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Kanyin Palmer, Founder and Product Owner of Excluvia, has called for African creators to retain more of the economic value generated by their content, knowledge and communities as the continent’s creator economy continues to expand. “African creators are already creating enormous value through the audiences and communities they build. The next step is making sure more of that value returns to the people creating it,” Kanyin said. His position reflects a growing concern around what happens after creators attract an audience. While views, followers and engagement can create visibility, they do not always give creators enough control over how that attention becomes income. For Kanyin, the next stage of Africa’s creator economy should focus less on audience size alone and more on giving creators the infrastructure to build sustainable businesses around the communities they have already created. “The talent was never the problem. The plumbing was. We built the plumbing,” Kanyin said...

 Prince Olawale Bella, widely known as Prince 2Bella, is a Nigerian author, publisher, entrepreneur, poet, songwriter, and storyteller whose creative journey is rooted in African experiences and global perspectives. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Prince 2Bella has developed a distinctive literary voice through his exploration of human relationships, migration, ambition, family, entrepreneurship, society, and the dreams of people seeking a better life. He is the author of Tarkwa-Bay My Fortune Love(c) 2002,  Life in Tripoli(c) 2008, The Hustle Lagosian (c) 2022 and the popular Africa Dream Achievers Vol.1 for Network Marketers(c) 2018 Widely known by the creative names “African James Bond 007” and “African Shakespeare,” Prince 2Bella represents a combination of adventure, observation, creativity, and storytelling. His wide travels have exposed him to different cultures and communities, providing inspiration for his literary work. He is the Founder and Managing Director of P.2 Bella Wo...

An IPO can introduce someone to investing. But it should not be where the investment journey ends. The conversation around the Dangote Refinery public offer provides an opportunity to look more closely at Nigeria’s capital market and the decisions investors face beyond a single transaction. For DSU Brokerage Services Limited, that conversation goes beyond one public offer. Depending on their goals, investment horizon and risk profile, investors may consider equities, bonds and other eligible securities. Nigeria’s wider financial markets also include money-market instruments such as treasury bills. These instruments have different purposes, risks and holding periods. With more options comes an important question: which opportunity actually makes sense for the investor? DSU Brokerage Services supports participation in Nigeria’s capital market through stockbroking and investment advisory services. The emphasis is on understanding the investor behind the investment and the financial object...

  Babatunde140 joins forces with Noku Dlamini on ‘Ubuntu’, an Afro-fusion song celebrating togetherness, human connection and the strength of community. Afro-fusion artiste Babatunde140 has teamed up with Noku Dlamini on “Ubuntu,” a soulful collaboration inspired by the African philosophy of Ubuntu — “I am because we are.” The song, which blends rich African rhythms with heartfelt vocals, delivers a message centred on unity, human connection and the importance of community. “Ubuntu” is scheduled for release on October 7, 2026, and will be available across major streaming platforms through Prime Music Partners. Speaking on the inspiration behind the track, Babatunde140 said, “Ubuntu is a reminder that none of us exists in isolation. Our strength comes from the people around us, the connections we create and the way we support one another.” He added, “With this song, we wanted to celebrate that sense of togetherness and remind listeners of the power that comes when people come togeth...

  The company based in Nigeria is pursuing competitive opportunities for African AI workers while helping businesses put automation to practical use. For Anthony Sule, building an AI company in Nigeria comes with a question that is both commercial and personal: how can skilled people gain access to international work and earn pay that reflects the quality of their contribution? That question sits at the centre of Trinity Intelligence Solutions, a human-in-the-loop AI training company registered in the United States and based in Nigeria. The business is working to connect African talent with international AI projects, while helping businesses understand how automation can make their everyday operations less demanding. Human-in-the-loop AI training keeps people involved in developing and improving artificial intelligence. It can include preparing and labelling data, assessing responses produced by AI systems and providing feedback to improve their performance. The work depends on hum...

