have been a mask.

19 Oct 2026

NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 19, 2026

The latest NYT Connections Sports Edition isn’t just another word‑game; it’s a daily dose of nostalgia for anyone who remembers the thrill of watching a golf swing in slow motion.

19 Oct 2026

NYT Pips hints, answers for October 19, 2026

The first time I opened my phone on a rainy Thursday in Lagos, the screen lit up with a familiar green puzzle: Pips.

19 Oct 2026

NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 19, 2026

19 Oct 2026

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 19, 2026

The morning of October 19, 2026 began with a familiar buzz in the cafés of Manhattan: a handful of commuters, earbuds in, were whispering about the latest NYT Connections puzzle.

19 Oct 2026

Oscars International Race Shatters Record With 105 Entries

19 Oct 2026

PS6 won't cost $1,000 after all, it'll be more expensive than that

The first time I saw the headline, my coffee splashed across the counter.

19 Oct 2026