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American superstar singer Lady Gaga did not just come to the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards to pack the awards – she also stole the show with her stunning outfits. …
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of Nigeria has re-arrested popular social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, better known by his nickname Mompha. Mompha is facing charges of money laundering before …
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This article contains everything you need to know about Nigerian musical artist, DJ Consequence Who is DJ Consequence? DJ Consequence is a Nigerian clubhouse and radio DJ and musical artist. …
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This article contains everything you need to know about BBNaija Vee Who is BBNaija Vee? Vee was one of the housemates who participated at the 2020 BBNaija Season 5 reality TV …
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This article contains everything you need to know about BBNaija Rebecca Nengi Hampson Who is BBNaija Nengi? Nengi was one of the housemates who participated at the 2020 BBNaija Season …
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This article contains everything you need to know about BBNaija Erica Ngozi Nlewedim Who is BBNaija Erica? Erica Nlewedim is a Nigerian actress and commercial model who participated in the …
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Who is BBNaija Tolanibaj? Tolanibaj was one of the housemates who participated at the 2020 BBNaija Season 5 show, tagged “Lockdown”. Tolanibaj was born in the US but later moved …
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Written by Eniola Baruwa Who is Laura Louie? Laura Louie is a businesswoman that is married to Hollywood star Woody Harrelson. The name Woody Harrelson might be familiar to you …
Meet Laura Louie, the adorable wife of Woody Harrelson Read More
When BBNaija host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu asked the housemates during their entry show what they will most likely be getting involved in while in the house – Eric gave an honest …
BBNaija fans react to Lilo and Eric’s quick romance in the house Read More
Written by Timi Sanni In my tribe, there’s a proverb about the grass and two elephants. I don’t remember it now, but I remember the sound father’s hand made on …
‘Between Two Elephants at War’ – A touching African flash fiction about violence Read More
Written by Dozie Fineboi Ejimofor, for DNB Stories. The 2018 Nigerian film ‘SMASH’ is, in my opinion, largely underrated for a class act romantic comedy it is. It so far …
SMASH – The best Nollywood romance-comedy movie so far made Read More
The disturbing news of a man who allegedly stabbed his girlfriend in Lekki and committed suicide afterwards came as a huge shock to Nigerians last week. 39-year-old Chris Ndukwe allegedly …
Fresh details emerge about dead couple – Chris Ndukwe and Olamide Alli Read More
A Nigerian man identified simply as Ayomide or Ayo Chef has taken to his Instagram page to reveal that he is gay. Ayomide also shared a video of himself cuddling …
Nigerian man comes out as gay on Instagram, shares video with lover Read More
Reports currently making the rounds on social media is that Nigerian socialite Hushpuppi has been arrested in Dubai. What we have been able to gather so far of Hushpuppi’s alleged …
Fresh details of Hushpuppi’s alleged arrest in Dubai Read More
Nigerian musician Azeez Fashola, professionally known as Naira Marley, has taken to his official Instagram page celebrate a Billboard chart success. The 26-year-old singer shared a screenshot of the Billboard …
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Awka is currently the capital city of Anambra State. All major government parastatal offices are located in Awka. We lived in Amikwo for a while, a small street off Works …
I grew up in Awka – here’s what the town is like Read More
In Awka, the capital city of Anambra State, where I grew up, there weren’t many bushes. We rarely saw young boys in groups of 10 or 12, carrying machetes and …
The animal called ‘edi’ in Igbo land Read More
Tobe shared this story. Five years ago, I was a third-year university student. Coming from a very religious home, I was deeply involved in church activities while at school. I …
How a male priest assaulted me when I was a student Read More
Written by Rodney Norman This short story (titled “I Hadn’t Anyone Until You”) is loosely based on a real-life event. This is a story of the last moments of a …
A SAD story about a GAY man dying from AIDS Read More
