From Blackberry campus ambassador to the architect of Nigeria’s creator economy — meet Tiwalola Olanubi, the mind behind Dotts Media and Trendupp Africa.
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How Three Nigerians Built a Viral AI Job App, Sorce
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGWhat happens when Nigerian grit meets Silicon Valley opportunity? Oluwapelumi Dada and his co-founders built Sorce, a swipe-to-apply job app, viral across 100+ countries. From a breathless pitch to YC acceptance, here’s how initiative, skill, and persistence created a global platform helping thousands land interviews.
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Aella Microfinance Bank evolved from a small Nigerian microlender into a digital finance powerhouse, expanding credit, payments, and blockchain-backed lending. Here are few things we found out about them.
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Adewale Ayuba didn’t just sing Fuji—he transformed it. From a child performer in Ogun State to a global ambassador of Yoruba rhythms, Ayuba’s legacy spans decades, albums, and stages. Explore his music, fashion, and impact on African pop culture
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Olamide Becomes First African Rapper to Sell Out OVO Arena
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGOlamide makes history as the first African rapper to sell out OVO Arena Wembley. The Nigerian rap legend delivered a two-hour show with hits, surprise guest appearances, and tributes to Fuji music, proving the global reach of Afrobeats.
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Chukwueze’s assist sealed Fulham’s victory, Awaziem scored a dramatic equalizer for Nantes, and Aina edged closer to full fitness ahead of AFCON. Here’s a quick recap as club football retuned over the weekend.
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Nigerian Teenager Builds Homegrown ChatGPT Rival, OkeyAI
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGAt just 17, Nigerian self-taught developer Okechukwu Nwaozor has created OkeyAI, a homegrown AI chatbot rivaling ChatGPT. Here’s all you need to know…
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Bata dance is a traditional Yoruba performance blending rhythm, ritual, and acrobatics. Learn how it honors Sango, shapes Yoruba culture, and inspires modern dance today.
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Titilope Olotu is only nineteen, but she is already rewriting the rules of menstrual health in ways that feel both wildly inventive and deeply personal. Here’s what we found about the young woman who is turning discomfort into innovation and pushing global health forward with fearless creativity.
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Leadway Assurance Welcomes First Female Board Chairperson
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGLeadway Assurance appoints Adebisi Lamikanra as its first female board chairperson, signaling a historic milestone and continuation of the company’s legacy of trust, innovation, and excellence in Nigeria’s financial services sector.
