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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Following an extraordinary year of viral success, burgeoning Nigerian artist Shoday is back with another hit. His latest single, “Purr”, marks his second collaboration with Ayo Maff; a pairing whose first joint effort in 2024 set the bar high. “Purr” isn’t just a song; it’s Shoday’s signature magic, transforming fleeting viral moments into timeless melodies […]
12 months ago
Oxlade has always been that musical maestro with the voice of a singing bird and the aura of a bad boy/lover boy. That’s the vibe he set from the beginning of his career, and the niche he fit into so perfectly. This is one thing a sizable amount of his listeners love so much about […]
12 months ago
Aro Art, a cultural storytelling platform has partnered with Africa’s leading travel company Wakanow, to present an unforgettable journey into one of Nigeria’s most vibrant traditional festivals — The Ikeji Experience. Set in the historic town of Arondizuogu, Imo State, this cultural travel experience will take place between the 24th and 27th of April 2025, […]
12 months ago
Serving as the lead single from his highly anticipated Uncle K album, Police is a cheeky yet infectious tale of romantic infatuation — a man so captivated by love he jokes about “calling the police” over his partner’s irresistible allure. Originally conceived with Johnny Drille and later elevated by Kidjo’s pan-African presence, the track effortlessly […]
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A decade after its groundbreaking debut, Before 30 (also known as B430) is officially back and now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. First released in 2015, the critically acclaimed Nigerian drama series written and directed by Bodunrin ‘BB’ Sasore explores the modern African woman’s experience, spotlighting themes of identity, independence, and the cultural pressures of marriage. Set […]
12 months ago
Rema returns with his latest single, Bout U, co-produced by himself and London, marking another evolution in his ever-expanding sonic world. Seamlessly blending Afrobeats and R&B, Bout U is a sun-drenched tale of infatuation, capturing an intoxicating connection that leaves him in the clouds. In true Rema fashion, the genre-fluid track weaves silky melodic riffs with […]
12 months ago
After years of captivating audiences as the heartbeat of Nigeria’s top live band, Veentage Band, Desmond Emokiniovo—widely known as Babades—is entering a powerful new chapter with the release of his debut solo single, Congratulations. The song is a deeply personal anthem, inspired by Babades’ own journey through grief, faith, and ultimately, triumph. For over a […]
12 months ago
Hanu Fejiro Agbodje, the Nigerian entrepreneur best known for launching the country’s first cryptocurrency exchange at 21, has detailed a recent visit to Sir Richard Branson’s private Necker Island in a personal essay published on Medium. In the reflective piece, Agbodje recounts how Branson’s autobiography Losing My Virginity influenced his early interest in entrepreneurship. He […]
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