Kanyin Palmer, Founder and Product Owner of Excluvia, has called for African creators to retain more of the economic value generated by their content, knowledge and communities as the continent’s creator economy continues to expand. “African creators are already creating enormous value through the audiences and communities they build. The next step is making sure more of that value returns to the people creating it,” Kanyin said. His position reflects a growing concern around what happens after creators attract an audience. While views, followers and engagement can create visibility, they do not always give creators enough control over how that attention becomes income. For Kanyin, the next stage of Africa’s creator economy should focus less on audience size alone and more on giving creators the infrastructure to build sustainable businesses around the communities they have already created. “The talent was never the problem. The plumbing was. We built the plumbing,” Kanyin said. That p...

What began at his father’s dining table, alongside his co-founder, Emmanuel Obi, has grown into a bold journey of building a creative company in Nigeria. But building a business in Nigeria is rarely a straightforward path. It means navigating changing consumer behaviours, economic realities, rapidly evolving technology and an increasingly competitive industry.  For Tseyi Agharaye, CEO and Lead Director of Bloom Digital Media, these challenges have become part of the journey of building one of Nigeria's emerging multidisciplinary media and communication companies.  As Bloom celebrates five years, Tseyi is looking beyond the traditional agency model.  His ambition is to build a company that sits at the intersection of media, technology, creativity and communication.  Over the past several years, Tseyi has led Bloom's growth from a digital marketing-focused business into a broader organisation providing strategic communication, digital marketing, media and content produ...

Paul Adedayo Clement, professionally known as Success Muzik, is a Lagos-born and Lagos-raised Afrobeats and Afropop artist and songwriter whose music is rooted in personal experience, self-discovery, and the vibrant energy of his environment. Growing up in a Christian home, Success Muzik discovered his passion for music through the church, where he developed his early musical knowledge and began building the foundation for his artistry. Over the years, he has worked on several musical projects, continually evolving his sound and creative identity. In 2023, Success Muzik released his EP Dirty MINDSET, followed by the 2024 single Picture Perfect. After the release of Picture Perfect, he took a break from releasing music to return to music school, where he further developed his knowledge of music production and the music business. The experience gave him a deeper understanding of both the creative and professional sides of the industry. Now, Success Muzik is returning with a new chapter i...

   The Nigeria Assisted Parenthood Forum has hosted the Fertility Choices Women’s Brunch in Abuja and is preparing to bring its programme of practical education on assisted parenthood to London in October. The Fertility Choices Women’s Brunch took place on 19 September 2026 in Abuja and online. The Nigeria Assisted Parenthood Forum UK will follow from 16 to 17 October 2026 at Coram Campus in central London, with online participation also available. Organised by Ôka’mara Law & Consulting, the programmes bring together medical, legal and emotional perspectives on fertility treatment, fertility preservation, donor conception, surrogacy and adoption. Both events form part of the Nigeria Assisted Parenthood Forum , an education and advocacy initiative created to address the information gap facing people navigating infertility and different paths to parenthood. Fertility Choices Women’s Brunch, Abuja The Abuja brunch provided a private setting in which women could gain a cleare...

   Over 51,000+ people gather in Lagos for record-breaking screening of Black Market_ This day Saturday, September 26th, 2026, 51,258 people came together at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos, Nigeria, to watch Black Market, making history in the process. The screening of Black Market, a Nigerian film produced by Nora Awolowo and presented by Rixel Studios, Switch Visual Limited, and Damilola Osikoya, earned a new Guinness World Records title for the largest attendance at a film screening. The screening surpassed the previous record of 43,624 viewers, set in 2015 during a screening of Felix Manalo in the Philippines. For PUMA and Persianas Retail Limited (PRL), PUMA’s official partner in Nigeria, the partnership with Black Market was an opportunity to support a project that brought together film, fashion and community on an extraordinary scale. As part of the partnership, PUMA created a limited edition PUMA x Black Market collection, bringing the world of the film into a range of ...

A film producer and an event-production executive, both women, combined creative and commercial expertise to deliver a record-setting cinema event in Lagos. On Saturday, September 26, 2026, more than 51,000 people gathered at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos, for a screening of the Nollywood crime thriller Black Market, setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest attendance at a film screening in a single location. The previous record of 43,624 was set in 2015 by the Filipino film Felix Manalo at the Philippine Arena. Beyond the record itself, the event offers a case study in complementary partnership, with two distinct commercial and creative functions working together to deliver an outcome that neither discipline could have achieved independently. The commercial and operational engine Damilola Osikoya, CEO of Switch Visuals, was credited as the Event Production Producer for the record-setting screening. Her role centred on the event’s structure, production and execution, as ...

