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Hand of God? Bangladeshi’s Messi drawing comes to live! (Photos)

Ariyike — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 19:09:12 +0000

A young Bangladeshi architect has earned fame after his digital drawing of footballer Lionel Messi was matched in real life six years later. Suhas Nahian’s 2013 artwork shows Messi dribbling past a group of players in green and white, leaning his head forward as one of the defenders grabs his red-and-blue Barcelona jersey. Could this […]

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Censors Board Raises Young Ambassadors Against Hate Speech

Ariyike — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 17:12:37 +0000

Nigeria has been drifting apart. Hateful speeches and comments have become a social media thrill. Youths take to social media to join in the fun, scorning and reveling in bringing people down, even in their misfortunes. For this and more, the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) recently engaged youths in Lagos, in a […]

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W Magazine’s spotlight on Nigeria features Jidenna, Teju Cole, Adebayo Oke-Lawal and Others

Ariyike — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 13:44:16 +0000

It really is the golden age for creatives in Nigeria. Nigerian music is played in clubs everywhere in the world, from Davido to Yemi Alade, and so is our art, with Njideka Akunyili-Crosby‘s work Remain, Thriving recently unveiled at Brixton Station in the UK, and Toyin Ojih Odutola currently exhibiting at the Jack Shainman Gallery […]

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Wins Pen Pinter Prize 2018 Award

Ariyike — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 14:57:07 +0000

Many may disagree with Chimamanda’s thoughts as a feminist, and plan a coup for it, and very few courageous ones may disagree with her talent as a writer. However, there are others who highly appreciate her thoughtful expressions, her work, and what she represents. Nigerian Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been announced as the winner […]

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Story of Bob Marley Set To Become A Hollywood Biopic

Ariyike — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 08:32:47 +0000

The story of Bob Marley, the Jamaican superstar who in his short life brought reggae into the global mainstream, is set to become a Hollywood biopic. A representative for Paramount Pictures confirmed Wednesday (June 6) that the studio was developing a film on the life on Marley, who died in 1981 at age 36. The […]

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Nigerian Jersey Voted Best Among 32 Nations In The World Cup Tournament

Ariyike — Thu, 31 May 2018 14:14:42 +0000

Nigeria may have many flaws and many setbacks, but one thing that will always stand tall amongst every pile of taint, is our style, our colors, our fashion, and our art. Well done Nigeria! The Nigerian jersey has been voted the best jersey out of the 32 nations participating in this year’s world cup. In […]

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Screen Actors Guild Considers Stripping Morgan Freeman Of Lifetime Achievement Award Amid Harassment Claims

Ariyike — Tue, 29 May 2018 17:59:00 +0000

The Screen Actors Guild is considering stripping Morgan Freeman of the lifetime achievement award he accepted five months ago during the peak of Hollywood’s #MeToo and Time’s Up protests after eight women alleged sexual harassment against the veteran star. In a CNN report published on Thursday, Freeman, 80, was accused of widespread impropriety and ‘unwanted […]

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Falz Responds To Critics Of ‘This Is Nigeria’ Video

Ariyike — Tue, 29 May 2018 15:48:42 +0000

Falz’ video cover of ‘This Is America’ was a little rushed if you ask me. Although, it would not stop me from appreciating the art that Falz is, and the effort, and work of lyrics he played for ‘This Is Nigeria’. He received a lot of criticism from several Nigerians who weren’t impressed, and has […]

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Wizkid Makes History As He Sold Out 20,000 Capacity 02 Arena, London (Watch Video)

Ariyike — Mon, 28 May 2018 22:00:37 +0000

It’s another historic move by Wizkid this year as the Starboy recently sold out 02 arena in London at his Afrorepublik Festival. Wizkid was able to pull a crowd of over 20,000 music lovers while he delivered somewhat electrifying performance exposing the beauty of African Sound. The Starboy records boss held the stage down for […]

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Three Young Nigerians Win Maiden Canon/TNC Photography Mentorship Programme

Ariyike — Mon, 28 May 2018 10:54:34 +0000

Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence. There are no secrets to it. Do what you love, and love what you do. Keep that dream alive. Three young Nigerian photographers have emerged winners of the maiden edition of Canon & The Now Collectives (TNC) Photography Mentorship Programme held in Lagos. […]

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