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Tiwa Savage standing outside the Berklee Nigeria 2026 event venue in Lagos, Nigeria.

Tiwa Savage Music Foundation Kicks Off Berklee In Nigeria 2026 In Lagos

120 of Nigeria’s most talented emerging artists, selected from over 2,100 applications, begin intensive training with Berklee faculty on 22 April, closing with a live concert and the on-stage award of full three-year Berklee scholarships on Sunday 26 April The Tiwa Savage Music Foundation (TSMF), in partnership with Berklee College of Music, will this week […]

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Portrait of a Black male artist in Lagos, Nigeria, with glasses and stylish attire.

Lagos Gets Its Moment. Again — This Time, It’s Black Coffee.

The Grammy-winning architect of afro house—the artist who carried the continent’s sound to Ibiza, New York, Amsterdam, and São Paulo—arrives in Lagos. One night. One city. One unmissable moment. There is a version of the electronic music conversation in which Lagos doesn’t exist. M:E Entertainment, alongside DAPO, have spent the past two years dismantling that […]

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E1 PILOT MEDIA SESSION

Pilots Anticipate Historic Debut Of Powerboat Racing In Lagos

Lagos is set to make history this weekend, the 4th and 5th of October, as it welcomes the first ever UIM E1 World Championship in Africa. The atmosphere is already electric as RaceBird pilots from nine international teams expressed their excitement and readiness during the official media session on Thursday. The E1 Series is the […]

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Construction cranes at a building site in Lagos, Nigeria, during sunset.

DMG Events Expands In Africa With Two New Shows In Lagos: West Africa Infrastructure Expo And HVACR Nigeria

dmg events, a leading international organizer of business-to-business exhibitions, is expanding its footprint in Africa with the launch of West Africa Infrastructure Expo and HVACR Nigeria, set to take place from 7–9 April 2026 in Lagos. West Africa’s rapid urbanization and $668 billion infrastructure market (Source: ABIQ) are creating major investment and collaboration opportunities, with dmg […]

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Port container terminal with cranes and cargo ships in Lagos, Nigeria.

West African Governments And Industry Leaders To Convene In Lagos, Nigeria This October, To Accelerate Industrial Revolution

West Africa stands at a defining crossroads. As global aid recedes and trade alliances shift, West Africa is being challenged to take ownership of its economic future through industrialisation, infrastructure development intra-regional trade, and strategic global trade expansion. To address these challenges, stakeholders from across the region will convene in Lagos from 21-23 October for […]

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African musician at a grand piano during a concert.

Lagos Are You Ready For Global Citizen’s Move Afrika?

Move Afrika 2025 with John Legend is coming to Lagos on February 25, 2025 The countdown has begun for next month’s Move Afrika: Lagos. EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, multiplatinum artist and producer, John Legend will headline Global Citizen’s highly anticipated Move Afrika tour and perform at the iconic BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, on February 21, […]

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Modern concept store entrance with vibrant red and white patterns in Africa.

Exploring Africa’s Creative Revolution: The Rise Of Concept Stores From Lagos To Cape Town

Africa has long been a powerhouse of creativity and culture, whether through art, fashion, design or music, the continent proudly celebrates its distinctive rhythm and rich cultural tapestry. With a new wave of concept stores redefining the retail experience, these are more than just places to shop; they are creative hubs, community spaces, and platforms […]

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Animated series inspired by Nigerian culture and urban life.

Nigerian-Inspired Animated Series ‘Iwájú’ Finds Alternative Path to African Audiences Amid Disney+ Absence

The highly anticipated animated limited series “Iwájú” is set to captivate audiences with its blend of Nigerian culture and futuristic storytelling. Developed through a collaboration between Kugali Studios and Disney Animation, the six-episode show promises to offer a unique narrative experience centered around the adventures of Tola and Kole in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria. However, […]

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Real Life in Lagos, Nigeria

The Popular Story, The Real Story, and The Other Story “Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up, it knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve. It doesn’t […]

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Vibrant poster promoting the Global Citizen Live event in Lagos with key artists and date.

Global Citizen Live Line-ups Revealed For Lagos, Paris & NYC Events

Campaign Urges New Commitments to Prioritize Vaccine Equity, Feed Millions Facing Famine, and Curb Climate Change through the Trillion Trees Initiative Defend the Planet, Defeat Poverty LAGOS, NIGERIA: Femi Kuti, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Made Kuti  PARIS, FRANCE: Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat, DJ Snake, H.E.R., Black Eyed Peas, Christine and the Queens; special guest appearance by […]

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