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  Wedding City Podcast Show will Tackle Modern Marriage Realities - Creator, Reward Akpiri A new podcast dedicated to unpacking the highs and lows of modern marriages is set to premiere on August 30, 2025. The Wedding City Podcast Show will feature candid conversations with wedding professionals, celebrity guests, and counselors, offering fresh insights into the realities couples face before, during, and after marriage. Produced by Media Definition Studios —the creative team behind the viral hit Wedding Whoops: 50 Things Not to Do on Your Big Day —the show promises to take listeners behind the curtain of weddings with unfiltered conversations about love, marriage, and the challenges of modern relationships. Hosted by professional wedding MC Larry Foreman and broadcast personality Abby, the podcast blends expert insights with candid experiences. Each episode will feature celebrity guests, seasoned wedding professionals, marital counsellors, and newlyweds, all sharing raw perspecti...

Temidayo Balogun: Events Architect at the Frontier of Brand Storytelling,  Business Growth By Ife Amusa In a world where consumer attention is fragmented, advertising is oversaturated, and trust in traditional media is waning, events have quietly emerged as one of the most powerful tools for business growth and brand positioning.  For  Temidayo Balogun , communications strategist, event architect, and one of Nigeria’s rising thought leaders in brand storytelling , this is not a trend, but a reality that companies must embrace if they hope to remain competitive. “Events are not about filling a room with people,” Balogun explains. “They are about filling a space with meaning. They give brands a chance to tell their stories in a way no billboard or digital campaign can, live, authentic, and unforgettable.” Global Evidence: Trillions at Stake The numbers underscore Balogun’s conviction. According to the Events Industry Council (EIC), the global business events industry genera...

How Misturah Abisola Owolabi’s Misty Glam Company is Questioning Beauty Standards with Nigeria’s First Albinism Advocacy Pageant 2025 If you lived in a world where you never saw yourself celebrated, would you believe you belonged there? That question has stayed with Owolabi Misturah Abisola her whole life and it’s the question that birthed the Albinism Advocacy Pageant . For Misturah Owolabi, her work at Misty Glam Company is about breaking unrealistic beauty standards so everyone can feel represented. And for persons with albinism , breaking that mold is survival. We live in societies where myths, stigma, and systemic exclusion strip away their dignity before opportunity even knocks. Rarely have persons with albinism been seen as leaders, creators, changemakers or talented stars. She wanted to change that. That’s why, in February 2025, through Misty Glam Company, she launched the Albinism Advocacy Pageant as a stage for women with albinism to tell their stories, build their voices, ...

     Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders: Emmanuel Fadipe’s Animal Friends Academy and the UN Global Goals In a quiet corner of global development work, a Nigerian scholar is building something designed to outlast him. Emmanuel Fadipe , a scientist, educator, and diplomat in equal measure, is shaping the way young people across continents learn about the planet and their role in protecting it. His vehicle for change is Animal Friends Academy , a free mobile learning platform that connects science with responsibility, blending modern technology with the urgent mission of advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals . Fadipe’s path to this point began far from international conference rooms. Raised in the agricultural belt of southwestern Nigeria , he grew up tending animals and observing the rhythms of rural life. His parents invested heavily in his education and faith, nurturing a conviction that knowledge should serve the common good. That conviction carried him fro...

        Elite Pillar Launches Commercial Land Project on Agbowa–Sagamu Expressway Ikorodu, Lagos — Fast-growing real estate development firm, Elite Pillar , has officially launched Heritage Garden City Commercial , a purpose-built commercial enclave strategically located directly on the Agbowa–Sagamu Expressway in Ikorodu. The project comes on the heels of the company’s successful residential estate, Heritage Garden City , which is just one minute away. According to Elite Pillar’s MD/CEO, Oladimeji Nurudeen , the new development is designed to meet the surging demand for structured commercial spaces within Lagos’s expanding outskirts. “Heritage Garden City Commercial is more than just a land sale — it’s a vision for a thriving commercial ecosystem,” said Oladimeji Nurudeen. “We’ve combined prime location, verified documentation, and planned infrastructure to give investors a risk-free entry into one of Lagos’s fastest-growing business corridors.” Positioned within ...

       Suko Paint Challenges Industry Giants, Breaks Price Monopoly with Affordable Excellence For too long, the paint industry in Nigeria has been dominated by a handful of major brands dictating prices. But now, a new force is shaking up the status quo. Suko Paint is boldly stepping into the market, not just as a competitor, but as a game-changer, with top-quality paint products offered at surprisingly affordable prices. By disrupting the traditional pricing structure, Suko Paint is putting power back into the hands of the customer. The brand offers paint that matches, and in some cases exceeds, the quality of long-established competitors, without the inflated price tag. This strategic pricing model is designed to make premium painting accessible to everyone, from everyday homeowners to large-scale contractors. Suko Paint’s approach proves that excellence doesn't have to be expensive. With a focus on local production, efficient distribution, and direct-to-customer ...

