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 Ayodele Oyeniyi  What started as a modest digital marketing operation in Karu, Abuja, has grown into one of Nigeria's most recognized full-service agencies, offering everything from search engine optimization and pay-per-click advertising to billboard placements, web development, and professional tech training under one roof. SoniBaze Digital, headquartered in the Federal Capital Territory, has built its reputation over the years by serving businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations that needed more than a single service provider clients who wanted strategy, execution, and accountability from one team. The agency's growth has been recognized on the global stage. SoniBaze Digital currently holds a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Sortlist, one of the world's most respected platforms for evaluating digital marketing agencies, and has been featured on TechBehemoths as a leading digital partner for businesses operating in Nigeria. What observers point to as a key differentiator is the...

By Ayodele Oyeniyi  From wedding photography to catering to venue booking one app simplifies event planning across 24 service categories with verified vendors, real portfolios, and secure payments. Planning an event in Nigeria still means navigating fragmented vendor networks, uncertain pricing, and the risk that your hired photographer won't show up or your caterer will deliver subpar work. The friction is real. Without a centralized platform, event planners whether couples planning weddings, families organizing naming ceremonies, or diaspora Nigerians coordinating from abroad rely on referrals, social media profiles, and hope. Vendors operating independently on Instagram and WhatsApp have no way to systematically reach customers or maintain booking accountability. The Celevend Solution Celevend addresses this directly. The mobile marketplace connects customers actively planning events with professionals across 24+ service categories: photography, catering, decoration, DJ services...

   Lagos based technology entrepreneur Walter Enyioha , founder of e‑Technologies, is urging Nigerian businesses to shift from reactive IT support to a proactive model, as cybercrime continues to cost the economy an estimated $500 million annually and regulatory fines under the Nigeria Data Protection Act reach ₦10 million per breach.“We’ve spent years on the ground repairing systems and watching businesses struggle with unexpected IT failures and security incidents,” said Walter Enyioha . “The reality is that waiting for something to break or worse, waiting for a ransomware attack is no longer sustainable.  The financial and reputational damage is too high.”To address this, e‑Technologies has developed e‑Tech 360, a managed IT service that bundles 24/7 endpoint monitoring, enterprise‑grade cybersecurity, and daily cloud backups into a fixed monthly fee, billed Locally.  The service is delivered through official partnerships with global cybersecurity leader Kaspersky...

  Five-time GRAMMY-winning global music icon Angélique Kidjo has returned with a brand new single titled “Aye Kan (Are You Coming Back)”, featuring Nigerian Afropop star Ayra Starr, in what is being described as a powerful cross-generational collaboration. The single, released on March 27, 2026, serves as a precursor to Kidjo’s highly anticipated album HOPE!!, scheduled for release on April 24 under Warner Music Group. The song blends rich African musical heritage with contemporary pop influences, delivering a message that redefines love as true wealth in a world often driven by materialism. Accompanied by a cinematic music video shot at the iconic Power Station Studio in New York, the visuals capture both artistes in an intimate performance setting, illuminated by candlelight and framed by a grand piano, reflecting the song’s central theme of love, connection, and emotional richness. The collaboration also tells a deeper story of inspiration and legacy. Ayra Starr, who has often c...

   By Ayodele Oyeniyi As streaming demand shifts toward authenticity, Fayne Thri’s “Gone Dead” highlights how artists from Eastern Nigeria are using personal transformation and regional identity to stand out in a saturated Afrobeats market.Artists from Nigeria’s eastern corridor are increasingly redefining their creative direction by merging regional identity with personal evolution, contributing to a broader diversification of the country’s music landscape. Traditionally dominated by Lagos and Abuja-based acts, the Nigerian music industry is witnessing a gradual redistribution of influence as artists from non-coastal regions introduce sounds shaped by local culture, language, and individual life experiences.One of such artists is , an Enugu State-based rapper, singer, and songwriter whose recent release, reflects both artistic growth and regional grounding.  Hailing from Aninri Local Government Area, Thri’s music blends hip-hop, Afrobeats, and soul while incorporating Ea...

Firm combines real estate, tech, and emerging markets to help clients navigate uncertain economyTraditional investment playbooks are failing. Markets shift faster than portfolios can adapt, and investors increasingly realize that betting everything on one sector or one strategy is a losing game. Damian Capital Group is solving this problem head-on. The firm operates across four distinct investment lanes: real estate and infrastructure, technology and digital innovation, emerging market ventures, and traditional financial assets. This approach directly addresses what institutional investors have learned the hard way: concentration kills returns. Data from major asset managers confirms it portfolios built on diversification outperform single-sector bets by significant margins, especially during downturns.What makes Damian Capital Group stand apart is its execution.  Rather than chasing trends, the company uses research-backed analysis to identify where real opportunity lives. Real es...

      AFRICOIN Makes History as One of Africa’s First Regulated Real-World Asset Platforms Under Ghana SEC’s Virtual Asset Sandbox     AFRICOIN, a pioneering blockchain-based real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform headquartered in Rwanda, today announced a historic milestone after being admitted into the regulatory sandbox of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Ghana under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 (Act 1154). The inclusion positions AFRICOIN among the first platforms in Africa to operate within a regulatory environment for tokenized real-world assets, marking a major step toward unlocking Africa’s vast natural wealth through blockchain technology. The announcement follows the SEC Ghana’s official confirmation that it has finalized its regulatory sandbox framework for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). The sandbox enables selected companies to pilot their digital asset products and services within a controlled regulato...