Meet Seun Ajayi Seun Ajayi is an actor who works across the stage, screen and audio media. Blessed with a silk baritone voice, he is known for playing strong pivotal characters with an air of mystery and loads of charm. His portrayal of ‘Arinze’ in Mildred Okwo’s Suru’Lere (Patience Pays) earned him critical acclaim as a new creative voice in the Nigerian…
If you’re familiar with the new direction Nollywood has taken especially in terms of improved production and script quality, then you’ll be familiar with our MCM- OC Ukeje. OC is one of the drivers of New Nollywood. Many hearts were broken (including mine!) when he tied the knot with Ibukun Bickersteth in 2014. Well married or not our crush still…
It’s been a long time since we posted…but we are BACK! We may have been hibernating but we’ve found many inspirational stories to share with you, one of which is the amazing journey of purpose of Gospel Artist, Frank Edwards. Meet Frank Edwards Frank Ugochukwu Edwards is a Nigerian contemporary Christian singer-songwriter and recording artist from Enugu, Enugu State. He is the founder and owner of the record…
One of the perks of running IBG is that we get to network with and showcase amazing inspirational people who are pursuing purpose, passion and making a difference. Tolu Ogunlesi is an example. In our exclusive ‘mini’ interview and #MCM feature, the multi award winning journalist takes a few minutes out of his schedule to share his motivations, definitions of…
The beauty of dreams is found in its expression. Victor Ehikhamenor, this week’s MCM, shows that there are no boundaries to possibilities. From art to poetry, photography to literary works and even fashion, Victor’s work spans across genres, continents and cultures. What we’ve always enjoyed about Victor is just how diverse, yet relatable his work is. Somehow he manages to…
On IBG we love to celebrate the unconventional and those who go against the grain. Their stories, challenges and triumphs spur us to action and help us separate the real from the not so real. Bemyoda (AKA Bem) is no different. The singer, song writer and entrepreneur has created a style of his own, birthed from a place of authenticity…
Japheth J Omojuwa or just ‘Omojuwa’ as he is more popularly known is a Nigerian Thought Leader and influencer. Over the last 6 years Omojuwa has made Nigeria’s business his business and in many respects broken the veil of governance by openly sharing, critiquing and analyzing various aspects of the Nigerian and African polity. A social media influencer, Omojuwa was…
Consistency is an important key to success. If there is one thing I know for sure about Chude Jideonwo is that he has been unwavering in his craft and in its expression. As many of you know, Chude is a lawyer, an author, as well as a teacher and an award-winning journalist. He has a Master’s Degree in Media and…
Hello Monday! As much as LOVE celebrating women, we believe in equality, so each Monday, as per usual, we share with you our Man Crush Monday. Today, we are crushing on David Lanre Messan (DLM) is the Chief Executive of TroggeUrban Limited and curator for the World Economic Forum Global Shapers Lagos Hub. Why are we crushing on Lanre, well…
Cheta Nwanze is a Computer Engineer with a keen interest in history and current affairs. Currently head of research at SBM Intelligence, Cheta is easily one of Nigeria’s most prolific writers and commentators on politics, Nigerian issues, history and football. Cheta is well known in the media world following his pivotal role in 234Next.com, Managing Editor of Ynaija and his…
