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On the 13th of November, Twitter user Maki (@makispoke) posted a series of statements that quickly became the centre of online discussion. She began with a vague but pointed observation about wealthy “progressives” who mistreat domestic staff. Soon after, she narrowed her focus to a particular individual; someone she described as misogynistic, someone whose public […]
5 hours ago
Everyone has a podcast—or is about to launch one. From living rooms to YouTube studios, microphones are plugged in, ring lights are on, and conversations are being recorded at a dizzying pace. Podcasts flit from hot topic to hot topic, with a steady stream of camera ready guests lending instantly viral ‘insight’ to the increasingly […]
4 months ago
“Which line, let them bring it out, has had more impact than that like on Cast,” Odumodublvck asks in a radio interview with Beat 99.9FM’s Osi Suave. “Which Hip Hop song,” he continues, “has had more cultural impact, in the last 20 years? Brother in the history of Nigerian Hip Hop, no song has had […]
5 months ago
A significant portion of Wizkid’s imminent HBO documentary Wizkid: Long Live Lagos is devoted to excavating the suffocating grief that arrived in the wake of his mother’s passing. As the documentary reveals, on the day of his historic show at the 60,000-capacity Tottenham Stadium, his mother, Morayo Balogun, was undergoing an emergency surgery. In clips […]
5 months ago
Despite his embattled situation, writing Wizkid off is a bit premature, he still has a huge fanbase and the talent to command rave reviews from critics.
6 months ago
In the past few weeks, an unlikely influencer has achieved a bizarre kind of internet infamy, one predicated on the shock value of his content as opposed to his capacity for entertainment or any noteworthy skill he might possess. His alias? Mr Downloader. If his moniker conjures images of a scraggly hooded nerd, clacking furtively […]
3 weeks ago
Behind some of Afrobeats’ most unforgettable melodies are voices you’ve heard but never seen. Now, those voices belong to a group of exceptionally talented young girls stepping into the spotlight for the first time. Damilola “Dapper” Akinwunmi, Founder and CEO of Dapper Music and Entertainment, proudly introduces Giddy Girls, a remarkable all-female vocal collective made […]
3 weeks ago
On the 11th of October 2025, Travis Scott’s globe-trotting Utopia tour, which has seen him performing in far-flung cities of the world—among them Reading, São Paulo, and Bramham—led him to the 94,000 capacity FNB stadium in South Africa, the largest in Africa. As Travis Scott bounded up the stage, the teeming audience—which, viewed from above, […]
3 weeks ago
What started with the explosive debut of Orisha Warz Issue #1 has grown into one of Africa’s most exciting cultural-tech movements. ClubZella.com has become a vibrant digital hub for myth, music, fashion, and storytelling — bringing the pulse of Afro-Pop culture to a global audience. The journey began with Orisha Warz, a sci-fi, action-adventure series […]
4 weeks ago
Lojay looks at once excited and embarrassed playing the role of wingman. Draped against deep red curtains that seem even more luxuriant against the warm glow of an ornate orange lamp, he slouches comfortably in his seat, gesticulating elaborately as he treats us to his pedagogy on wooing women. “Ladies and gentleman,” he starts, “I’ve […]
4 weeks ago
Hennessy proudly introduces its 2025 Made for More campaign — a cinematic exploration of African cultural pride, togetherness, and creativity, featuring Hennessy’s new Ambassador Tems and appearances from Friends of the House INNOSS’B, Kabza De Small, Maglera Doe Boy, and chess grandmaster, Tunde Onakoya. With this new chapter, Hennessy builds on its long-standing place in […]
4 weeks ago
Dapper Music & Entertainment has unveiled HUE, an innovative new frontier platform designed to spotlight the raw essence of African artistry. Created under the umbrella of the Dapper Group and inspired by the power of simplicity, HUE represents the company’s next frontier in merging creativity with structure. It reimagines how audiences experience live performances, stripping […]
1 month ago
Chocolate City’s 20th Anniversary celebration wasn’t just a party; it was a masterclass in storytelling. The evening, which culminated in the announcement of the label’s $1 million Founders Fund, was as seamless as it was symbolic, marking two decades of one of Nigeria’s most influential music companies. Behind the scenes, a quiet force helped shape […]
1 month ago
