Monday, January 26, 2026

Tag: History

‘Sinners’ Makes Oscar History With Record Nominations

American filmmaker Ryan Coogler has redrawn the Oscars map as his bold, genre-defying film, Sinners, stormed the 98th Academy Awards race with a record-breaking 16 nominations, making it the most-nominated supernatural horror...

Wizkid and Asake’s ‘Jogodo’ Rewrites Spotify Nigeria History

Afrobeats giants Wizkid and Asake have delivered a powerful statement with “Jogodo,” a collaboration that has exploded across Nigeria’s digital music space and shattered long-standing streaming records. Released on January 15, 2026, the...

Adekunle Gold Makes History at Reopened National Theatre

Adekunle Gold has carved his name into Nigeria’s cultural history books, becoming the first artist to headline a concert at the newly renovated National Theatre, now officially known as the Wole Soyinka...

Asake’s ‘Lonely At The Top’ Rewrites Nigerian Music History

Renowned Nigerian singer Asake has officially broken records with his 2023 hit single, “Lonely At The Top,” which is now recognised as the most‑streamed song in Nigeria of all time. According to TurnTable...

Hilda Baci’s Voyage Into Jollof History

The first light of dawn stretched across Victoria Island, Lagos, a haze of orange and gold promising a day unlike any other. By 4 a.m., Eko Hotels & Suites was already humming —...

Nigeria’s Path To Miss Universe Nigeria: History, Past Winners, Insights

Nigeria’s association with the Miss Universe pageant began in the early 1980s with an independent Miss Universe Nigeria competition. The inaugural winner, Omololu Ojehomon (1983/84), was ultimately dethroned before her international appearance, amid...

Ololade Ayelabola: Guinness World Record Holder 125km Walk Into History

When Ololade Ayelabola stepped onto the catwalk at the University of Lagos in October 2024, she wasn’t just modelling—she was making history. After logging a staggering 125.11 km over four days and 2,058...

Adekunle Gold Set To Make History At London Jazz Festival

Afrobeats sensation Adekunle Gold is poised to carve his name into the annals of music history as he becomes the first Nigerian artist to headline the prestigious EFG London Jazz Festival—and he’s...
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