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Veteran actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84, Tinubu mourns

September 16, 2026

Veteran actor and film legend Olu Jacobs is dead. He died on September 16, 2026, according to a statement by the family. The statement added that he died

I’m off the streets, Tems declares

September 15, 2026

Nigerian Grammy-winning singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has announced that she is officially “off the streets”, sparking reactions among her fans and well-wishers. She disclosed this

Witchcraft in Africa: When belief becomes an accusation

September 2, 2026

The Toyin Falola Interview’s discussion on witchcraft in Africa has now taken place, and it has left us with a more difficult question than the one with which

BALLER-THON 2026: The perfect blend of sports, entertainment and youthful energy

September 1, 2026

By Desire Onuzurike The second edition of Baller-Thon, an annual summer sporting event designed to bring people together through sports, entertainment and social activities, was held on August

CHASING THE RESTLESSNESS OF THE RELENTLESS PENDANT:

August 9, 2026

A REVIEW OF TOYIN FALOLA’S RESTLESS PENDANT: ESSAYS ON LASISI OLAGUNJU AND HIS WORKS By Michael Ọládẹ̀jọ Afọláyan I start this review by borrowing the model of the nested

LIFE CHALLENGES, No. 10: THE BURDEN NOBODY SEES

August 8, 2026

By Toyin Falola When Poverty Begins to Know Your Name Money no longer passes by my street. Maybe it heard that sorrow lives here. Maybe it saw

Behind the Man: Toyin Falola and Family

August 3, 2026

By Majekodunmi Oseriemen Ebhohon The short film Behind the Man: Toyin Falola and Family offers a rare, heartwarming peek behind the academic curtain. While the world recognizes Professor Toyin

How death silenced the Queen of provocative street music: Farewell, Saint Janet

August 3, 2026

By Bimbo Esho There are musicians who simply entertain, and there are those who create a movement around their music. Saint Janet belongs to the latter category. Love

Mayorkun reunites with Davido on new song “B4 B4”

July 29, 2026

Nigerian singer Mayorkun has reunited with Afrobeats superstar Davido on a new song “B4 B4”, ahead of its release on July 31. Mayorkun announced the collaboration in a

Davido unveils ORIADÉ tracklist ahead of July 31 release

July 28, 2026

Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has unveiled the official tracklist for his forthcoming sixth studio album, Oriadé, ahead of its July 31 release. According to

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