         Snappcode of Africa Is Redefining Photography and Powerfully Shaping Africa’s Creative Legacy Nigeria’s leading lifestyle photographer,  Babalola Ifeoluwa Isaac , popularly known as  Snappcode of Africa , stands as one of the most influential visual creatives of his generation. With a bold vision, sharp lens, and unmatched storytelling finesse, he continues to redefine  lifestyle photography  across the continent and place African excellence on the global stage. His impact has never been more prominent than it is in August 2025. His rise is nothing short of iconic. In recent triumphs, Snappcode earned the prestigious  Black Excellence award in Kenya  and was handpicked as one of the exclusive invitees at the  Forbes 30 Under 30 summit in Botswana . Back-to-back honors like the  Future Awards’ Photographer of the Year in 2024  and a spot on the  Top 5 Most Influential Photographers in Nigeria list in 2023...

  FROM NIGERIA TO SOUTH AFRICA: SPENDIN APP’S SEAMLESS SOLUTION FOR AFRICAN PAYMENTS With real-time Naira-to-Rand transfers, virtual dollar cards , and broad financial utility,  Spendin  is tackling Africa’s fragmented payment challenges head-on. In a continent where borders are political but financial systems remain fragmented, seamless cross-border transactions are a luxury many still can’t afford. But  Neona Technologies   is on a mission to change that narrative, one Africa-focused solution at a time. Their latest product, the  Spendin App , is making major strides in addressing long-standing payment issues between  Nigeria and South Africa ,  two economic giants on the continent where remittance, commerce, and individual financial needs often hit systemic roadblocks. “Spendin is a reflection of our broader vision: financial systems that move as fast as Africans do, with solutions created by people who understand the context,”  adds ...

     Alveena Events Announces Exclusive Retreat & Masterclass in Doha, Qatar: Elevate Your Event Industry Game Get ready for an extraordinary journey into the future of event design and management! Alveena Events is thrilled to announce its upcoming Retreat & Masterclass in the luxurious surroundings of the Millennium Hotel Doha, a premier destination for industry professionals eager to learn, network, and experience the vibrant culture of Qatar. This exclusive retreat is crafted for event planners, designers, coordinators, and enthusiasts who aspire to elevate their craft and redefine luxury in the events arena. Over six inspiring days, participants will enjoy expert-led masterclasses, exciting leisure activities, and immersive city exploration — all designed to foster growth, innovation, and strategic thinking. Highlights of the Doha Retreat include: 🎤 Renowned Speakers: Dr. Akinkunmi Oladipupo — Visionary leader and pioneer in African luxury event design Arc. ...

     From Marketplace to Neobank: Niteon Launches First African Manufacturers bank Ahead of Seed Round Nigerian-founded and US-based startup Niteon, already ranked as the third-largest digital export marketplace in Nigeria, has announced the launch of its latest innovation: Niteon Capital, the first neobank built specifically for African manufacturers. The announcement comes as the company gears up for its $1.5 million equity and $5 million debt seed round signaling a bold expansion into fintech infrastructure to complement its fast-growing marketplace. Founded by Tony Nwose and Daniel Chukwuemelie, Niteon has already built a reputation for helping verified African manufacturers, spanning agriculture, fabrics and minerals products connect seamlessly to international buyers. With operational footprints in the US, UK, Canada, and South Asia, and a recent FDA Global Partner License unlocking export access to the United States, Niteon is already a formidable force in African ...

           Prunet Digital Agency Accelerates Africa’s Business Growth — One Brand and One Creative at a Time Fast-growing Lagos-based creative powerhouse, Prunet Digital Agency, is scaling business growth across Africa by transforming how brands show up online — while simultaneously bridging the continent’s talent gap through its new training arm, Prunet Academy, officially launching this September. Founded in 2022 by Creative Director Promise Ekewuba, Prunet Digital started as a small three-person team determined to help African businesses grow with strategic branding, content, and digital marketing services. Today, it has grown into a 23-person hybrid team that has worked with over 70 businesses across fashion, fintech, education, beauty, health, and even government sectors — providing services ranging from brand design and content creation to email marketing, SEO, social media strategy, and paid advertising. "As we built our agency, we quickly realized t...

           Payora: Transforming Financial Services Across Africa Every great brand begins as an idea — a means to serve, grow, and build trust. In 2021, that idea came to life as Cyber Data Hub, a simple virtual top-up (VTU) platform enabling users to buy airtime, purchase data, and pay bills via their smartphones. What started as a basic service addressing immediate needs has evolved through years of user feedback, technological advancement, and unwavering commitment to financial inclusion. Today, that humble beginning has grown into something much greater: introducing Payora, a next-generation fintech platform reimagining how Africans interact with financial services. A New Chapter Begins In July 2025, Payora was launched under Orbital Labs Limited with a powerful mission: to become Africa's leading financial technology platform, providing reliable, affordable, and accessible services to all. This transformation was driven by the needs of small businesses...