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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British-Nigerian artist and designer Yinka Ilori MBE has launched the Yinka Ilori Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to reimagining how communities everywhere access joy, creativity, and opportunity. Rooted in co-creation and sustainability, the Foundation will build permanent community spaces that empower young people, celebrate local identity, and encourage self-sufficiency. The Foundation’s first flagship site opens soon […]
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Spotify has unveiled a new original podcast, Culture Club — a space where music lovers come together to explore the sounds shaping Africa today. Hosted by Benewaah Boateng (Spotify’s Senior Editor for West Africa) and Michelle Atagana (Head of Communications, Sub-Saharan Africa), the debut episode dives into Afrobeats — its rhythm, roots, and rise to […]
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L–R: Samuel Odesanmi, Regional Marketing Manager, William Grant & Sons; Precious Omoregie, Spokesperson, T.T. Dalk; and Ifeanyi Nwune, Creative Director, I.N Official and Glenfiddich Collaborator, during the press conference in Nigeria where Glenfiddich formally announced its partnership with the Aston Martin Formula 1 Team and introduced the Limited Edition Glenfiddich 16-Year-Old Whisky to the market. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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With over a decade of experience supporting Ghanaian artists, MiPROMO specializes in digital and video distribution, social media marketing, web publishing, branding, and event activation. This partnership is an exciting step in Virgin Music Group’s ongoing mission to invest in Africa’s music and creative scene through strategic distribution, marketing support, and artist empowerment. Virgin Music Group, known […]
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Building on the success of its launch earlier this year, Martell’s Afrobeats Live returned to Paris for its second edition with a bold celebration of the women defining the genre’s sound, style, and future. Launched in June 2025, Afrobeats Live is Martell’s global cultural platform dedicated to bringing together the people who are shaping the […]
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By Joseph Dike Abiagom TMXO builds music the way an architect designs a structure -with balance, precision, and purpose. His work doesn’t rely on spectacle or hype; it relies on craft. On Adekunle Gold’s Fuji, that craft takes center stage. Each record on the project feels engineered, not just produced -a deliberate alignment of rhythm, […]
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