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How This Nigerian Woman Is Crossing Africa on a Motorcycle: One Border, One Story at a Time

News

06 May 2025

How This Nigerian Woman Is Crossing Africa on a Motorcycle: One Border, One Story at a Time

From Ibadan to Dakar, Ebaide Udoh is chasing a world record on two wheels — and showing what’s possible for African women along the way.

Like Mother, Like Daughter: Five Nigerian Matriarchs and the Daughters They Inspired

News

29 March 2025

Like Mother, Like Daughter: Five Nigerian Matriarchs and the Daughters They Inspired

From NAFDAC to Netflix, these mothers paved the way for their daughters' success in medicine, art, film, fashion, and cuisine.

Femi Kuti Soundtracks a ‘Journey Through Life’ in His New Album

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28 April 2025

Femi Kuti Soundtracks a ‘Journey Through Life’ in His New Album

The Afrobeat legend talks to OkayAfrica about the making and familial themes of his eleventh studio album, Journey Through Life.

Nigerian chef Hilda Bassey speaks about her attempt to break the world record in cooking marathon after cooking non-stop for 100 hours in Lagos, on May 18, 2023.

Arts + Culture

26 March 2024

What's Driving West Africans' Recent Guinness World Record Attempts?

Over the past year, thousands of West Africans have vied for Guinness World Records — we take a look at what's driving these attempts.

Saxophonists and a clarinetist perform on stage at the Bob Collymore International Jazz Festival

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14 February 2025

How East Africa’s Biggest Jazz Festival is Shaping Kenya’s Next Generation of Jazz Lovers

Once seen as a niche genre, jazz in Kenya is gaining new audiences and nurturing homegrown talent, thanks to the Bob Collymore International Jazz Festival.

Chidimma Adetshina poses for a photo in a green embellished dress and a bright smile at The 73rd Miss Universe Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 16, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.

News

31 December 2024

11 Top Cultural Moments By Africans in 2024

In a year marked by continental protests and uncertainty, here are some cultural breakthrough moments in sports, cinema, and music.

A photo of Tunde Onakoya speaking at the Digital Life Design (DLD) innovation conference in Munich on January 11, 2024.

News

17 April 2024

Tunde Onakoya is Attempting a 58-Hour Chess Marathon: ‘We’re Doing Great Things From a Small Place’

The Nigerian chess master and convener of Chess in Slums Africa, takes on one of his greatest challenges yet: attempting to break the Guinness world record for the longest chess marathon, without losing a game, in Times Square, New York.

Elsa Majimbo attends the World Premiere of "Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé" at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on November 25, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.

Arts + Culture

30 July 2024

Elsa Majimbo, Burna Boy, Uncle Waffles and Hilda Baci Named in TikTok’s First Visionary Voices Africa List

TikTok announces its debut Visionary Voices Africa List, celebrating trailblazing African creators, entrepreneurs, and industry disruptors making a global impact.

Nigerian chef Hilda Bassey speaks about her attempt to break world record in cooking marathon after cooking non-stop for more than 90 hours in Lagos, on May 18, 2023.

News

07 November 2023

Nigerian Chef Hilda Baci Passes Torch of Longest Cooking Marathon World Record

Hilda Baci’s record has been broken by Irish chef Alan Fisher at his restaurant in Japan, who now holds the Guinness World Records for cooking and baking marathons.

Rema wears a leather jacket and backwards hat.

Latest

20 June 2024

Breaking Down the Success Of Rema's “Calm Down”

While some industry insiders point to Selena Gomez’s outsized fanbase as a factor, the song’s simplicity, as well as the perfect timing of its release — with the help of powerhouse Universal Music Group — pushed its global reach.

Hilda Baci has surpassed the Guinness World Record for longest cooking time.

Culture

13 June 2023

Guinness World Record Officially Crowns Nigerian Chef Hilda Baci

The month long decision has been well celebrated as the 27-year-old now holds the title for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.

Rema and Selena Gomez accept the Best Afrobeats award for "Calm Down" from Tiffany Haddish onstage during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey.

Arts + Culture

15 December 2023

The Top 10 African Cultural Moments of 2023

From South Africa winning the Rugby World Cup for a fourth time to Burna Boy playing at an iconic New York City stadium, here are the stand-out moments from this past year.