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In Nigeria, Calls for Regional Government Intensify
Calls for the abolition or radical restructuring of Nigeria’s federal system into a regional system of government are gaining renewed momentum as the country continues to grapple with deepening insecurity, economic strain, and governance inefficiencies. Advocates argue that the current federal arrangement has failed to deliver stability, equity, or development,… Listen ⇢
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Louvre Director Grilled in French Senate Hearing Amid Jewel Heist Fallout
The president of the Louvre Museum, Laurence des Cars, faced intense questioning from French senators during a recent Senate hearing that examined serious security failures at the world’s most visited museum. The hearing followed the fallout from a major jewel theft that exposed long standing weaknesses in the Louvre’s security… Listen ⇢
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Ava DuVernay and David Oyelowo Reunite for New Thriller Heist of Benin
Acclaimed filmmaker Ava DuVernay and actor-producer David Oyelowo are teaming up once again for a new feature film titled Heist of Benin, marking their first collaboration since the Academy Award–nominated Selma in 2014. The project was officially announced during the StudioCanal / Canal+ “Original+” presentation in Paris, where StudioCanal unveiled… Listen ⇢
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Lagos Gears Up for the Upcoming Eyo Festival 2025
The Eyo Festival remains one of the most powerful expressions of Lagos’s cultural identity, and the 2025 edition is already generating excitement across the city and beyond. Rooted deeply in Yoruba tradition, the festival is more than a public spectacle; it is a living ritual that connects present-day Lagos to… Listen ⇢
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Kysek Beatz: Crafting Afro-Urban Magic and Shaping the Sound of Côte d’Ivoire
By Ade Olusola Kunmi Kysek Beat is a fantastic music producer best known for producing Siboy and Naza’s song Hey Mama. Yves-Elisé is a passionate music producer from Côte d’Ivoire. His stage name is derived from his initials, which are combined with “Beatz” to express his profound identity as a… Listen ⇢
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A Review of Olawale Gbologe’s Once, We Were Three”
Olawale Gbologe’s Once, We Were Three is a beautifully subtle yet emotionally powerful digital art series. In only three pieces, the artist captures a deeply personal theme, parental separation, and translates it into a universal, resonant visual meditation. At the heart of this series is a sense of longing and a… Listen ⇢
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Olawale Gbologe’s Visual Tapestry of Yoruba Masquerades
Olawale Gbologe is a digital artist that provides comprehensive stories about Yoruba culture and traditions. His most recent work of art, titled Aye, is a testament to this; the work displays various pictures of Yoruba masquerades known as egungun in Yoruba, which are an essential aspect of Yoruba culture. Gbologe… Listen ⇢
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Tsamzz Clothing Shines with Simple Elegance at Fashion Finest Africa 2025
Temitope Samuel Arowosafe, a fashion designer and owner of the company Tsamzz clothing, showcased some of his works at Fashion Finest Africa 2025. A prominent fashion exhibition event, with Mai Atafo, a highly regarded fashion designer in Nigeria’s fashion business, participating on the event’s jury. Temitope unveiled new garments with… Listen ⇢
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A Review Of Williams Ossai’s Book – The Power Of Unity
By Tope Salaudeen-Adegoke Williams Ossai wrote The Power of Unity, which focuses on unity, as well as the beneficial and bad impacts of disunity. Citing Bible stories and using Biblical historical characters as examples. The first chapter, welcoming brotherhood, discusses how the link of brothers can be developed through natural… Listen ⇢
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