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Damilola Orimogunje’s Dear Ajayi has been selected as Nigeria’s official submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2027 Oscars. The selection gives the film a major new milestone and puts it into…
Seyi Vibez Shut Down Beach Party in Lagos Street-pop sensation Seyi Vibez gave partygoers an unforgettable Independence Day celebration as he headlined the GTA turn up party, organized by Mainland Block Party in Lagos. T…
What Happened In New York A short clip that surfaced during UNGA week in New York has put Chioma Adeleke, Davido and Aliko Dangote in one frame, and gist readers are still talking about it. According to reports from http…
Priscilla Ojo’s New Home Is Giving Fans Soft Life Gist Priscilla Ojo is giving fans another reason to shout “God, when?” The Nigerian actress, entrepreneur and influencer is currently getting plenty of attention online a…
Another Friday means another batch of songs for Nigerians to add to their weekend playlists. This week’s New Music Friday Nigeria lineup brings together familiar names including Rema, Young Jonn and Niniola, with differe…
West African music is doing what it does best: crossing borders, mixing sounds and casually reminding us that good music does not need a visa. In its September 30 roundup, OkayAfrica text spotlighted fresh releases from…
On the 26th of September, Black Market turned Tafawa Balewa Square into an enormous open-air cinema, the conversation around the film has become bigger than the movie itself. Thousands of Nigerians converged on the Lagos…
Why fans can’t stop talking about FOLA’s Homecoming concert -Here is why fans can't stop talking about FOLA's recently held Homecoming concert in Ibadan on Saturday, October 3, 2026. FOLA’s return to Ibadan was always go…
The Nigerian naira depreciated against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Monday, resuming trading on a negative note. Central Bank of Nigeria data showed that the naira dropped to N1,331.69 against th…
On October 5, Nollywood veteran Hanks Anuku sparked debate after urging Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu in a new podcast clip. The comment came from a clip of The Honest Bunch podcast posted to Instagr…
Ghana Football Association (GFA) and Queiroz mutually agree to terminate contract on Oct 1st, barely a month after they re-hired him on September 2nd. The trigger was two bad losses during AFCON 2027 qualifiers: 2-0 away…
BANK TRANSFER CHARGES: “HOW MANY CHARGES ARE WE PAYING AGAIN?” If you have made a bank transfer in Nigeria recently, you may have checked your debit alert and wondered, “Wait o, what is this extra deduction again?” From…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria trained in Nizhny Novgorod on 5 October ahead of an international friendly against the Russian team at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday, 6 October. Kick-off is at 19:00 local time. The R…
The Standout Drop: Young Jonn Wants You To Let It Go If there is one song feeding conversations on New Music Friday this weekend, it is Young Jonn – 'Let It Go'. The Chocolate City hitmaker released 'Let It Go' on Septem…
Mavo is back in the spotlight after some of his old social media posts criticising Nigerian entertainers resurfaced online. The posts have sparked fresh conversations about how celebrities behave online, whether people c…
Days after the final bell, Nigerians are still talking about Phyna. The Big Brother Naija "Level Up" winner has turned a social media quarrel into one of the biggest celebrity moments of the year. The Win Phyna defeated…
Ronaldo Benched: The End of an Era? Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal's iconic football legend, finds himself at the center of controversy after being left on the bench by coach Jorge Jesus during Portugal's victory over Norwa…
What Pete Edochie Said About Olu Jacobs Veteran Nollywood icon Pete Edochie has paid a deeply emotional tribute to his late colleague and brother, Olu Jacobs, and his words have left many Nigerians emotional online. Olu…