Written by Dozie Fineboi Ejimofor “Everything We Touch” the movie is everything. Late Justus Esiri, first of all, is beyond legend status. The actor outdid himself in this movie. Playing …
‘Everything We Touch’ – One of Nollywood’s greatest classics! Read More
We already did a post about the top five recommended soaps for dark-skinned Nigerians. By now you must know how much we advocate for natural dark skin. Dark skin is …
6 best creams for dark and chocolate skin in Nigeria Read More
by Staff writer The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on January 26, 2020. The show recognized the best works of music …
Angelique Kidjo’s electrifying performance at the 2020 Grammys Read More
by Staff writer Ever imagined what it would be like if Africa was a school and all the countries are students? Nigerian writer, Soogun Omoniyi, has the best answer to …
If Africa was a school…check out who your country will be Read More
by Staff writer Nobody stays relevant forever and no other industry establishes the truth of this saying better than the entertainment industry. There were Nollywood actors that dazzled our screens …
10 great Nollywood actors nobody remembers anymore Read More
Written by Daniel Nkado My boyfriend, Okolo, is a proud man. As proud as a Yoruba boy with newly dyed hair. The first day we met, after several weeks of …
Love Story: The Sexist Man I Fell In Love With Read More
by Staff writer African men have been separated from fashion for a long time. In the past, women bothered more about how they looked than men. Women get all the …
How fashionable are Nigerian men? Read More
by Elizabeth Nana Hydrophobia — that’s the term to describe people like me who are scared of water. I’ve always avoided anything beach, but when Ami called again and shouted …
My experience visiting Tarkwa Bay Beach in Lagos Read More
by Staff writer Despite a slow start, 2019 turned out to be a really BIG year for news-hungry Nigerians. From celebrity scandals and reality TV drama to massive political controversies, …
8 most talked about Nigerians this year Read More
by Staff writer The REDTV Rave party is perhaps this year’s ultimate Detty December event. The show remained true to its theme, ‘The shutdown’, with over 25K guests attending. On …
Exclusive pictures from the REDTV Rave 4 Shutdown party in Lekki Read More
by Gloria Ezeh Detty December is all about the shows and concerts and the parties. Detty December is a way to cool off after the stress of the year. No …
What does Detty December mean to you? Read More
by Staff writer There is no better city to have a Detty December this year than Lagos City. With all the amazing shows and concerts going down in Lagos this …
Ticket prices for Lagos music concerts this December Read More
by Staff writer The Nigerian film industry (aka Nollywood) may have become notorious for churning out less-than-impressive movies at an alarming rate, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t Nollywood projects …
10 greatest Nollywood movies ever made! Read More
by Staff writer Almost all Nigerian artists are currently in Dubai for the 2019 One Africa Music Fest. The concert, which is certainly one of UAE’s top music events, saw …
Video of Wizkid ‘rocking’ Tiwa Savage at One Africa Music Fest gets fans talking Read More
by Simi Oluwa, penned by Daniel Nkado My name is Simi. Okay, that’s not my real name. You don’t actually expect me to use my real name to share a …
My Own Nigerian Love Story – Told By Simi Read More
by Daniel Nkado I grew up in a small street in Anambra State’s capital. I was not up to 8 when I realized boys and girls were raised differently, at …
Raising sons the right way in Africa Read More
by Staff writer Ever wondered if the world’s most powerful monarch has ever been in a movie before? Well, yes — The Royal Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, has …
What is the movie the Queen of England appeared in? Read More
Written by Daniel Nkado Read the first part HERE. *** Aunty Victoria was surprisingly inexperienced. Being with her felt like being with a virgin. I used to hear …
My Lagos Sugar Mummy Diaries – 2 Read More
by T.J. Bosun One word to describe being gay in Nigeria (any part of Africa really) is UNPLEASANT. The stress and sneers do not just come from society but from …
What being GAY in Nigeria feels like Read More
by Staff writer Nigeria’s megacity, Lagos, faces numerous security challenges, ranging from petty to very serious crimes. Though security in the state has been beefed up in recent times, pointers …
8 most common crimes in Lagos Read More
by Daniel Nkado Amaka does not joke with her business. This would be her 6th year in the industry and not a single dissatisfied customer yet. She had known a …
