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RTM West Africa 2026 Returns, Sets the Stage for Growth, Trust, and Strategic Partnerships in West Africa

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     The Route to Market (RTM) West Africa Summit will return in June 2026 as a leading platform for shaping consumer-centric growth and strengthening market resilience across the region’s fast-evolving FMCG landscape. Building on the success of its 2025 edition, the summit will convene industry leaders, manufacturers, distributors, and technology providers in Lagos to address critical challenges and unlock new growth opportunities in West Africa. The 2025 edition, held at the Lagos Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, set a benchmark for industry collaboration, attracting over 1,000 attendees, 25+ expert speakers, and 5+ exhibiting companies. The event delivered over 21 hours of networking and connected stakeholders from more than 200 companies serving over 1.8 million retail outlets across the region. Key sessions in 2025 featured leading voices across finance, FMCG, and technology, addressing macroeconomic pressures, digital transformation, consumer behavior, and supply chain optimi...

Angélique Kidjo, Ayra Starr Unite on New Single ‘Aye Kan (Are You Coming Back)’

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    Five-time GRAMMY-winning global music icon Angélique Kidjo has returned with a brand new single titled “Aye Kan (Are You Coming Back)”, featuring Nigerian Afropop star Ayra Starr, in what is being described as a powerful cross-generational collaboration. The single, released on March 27, 2026, serves as a precursor to Kidjo’s highly anticipated album HOPE!!, scheduled for release on April 24 under Warner Music Group. The song blends rich African musical heritage with contemporary pop influences, delivering a message that redefines love as true wealth in a world often driven by materialism. Accompanied by a cinematic music video shot at the iconic Power Station Studio in New York, the visuals capture both artistes in an intimate performance setting, illuminated by candlelight and framed by a grand piano, reflecting the song’s central theme of love, connection, and emotional richness. The collaboration also tells a deeper story of inspiration and legacy. Ayra Starr, who has ...

Can a Landlord Raise Your Rent in Nigeria? Here’s What You Should Know

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  Can a Landlord Raise Your Rent in Nigeria? Here’s What You Should Know By: Pelumi Adelowokan | Reading time: 5 mins   Rent increases are one of the biggest frustrations for Nigerian tenants. You settle in. You decorate. You build relationships in the compound. Then renewal notice arrives. With a higher price. Is It Legal? In Nigeria, there is no national rent control law limiting how much landlords can increase rent annually.   What protects you is your tenancy agreement. If your agreement states: 1.  Notice must be given before rent review 2.  Increase cannot exceed a percentage Then the landlord must follow it. If the agreement is silent? The landlord has more control. Why Rent Increases Happen Common reasons include: 1.  Inflation and rising maintenance costs 2.  Property appreciation in high-demand areas 3.  Estate service charge increases Cities like Lagos experience frequent rent adjustments due to demand pressure. How To Prepare Start pla...

9Royalmart Global: Where Quality Meets Convenience

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          9Royalmart Global: Where Quality Meets Convenience   What if online shopping in Nigeria felt premium, predictable, and powerful every single time?   That is the standard 9Royalmart Global was built to deliver.   Founded to redefine the online shopping experience in Nigeria,  9Royalmart  is not just another e- platform. It is a deliberate response to the frustrations shoppers face daily uncertain product quality, delayed deliveries, poor customer service, and inflated pricing. 9Royalmart was created to eliminate those barriers and replace them with trust, speed, and confidence.   At its core, 9Royalmart combines technology, integrity, and customer-first thinking to build a platform where quality meets convenience. Every product listed is verified. Every order is treated with urgency. Every customer interaction is handled professionally. The result is a seamless, reliable, and premium shopping experience designed for modern ...

How 9Royalmart Global is Rewriting Nigeria’s Online Shopping Story

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  How 9Royalmart Global is Rewriting Nigeria’s Online Shopping Story What happens when an e-commerce brand decides that uncertainty is no longer acceptable?In a market where shoppers often gamble on product quality, delivery timelines, and customer service, 9Royalmart Global emerges with a structured alternative.  Built as a direct response to the everyday frustrations of Nigerian consumers, the platform positions itself not as another online store, but as a corrective force within the digital retail space. The Nigerian e-commerce environment has grown rapidly, but growth has not always translated into trust. Delayed deliveries, inconsistent product standards, inflated pricing, and weak support systems have shaped buyer skepticism. 9Royalmart Global was established to dismantle those patterns and replace them with reliability, transparency, and operational discipline. At the center of its model is a simple but firm principle: quality must never be optional.Every product listed...

After the Crown: What Next - A Landmark Book Launch by 2025 Miss World Nigeria Finalist Mmesoma Anosike

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 After the Crown: What Next - A Landmark Book Launch by 2025 Miss World Nigeria Finalist Mmesoma Anosike From pageantry to thought leadership, Mmesoma Anosike is redefining what it truly means to wear a crown. A 2025 Miss World Nigeria finalist, she steps boldly into authorship with her fifth book, After the Crown: What Next, a powerful reflection on leadership, purpose, and personal growth beyond the spotlight. The book features a foreword by Miss World United Kingdom 2025 Beauty With A Purpose titleholder, highlighting its global significance. The crown is earned long before the stage. It is cultivated in virtue, integrity, and character when no one is watching. It is shaped by courage, humility, and a commitment to serve others, echoing the principled leadership of Queen Esther. For Mmesoma, pageantry is not a performance. It is a responsibility to lead with substance, purpose, and poise, using influence to create meaningful impact. In After the Crown, she explores the questions...

Samini Announces 8th Studio Album “ORIGIN8A” for February 2026 Release

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         Ghanaian music icon and multiple award-winning artiste, Samini, has officially unveiled plans for the release of his eighth studio album titled ORIGIN8A, scheduled to drop globally on February 12, 2026. The forthcoming project marks a significant milestone in the veteran musician’s career, symbolising both artistic maturity and a return to his musical roots. The album title draws meaning from the 8-ball imagery featured on its cover, which represents destiny, alignment, completeness and purpose. Speaking on the inspiration behind the project, Samini described ORIGIN8A as a deeply personal body of work shaped by reflection, growth and reconciliation. “This album represents my journey coming full circle. ORIGIN8A is about remembering where I come from, reconnecting with my roots and celebrating the people who shaped my story,” he said. Beyond music, the album also represents a symbolic homecoming. It reunites Samini with several artistes he mentored and s...