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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Nigerian vocalist and lyricist, Relish, serves up a double treat with the release of his latest singles, Fallacy and Break Up 2 Make Up. Infused with his distinct musical flair, Relish unveils harmonious compositions that delve into the timeless notion of enduring love amidst imperfections, urging listeners to embrace their desires while striving for perfection in […]
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For a lot of people, Seyi Vibez did not so much arrive at the mainstream scene as he barged into it. An intruder: a lanky, dark skinned occasional dreadhead draped in oversized clothing with a mouthful of flashy grills. A street pop creation that devours the zeitgeist and then rigorously regurgitates it his way. Christened […]
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by Kultured Natives Born Naetochukwu Chikwe, Naeto C did so much in what many might call a short period. No one could have guessed that this returnee—he returned to Nigeria from the United States in 2006 to establish a full-time music career—would wound up making music that would soundtrack the late 2000s and early 2010s, […]
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Nigeria’s fashion evolution over the years has been nothing short of remarkable. The past decade alone has witnessed Lagos surge into one of Africa’s major fashion cities, featuring some of the continent’s top designers and hosting riveting high-fashion events like Lagos Fashion Week. While celebrating the achievements at national level, it’s crucial to pay homage […]
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2023 held several significant moments for Nigerian literature. Ayobami Adebayo’s A Spell of Good Things was longlisted for the Booker Prize, awarded to fiction books published in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, making her the only African writer on the longlist. Arinze Ifeakandu won the Dylan Thomas Prize for his short story […]
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Another banger comes from the stables that gave us beaded bodices, off-the-shoulder necklines, and peplums. This time, it is the corset trend that has the whole Asoebi corner of the Nigerian fashion industry in a chokehold. Corsets have over a 500-year-old legacy; that is plenty of time for opinions and arguments to develop. One side […]
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by Shalom Tewobola and Patrick Ezema “Half the time, they said my music was horrible. I should sing what people understood. But in my heart, I knew where I wanted to go,” Asa says in an episode of Flow with Korty. From an early age, Asa knew where she wanted to go with her […]
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by Esther Akpovi In the ever-evolving landscape of Nigerian cinema and television, a powerful wave of inclusion has been championed by a group of visionary women whose dedication, talent, and determination has not only reshaped Nollywood narratives but has also paved the way for a new era of inclusivity and representation within the industry. From […]
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