The 2025 Ojude Oba looked like the red carpet met a cultural renaissance. Agbadas flowed like royal robes. Geles defied gravity. Horses sparkled. Even sunglasses were in formation. The entire event was showcased Yoruba pride on parade, with everyone dressed to kill, with lace, beads, and horsepower all demanding your attention. On June 8, the...
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Pride Month and Nigerian Youth: A Time for Ultimate Reflection
Every June, the world lights up with rainbow colors everywhere you look, from social media to music, Pride Month takes center stage. It’s a time dedicated to celebrating and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. What started out big in Western countries has slowly made its way to Nigerian youth, mostly through the power of social media...
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A New Movement Begins in Classrooms As Young People Rise Against Human Trafficking
Once infamous as the epicentre of human trafficking in Nigeria, Edo State is championing a movement being led by students. In a pivotal shift from the grim headlines of the past, secondary school students across Edo are stepping into the spotlight as advocates against trafficking and exploitation. This change is being spearheaded by the School...
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What Happens When We Reopen Things Fall Apart in 2025? Chimamanda Has the Answer
After returning from her global book tour and serving as a special host at the 2025 Met Gala, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is once again at the cultural forefront, this time, in honour of another literary icon. The award-winning author of Half of a Yellow Sun and Americanah will be the keynote speaker at the inaugural...
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The Conclave has Chosen a New Pope: Meet Pope Leo XIV, The First American Pope
There’s a new leader in the Catholic Church, and history has been made! Yesterday at the Vatican, crowds gathered in front of St. Peter’s Basilica. As soon as they saw movement on the balcony, they began to cheer, “Viva il Papa!” which means “Long live the Pope!” Moments later, it was announced that Robert Prevost,...
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The Met Gala 2025: A Night of Tailored Legends and Nigerian Excellence
The Met Gala has always been more than just fashion, it’s a cultural checkpoint. Held every first Monday in May at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, the gala combines celebrity spectacle with high fashion in support of the museum’s Costume Institute. Since its modern revamp under Vogue’s Anna Wintour in 1995, the gala...
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The Culture of Silence: When Speaking Up Becomes a Crime
Ever witnessed someone being completely horrible, and you’re just frozen and unsure of how to intervene? Or perhaps you saw someone clearly being victimized, and yet, despite the discomfort crawling under your skin, you said nothing? It’s a phenomenon we know all too well in Nigeria. We are a people notorious for “minding our business.”...
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Olumo Rock Is Being Reborn, and It’s a Big Win for Young Nigerian Creatives!
About a month ago, Governor Dapo Abiodun stood at the base of Olumo Rock, one of Nigeria’s most iconic heritage sites, and asked a bold question: Why does this place, rich in culture and history, only attract 20,000 visitors a year? His answer? It shouldn’t. Now, that moment of reflection is turning into a major...
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Living on the Edge: How Insecurity is Reshaping Life, Livelihoods, and Faith in Nigeria
Fear is no longer an occasional emotion in Nigeria. It has become part of the national psyche. From the silent prayers whispered in commuter buses to the tense stillness of once-thriving farmlands, insecurity is now woven into everyday life. It doesn’t just disrupt; it dictates. Whether it’s farmers abandoning their harvests, traders watching their stalls...
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World Art Day: Reviving African Historical Arts and Creating Wealth for the Youth
Every year on April 15, the world comes together to celebrate World Art Day, a global occasion that honours creativity, cultural heritage, and the power of expression through various art forms. In Africa, this celebration offers a golden opportunity to reflect on the continent’s rich and diverse artistic traditions many of which date back centuries...
