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Music fans, mark your calendars: April 9 is set to be unforgettable. After years of anticipation, Nigerian music icons Olamide and Adekunle Gold are finally coming together for their first-ever official collaboration, a single titled “Formation”.

Nigerian players delivered standout performances across Europe, with Kelechi Iheanacho ending his six-month goal drought for Celtic, while Paul Onuachu and Frank Onyeka continued their fine form. From Turkey to England, Super Eagles stars played decisive roles for their clubs.

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

African football has entered a new chapter, and at the centre of it is a Nigerian name making history. Samson Adamu has been appointed Acting Secretary General of Confederation of African Football (CAF), becoming the first Nigerian to ever hold the position in over 70 years of the organisation’s existence.

When we first heard her name, it wasn’t from a PR list — it was from Techwriteable’s founder calling her “a voice to watch.” From Microbiology to marketing, Paula Nwadiaro’s journey is part experiment, part evolution, and all heart. In this RefinedNG feature, she talks about her Techwriteable series, content that connects, and why curiosity might just be her superpower.

In today’s world, talent without visibility feels like shouting into the wind. Everyone says they’re “good at what they do,” but proof speaks louder than adjectives. That’s where portfolios come in. A portfolio is more than a digital folder of your work; it’s the story of your skill, told through evidence.

Did you know Nigeria once had its own writing system? Long before colonial alphabets, Nsibidi symbols carried stories of love, justice, and identity—etched on walls, calabashes, and even skin. Today, they inspire books, films, and art, proving Africa’s legacy of writing runs deeper than ink.

Feeling drained before noon? These 5 sneaky habits might be stealing your energy. Ditch them this week and reclaim your clarity and calm.

Step into the visionary world of Cyrus Kabiru, the Kenyan artist turning discarded materials into Afrofuturist masterpieces. From C-Stunners to Black Mambas, Kabiru’s radical art challenges how we see Africa, the future, and ourselves.

Micro-habits aren’t just a theory—they’ve transformed countless people’s careers, finances, health, and personal growth. Here’s how small, consistent actions can lead to massive results in different areas of life.