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Falz: the rapper, actor and activist who turned satire into a career Profile Falz: the rapper, actor and activist who turned satire into a career Odunlade Adekola: the Yoruba film star whose face became Nigeria’s favourite meme Profile Odunlade Adekola: the Yoruba film star whose face became Nigeria’s favourite meme Calvin Bassey: from Leicester’s academy to Rangers, Ajax, Fulham and the Super Eagles Profile Calvin Bassey: from Leicester’s academy to Rangers, Ajax, Fulham and the Super Eagles Silverbird Galleria and the return of cinema-going in Nigeria Entertainment Silverbird Galleria and the return of cinema-going in Nigeria Elesin Oba: Biyi Bandele’s final film, adapting Soyinka’s Death and the King’s Horseman Movies & TV Elesin Oba: Biyi Bandele’s final film, adapting Soyinka’s Death and the King’s Horseman

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Falz: the rapper, actor and activist who turned satire into a career Profile Falz: the rapper, actor and activist who turned satire into a career Falz, born Folarin Falana, is a lawyer's son who became one of Nigeria's best-known rappers and actors. His 2018 song This Is Nigeria satirised the country's problems, and he became a prominent voice during the 2020 EndSARS protests. Odunlade Adekola: the Yoruba film star whose face became Nigeria’s favourite meme Profile Odunlade Adekola: the Yoruba film star whose face became Nigeria’s favourite meme Odunlade Adekola is one of the biggest stars of Yoruba-language cinema, known for comic and dramatic roles. His expressive face became a hugely popular meme, and he took the lead in Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman in 2022. Calvin Bassey: from Leicester’s academy to Rangers, Ajax, Fulham and the Super Eagles Profile Calvin Bassey: from Leicester’s academy to Rangers, Ajax, Fulham and the Super Eagles Calvin Bassey, a left-footed defender, came through Leicester City's academy before thriving at Rangers, where he reached the 2022 Europa League final. He moved to Ajax and then Fulham, and played a key role in Nigeria's run to the 2023 AFCON final. Silverbird Galleria and the return of cinema-going in Nigeria Entertainment Silverbird Galleria and the return of cinema-going in Nigeria By the 1990s, most of Nigeria's old cinemas had closed. In 2004, Silverbird Galleria opened in Victoria Island, Lagos, bringing modern multiplex cinema back to the country. Its success helped spark a revival of cinema-going and a new box office for Nollywood. Elesin Oba: Biyi Bandele’s final film, adapting Soyinka’s Death and the King’s Horseman Movies & TV Elesin Oba: Biyi Bandele’s final film, adapting Soyinka’s Death and the King’s Horseman Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman, a 2022 Netflix film directed by Biyi Bandele, adapts Wole Soyinka's 1975 play about a royal horseman who must follow his dead king into the afterlife. Bandele died in August 2022, weeks before its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Femi Otedola: the Nigerian billionaire behind Forte Oil, Geregu Power and two famous daughters Celebrity Buzz Femi Otedola: the Nigerian billionaire behind Forte Oil, Geregu Power and two famous daughters Femi Otedola built a fortune in petroleum distribution and later power generation. The son of a former Lagos governor, he is also known for his philanthropy and for his daughters, DJ Cuppy and actress Temi Otedola, who have their own large followings. France mobilizes 70,000 officers as widespread protests erupt in major cities News France mobilizes 70,000 officers as widespread protests erupt in major cities France protests have escalated, prompting the mobilization of 70,000 officers in major cities to maintain order and safety. Fire engulfs Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest in Bavaria, suspect arrested as 200 firefighters respond News Fire engulfs Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest in Bavaria, suspect arrested as 200 firefighters respond Fire engulfed Hitler's Eagle's Nest in Bavaria this week, prompting a swift response from 200 firefighters and the arrest of a suspect. Ola Aina: the London-born full-back who chose Nigeria and found his best form at Forest Profile Ola Aina: the London-born full-back who chose Nigeria and found his best form at Forest Ola Aina came through Chelsea's academy, played in Italy for Torino and joined Nottingham Forest in 2023. A versatile full-back who chose to represent Nigeria, he was part of the Super Eagles squad that reached the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final. France mobilizes 70,000 police as protests erupt nationwide amid Le Pen’s campaign launch News France mobilizes 70,000 police as protests erupt nationwide amid Le Pen’s campaign launch Marine Le Pen's campaign launch has sparked nationwide protests in France, prompting the mobilization of 70,000 police to maintain order.

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Femi Otedola: the Nigerian billionaire behind Forte Oil, Geregu Power and two famous daughters Celebrity Buzz Femi Otedola: the Nigerian billionaire behind Forte Oil, Geregu Power and two famous daughters France mobilizes 70,000 officers as widespread protests erupt in major cities News France mobilizes 70,000 officers as widespread protests erupt in major cities Fire engulfs Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest in Bavaria, suspect arrested as 200 firefighters respond News Fire engulfs Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest in Bavaria, suspect arrested as 200 firefighters respond Ola Aina: the London-born full-back who chose Nigeria and found his best form at Forest Profile Ola Aina: the London-born full-back who chose Nigeria and found his best form at Forest

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Far From Home: Netflix’s Nigerian teen drama about a scholarship boy among Lagos’s elite Movies & TV Far From Home: Netflix’s Nigerian teen drama about a scholarship boy among Lagos’s elite Eyimofe: the Esiri brothers’ Lagos film that joined the Criterion Collection Movies & TV Eyimofe: the Esiri brothers’ Lagos film that joined the Criterion Collection Ramsey Nouah: Nollywood’s lover boy who became the director of Living in Bondage: Breaking Free Movies & TV Ramsey Nouah: Nollywood’s lover boy who became the director of Living in Bondage: Breaking Free MTV Shuga: the drama series that taught a generation about sex, HIV and consent Movies & TV MTV Shuga: the drama series that taught a generation about sex, HIV and consent