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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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 Bank headquarters in Lagos on Thursday, November 2nd. The publication, which was sponsored by Access Bank and the Ford Foundation, is a comprehensive exploration of […]
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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, is one of three new category additions aimed at making the GRAMMY Awards process “more fair, transparent and accurate,” according to Recording Academy CEO Harvey […]
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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. “After considering all the facts presented to this court, as well as my earlier ruling on the agency’s request for withdrawal of this suit, the […]
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by Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Suicide prevalence rates in Africa are the world’s highest, estimated at 11 people per 100,000 per year, against a global average of 9 per 100,000 people, according to the World Health Organization’s estimates. While African countries have undertaken a range of efforts to provide mental health support, including […]
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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 well as the seasoned artistry of Reekado Banks and Patoranking, individuals who have consistently shaped the contemporary landscape of African music. Scheduled for release via […]
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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 – a £100,000 grant, split between 10 music-centric entities and collectives who are uplifting their local communities. As well as receiving £10,000 to execute a […]
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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 to make it at home but home threw many disappointments his way. Facing a troubled football system with multiple corruption allegations, Eze took his talents […]
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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 inspiration. We’ve come a long way from those days in Kaduna, transforming from a young boy who used to dream of owning the things our […]
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