A Nation of Fakes: How Counterfeit Culture Became Normal in Nigeria
To solve this problem, we must intersect culture and regulation.
2 weeks ago
To solve this problem, we must intersect culture and regulation.
2 weeks ago
Not a lot of women in hip hop music space despite the fact stat show women are part of hip-hop music as much as their male counterparts. However, despite this great tread, women are often consistently left out of the space when it comes to ranking in this genre, which balls down to lack of […]
4 years ago
By Adaora Nwangwu and Michael Aromolaran Eat a plate of rice at a bukka somewhere in mud-muddled mainland Lagos and you’d have only had an ordinary, forgettable meal. Place the same plate of rice on a table in any restaurant in Victoria Garden City and marvel at the miracle of parallax that’ll unfold. It suddenly […]
4 years ago
Films bring people together and emancipate minds, through storytelling and visuals. Films open people’s thinking, in ways they never imagined. That’s why I became a filmmaker. — Leila Djansi There’s something uniquely beautiful about culture, whether it be social, ethical, intellectual, scientific, or artistic expressions, no matter where in the world, culture has a way […]
4 years ago
The long-awaited debut single Mercy is expertly delivered for Afro-soul music lovers and it was written to give every listener a good feeling. Exceptionally gifted singer-songwriter, Odenose Dele-Damisa known Professionally as OD; has delivered with a flourish, a song music lovers will adore. OD, who hails from Edo state and grew up in Abuja, since […]
4 years ago
Hip-hop artist Supa Blaze is back with his first single of the year titled Everyday. On his latest offering, he channels modern hip-hop with slick beats and subtle melodies accompanied by a cool, catchy yet simple hook. He reflects on his journey so far in a relatable manner while ‘bragging’ about the rewards he enjoys […]
4 years ago
In recent years, Nigerian music has changed a lot thanks to a mixture of the diasporic visibility that the internet confers and the work of emerging inspired musicians. Now, the imagery of Afropop is richer, more diverse and inventive than it has been since the rise of new urban Nigerian music in 1999. Rising singer, […]
4 years ago
Throughout most of the 2000s, the Nigerian pop music landscape was dominated by men like 2 Face, D’ Banj, P Square, 9ice and more. The women on the scene tended to be one dimensional as a result of the societal expectations imposed on them by society. However, it seems the success of Tiwa Savage opened […]
4 years ago
Afrobeats has rapidly evolved from the indigenous sound enjoyed by Africans in Africa to becoming part of the crème de la crème of contemporary music. From its interaction with different artistes, cultures, and lifestyles, other forms of the sound, such as Afrofunk, Afrojuju, highlife, banku, street Afropop, etc, have been birthed and infused into popular […]
4 years ago