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ARTCATION, Nigeria's pioneering immersive art-culinary experience, is set to return for its highly anticipated fourth edition, continuing its mission to redefine how African art, culture, and creativity are experienced. This year's edition will feature celebrated chefs Chef Fregz, Chef Amaka, and Chef Colombs, joining an exceptional lineup of contemporary artists in what promises to be ARTCATION's most ambitious chapter yet. Since its debut in 2024, ARTCATION has distinguished itself as more than an art exhibition. By thoughtfully blending contemporary visual art, gastronomy, performance, and storytelling, the platform has created a new category of cultural experiences—one that invites audiences to engage with creativity through every sense. Over the past three editions, ARTCATION has welcomed renowned artists including Joseph Abdallah, 12th, Mariam Olubunmi Aliu, Adetola Adenuga, and Chuma Anagbado, while earning the support of leading brands such as Wakanow, which partne...

  By Chinwe Eze A 12-year-old Nigerian actor, Chibuchi David Francis from Aniocha South Delta state, has won a bronze medal in the Acting category (Ages 11–12) at the 2026 World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA), bringing international recognition to Nigeria at one of the world's foremost performing arts competitions. The championship, held from July 13 to July 21 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, attracted performers from more than 80 countries competing across acting, singing, dancing, modelling, instrumental performance and other creative disciplines. Popularly described as the "Entertainment Olympics," the annual competition provides a global platform for emerging performers while promoting cultural exchange and artistic excellence. Chibuchi represented Team Nigeria under the leadership of Ambassador Lovethpatra White Ekufu, National Director of WCOPA Team Nigeria, Team Manager, Founder and Executive Director of ...

  By Jacob Femi Persianas Retail Limited (PRL), PUMA's official partner in Nigeria and one of the country's leading sports and lifestyle retailers, has opened the doors of the PUMA Afrobeat House in collaboration with the National Sports Commission (NSC). The dedicated hospitality and cultural hub was created for Team Nigeria at the ongoing Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The PUMA Afrobeat House opened on Friday, July 24th and will be open for 10 days. Throughout this period, it has served, and will continue to serve, as a rallying point where athletes, delegates, guests, families and friends can connect and celebrate, with DJ sets, entertainment, Nigerian food, drinks and hospitality. The House also hosted a World Press Conference on Wednesday July 30th, where the NSC, PUMA and PRL celebrated Team Nigeria’s strong showing at the Commonwealth Games and recognised some of the country’s medal-winning athletes for their outstanding performances. Currently, Team Nigeria sits 5th o...

 By Naomi Femi Swoop has launched a guided food-ordering experience through WhatsApp, allowing customers to choose a delivery address, browse nearby restaurants, select meals, review a cart and proceed to payment from an interface opened through the chat. For some Nigerians, placing that journey inside a familiar platform could make digital food delivery easier to approach. Accessibility in digital commerce is often discussed as though every customer faces the same barrier. They do not. One person may be comfortable downloading a new app, creating an account and learning where every feature sits. Another may prefer to begin from a platform they already understand and use every day. The second customer is not necessarily unable to order online. The usual route may simply demand more confidence, attention or device space than they are willing to give it. Swoop’s WhatsApp flow offers another entry point. The customer sends “Hi”, chooses “New Order” or “Reorder”, selects an address and...

 By Yemi Guru More than 300 students and 45 teaching and non-teaching staff at Humani Alaga High School, Sango, Ibadan, are set to benefit from a major educational infrastructure upgrade following the renovation of key school facilities by You Matter to Us Foundation, in partnership with Kleen & Green Energy. The project, officially commissioned on July 17, 2026, involved the renovation of three classrooms, the upgrade of the school's Physics and Chemistry laboratories with laboratory equipment, the renovatiin of a mini staff room, the provision of new classroom furniture, and the installation of solar-powered electricity to create a more conducive environment for teaching and learning. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Founder of You Matter to Us Foundation, Omolara Ajetunmobi, described the intervention as an investment in the future of children and a reflection of the Foundation's commitment to improving access to quality education. "A classroom is more than f...

 By James Eke  Talent Across Africa, the creative economy is evolving beyond traditional concerts and fashion showcases into community-driven ecosystems that generate cultural influence, commercial opportunities, and long-term business value. Among the platforms helping shape this shift is THIRSTYCLUB999, a Lagos-born creative experience that has steadily established itself as a meeting point for mainstream artists, emerging talent, fashion brands, and young entrepreneurs.  Created by THIRSTY Universe, THIRSTYCLUB999 was built on a simple idea: create a space where established names and underground creatives can exist on the same stage, collaborate naturally, and grow together. Unlike many music events that focus solely on headline performances, THIRSTYCLUB999 intentionally curates an environment where musicians, fashion designers, photographers, filmmakers, DJs, visual artists, and cultural innovators share the spotlight. The result is a platform that functions not only ...

   Nigerian highlife star Flavour is set to headline the LOUD IN AFRICA Concert Series in New York City on August 14, 2026, as organisers prepare for what is expected to be one of the biggest African music events of the summer. The concert will take place at Racket NYC, bringing together music lovers from across the African diaspora for an evening celebrating African music, culture and entertainment. Popularly known as the "King of Highlife," Flavour has built a global reputation with his blend of highlife, Afrobeats and contemporary African music, earning a loyal fan base across Africa, Europe and North America. The event will also feature performances by Naomi Achu, Prince Bright of Buk Bak, Bruck Up (Mr. Excitement), 2Cent, Unathi Nkayi, while Nollywood actress Mercy Macjoe is expected to make a special guest appearance. Speaking ahead of the concert, Founder of LOUD IN AFRICA, Abass Mubarak Akeju, described the event as part of a broader effort to promote African culture ...