EKOCITY Magazine

416 AFRICAN ARTISTS STORM LAGOS FOR AFRIMA

January 9, 2026

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by EKOCITYMAGAZINE_A1

Four hundred and sixteen African musicians have stormed Lagos for the ninth edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).The event, scheduled to run from January 7 to 11 with different activities, is hosted by the Lagos State Government to enhance the growth of the music ecosystem in Nigeria and across Africa.The programme includes an ...

Wizkid Makes History as First African Artist to Surpass 10 Billion Spotify Streams

January 9, 2026

Achievement Cover Stories Music

by EKOCITYMAGAZINE_A1

Wizkid Makes History as First African Artist to Surpass 10 Billion Spotify StreamsGlobal music superstar Wizkid (Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun) has etched his name into music history, becoming the first African artist to surpass 10 billion streams on Spotify. This landmark ...

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Mourns the Loss of Her 21-Month-Old Son

January 8, 2026

Cover Stories Tribute

by EKOCITYMAGAZINE_A1

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Mourns the Loss of Her 21-Month-Old SonRenowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, are grieving the heartbreaking loss of one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi, who passed away on Wednesday, January ...

Abuja Under Threat: The Rising Tide of Kidnapping and an Urgent Call for Stronger Security Measures

January 8, 2026

Cover Stories Security

by EKOCITYMAGAZINE_A1

Abuja, once held up as one of West Africa’s most secure capitals, is now waking up to a daily reality that many residents had hoped would never come to their doorstep: violence, kidnappings, and killings along major routes and within ...

NO RIFT BETWEEN GOVERNORS ABIODUN, SANWO-OLU

January 8, 2026

Cover Stories Government

by EKOCITYMAGAZINE_A1

Gboyega AkosileSA media and Publicity to Governor Sanwoolu  The attention of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State has been drawn to some reports making the rounds in some online media platforms and blogs, insinuating that there is a ...

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Idris Aregbe: Custodian of Lagos’ Living

January 8, 2026

Arts & Culture Cover Stories

by EKOCITYMAGAZINE_A1

In a city defined by movement, creativity, and cultural depth, Idris Aregbe stands as one of the foremost custodians of Lagos State’s tourism, arts, and cultural identity. Through vision-driven leadership and strategic cultural advocacy, Aregbe has played a pivotal role ...

TAJBank Successfully Completes Recapitalization Ahead of CBN Deadline

January 8, 2026

Cover Stories Finance

by EKOCITYMAGAZINE_A1

TAJBank Successfully Completes Recapitalization Ahead of CBN DeadlineTAJBank has announced the successful completion of its recapitalization programme, having met and surpassed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new minimum capital requirement well ahead of the March 2026 deadline. This significant ...

SANWO-OLU CELEBRATES WIFE AT 59, SAYS SHE IS DEPENDABLE PARTNER

January 7, 2026

Cover Stories Government

by EKOCITYMAGAZINE_A1

SANWO-OLU CELEBRATES WIFE AT 59, SAYS SHE IS DEPENDABLE PARTNERThe Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has celebrated his darling wife, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on her 59th birthday. He described her as a courageous, kind-hearted and strong pillar of ...