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⏳ Trivia Time

Which Nollywood film became the highest-grossing Nigerian movie of all time upon its release in 2016, showcasing a thrilling story about sibling rivalry and power?

A) The Wedding Party
B) King of Boys
C) Lionheart

Scroll to the very bottom for the answer.

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The All Nigerian Pub Quiz: Celebrating Nigerian Culture Through Trivia

For Nigerians in the UK, staying connected to home can be both a challenge and a joy. Whether through food, music, or conversation, the need to celebrate and remember their roots is ever-present. That’s where The All Nigerian Pub Quiz comes in—a unique gathering that blends trivia, culture, and community, offering a fun yet enriching way for Nigerians and their friends to bond over shared knowledge.

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📰 Reading: National Geographic's autumn piece, GoWest, featuring Award-winning traditional Sierra Leonean/Afro-fusion Chef, Maria Bradford. From Nigeria to Senegal and everywhere in between, the piece highlights the rich and diverse culinary culture of West Africa. Maria says "It’s an honour to see the flavours and stories of our region being celebrated on such a global platform."

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🎧 Listening to: Fireboy DML's 'Hell and back' on COLORS. Nigerian singer-songwriter Fireboy DML delivers an earnest performance of ‘hell and back’, a single taken from his newly released fourth studio album ‘adedamola’.

📺 Watching: Rema’s homecoming to Benin City on CNN. When a Benin City boy like Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema rises to global stardom, selling out international shows and recording the first song led by an African-artist to surpass a billion streams on Spotify, what does he do next? He returns home for a victory lap.

🎟️ Booking: Marmalade's October Member Meet-ups. These meet-up events are perfect for socialising with other members, meeting new people and exploring new Afrocentric experiences.

👀 Eyeing: BoohooMAN x Shallipopi collab. Nigerian Afrobeats legend, Shallipopi brings his rule-breaking, boundary-pushing energy to this collection, featuring rugged workwear fused with 90s hip-hop vibes, creating looks that hit different this season. 

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Trivia Answer: A) The Wedding Party
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