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Originally called the Hip Hop World Awards, the ceremony was designed to honor Nigerian artists based on originality, artistry, and impact. But from its very first edition at the Muson Centre in Lagos, it was clear that The Headies was much more than an awards show — it was a cultural movement.

Mo Abudu, one of Africa’s most powerful media voices, has been named to the 2025 TIME100 list, TIME magazine’s prestigious annual ranking of the world’s most influential people. The announcement places Abudu in the “Leaders” category, recognizing her continued efforts to shape how African stories are told—and who gets to tell them

When you think of Jay-Jay Okocha, what comes to mind? Dazzling footwork. Magical assists. That unforgettable smile. But behind the highlight reels and viral dribbles lies a treasure trove of fascinating stories that never make it into the mainstream.

Before she became a record-challenging traveler, Alma Asinobi was just a curious soul with an insatiable wanderlust. She’s not only a travel entrepreneur, but also a tech marketer, content strategist, and storyteller. However, travel wasn’t always part of her life plan.

Nigerian music icon Aṣa has been named a 2025 Yale World Fellow, joining a distinguished global network of changemakers in leadership, innovation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Samuel Animashaun Perry, known professionally as Broda Shaggi, is not just your everyday skit maker. He has evolved from an Instagram comedian into a two-time Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) winner, bagging the prestigious Best Actor in a Comedy, Movie, or TV Series award in 2022 and 2023

Her performance in Children of Mud was so moving that it earned her a nomination for Best Actress in a Drama at the 2018 AMVCAs, making her the youngest nominee in the history of the awards. Competing alongside industry legends like Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Keira Hewatch, Mariam proved that talent has no age limit

Fashion is more than just clothing—it’s how you announce yourself to the world. It’s the first impression that speaks before you do, the silent confidence booster that makes you stand taller, and the creative expression that turns everyday moments into mini-runway shows.

Dr. Anita Kemi DaSilva-Ibru’s work is a powerful reminder that ending gender-based violence requires more than awareness—it requires action. Through WARIF, advocacy, and policymaking, she has created real change—but the fight is far from over.