Abisola Olanike

AFRIMA, British High Commission Strengthen Creative Collaboration

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has unveiled a major cultural partnership with the British High Commission in Nigeria. This collaboration is set to elevate Africa’s creative industry by expanding cultural exchange opportunities, strengthening diplomatic ties, and amplifying African music on the global stage. The announcement comes ahead of the 9th AFRIMA Awards, scheduled for January 7 to 11, 2026.

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Tinubu, Macron Speak as U.S. Officials Land in Nigeria Over Worsening Security Crisis

Nigeria’s security problems took center stage on the global stage on Sunday, as President Bola Tinubu held a crucial call with French President Emmanuel Macron. This was just hours before a powerful U.S. fact-finding team arrived in Abuja to probe rising violence and alleged religious persecution. The diplomatic traffic comes at a time when attacks in northern states, mass abductions, and school raids have pushed the country into one of its most tense security moments in years.

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HBO’s Wizkid Documentary Highlights His Global Music Breakthrough

A new HBO documentary is shining a spotlight on one of Africa’s biggest music stars. Wizkid: Long Live Lagos follows the Nigerian singer from his early days in Surulere, Lagos, to becoming a global Afrobeats sensation. The film, part of HBO’s Music Box Season 2, premieres December 11. This offers fans an inside look at his rise and the story of African music taking the world stage.

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