Benue Xclusive is a digital media outlet dedicated to Benue State’s creative economy and everyday life. Based in Abuja and rooted in Benue’s cultural communities, it publishes music premieres, artist profiles, reviews and scene reporting while tracking local developments that shape audiences in Makurdi and across the diaspora. Coverage ranges from singles by homegrown acts to features on established names such as 2Baba, alongside stories on festivals like the Igede Agba celebration. It also compiles weekly roundups and occasional public‑interest pieces on security, policy and community issues affecting the state. Beyond publishing, Benue Xclusive functions as a platform for emerging talent. It hosts an active community forum where musicians and fans discuss the craft and the business of making music. The brand maintains a Benue Music Top 10, offers talent listing and booking pathways, and provides promotional and distribution support for artists seeking regional visibility. By spotlighting Tiv, Idoma and Igede voices, it documents a music scene that blends local languages and rhythms with contemporary Afrobeats. Benue Xclusive’s audience includes young listeners, culture fans and residents who want a grounded view of the state’s arts and happenings. Its mix of artist discovery, scene reporting and local news makes it a reference point for anyone following Benue’s evolving sound and society.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Abuja, Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2020
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Benue, Nigeria

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Lifestyle
Entertainment and culture
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
Facebook

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
25,000
Instagram number of followers:
963
YouTube number of followers:
5
Tiktok number of followers:
80

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
N/A
Directors:
Adingi Terhemba Moses, Mary Ahula, Jonah IgbaAdingi, Comfort Igbajov

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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