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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Set To Make History As First Woman To Head The World Trade Organization
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Entertainment

Why Nigeria's Burna Boy Is Mr. Wonderful

With his second Grammy nomination for best global music album, the Afrofusion star further proves why he has the whole world listening.
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Entertainment

Meet Folake Olowofoyeku: Star of America’s First Sitcom Featuring a Nigerian Family

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ESSENCE Africa · News

At 60, Nigeria Is Still A Country Of The Future

Nigerian writer Kovie Biakolo examines the long road still ahead for her home country’s global vision.
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Tiwa Savage Delivers A Soothing Approach To Afrobeat With New Album 'Celia'
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Tiwa Savage Delivers A Soothing Approach To Afrobeat With New Album 'Celia'

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Burna Boy’s 'Twice As Tall' Is Repeat Worthy

The new album from the “African Giant” chronicles the ups and downs in the face of perseverance and enlists Sean "Diddy" Combs as executive producer.
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Nigeria’s DJ Cuppy Is Hosting Apple Music's First African Radio Show. And She’s Barely Getting Started.
Entertainment · music

Nigeria’s DJ Cuppy Is Hosting Apple Music's First African Radio Show. And She’s Barely Getting Started.

With a new groundbreaking show, a debut album on the way, and finding her protest voice among Black Lives Matter marches, 2020 is looking like the year of Cuppy.
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Nigeria's DJ Cuppy Tapped As Host of Apple Music's African Now Radio Show
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Nigeria's DJ Cuppy Tapped As Host of Apple Music's African Now Radio Show

The DJ will spin the latest sounds from the continent, like afrobeat, afrobongo and hip-hop, and she’ll check in with African artists and actors.
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Sources Say Trump Looks To Ban Nigerians From Entering United States
News · Politics

Sources Say Trump Looks To Ban Nigerians From Entering United States

The commander in chief is expected to announce his plans to expand his controversial travel ban as early as Monday.
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Davido Wishes His Hit Song “Fall” Would Die (In a Good Way)
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SLAY Festival is Creating Access and Opportunity for Young African Professionals
ESSENCE Africa · Money & Career

SLAY Festival is Creating Access and Opportunity for Young African Professionals

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By Brittney Oliver · Nov 11, 2019
Academy Disqualifies Nigeria’s First-Ever Oscar Entry, ‘Lionheart’
Entertainment · ESSENCE Africa · Oscars

Academy Disqualifies Nigeria’s First-Ever Oscar Entry, ‘Lionheart’

The Academy disqualified the film based on the rule that entries in the Best International Feature Film category must have “a predominantly non-English dialogue track.” English is one of the official languages of Nigeria.
By Paula Rogo · Nov 5, 2019
Wizkid Kicks Off Nigerian Independence Day With New Song 'Joro'
Celebrity · Entertainment

Wizkid Kicks Off Nigerian Independence Day With New Song 'Joro'

Fresh off his collabo with Beyoncé, the Naija superstar releases new music
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The "African Giant" singer cited his own xenophobic experiences while visiting the country.
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Chef Zoey helps you discover the flavors of Nigeria from your very own kitchen. 
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Love & Sex

Tamar Braxton Looked Like Royalty Visiting Her Boyfriend's Family In Nigeria

"He took me home to the king."
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Netflix Acquires Its First Movie From Nigeria
Entertainment

Netflix Acquires Its First Movie From Nigeria

The giant streaming service has bought "Lionheart," the directorial debut by Nollywood star Genevieve Nnaji.
By Paula Rogo · Sep 8, 2018

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