A Nation of Fakes: How Counterfeit Culture Became Normal in Nigeria
To solve this problem, we must intersect culture and regulation.
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To solve this problem, we must intersect culture and regulation.
2 weeks ago
An exploration of the music landscape particularly that of the younger generation of artists dominating many playlists today will do nothing but bolster arguments that our culture may be increasingly ceasing to exist as Western influences take over. Very few if any are attempting to create what can pass as traditional music and so music […]
9 years ago
Artists with teams as good as Maleek Berry’s almost always follow releases of projects with media tours in the countries they’re hoping to push the body of work in. In light of the release of his sophomore EP, First Daze of Winter, the producer turned singer has begun to engage with the media ahead of […]
9 years ago
Following an outbreak of Lassa Fever in Ebonyi State, its government has called for the close of all schools in the state over the next week. Citing the decision as maintaining proactivity, the state Commissioner for Education, Prof. John Eke, noted that the directive was in reaction to a woman testing positive to Lassa fever. Since […]
9 years ago
Over the past three years, the Wizkid – Davido rivalry has dominated conversations around Nigerian music. Christmas 2017 saw the competitiveness take an interesting turn as both artists graced the stages at each other’s headline shows. On Osagie Alonge’s new episode of Facts Only, he assesses the rivalry, argues they both have the same fans […]
9 years ago
Regardless of wherever one may be in their evolution, detractors are something that will always exist. Many tend to channel what they perceive as the negative energy into their craft. Teffy happens to be part of the party who dismisses the talk and keeps things in perspective. On his year opener, Amazed featuring Ari, he […]
9 years ago
In March 2017, reports that Krispy Kreme intended on making an entrance into the Nigerian market began circulating. They were backed up by official statements from Krispy Kreme which announced that the doughnut company had entered a development agreement with Quality Foods Africa and suggested that in the next 5 years, there will be at least […]
9 years ago
Conversations with Nigerian creatives of any form will always reveal that one of the biggest problems we face is the theft of art. From using pictures without proper credit to patronising pirates of music and film, we are all in some form complicit in the problem. Someone who isn’t here to take anyone’s nonsense however, […]
9 years ago
Fortunately for the music industry, last year, producer turned artist – Maleek Berry – dropped a successful premier project, Last Daze of Summer. With hits like Eko Miami, and Let Me Know he cemented his position and paved the way for awards like Best New Act and Best Pop Act at the recent Sound City Awards. […]
9 years ago