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Maleek Berry Marks Return With Debut Album “If Only Love Was Enough”

On June 13th, South London-born singer, producer, and Afro-R&B pioneer Maleek Berry finally unveils his long-anticipated debut album, If Only Love Was Enough, a bold, emotional, and genre-bending statement of intent. Featuring an all-star lineup including Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Ruger, and Zlatan, the project is largely self-produced, with additional contributions from acclaimed duo Legendury Beatz, […]

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Ajimovoix Drums: Focused Music Producer Turned Singer

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ICYMI: Niniola, M.I, Shina Peters, Others Thrill Fans at Glenfiddich’s Experimental Night

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Review: Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani

‘A sack full of precious stones will only slow down your trek through the wilderness, after all, and is better dumped by the wayside or exchanged for a cup of water.’ -Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani Buried Beneath The Baobab Tree by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani chronicles the circumstances that lead to Magdalene’s body getting buried underneath the […]

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Review: Unbury Our Dead With Song by Mukoma Wa Ngugi

‘Maybe it was the nature of the Tizita: how do you compete over who is the most honest? Over who conveys the very fragility of life?’ -Mukoma Wa Ngugi Mukoma’s book immediately plunges you into action. There is no warning, no blinking light, no introduction, just straight action devoid of context. With strange words and […]

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Review: On Ajayi Crowther Street by Elnathan John and Alaba Onajin

Trigger warning: homophobia, suicide, rape, sexual abuse, domestic abuse ‘Good. You can laugh. All hope is not lost.’ -Elnathan John The nature of this novel’s illustrations might make you believe you’re in for a light, brief read. It is a ploy to ambush you. Casar A. Cruz says that art should ‘comfort the disturbed and […]

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9 Iconic LGBTQ+ Artist Who Conquered The Music Industry

Becoming a role model as an artist or celebrity comes with great pressure and responsibility, especially when representing the LGBTQ+ community. Decades of fighting, protests, and campaigns have eased the pressures that this community faces however, there is still a long way to go. It has been nearly 50 years since the first march for […]

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Maleek Berry Marks Return With Debut Album “If Only Love Was Enough”

7 Predictions For Nigerian Film in 2025

Maleek Berry Marks Return With Debut Album “If Only Love Was Enough”

Isimi Lagos: Nigeria’s Rapidly Growing Land Investment You Shouldn’t Overlook

Don Julio Celebrates Paloma Day with Exclusive Event for Cultural Tastemakers

The Evolution Of Afrobeats Through Its Women

Ajimovoix Drums: Focused Music Producer Turned Singer

ICYMI: Niniola, M.I, Shina Peters, Others Thrill Fans at Glenfiddich’s Experimental Night

Review: Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani

Review: Unbury Our Dead With Song by Mukoma Wa Ngugi

Review: On Ajayi Crowther Street by Elnathan John and Alaba Onajin

9 Iconic LGBTQ+ Artist Who Conquered The Music Industry

4 Songs Underlining Olamide’s Rap Brilliance

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