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Iya Ni Wura isn’t just an old Nollywood film, it’s a story that still feels relevant decades later. From powerful perfomances to timeless theme, here’s why the 1984 hit film is worth watching (or rewatching).

Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti and soul icon Sade Adu have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026, marking a major milestone for African music globally.

Olamide is widely known as a rap icon and label boss, but his songwriting credits tell a deeper story. From Tiwa Savage to Asake, here are 5 hit songs he helped shape behind the scenes.

From samba rhythms to Yoruba traditions, the Lagos Fanti Festival is a colourful celebration of history, culture, and identity. Here’s why this iconic carnival deserves your attention.

What really makes a country memorable? Not just the views or the food, but the people. Kenya is currently ranked the friendliest country in Africa, and travellers can’t stop talking about the warmth, kindness, and real human connection they experience. Here’s why a trip to Kenya feels less like tourism and more like coming home.

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi is set to release his debut EP More To Life on April 9, 2026, blending Afrobeats with personal storytelling.

Did you know Femi Koleoso — the Nigerian-British drummer and bandleader of Ezra Collective — first played drums publicly in his father’s Pentecostal church in Enfield? He learned rhythm as a toddler on pots and pans

The Sukur Cultural Landscape, located in Adamawa State, holds centuries of history within its stone paths, terraced farms, and mountain settlement.
From its structured community layout to its iron-smelting legacy, Sukur offers a rare look into a thriving pre-colonial society that still speaks through its preserved environment. Here’s why this historic site deserves more attention.

The MOBO Awards 2026 celebrated 30 years of Black music with major wins for Pharrell Williams, DC3, P2J and more, highlighting both global icons and rising stars shaping the culture.

Did you know Kanya King organised the first MOBO Awards from a makeshift office in her bedroom, on a six-week deadline and almost no money? The mainstream music industry told her it would never work. She mortgaged her house, found a business partner, and went ahead anyway. Thirty years later, MOBO reaches over 250 million people globally and is still the most important night in Black music.