Dennis Da-ala Mirilla

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AMVCA 2025: 7 Nollywood Insiders Predict Who Will Win

6 days ago | zikoko.com | Dennis Da-ala Mirilla

The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) are this Saturday, and the biggest and brightest names in African entertainment will be celebrated for their work in the past year.
15 of the Funniest Nigerians to Follow on TikTok Right Now

1 week ago | zikoko.com | Dennis Da-ala Mirilla

Years after TikTok took us through the pandemic, we still find ourselves doomscrolling on the platform, looking for content to while away the time. But with the sheer number of creators — some 1.3 million of them, — figuring out which accounts will actually crack you up can be a hassle. That’s where we come in. On this list, we’ve curated the funniest Nigerian TikTokers you should be following right now. We tried to make the list as varied as possible, to match any sense of humour.
We Ranked What Nigerians Wore to the 2025 MET Gala from Great to "Na Wa for You"

1 week ago | zikoko.com | Dennis Da-ala Mirilla

Check what’s on your fave’s report card The 2025 MET Gala is over, and we are happy that the Nigerians who made Anna Wintour’s shindig didn’t disappoint. By not disappointing, I mean it was obvious that they made some effort to stay on the theme this year, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” In no way do we mean there weren’t some looks that we saw and thought “na wa for you.”However, there were also some blockbuster ‘fits from Burna Boy, Damson Idris and Ayo Edebiri.
What’s That Smell? It’s Not Ayra Starr, It’s Misogyny

1 week ago | zikoko.com | Dennis Da-ala Mirilla

Ayra Starr has built a hyper-feminine pop persona, and it’s drawn the ire of many Nigerian men online. Now, as she celebrates a Platinum certification in the UK for her Grammy-nominated hit, “Rush,” an old, ridiculous rumour has resurfaced: that she smells. Congratulations to @ayrastarr on earning her first Platinum certification in the UK for ‘Rush’. 🌟 pic.twitter.com/VRX925B2zG— MAVIN (@MavinRecords) May 3, 2025If that sounds absurd, it’s because it is — but it’s also familiar.
How Akwaeke Emezi Wrote 10 Books in 10 Years — and Burnt Out Doing It

1 week ago | zikoko.com | Dennis Da-ala Mirilla

In just 10 years, author Akwaeke Emezi has written 10 books — including The Death of Vivek Oji, Dear Senthuran, Freshwater, and their latest, Somadina, published in Nigeria by Masobe Books. After they signed with the Wylie Agency, Emezi dropped out of Syracuse University’s MFA writing program and published their debut novel, Freshwater. The book is a critically acclaimed exploration of African spirituality. It follows a young girl who grows up to discover she has multiple spirits living within her.
How Achi Vibes Grew From 15k to 780k Followers on TikTok in 4 Years

1 week ago | zikoko.com | Dennis Da-ala Mirilla

In February 2024, Chioma Anyanwu, better known as AnChi Vibes, was named ‘TikTok Creator of the Year’ at the Sub-Saharan Africa TikTok Awards. Her quick, witty takes on film and TV culture — like debating who the greatest wizard is between Merlin, Zeddicus Zu’l Zorander, and Dumbledore — have made her a go-to voice in Nigerian pop commentary. @anchi_vibes Who is the most powerful sorcerer/wizard of all time? 🎥🍿 A. Gandalf (Lordoftherings) B. Dumbledore (Harrypotter) C.
20 Nigerian Celebrities Who Became Politicians

2 weeks ago | zikoko.com | Dennis Da-ala Mirilla

There has been no shortage of Nigerian celebrities campaigning for political appointments. Nigerian celebrities are no strangers to politics. For years, they have used their influence to shape public perception. But sometimes, they have gone from just influencing the public to seeking political positions themselves.
17th Headies Awards: The Complete List of Winners (LIVE)

2 weeks ago | zikoko.com | Dennis Da-ala Mirilla

The 17th edition of the Headies Awards, Nigeria’s biggest music award event, is currently taking place in Lagos, after two editions in Atlanta, US. Already, the biggest names in music are being celebrated for their work, as the winners of some categories have been announced. This 17th edition is only one of two Headies Awards that will take place this year. The 18th edition will be held in December to make up for the absence of the awards in 2024.
Chude Jideonwo on How to Build Premium Nigerian Content for the Future

2 weeks ago | zikoko.com | Dennis Da-ala Mirilla

For over 25 years, Chude Jideonwo has been at the vanguard of Nigerian media. As a teenager, he published his first novel, His Father’s Knickers. He went on to work on talk shows like Celebrating Jesus (MBI), Inside Out with Agatha, and Funmi Iyanda’s New Dawn. With his friend Adebola Williams, he launched Red Media Group, the parent company of brands like YNaija, Red Media Africa, The Future Awards Africa, and StateCraft.
17th Headies Awards: 10 Nigerian Music Insiders Predict Who Will Win

3 weeks ago | zikoko.com | Dennis Da-ala Mirilla

The 17th edition of the Headies Awards, Nigeria’s most prestigious music award event, will be held in Lagos on Sunday, April 27. The event will bring together music industry insiders to celebrate the best of Nigerian music. As we anticipate who will snag what award on Sunday, we asked 10 Nigerian music industry insiders, including record label executives, music journalists, and Afrobeats nerds, what their Headies predictions for some of the top categories are.