First off, Tyla (yes, our South African sis) just carried Best Afrobeats at the MTV VMAs, beating heavyweights like Burna Boy and Asake. Na real “Afrobeats to the world” moment — whether we like am or not, the genre is now a global export.

Meanwhile, Davido just locked in his Coachella debut for 2026. You know say OBO no dey carry last. Expect that stage to turn to “Timeless” live on steroids.

And then, our fave chef Hilda Baci has done it again. She’s officially in the Guinness World Records for cooking the largest jollof rice ever. If there was any debate about who runs Naija food culture, abeg case closed.

On a more emotional note, singer Seyi Shay opened up that Sound Sultan’s death almost made her quit music. That one touch heart sha — it’s a reminder that these celebs carry their own silent battles too.

Of course, no week is complete without BBNaija wahala. Evictions don happen (bye Denari and Tracy 👋🏽), and tension dey rise in the house. From accusations of inappropriate touching to contestants talking about mental exhaustion, this season is giving less “vibes” and more “therapy session.”

On the film side, Nollywood is feeding us with fresh drops this September — A Weekend Fiasco, Dara: A Port Harcourt Love Story, and Gammy and The Living Things. If you need new cinema dates, you’re covered.

And quickly, industry gist: reports say Nigeria’s entertainment sector hit about $9 billion value in 2023. Tell me again that this isn’t our new oil?

🌍 The Global Gist

Globally, it’s been just as loud. Jungkook of BTS practically shut down the internet after his Calvin Klein appearance at NYFW. Over a million posts on X? This man no be regular musician, he’s a cultural event on legs.

Netflix also gave us KPop Demon Hunters, an animated film mixing idol life and demon-fighting. Sounds wild, but fans are eating it up — TikTok dances and cosplay already dey fly.

For the big stage, Global Citizen Festival 2025 announced its lineup, and it’s stacked: The Weeknd, Shakira, plus Afrobeats queens Tyla and Ayra Starr representing. Mark September on your calendar.

Fashion tea no dey end too. Sydney Sweeney’s red Emmys dress caused wahala online, with people saying it looked too “MAGA-coded.” Meanwhile, Selena Gomez went viral for her red carpet look and a sweet surprise from Benny Blanco after the show. Love lives here.

And because streaming culture is its own universe now, Camp Peak 2025 is trending — IRL streamer camp, pulling all your fave creators under QTCinderella’s banner. Gen Z heaven basically

In conclusion from Hilda’s giant jollof to Jungkook’s Calvin Klein chaos, this week proves pop culture is the one thing truly uniting Lagos, LA, and Seoul. Naija to the world is no longer a dream — it’s the standard. And honestly? We’re just here for the ride. 🚀

Written by The Gild Blog Team