Pelumi Fadare is a 23-year-old Nigerian born Spanish entrepreneur. She co-founded ApplicAid, an online platform that helps students in need of guidance and financial support when applying for educational opportunities, through pairing …
NollywoodWeek Paris film festival opens submissions
NollywoodWeek has created even more opportunity for Nigerian Filmmakers within the second most valuable film industry in the world.
A review of the Okike Short stories
African Creations: a decade of Okike Short Stories – selected and introduced by E.N Obiechina
#WeekendUpdate Africa’s youngest successful entrepreneurs
Having shortlisted the finalists for the one of the most coveted awards for young entrepreneurs, Anzisha has handed its $25 000 grand prize to a 22-year-old Nigerian entrepreneur. Chris Kwekowe …
#WeekendUpdate Anzisha Prize announces its 12 finalists
Upon its fifth year running, the Anzisha prize team has shortlisted all 494 applicants for their most coveted award. Entrepreneurs between 15-22 extending from 33 countries across the continent, have …
Is Youth Unemployment the African music industry's kryptonite?
Africa, in general terms is a young continent – from our economies to our own population. We boast of over 200 million youth who have proved their power, particularly in …
A pinch and a punch to the entrepreneurs this month
April is a common month for economic reviews, analysis, opening and closing of business years. This drove us to ask the question; what is the youth’s footprint in the African …
USA and Canada extend messages to Nigeria upon Presidential Elections
Its four days till the most powerful economy in Africa takes a decision to elect their head of state, and the United States of America and Canada extend their own …
A Focus on Seun Kuti The Afro Beat's rare experience
It just occurred to me that there aren’t that many young African artists who play Afro beat ; certainly not like the Tony Allens and the Deele Sosimis. Seun Kuti, …