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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On Sunday 18th February, Kano Pillars took on Enyimba United in Kano for the final time this season. For Udoji Chinedu, former Enyimba captain it was a nostalgic experience that saw him face-off with former teammates. It was also, sadly, Chinedu’s last soccer match for the side as he passed on in a car accident […]
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Black Panther, a Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Film directed by Ryan Coogler has smashed box office records taking $218 million. As reported by NY Times the previous record holder was Straight Outta Compton directed by F. Gary Gary which collected $214 million worldwide in 2015. Global ticket sales are projected to reach $316 million […]
8 years ago
If Juls’ Leap of Faith EP did only one thing, it was assure us that some of our favorite new acts (Nonso Amadi, Odunsi, Santi, Tomi Agape) had the chops to create music of the highest level and hold their own in the African soundscape. For many, that was the first time they paid attention […]
8 years ago
While many of his peers stray from creating afropop music, Minz has embraced his identity as an artist who wants to shake the doors and win the ears while creating in the most saturated genre. Cuts like Odoyewu and Story helped him usher in the New Year in Gabon. What on the surface looked simply […]
8 years ago
After filming the third and fourth season of Shuga in Nigeria, MTV is back to Nigeria for the sixth season of millennial themed drama series. In the last two seasons filmed in Nigeria, it featured Tiwa Savage, Adesua Etomi, Dorcas Shola-Fapson, and Emmanuel Ikubese before moving to South Africa for its fifth season. Olumide Oworu, Timini Egbuson […]
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2017 saw Fasina’s star shine bright after his introduction in 2016 with his LifT EP. By a distance the biggest song the Britain based act scored was Freaky which featured Minz. The words ‘system is gingered’ rung and one of Swizz Beatz Afrobeat bump sessions redirected attention towards a record that helped Fasina extend his […]
8 years ago
It’s pretty ironic when we think of sixty-five year old Cyril Ramaphosa as new however in his position as President of South Africa, he’s a newcomer as he takes over the reins of the country following the resignation of Jacob Zuma on Valentine’s Day in lieu of waning support from his party, the African National […]
8 years ago
Earlier this year, Tinny Entertainment kicked off the calendar with Late Night Vibrations, the most recent work from two of their acts, Bella & front liner Ycee. The label mates had previously showcased their sonic compatibility on Bella’s first official single, Radio which fashioned a unique sound. The Tinny Entertainment pair take it a step […]
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