In Nigeria, political influence is not only exercised by the ruling class through polemics and powerful speeches: it is also worn.
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By Kay Ugwuede In a sense, making an animated film is godlike. An artist sketches a character, every possible movement they can make, the environments they inhabit, the people they coexist with, and then, an animator bestows life to that universe. It is painstaking work that requires thousands of hours and drawings, backbreaking concentration, hawkeyed […]
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The DMW star’s sophomore album refocuses on melody and versatility, resulting in his most impressive record yet.
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Jameson is the smooth Irish Whiskey that continues to fuel authentic moments of connection between individuals and within communities. From the bearded brothers who bond over their love of lush, bushy facial hair; to alternative communities united through their authentic spirit and love for fashion & music. Nothing brings people together like music and as […]
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Nigerian rapper and music producer, Black Beatz has unveiled his new EP, Feelings & Reality. The music project is his first in three years and comes as a follow-up to his debut album, Determination which was released in 2018. The EP also includes previously released singles, Love Me (featuring Peruzzi), Dobalé (featuring MOJO), and recently […]
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“I just want to create and do something incredible,” Hanu Jay says when I phone in from Awka, Eastern Nigeria. Over in Lagos where the musician resides, he’s gearing up for the release of a new song and shortly after a project. It follows the exuberant Uber, a record with DJ Consequence that has been […]
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March marks the commemoration of International Women’s Day. Over the years, this commemoration has progressively increased as the world acknowledges and recognizes women and the wide array of roles they play across aspects of our society. It is with this in mind that label, M.O.T. has designed its February 21 collection, to highlight the uniqueness […]
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As Afrobeats catapults to global prominence, local communities are leveraging cultural clout and striving for enduring impact. WeTalkSound are important in this regard: in the past four years, the Dolapo Amusat-led collective has emerged as a key player in the wider music ecosystem, boasting a gifted member base that includes budding stars in music, design, […]
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It’s 1998, the House of Deola Sagoe is a decade into the fashion business and on the brink of global stardom after a showstopping collection at M-Net’s Face of Africa. Yet, Ms. Deola Ade-Ojo isn’t dwelling on the accolades but thinking of ways to elevate industry practices on the continent. That same year, the legendary […]
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