TheCityCeleb
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Type of site | Media & Entertainment |
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| Available in | English |
| Founded | February 2020 |
| Headquarters | , Nigeria |
| Founder | Lawrence Godwin (Kaptain Kush) |
| URL | http://www.thecityceleb.com/ |
| Advertising | Yes |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | 5 February 2020 |
| Current status | Active |
| Written in | PHP, HTML, JavaScript, CSS |
TheCityCeleb is a Nigerian media and entertainment company,[1] focuses primarily on celebrity biographies and entertainment news,[2] headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.[3][4]
History
[edit]TheCityCeleb was founded by Lawrence 'Kaptain Kush' Godwin in 2020.[5] In its early form,[6] TheCityCeleb emerged as a digital platform focused on documenting biographies of Nigerian and international celebrities.[7]
Achievements
[edit]In 2023, TheCityCeleb was ranked fourth in top 10 Africa’s leading media brands by Guardian.[3]
TheCityCeleb was honoured at the 2025 African Media Summit in Accra, Ghana.[8]
Awards
[edit]| Year | Award | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | City People Entertainment Awards | Recognition Award | Won | [9] |
References
[edit]- ^ "BellaNaija, Pulse Africa, TheCityCeleb, Others Ranks Among The Top Africa's Media Brands". Tribune Nigeria. Editorial. 30 December 2022. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ "The Internets BestKept Secrets 10 Websites You Should Know About". Tribune Nigeria. Editorial. 1 June 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Top 10 Africa's leading media brands in 2023". Guardian Nigeria. Editorial. 15 November 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "Top 10 award-winning Africa's media brands". Thesun Nigeria. Editorial. 20 November 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "Why I created The City Celeb brand Kaptain Kush". Tribune. Editorial. 16 October 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "TheCityCeleb redefines digital journalism with strategic content innovation". Thenation Nigeria. Editorial. 19 August 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "15 Facts About Award-Winning Media Brand, TheCityCeleb Media". Dailytimes Nigeria. Editorial. 22 October 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "TheCityCeleb honoured at African Media Summit in Accra". Guardian Nigeria. Editorial. 19 August 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "TheCityCeleb won 2022 City People awards for Recognition Award". Pop Jollof. Editorial. 27 March 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2025.