Celebrating Everyday Triumphs Through Heritage-Inspired Design
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by Michael Kolawole “The cycles of Nigerian pop are fast and vast. It takes talent and luck to stay current. There is no artist who can hug currency.” — Michael Kolawole The first time I heard Fireboy’s breakout single Jealous, I was in disbelief. There was something so different about the song. It had an element that I’d […]
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by Ayodele Ibiyemi Critiquing a movie directed by Tunde Kelani is not easy because he is a perfect blend of experience and excellence. Movie after movie, the veteran filmmaker continues to outdo himself and critics always run the risk of just praising his movies and missing the lapses. The summary of his latest movie, […]
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by Chukwudi Ukonne Andrew is living the illusion of the ‘millennial middle class Nigerian’. He has a ‘good job’ drives a car and lives in a decent albeit sparsely furnished apartment in a nice neighborhood. His life is not perfect, but he lives better than most Nigerians. However, just like most millennial middle-class Nigerians, Andrew hovers only […]
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From almost losing an eye to being inspired by hyperrealism arts in his later days at the University, Nigerian artist, Ken Nwadiogbu, has had a number of success stories on his journey in the artsphere. Snagging a few accolades and awards to his name, Ken is one of the talented artists from Nigeria that fuses […]
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Ultra-premium vodka- Cîroc was the toast of the uber-hip party experience tagged “The Lagos Party Animal (LPA)”, hosted by super star DJ Lambo, packed with the crème de la crème of the entertainment industry, top Nigerian DJs and hypemen. Lagos party people including renowned Rapper, MI Abaga, street sensation, Small Doctor, Sasha P, Chef Eros […]
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by Robert Solomon When Crayon stepped into the music scene in 2019, his main impetus was to create Afrobeats beyond the limits of what had been done. It’s been two years now since this journey began for the 21-year-old musician christened Charles Chibuezechukwu but one would agree he is coming on strong. On his 2019 […]
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The Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art is pleased to announce The Invincible Hands exhibition opening from August 6, 2021 – January 18, 2022. The intersection of art and culture has become the breeding ground for conversations that shape our culture in Nigeria. In an age where the information lies at our fingertips, accessibility to the […]
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By Kay Ugwuede In a sense, making an animated film is godlike. An artist sketches a character, every possible movement they can make, the environments they inhabit, the people they coexist with, and then, an animator bestows life to that universe. It is painstaking work that requires thousands of hours and drawings, backbreaking concentration, hawkeyed […]
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