Short Story: How Amaka Disappointed Me Read More
Got a story to tell? We want to hear it. DNB Stories Africa is the home of Black Culture, Queer Truths, and Global Voices. We are committed to building liberated …
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by Staff writer American superstar Beyoncé has released the track list for her Lion King-inspired album, The Lion King: The Gift, and Africans have gone into frenzy. The album, while …
All the African artists in Beyoncé’s new ‘Lion King’ album Read More
by Paul B. D For the sake other people mentioned in this write-up, I’m writing this with a fake name. Many years ago, I was this ignorant homophobe who’d sworn …
Dear Gideon Okeke, I used to be more homophobic than you! Read More
by Staff writer Ever wondered the exact reason men wake up each morning with their members standing firm and strong inside their boxers? Men of all ages experience morning woods …
The real reason you get morning woods Read More
by Daniel Nkado *** Read previous chapters HERE. EIGHT At work, Andrew found himself thinking about the incident with Grace, smiling to his foolishness. Or maybe the way Grace had …
Grace Abounds – Chapter 8 and 9 Read More
by Daniel Nkado There is a good reason companies usually balk from going political. Apparently top maker of shaving supplies, Gillette, does not know this when they decided to make …
Everything wrong with Gillette’s new advert Read More
A short story by Daniel Nkado Our compound has gone lonely. It is always like this every Christmas, or its Muslim equivalent, when neighbours travel with everything living they own, …
How I spent my Christmas day in Nigeria Read More
by Ms Mia R. I’ll begin by sharing a small true story with you. It’s been approximately 6 years since I broke up with my first boyfriend (I was 18). …
Why it is completely OKAY to block someone on social media Read More
by Staff writer When her husband knelt down to propose in a quiet bush in the countryside, Lauren Johnson did something most women do when they are being proposed to…only …
Read why this proposal has been tagged the most enthusiastic wedding proposal ever Read More
by Staff writer The history of Black Friday, a day most stores offer very mouth-watering discounts to their customers, has been mired in controversy for a long time. There have …
No, the history of Black Friday is not related to slavery Read More
by Staff writer There is a reason people are advised never to cheat! How disoriented a woman named Casey must have felt when she received screenshots of racy text messages …
Woman reads out fiancé’s cheating text messages on their wedding day Read More
by Demicia Montoya I was born on July 10, 1992, as Demicia Ann Montoya, a healthy baby girl weighing in at 8 pounds, 14 ounces. I can’t pinpoint the exact …
None of my colleagues at work knows that I’m a transgender – Read Montoya’s Story Read More
by Daniel Nkado Being fat, short, quiet, or poor, there is now an endless list of what people can be shamed for. And now engagement rings have joined the list. …
Ring-shaming is now becoming a serious issue Read More
by Eivind Kjørstad Let’s face it, a lot of boys and men today are confused about what it is to be a man. Imagine navigating dating in a world where …
The confusion of being a man Read More
by Staff writer American basketball player Roland Griffin was recently in the news for being dismissed from the men’s basketball team after an altercation with an assistant coach. Griffin was …
People are talking about Roland Griffin’s cute lips Read More
by Staff writer Beauty comes in all skins and nothing better explains this than the presence and extraordinary works of these three African models. 3. Grace Bol Grace Bol is …
3 dark-skinned African models that have redefined beauty Read More
by Staff writer They are not just cute, they are also humble. The four Kupe dance challenge guys have thanked fans for making their dance video go viral. Find them …
The four Kupe dance challenge guys thank fans! Read More
by James Nelson For those that don’t go to the gym yet, you are really missing the lifestyle gist of your life. The gym is like a busy market of …
13 types of people you meet at the gym in Nigeria Read More
by Martins Toritseju She was beaming with joy, her smiles enchanting. The bride’s white gown boasted its radiance. Intoxicating! It was finally happening. It was like a wish come true. …
Short Story: The Holy Matrimony Read More
by Gift Adene People have been complaining online about how the Nigerian police and SARS officials often harassed them over nothing just to extort money. Well, I experienced mine today, and …
My annoying experience with Nigeria police this morning Read More