Ghana’s Fugu is making waves! Learn about the Northern smock’s history, craftsmanship, and cultural impact—and why President Mahama’s style moment sparked pride across Africa.
Nollywood actors Deyemi Okanlawon and Kehinde Bankole are leading a new stage production titled Crown of Blood, a Yoruba-language adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
Did you know Shaboozey’s real name means “God is King?”
Born to Igbo parents, he’s gone from blending hip-hop and country music to breaking Billboard records and winning a Grammy.
Have you ever visited another country for the first time and felt it immediately? From border crossings to organised chaos, Tobi’s first journey into Ghana captures the small moments that reveal a place’s true rhythm.
Discover 5 cutting-edge AI tools reshaping productivity in 2026. From video creation to automation and research, learn how Synthesia, Nano Banana, Manus, NotebookLM, and OpusClip can supercharge your workflow.
Most people know Nissi Ogulu as Burna Boy’s sister. Very few know she’s a mechanical engineer who led projects at Jaguar Land Rover and now builds electric vehicles for Africa. This is the story they don’t tell often enough.
At RefinedNG, we spent 2025 doing what we do best: documenting progress as it unfolded. From finance and technology to creativity, education, climate action, and innovation, our readers have showed us there is a deep appetite for stories that inform, uplift, and postively represent Africa.
A new year doesn’t automatically fix old money habits. From ignoring your budget to delaying savings, here are the early-year financial mistakes that quietly drain your wallet — and how to avoid them for a stronger, stress-free 2026.
A few weeks after reporting Aeone’s $4M seed round, we sat down with founder Twama Nambili to talk less about funding and more about the thinking, discipline, and lived experiences shaping her journey.
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.
Nigeria’s 2025 tax reforms are here. Low-income earners and small businesses get relief, essentials become cheaper, and big companies pay their fair share. Learn more in this simple guide.
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What started as a fifth-grade assignment is now shaping school health policy. Eniola Shokunbi helped design a low-cost air filter that removes over 99% of airborne viruses — and secured $11.5 million to install it in classrooms statewide.
Ademola Lookman delivered a standout performance as Atletico Madrid defeated Barcelona 4-0 in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg. The Nigerian forward scored once and assisted Julian Alvarez in a dominant first-half display that puts Diego Simeone’s side in firm control ahead of the return leg.
Forbes Africa’s 2026 list of 25 Most Powerful Women Under 50 highlights influential leaders shaping business, culture, technology, and community development across the continent. From banking executives to global entertainers, these women are driving measurable impact.
Abel Kayode Otitoju has won the 2026 Shutterstock Impact Award in the “Heal” category. His photo collection, which documents a community health outreach for ageing men in a Nigerian village, stood out among more than 1,000 global nominations.
Recognition at work doesn’t land the same for everyone. While some employees thrive on public praise, others value quiet support or dedicated one-on-one time. Understanding the five love languages in the workplace can transform how leaders communicate, motivate teams, and drive growth.
Valentine’s Day is here, but romance does not have to come with financial pressure. From cosy candlelight dinners at home to thoughtful gifts and creative date ideas, this guide shows Nigerians how to celebrate love meaningfully without overspending.
Ghana appoints Hamamat Montia as its first Ambassador of Shea, honoring her efforts in preserving Shea butter heritage and expanding its global economic impact.
Tems becomes the first African female artist to record seven Billboard Hot 100 entries after her latest single debuted on the chart. The milestone ties her with Burna Boy and Seether for the most entries by an African act.
When Kemisola Bolarinwa lost her aunt to breast cancer in 2017, she decided to act. Today, the Nigerian engineer is developing a wearable smart bra device designed to make early detection easier and more accessible for women in low-resource communities.