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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Fast rising performer and songwriter, Kelly Yung has staked his claim in the Amapiano scene with his latest single, Money Moves, a carefully crafted tune showcasing his versatility and musical mastery. In Money Moves, the singer taps Amapiano and Afrobeats, weaving them all into a rhythmic masterpiece in which mellow harmonies are sung on bouncy baselines. His […]
3 years ago
By Joel Omotto, bird story agency, Auckland Nigeria Nigeria is the first African team to take the field at the 2023 FIFA World Cup, following the tournament’s opening games on Thursday, which saw co-hosts Australia and New Zealand triumph over the Republic of Ireland and Norway with identical 1-0 wins. Nigeria boasts the most […]
3 years ago
In the modern music industry, streaming numbers and mainstream recognition are two of the most obvious measures of an artist’s success. While most A-list artists check these two boxes, some other talents have been able to garner massive numbers while remaining undiscovered by the masses. One such enigma is Gabzy, a London-born, Nigerian singer-songwriter who […]
3 years ago
Quincy Chukwuebuka Opara Roberts, better known by his stage name Badman Q, is set to release his latest single, Gele as a sequel to his debut EP FOUR. The song, which features an intricate blend of Afropop and Amapiano, is a creative record that showcases Badman Q’s unique style and personality. Gele is a party […]
3 years ago
Kate Okorie, bird story agency As Mayokun Iyaomolere wove his way between large puddles lining the walkway known as Broad Street in the southern Nigerian community of Ayetoro one day in late June, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of astonishment. He found it incredible how quickly the sea had moved into the area. […]
3 years ago
Lucy Githugo, bird story agency According to the recently released Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2023, Kenya has the second-highest level of trust in the news of all countries included in the global report. At 63%, Kenyans’ trust in the news is remarkably high, surpassed only by Finland (at 69%). Kenyan commercial TV outlets are […]
3 years ago
Africa’s growing need for fresh water and increasingly abundant and cheaper renewable energy sources together offer a growing opportunity for desalination, according to the founder and managing director of Terra Energy, a consulting firm specializing in market research, business development, and training in sustainable energy. “Desalination is an energy-intensive process and energy costs account for […]
3 years ago
The announcement by BWM that it is investing R4.2 billion (almost US$225 million) into the production of a hybrid X3 model vehicle at its Rosslyn plant in South Africa could signal a turning point for the continent’s car sector. “The investment announced today will electrify yet another site in the BMW Group production network, in […]
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