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Toronto played host to one of Nollywood’s defining international moments this year. At the 2025 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival, filmmaker Nehita Ofure Irieme captured the spotlight as her short film In Her Shoes won the award for Best Short Film in the Nollywood category. It was an evening of glamour and cultural pride, drawing some of Nollywood’s most recognizable figures, including Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, and veteran comedian and actor Julius Agwu. Yet, it was Nehita’s triumph that resonated most deeply, signaling the rise of a new generation of Nigerian filmmakers whose voices are shaping global conversations. A Filmmaker with Vision Nehita Ofure Irieme’s journey mirrors Nollywood’s transformation from quantity-driven productions to a new era defined by q...

Olasimbo Yeside Aminat popularly known as Yetunde Gold is one of the leading female film Directors/Producers in Nigeria. For the past seven years, her dedication to develop the Nigeria’s film industry, and her advocacy for Women in Cinema, helped her reputation of trustworthy professional grow. Yetunde wrote and directed several films, and has also worked with a long list of multinational brands including Buypower.ng, Guinness, Sterling Oil, GetfitNG, New Reformation Unity Forum, Zero Integrated and many others. Actively supporting and mentoring local talents, she is today a reference in Africa when it comes to Cinema Promotion and Women Empowerment. In her word, I am an upshot of a systematic, progressive evolution which is inspired directly by the refining process of Gold. Ever...

Dr. Dre’s wife, Nicole Young is not getting divorced without fighting for a share of the rapper’s billion dollar fortune, despite signing a prenuptial agreement with the Hip-Hop mogul according to a new report. Nicole Young, 50, who was married to Dre, 55, for 24 years, filed for divorce against the billionaire producer, rapper and Label executive citing ‘irreconcilable differences.’ In the filings she asked for spousal support, a share of his estate and division of his wealth as they didn’t sign any pren-up. Dr. Dre, days later came out to respond to Nicole’s filings with his own legal documents showing that he and Nicole signed a prenup before they married. Now a report from TMZ says Nicole Young is challenging their prenup as Dre’s $1 billion is on the line. According...

Nigerian visual artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby's botanical painting "Bush Babies" recently sold for a staggering US$3,4 million. Her artwork has consistently been selling for grossly inflated prices. This, according to the artist, does not bode well for longevity and leaves artists vulnerable to manufactured trends. Njideka Akunyili Crosby is known for creating art that draws on her ethnic heritage and African experience. The artist, who was born in Enugu, Nigeria, and moved to the United states at the age of 16, studied art and biology at Swarthmore College, as a Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellow. She then went on to earn a post-baccalaureate certificate at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts before attaining a Masters of Fine Arts degree from the Yale University School of Art. Akuny...

By Chef Fatima Makes: 8 (6-ounce) individual cups To make the Mango Layer: 1 cup mango nectar 1 (1/4 ounce) package of unflavored powder gelatin 1 1/2 cup fresh mango puree (from 4 to 5 Ataulfo mangoes) Place mango nectar in a heat proof bowl and sprinkle gelatin on top. Gently stir until well incorporated. Set mixture sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a blender, puree the mango flesh until smooth. Transfer to a large measuring cup with beaker. Place the gelatin mixture in the microwave and heat for 1 minute on high. Stir until gelatin completely dissolved. Pour gelatin mixture into the mango puree and stir well. Prepare 8 (6-ounce) individual serving glasses and place them in a mini muffin pan (or you can also use egg carton) at an angle. Carefully pour the mango mixture...

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In what seems like a new dimension from the usual norm, the organisers, Universal Music Nigeria in collaboration with Runway Jazz decided to take a leap further in an experimental mixed genre fiesta with the introduction of Masterclass sessions to underscore UNESCO’s mandate. Unveiling the line-up of activities in Lagos, the convener, Runway Jazz, Afolabi Oke, alongside the Managing Director, Universal Music Sub-Saharan, Sipho Dlamini, expressed optimism that this year’s jazz festival which will be dedicated to the memory of an African pride, famous South African Jazz exponent, Hugh Ramapolo Masekela, will be a worthwhile experience. Oke revealed that Runway Jazz festival in its 3rd year, is hugely supported by the Lagos State Government, wife of Nigeria’s Vice-President, Dolapo Osinbaj...