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Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, during his later years as one of Yoruba cinema’s most recognisable actors. His career began in 1981 as an Akede Oba and spanned theatre, home-video films and contemporary Nollywood, including his role as Alaafin Ademuyiwa in Aníkúlápó.

Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’: The Name, The Man, The Legacy

Taiwo Hassan “Ogogo” built a career spanning Yoruba theatre, home-video cinema and contemporary Nollywood. Here is the journey behind the late actor’s legacy.

By Fareedat Taofeeq

by Fareedat Taofeeq

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Tobi Peter, Nigerian DJ and creator of Gospel House, photographed in his distinctive light-blue Agbada featuring a white skeleton ribcage design. The outfit has become closely associated with the DJ's public image as he moves between electronic, Amapiano and gospel sounds.

Tobi Peter Is Building a New House for Gospel Music

From viral Amapiano remixes to a growing live experience that places gospel music inside the world of house and electronic music, the DJ in the blue agbada speaks exclusively to TNR about Gospel House, faith and the space between church and the dancefloor.

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To Adaego With Love marks Nwamaka Chikezie’s directorial feature debut produced by Brenda Ogbukaa-Garuba. The historical drama is a worthy reference to conversations around the post-civil war, tribal and cultural tensions among Nigerians with its exploration of a forbidden romance.

Nwamaka Chikezie on Bringing 1975 to Life in “To Adaego With Love”

After winning two directing prizes at the DGN Awards, Chikezie talks to TNR about the historical romance, the challenge of recreating 1975 Nigeria and the human stories behind its history.

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Martini Akande, the self-taught editor behind Brotherhood, Gangs of Lagos and Christmas in Lagos. Originally drawn to acting, Akande discovered editing while making short films with friends in Ibadan and taught himself the craft through YouTube tutorials, online courses and books including Walter Murch's In the Blink of an Eye.

Martini Akande Has Made a Career Out of What Audiences Don’t See

The self-taught editor behind Brotherhood, Gangs of Lagos and Christmas in Lagos opens up on learning the craft through YouTube, why good editing should disappear, and finding his way into Nollywood

BY Ikenna Churchill

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