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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By bird story agency The viral nature of African tunes is not only creating a broader audience for African artists but also unleashing an unprecedented revenue boom. The fastest-growing market region in 2022 was Sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new report. Growth in the region, which recorded a 34.7% rise in music sales, was largely […]
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Edith Magak, bird story agency While the ingredients to a great nature documentary may vary, some key elements include stunning cinematography, great storytelling – and a soundtrack that complements the visuals. For Pragna Parsotam-Kok, a South African storyteller and a National Geographic Explorer, that means the soundtrack must perfectly match the film’s setting. “There are […]
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Get ready to experience a whole new wave of music with the highly anticipated rebrand and relaunch of Davido Music Worldwide (DMW). As the first home to the globally renowned superstar, Davido, DMW has been a trailblazer since its establishment in 2016, consistently delivering hits and managing successful operations. The first wave of talents to […]
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David Effiong, born and raised in Creek Town, Calabar Nigeria and popularly known as MOODSWINGS, is a Nigerian musician exploring refined Adult Alternative and Dance Pop, creating a connection between the two genres into a curious piece of art he calls Afro-groove which he believes best describes his sound. MOODSWINGS has developed a unique sound […]
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The Independent Press Award, also known as the IPPY Awards which is awarded to independently published books written in English open to authors and publishers in North America has recognized The Miseducation of Obi Ifeanyi by Chinedu Achebe in the category of African American Fiction as the winner. The competition is judged by experts from […]
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As Amapiano has taken both South Africa and the world by storm, a unique trend that has emerged has been how the genre has given a voice to young women musicians. Spotify, which has been a champion of the genre since its birth, has given the women of Amapiano a place to showcase their talents, […]
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Netflix and Shondaland have released the official trailer, key art, and new images for their upcoming prequel series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Centered on Queen Charlotte’s rise to prominence and power, this Bridgerton-verse prequel tells the story of how the young Queen’s marriage to King George sparked both a great love story and a […]
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