By Doctorcare247 Media For many Nigerians, seeing a doctor still means a long journey, a crowded waiting room and a bill at the end of it. Doctorcare247 is seeking to make that first step as simple as opening an app, even on a patchy mobile data connection. The Nigerian telemedicine company has relaunched its mobile application with AI-assisted patient assessment, improved performance on low-bandwidth networks and entry-level smartphones, as well as integrated health insurance options. According to Managing Director of Doctorcare247, Chuks Chibundu, the overhaul followed years of feedback from patients and doctors using the platform. Patients had complained that the app could slow down on mobile data and perform poorly on less powerful smartphones, while doctors wanted to spend less consultation time collecting information patients had already provided during previous visits. > “The app has been in people’s hands for years. What changed is that we built the version those years of us...

  Real estate entrepreneur plans sustainable housing developments in Abuja, Lagos, Ibadan, Aba and Owerri, drawing on years of experience in building materials, construction and international trade Nigerian entrepreneur and real estate developer, Ubah Stanley Elochukwu, has unveiled an ambitious plan to develop affordable, environmentally conscious residential communities across five Nigerian cities by 2035. *Elochukwu, founder of UBASINACHI-BKK REAL ESTATE LIMITED, said his long-term vision is to develop affordable “green towns” in Abuja, Lagos, Ibadan, Aba and Owerri, combining quality housing with functional design, modern construction methods and environmentally responsible development.* The vision builds on his growing involvement in Nigeria’s property sector. Over the past two years, Elochukwu says he has undertaken building projects in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, and Owerri, Imo State, gaining practical experience in property development, construction and the realities...

By James Ibori Top Nollywood actress and humanitarian, Queeneth Agbor, has commenced engagements with key stakeholders in Cross River State as part of efforts to mobilise support for her forthcoming charity and empowerment programme for inmates of the Calabar Custodial Centre. Agbor, through the Queeneth Agbor Strength Beyond Walls Foundation, is scheduled to host the special empowerment and rehabilitation programme for inmates on October 9, 2026. In preparation for the initiative, the actress embarked on a series of courtesy visits to prominent individuals and institutions in the state, including the First Lady of Cross River State, Bishop Dr Eyoanwan Itam Bassey Otu, government officials, correctional authorities, traditional and community stakeholders, Callywood, media organisations, corporate bodies and potential sponsors, including **SSG Prof Anthony Owan-Enoh**. The visits, according to Agbor, are aimed at bringing together individuals, government institutions and private organis...

 Nigerian fashion brand, House of Js, founded by Jolly Precious Amaka, is set to unveil its latest bag, Sapphire, on October 1, 2026, as the brand continues to expand its creative offerings. The new design follows the brand’s debut Jade collection and draws inspiration from nature, the moon, personal growth and transformation. According to Jolly Precious, the Sapphire bag was inspired by the shape and symbolism of the crescent moon, which she described as a representation of hope, love, brightness and different aspects of the human experience. “I was inspired by nature and the shine of the moon. Shaped as a crescent, I thought about how the moon illuminates the world at night from whatever angle,” Jolly said. “The quilts ‘squares’ represent several parts of the illusion of the moon. To some, the moon is just for brightness, to others it is a symbol of love or hope. It represents a part of the human experience that cannot be altered.” She explained that Sapphire follows House of Js’...

 As Nigeria’s sports betting industry continues its rapid expansion, it faces mounting scrutiny over consumer protection, problem gambling, and the financial exposure of retail bettors. In response, fintech developer Utili Loci Ltd has unveiled a data-driven infrastructure model designed to redefine responsible gaming by combining controlled short-term credit, automated spending caps, and real-time behavioral tracking. Known as Still Play, the platform provides a shared architecture that betting operators, telecommunications companies, financial institutions, and regulatory authorities can leverage to monitor wagering activity and mitigate systemic financial risks. Developed independently without government or regulatory sponsorship, the platform embeds responsible gaming mechanisms directly into the betting transaction itself. To address the limitations of applying foreign gambling frameworks to the Nigerian market, the development team adopted an inductive analytical approach—bui...