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             Loud In Africa Unveils Unathi Nkayi as New Face, Announces new music Project Release African entertainment platform Loud In Africa has officially announced South African media personality and singer, Unathi Nkayi, as the face of its new season, marking a strategic move to expand its cultural and musical footprint across the continent. The announcement, made via a press release, positions Nkayi at the forefront of the brand’s upcoming campaigns and creative direction, as Loud In Africa continues to spotlight influential voices shaping Africa’s entertainment landscape. As part of the rollout, Nkayi is also set to release a new project on May 1, a development that is expected to generate significant anticipation among fans and industry stakeholders. The project will be distributed by Prime Music Partners, reinforcing a key partnership aimed at amplifying African music across global platforms. Founder of Loud In Africa, Akeju Abass Mubarak, de...

       “Stand Attention”: The Arrival of a Commander The unveiling of Stand Attention was more than a release—it was a statement. Created on November 4th, 2025, the date marking the birthday of Valentine Luiz, the single was conceived as both a tribute and a declaration. In every sense, it announced the official arrival of Siilvaar as a commanding force within the Voltte universe. Branded as “Stand Attention” – Siilvaar feat. Niphkeys , the record positions Siilvaar not merely as a new artist, but as a Commander of the Voltte army—a symbolic role that speaks to leadership, discipline, and purpose. The song carries a confident, almost ceremonial energy, blending authority with melody and setting the sonic tone for what Voltte Records represents. The collaboration with Niphkeys went beyond production. Featured on the track, Niphkeys brings his signature presence into the record, elevating it from a debut statement to a strategic alliance. The chemistry between both a...

              JOSHUA DENILA Unveils A Journey of Self-Discovery With New Afrobeat EP No Money, No Honey In a world where music often serves as a mirror to the soul,  JOSHUA DENILA  delivers a heartfelt narrative with his debut EP, No Money, No Honey, released on September 1st, 2025. This  afrobeat -infused project is more than just a collection of songs, it’s a vibrant testament to breaking free, finding strength, and embracing authenticity. No Money, No Honey captures a pivotal moment in JOSHUA DENILA’s life, where a life-altering decision to leave a  co-dependent relationship  sparked a creative awakening. The EP’s candid title reflects the realization that true artistic freedom stems from self-reliance, not romantic ties. Each track weaves a chapter of this journey, from the aching vulnerability of  Empty Pockets  to the triumphant self-love of  My Own Honey . The lyrics, unfiltered and deeply personal, resona...

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, ...

         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...