Brand Naija

  By Samuel Ajo Nollywood actress and philanthropist, Queeneth Agbor, has been honoured by the Nigerian Correctional Service, Zone A Headquarters, Lagos, for her contributions to the rehabilitation and welfare of inmates. Agbor, who is the founder of Strength Beyond Walls Foundation, received an Award of Appreciation from the Service in recognition of her sustained support for initiatives designed to improve the lives of inmates and facilitate their reintegration into society. The recognition highlights the growing importance of partnerships between correctional authorities and organisations working to provide inmates with opportunities for rehabilitation and personal development. Speaking on the award, Agbor said it would inspire her to do more for people in correctional facilities. “I am deeply grateful to the Nigerian Correctional Service, Zone A Headquarters, for this recognition. It means a lot to me because the work we do through Strength Beyond Walls Foundation is driven by ...

     Nigerian highlife star, Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour, delivered an electrifying performance as the LOUD IN AFRICA Concert Series took over Racket NYC in Manhattan, New York. The concert, held on Friday, August 14, 2026, attracted a large audience comprising members of the African diaspora, music lovers and international culture enthusiasts who gathered for a night of African music, dance and cultural celebration. Flavour, widely recognised as the “King of Highlife,” headlined the sold-out event, treating the audience to a selection of his popular songs while combining traditional highlife sounds with contemporary Afrobeats. From the opening moments of his performance, the singer had the crowd singing and dancing along as he delivered a series of crowd favourites and showcased the live performance style that has made him one of Africa’s prominent music acts. The concert, held at 431 West 16th Street, also featured performances from a diverse lineup of Afr...

   US-based Nigerian artiste Babatunde Ogunseinde, popularly known as Babatunde140, has released a new Afro-fusion single titled “Bá Mi Jó (Dance With Me),” a vibrant track that explores attraction, confidence, individuality and the freedom to embrace personal preferences. The song, whose Yoruba title translates to “Dance With Me,” blends infectious African rhythms with soulful melodies and an engaging groove, creating a sound designed to inspire listeners to let loose and enjoy the moment. According to the artiste, “Bá Mi Jó” is more than a dance record, as it celebrates self-confidence and encourages people to embrace what they consider beautiful while expressing themselves without restraint. “Bá Mi Jó is about confidence, individuality and being free to embrace what you find beautiful. It is an invitation to let go, move freely and enjoy love, attraction, culture and good vibes,” Babatunde140 said. The track reflects the growing fusion of contemporary African sounds with th...

By Adetutu Audu ELSOOLTAAN INTERNATIONAL FOR TRADE & INVESTMENT, the founding business of the Elsooltaan Group, has outlined its positioning as a single point of contact for businesses moving in either direction — into Africa or out of it — backed by on-the-ground presence in Egypt and a footprint spanning the US, UAE, and Central Asia. According to the company, the business identifies commercial and investment opportunities across Africa and structures them for international partners and financial institutions, while also helping foreign businesses and investors navigate entry into African and Middle Eastern markets. Its work spans four broad areas: investment and market-entry facilitation, trade logistics and supply (covering import/export sourcing, customs documentation, general contracting, and air/sea/land logistics through a global partner network), advisory services including strategic planning, financial management, and risk assessment, and market access support including s...

   PalmPay Limited is facing questions over transactions involving N750,369,439.04 from the account of KudiWave Technologies Limited while the account was under restriction and the legal process affecting the funds was being challenged. PalmPay has maintained that the July 15 transfer was carried out pursuant to the June 29 order of the Federal High Court concerning funds standing to KudiWave’s credit. KudiWave, however, disputes that explanation as sufficient, arguing that the key questions are whether the transaction complied with the precise terms of the court process, where the money was sent and why funds were moved while its challenge to the June 29 order was already before the court. KudiWave said it only became aware of the full extent of the transactions after access to the account was restored. Its records showed that funds were moved on July 11, 2026 and returned the same day before another debit of N750,369,439.04 was recorded on July 15 under the narration “Judici...

 By Grace Ade A 12-year-old Nigerian actor, Chibuchi David Francis from Aniocha South Delta state, has won a bronze medal in the Acting category (Ages 11–12) at the 2026 World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA), bringing international recognition to Nigeria at one of the world's foremost performing arts competitions. The championship, held from July 13 to July 21 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, attracted performers from more than 80 countries competing across acting, singing, dancing, modelling, instrumental performance and other creative disciplines. Popularly described as the "Entertainment Olympics," the annual competition provides a global platform for emerging performers while promoting cultural exchange and artistic excellence. Chibuchi represented Team Nigeria under the leadership of Ambassador Lovethpatra White Ekufu, National Director of WCOPA Team Nigeria, Team Manager, Founder and Executive Director of St...