The year was 2006, and I was home for the secondary school holidays; I was in SS3, and boarding school was arduous. As with most middle-class families, we had cable
Today marks a milestone as talented Nigerian singer-songwriter, Leczy, unveils his highly anticipated debut EP, The Genesis. Comprising seven tracks, this masterpiece signifies a musical beginning showcasing the intricate layers of
A highlight of this week’s much anticipated Lagos art calendar was the launch of the 588-page book, A King’s Passion: A 21st Century Patron of African Art at the Access
Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Nigerian artists are taking the spotlight in the upcoming 2024 GRAMMYs, dominating the inaugural ‘Best African Music Performance’ category. The new category, announced in August,
Seth Onyango, bird story agency Fintech giant, Flutterwave has overcome legal challenges that threatened to cripple an ambitious growth strategy that made it the darling of venture capitalists internationally.
Burgeoning British-Mauritian singer-songwriter Lavaud is embracing her authentic self with unwavering confidence. Her latest single, Roll On Me, showcases extraordinary talent and features the illustrious presence of Tiwa Savage, Kanis, as
Since the beginning of Ballantine’s True Music, the brand has played a crucial role in supporting underground entertainment and talent. To support local scenes, Ballantine’s introduced the True Music Fund
by Promise Eze Emmanuel Eze dreamed of becoming a professional footballer in Nigeria. To achieve this, he set to work, training hard and hoping to have his break. He wanted
Dear 8-year-old Skales, As I sit here and look back at the incredible journey we’ve taken in our music career, I can’t help but feel a sense of awe and
Every Friday since the 18th of August 2023, the 6 talents of The Sarz Academy (TSA) Class of ‘23; Perfext, Syntiat, Gimba, Pjstar, MillyMay_Pod and Charmaine L.A, have taken the
by Phendu Kuta, bird story agency The second Pan-African Folklore Festival wowed audiences and brought Johannesburg alive for almost a week during South Africa Heritage Month as multi-faceted storyteller
by Seth Onyango, bird story agency A bet by members of Nigeria’s fintech elite on a feature film, The Black Book is paying blockbuster dividends, as the film strikes
At exactly 7:12 AM on the 26th of August 2023 , multi-disciplinary artist Anthony Azekwoh posted a not-so-subtle reminder on his Twitter account about his exhibition cum charity sale holding
Concluding on August 5th, 2023, the ‘Fluidity’ exhibition curated by the Art Bridge Project in a collaboration with AMG projects was a sight to behold. The exhibition featured 5 artists