Author: Admin
I’ll never forget the first time I walked into a stockbroking firm in Lagos. It was 2018, and the air was thick with a mix of anxiety and ambition. Traders were shouting into phones, eyes glued to flickering screens displaying a sea of green and red. I was there to open my first brokerage account, armed with nothing but a small savings and a dog-eared copy of Benjamin Graham’s The Intelligent Investor. Back then, the Nigerian Stock Exchange (now the Nigerian Exchange Group, or NGX) felt like a distant, intimidating world. Today, it’s a landscape I’ve come to understand as…
Remember that video of the toddler dancing in the kitchen while his dad lip-synced to “Uptown Funk”? Or the clip where a woman calmly told a stranger, “You’re not a cat,” during a Zoom court hearing gone hilariously wrong? Chances are, you not only remember them—you probably shared them, laughed at them, or even tried to recreate them. These aren’t just internet oddities; they’re textbook examples of viral social media celebrity moments—fleeting yet powerful bursts of attention that can transform an ordinary person into a global sensation overnight. In today’s hyper-connected world, virality isn’t just luck. It’s a complex interplay…
There’s a unique kind of magic that happens when the house lights dim, the red carpet rolls out, and the world’s most talented artists, creators, and storytellers gather under one roof. Award shows are more than just televised ceremonies; they’re cultural time capsules, reflecting our collective hopes, anxieties, and triumphs. Whether you’re a die-hard fan who plans your Sunday night around the Emmys or someone who just catches the viral moments on social media the next morning, there’s no denying the power of these events to captivate a global audience. This year’s award season was nothing short of electrifying. From…
Remember that feeling? You’re driving down the highway, windows down, and a song comes on the radio that instantly transports you back to your senior year of high school. Or maybe you’re scrolling through TikTok and a snippet of a new track stops you dead in your tracks, compelling you to Shazam it before the next video loads. That’s the magic of music—the emotional connection. But behind every chart-topping hit and viral sensation is a complex, dynamic, and often ruthless machine: the modern music industry. And the best way to understand its pulse? By following the news and the charts.…
Remember that feeling? You’re scrolling through your streaming app on a quiet Sunday evening, the popcorn’s ready, the couch is calling—but nothing feels quite right. You’ve seen it all, or so it seems. Then, out of nowhere, a trailer drops for a film you’d completely forgotten was in the works, and suddenly, your entire week has a new focal point. That’s the magic of anticipation in entertainment. It’s not just about watching; it’s about the shared cultural heartbeat that pulses with every new release. As we barrel through the second half of 2025, the entertainment landscape is more vibrant—and more…
If you’ve scrolled through your social media feed in the past few weeks, you’ve probably been swept up in the whirlwind that is Nigerian celebrity culture. From jaw-dropping breakups and surprise pregnancies to powerful political statements and stunning career comebacks, Nollywood and Afrobeats stars are keeping the nation—and the world—on its toes. But beyond the glitz and viral headlines, there’s a deeper story unfolding: one about resilience, reinvention, and the immense pressure of living life in the public eye. Nigeria’s entertainment industry is not just a cultural powerhouse; it’s a multi-billion-dollar economic engine. According to the Nollywood Report by PwC,…
It was a sweltering afternoon in Kano when I met Aisha. She was sitting on a worn-out bench outside a primary health care center, her newborn daughter swaddled tightly against her chest. Aisha had walked for over an hour under the relentless northern sun to get her baby vaccinated. “If I don’t come,” she told me, sweat beading on her forehead, “who will protect her?” Her words have stayed with me ever since—a simple, powerful testament to the everyday courage that fuels Nigeria’s public health journey. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation with over 220 million people, stands at a critical…
Remember that Monday morning a few years back when I stood in my kitchen, bleary-eyed, clutching a lukewarm coffee, and scrolling through Instagram? My feed was a highlight reel of perfect green smoothies, serene yoga poses on sun-drenched balconies, and spotless, minimalist homes. I looked around my own space—dishes in the sink, a pile of unopened mail on the counter, and the faint smell of last night’s takeout—and felt a wave of crushing inadequacy. I thought, “If I just had a bigger house, a personal trainer, or more willpower, I could be healthy too.” What I didn’t realize then was…
Remember that time you tried the grapefruit diet? Or maybe you were the first in your friend group to buy a Peloton, only to find it slowly becoming an expensive clothes rack? Yeah, me too. The world of health and wellness is a relentless carousel of the next big thing, promising a slimmer waistline, boundless energy, or a body that looks like it belongs on a magazine cover. It’s easy to get swept up in the frenzy, spending money, time, and precious willpower on a trend that fizzles out faster than a cheap sparkler. As we roll into the latter…
I’ll never forget the day my cousin Tunde called me, voice trembling. “I can’t sleep,” he whispered. “My chest feels tight all the time, and I just… I can’t explain it.” He was a successful engineer in Lagos, admired by everyone in our family. But in that moment, he sounded utterly lost. When I gently suggested he speak to a professional, his response was immediate and sharp: “Are you saying I’m mad? I’m not one of those people on the street.” That conversation, filled with love but also deep-seated fear and stigma, is a story repeated in millions of Nigerian…