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The cover artwork for Gaise Baba’s God Is Cooking, featuring the artiste seated on a throne with a plate and an image of Reverend J. J. Ransome-Kuti. The artwork connects the album’s contemporary musical direction with the historical figure whose 1922 recording features on the project.

For Gaise Baba, Afro-Gospel Has Room for Every Sound

In an interview with TNR, Gaise Baba explains the musical vision behind God Is Cooking, its 1922 Ransome-Kuti sample and his approach to Afro-Gospel.

By Abioye Damilare Samson

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Láolú Senbanjo, the Nigerian visual artist whose work draws on Yoruba mythology and traditional visual practices.

Láolú Senbanjo Brings His Yoruba Art to “Children of Blood and Bone”

The Nigerian artist left human rights law to pursue art. Now, his Yoruba-inspired markings help define Idris Elba’s character in Gina Prince-Bythewood’s adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel.

BY Ikenna Churchill

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Concept artwork for CUT, an upcoming African science-fiction short film by Chidiebere Ugbe, centred on two young creators developing virtual-reality editing technology.

Chidiebere Ugbe on “CUT” and the Future of Nollywood Storytelling

With his upcoming sci-fi short, the documentary filmmaker explores African innovation on screen and argues for new approaches to film distribution.

BY Esther Kalu

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Uzoma Dunkwu, who transitioned from studying engineering to pursuing animation and character design professionally.

Uzoma Dunkwu on Designing “Eyes of Wakanda” and Building an Animation Career

The Nigerian character designer discusses creating Noni, finding his visual language, working within Marvel’s animation pipeline and building a career without formal art training.

BY Godsgoodness Refe-Okeme

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Promotional artwork for Black Market, the crime thriller directed by Fatimah Binta Gimsay and starring Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Lateef Adedimeji and Omowunmi Dada.

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The ensemble cast of Ordinary People, whose characters appear to lead ordinary lives in Mirage Estate while hiding criminal histories, personal conflicts, and secrets that gradually intersect.

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Written by Mannie Oiseomaye and directed by Orobosa Ikponmwen, Pushing 30 follows a 30-year-old tech founder whose birthday brunch brings unresolved issues within her friendship group to the surface.

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Nigerian Afrobeats artiste Asake, whose musical style was emulated in an AI-generated track titled “Different Now”, cited by one of TNR’s respondents in the debate over AI and musical originality.

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Bimbo Ademoye and Timini Egbuson share a romantic scene, reflecting the playful exchanges and developing attraction that feature in several of their on-screen collaborations.

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Nigerian actress and influencer Tomike Adeoye in a modernised buba with a full-chested blouse and dramatic sleeves paired with a mini skirt, finished with an oversized gele.
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Bole Festival marks ten years of food, music, and community in Port Harcourt, built around the roasted plantain that started it all.
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Tomike Adeoye wears a soft blush makeup look that complements her statement outfit, reflecting the growing preference for fresh, understated glam among Nigerian celebrities.

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