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Ayra Starr Makes History as First African Artist Headlines NFL International Halftime Show
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, the United Nations’ International Day of the Girl Child, Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr (Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe) etched her name into global sports and music history. The 24-year-old became the…
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Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Misquoted to Portray Husband as “Traditional” on Gender Roles
Claim: An X user claimed that Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde said her husband told her that “traditionally, a Man is not supposed to go to the market,” but that she told him she was “not…
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NFM Weekly Digest: Women Advocating Change and Other Stories We Covered This Week
As Nigeria marked 66 years of independence, women were still fighting for safety in their homes and communities, the right to inherit family property, and access to healthcare. This week, we reported on domestic violence,…
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Rape Culture Among Nigerian Youth: When Sexual Violence Becomes Entertainment
A video that circulated widely on social media in early October 2026 has once again thrown a harsh light on rape culture among Nigerian youth and the growing normalization of non-consensual recording and sharing of…
