To solve this problem, we must intersect culture and regulation.
2 weeks ago
The year was 2006, and I was home for the secondary school holidays; I was in SS3, and boarding school was arduous. As with most middle-class families, we had cable TV, but we still tuned in to NTA on Thursday nights. Wale Adenuga Productions had the local audience hooked on its anthology drama series Super […]
3 years ago
Today marks a milestone as talented Nigerian singer-songwriter, Leczy, unveils his highly anticipated debut EP, The Genesis. Comprising seven tracks, this masterpiece signifies a musical beginning showcasing the intricate layers of Leczy’s artistry. The EP’s lead single, Testimony, not only features collaborations with Leczy’s signees, PeeRay and C Bryan, but also emerges as a poignant anthem, […]
3 years ago
A highlight of this week’s much anticipated Lagos art calendar was the launch of the 588-page book, A King’s Passion: A 21st Century Patron of African Art at the Access Bank headquarters in Lagos on Thursday, November 2nd. The publication, which was sponsored by Access Bank and the Ford Foundation, is a comprehensive exploration of […]
3 years ago
Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Nigerian artists are taking the spotlight in the upcoming 2024 GRAMMYs, dominating the inaugural ‘Best African Music Performance’ category. The new category, announced in August, is one of three new category additions aimed at making the GRAMMY Awards process “more fair, transparent and accurate,” according to Recording Academy CEO Harvey […]
3 years ago
Seth Onyango, bird story agency Fintech giant, Flutterwave has overcome legal challenges that threatened to cripple an ambitious growth strategy that made it the darling of venture capitalists internationally. “After considering all the facts presented to this court, as well as my earlier ruling on the agency’s request for withdrawal of this suit, the […]
3 years ago
by Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Suicide prevalence rates in Africa are the world’s highest, estimated at 11 people per 100,000 per year, against a global average of 9 per 100,000 people, according to the World Health Organization’s estimates. While African countries have undertaken a range of efforts to provide mental health support, including […]
3 years ago
Burgeoning British-Mauritian singer-songwriter Lavaud is embracing her authentic self with unwavering confidence. Her latest single, Roll On Me, showcases extraordinary talent and features the illustrious presence of Tiwa Savage, Kanis, as well as the seasoned artistry of Reekado Banks and Patoranking, individuals who have consistently shaped the contemporary landscape of African music. Scheduled for release via […]
3 years ago
Since the beginning of Ballantine’s True Music, the brand has played a crucial role in supporting underground entertainment and talent. To support local scenes, Ballantine’s introduced the True Music Fund – a £100,000 grant, split between 10 music-centric entities and collectives who are uplifting their local communities. As well as receiving £10,000 to execute a […]
3 years ago
