Ahmad Adedimeji Amobi

Nigeria

editor, @bellanaija · words in @ThePublicSquare, @The_NewArab, @csmonitor, @TheOffingMag, etc. |[email protected] | @SulymanBashirat’s stan.

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"Everything Around Me Inspires Me": Roye Okupe on What Inspires Him to Create "Iyanu" and Other Animations

1 week ago | bellanaija.com | Ahmad Adedimeji Amobi

From a young boy in Surulere glued to Cartoon Network, to a creator with a popular animated series airing on the same network across the world, Roye Okupe’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. The Nigerian-born creative is presenting African animation on a global scale, staying true to his roots while building a new future for African superheroes.
What Is the Place of Nollywood in the World?

1 week ago | rpublc.com | Ahmad Adedimeji Amobi

Photo Illustration by Ezinne Osueke / THE REPUBLIC. Source Ref: UNSPLASH. Nollywood sign / RIPPLES NIGERIA.
What the Evolution of Ojude Oba Says About Culture and Identity

2 weeks ago | bellanaija.com | Ahmad Adedimeji Amobi

Every year, the Ojude Oba festival, among numerous photos and sights, renders one iconic photo that captivates the internet. Last year, it was the photo of Farooq Oreagba that earned him the title “King of Steeze”, flaunting his arm tattoo, a cigar in his mouth, and riding on horseback with striking grace. Since then, public interest in the festival has surged. It now draws thousands of attendees, including non-indigenes of Ijebu and Ogun State.
Maureen Onwunali On What Poetry Knows About Home in Today's "Doing Life With..."

3 weeks ago | bellanaija.com | Ahmad Adedimeji Amobi

Doing Life With… is a BellaNaija Features series that showcases how people live, work, travel, care for their families and… everything in between. We are documenting the lives of all people and ensuring everyone is well-represented at BN. Did you miss our last conversation with Princess Adesile? You can catch up here. Today, we’re doing life with Maureen Onwunali, a Dublin-born Nigerian poet. 22-year-old Onwunali is a two-time national slam champion and resident artist at The Roundhouse.
Everything You Need to Know About the Big Sallah (Ileya)

3 weeks ago | bellanaija.com | Ahmad Adedimeji Amobi

The economic situation in Nigeria might have weakened the purchasing power of many Nigerians, but it won’t stop them from celebrating a cultural event or festival. Eid el-Kabir or Eid el-Adha is, religiously, the biggest festival for Muslims across the world. In Nigeria, the days leading up to Eid el-Kabir are enough proof of its arrival: the influx of people into cities and towns, the traffic jams, the noise.
#JP2025: More Than Just a Wedding

1 month ago | bellanaija.com | Ahmad Adedimeji Amobi

To many, the stretch of celebration that defined #JP2025 — the official hashtag for the union between Tanzanian singer Juma Jux and Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo, Iyabo Ojo‘s first daughter, may have seemed excessive. The wedding unfolded over three months, beginning with a Nikkah ceremony in Tanzania and continuing through a vibrant traditional Yoruba wedding and a beachside white wedding in Lagos.
Seven Burna Boy's Songs That Will Get You Emotional

1 month ago | bellanaija.com | Ahmad Adedimeji Amobi

Probably due to his energetic stage performances and giant look, Burna Boy doesn’t appear emotional to many. However, in some of his songs, we have deduced that he might be an African giant, he also has emotions to nurture, silent questions he answers and deep thoughts to process. From his recent albums – African Giant, Twice As Tall, Love, Damini and I Told Them – he has spilled his heart out, narrating the depth of how he feels inside.
UTME 2025: Apologies Are Simply Not Enough

1 month ago | bellanaija.com | Ahmad Adedimeji Amobi

On national TV, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, broke down to tears after acknowledging technical errors that disrupted the Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination (UTME) results of thousands of students in Nigeria. He admitted to the errors, apologised and promised that the affected students would resit for the examination. For some, this was enough to solve the national issue. But was it?
The Difference Spinall Makes in The Nigerian Music Scene

1 month ago | bellanaija.com | Ahmad Adedimeji Amobi

When you play a song, and after a few beats, you hear, “Top Boy!”, be ready to be served some stellar music from the “unstoppable” Spinall. Born Oluseye Desmond Sodamola and formerly DJ Spinall, the disc jockey, producer and songwriter has featured and collaborated with some of the biggest stars in African music, including Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy, Davido, Olamide, Adekunle Gold, Fireboy DML, Asake, Simi, Omah Lay, and others.
What Makes The #AMVCA Different This Year, and Why It Still Matters

1 month ago | bellanaija.com | Ahmad Adedimeji Amobi

There’s a lot to discuss regarding this year’s Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), and you can begin from any angle. As a journalist who has covered African events over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to evaluate the quality of event execution across the continent. The Nigerian events tend to be the most consistent, largely due to our large population, which attracts attention from various places.