In these perilous and uncertain times, there are different roles for music to play. For the popstars whose musical output can be defined by trends, the music can serve as an escape- a tool through which our minds are diverted from the things that currently plague our human existence. Think of Mayorkun’s Geng and Falz’s […]
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The NBA Draft 2020 held virtually on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from ESPN’s studios in Bristol, Connecticut, and reached fans in 215 countries and territories in 29 languages. The Minnesota Timberwolves made the first pick for the second time in franchise history, selecting Georgia’s Anthony Edwards. The Golden State Warriors picked second (Memphis’ James Wiseman) for the […]
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Nigerian music has been one of the centrepieces of the current Nigerian cultural renaissance. It’s perhaps a sign of the growth of the industry that it’s increasingly common to find people pursue career paths within the industry. Record Producer, A&R, DJ and Architect, TMXO falls within this category so naturally, he made a good subject. […]
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The #LekkiMassacre and the collective failure of the Nigerian political class to take responsibility for the decision to unleash armed soldiers on peaceful protesters at the Lekki toll gate sent us down a rabbit hole: seeking instances when Nigerian politicians took accountability for their flaws and resigned from office. Salisu Buhari Before you ask, […]
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There has possibly not been a worse time to be Nigerian in recent history. Since President Muhammadu Buhari came into power, first in 2015, and in earning a second term last year, the country has witnessed its most consistent economic downturn since the return to democracy. With its interventionist habits, the government has exacerbated the […]
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