Africa’s tech ecosystem is expanding rapidly, but accessibility still lags behind. In this interview, Stephanie Egharevba explains why inclusion must go beyond awareness and how founders, developers, and policymakers can build systems that truly work for everyone.

The 12th AMVCAs are making an argument about what African cinema actually is, and the argument is a continental one. Here’s everything you need to know

Lagos extends the 2025 individual tax filing deadline to 14 April 2026, giving residents more time to submit accurate returns via the eTax platform.

A record 27 Black billionaires made the Forbes 2026 list this year — up from 23 in 2025. Their combined wealth stands at $121 billion. Nigeria leads the entire list with four names, including Aliko Dangote at number one as the richest Black person on the planet.

Davido is headlining his very first UK festival this August? The Crystal Palace Bowl in South London will host Davido and Friends on 14 August 2026, his only outdoor show in London this summer.

Filing your tax returns does not have to feel overwhelming. Whether you earn a salary, run a business, or have multiple income streams, this guide breaks down everything you need to know in simple steps. From understanding who needs to file to submitting your returns and getting your Tax Clearance Certificate, you will learn how to stay compliant without the stress.

Did you know Ryan Coogler was $200,000 in student debt while filming Creed — a movie that opened to $42.6 million in its first weekend? A decade later, he negotiated to own the rights to Sinners, the most nominated film in Oscar history. This is not just an awards story. It is a story about a filmmaker who refused to let Hollywood own what he built.

Ryan Coogler has won his first Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for Sinners at the 98th Academy Awards, making history as the second Black writer to win the category.

From finding your signature scent to getting feedback that sounds like it came from a senior professional, your AI assistant is capable of far more than most people realise. Here are five things worth trying today.

Applying to university shouldn’t feel like a lottery. Fiyinfoluwa turned his personal admission struggles into KollegeScout, a platform helping students make informed decisions and connecting universities with the right candidates.

Money is not disappearing in 2026, but it may be harder to manage without the right knowledge. This is why financial literacy is more important now than ever before.

RefinedNG is a Nigerian media platform redefining how Africa is seen and celebrated. We tell positive stories of innovation, resilience, and creativity across business, culture, education, sports, and everyday life. Join us as we spotlight Africa’s excellence, pride, and progress — one inspiring story at a time.

If travel content had a hall of fame, Goge Africa would deserve a front-row seat. Long before social media turned travelling into a trend and before “travel creator” became a career path, Isaac and Nneka Moses were taking viewers on unforgettable journeys across Africa through their groundbreaking television programme, Goge Africa.

Four years after its debut, Blood Sisters is back and dominating conversations. With intense prison scenes, powerful performances from Kate Henshaw, Nancy Isime, and Ini Dima-Okojie, plus a cliffhanger ending, Season 2 has become one of Nollywood’s biggest streaming hits. Here’s why fans can’t stop talking about it.

Africa has produced some of the FIFA World Cup’s most unforgettable goalscorers. Here are the eight players who have scored the most goals for African nations, led by Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan with a record six strikes.

Caleb Yirenkyi became Ghana’s latest World Cup hero after scoring a dramatic stoppage-time winner against Panama. The 1-0 victory gives the Black Stars a dream start to their 2026 World Cup journey and sets up a blockbuster clash with England.

Raheema Auwal-Panti founded PantiPads in 2025 after realising that conventional pads contain up to 90% plastic and take hundreds of years to decompose, while her region’s cassava processing industry generates exactly the kind of biomass waste that could replace them. Her project has now been shortlisted among 35 global teams for the 2026 Earth Prize.

Nigeria’s creative industry has scored another international win as four talented filmmakers and film professionals secure spots at Talents Durban 2026. From project development to film criticism and mentorship, their selection underscores the rising global impact of Nigerian storytelling and the bright future of African cinema.

Flutterwave has attracted fresh backing from Ripple in a deal that values the fintech giant at $3.2 billion. The partnership aims to make cross-border payments across Africa faster, cheaper and more efficient by combining traditional payment systems with blockchain technology.

Serena and Venus Williams are heading back to Wimbledon together after receiving a women’s doubles wildcard. The legendary sisters, who have won six Wimbledon doubles titles, are ready to add another memorable chapter to one of sport’s greatest partnerships.

Michelle Agyemang’s fairytale rise continues as the England and Arsenal forward receives an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List, becoming the youngest recipient in 2026 after her unforgettable Euro 2025 performances.

Nigerian artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby has added another global milestone to her remarkable career after creating the first official portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, continuing her family’s legacy of excellence and impact.