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Despite his embattled situation, writing Wizkid off is a bit premature, he still has a huge fanbase and the talent to command rave reviews from critics.
2 months ago
A significant portion of Wizkid’s imminent HBO documentary Wizkid: Long Live Lagos is devoted to excavating the suffocating grief that arrived in the wake of his mother’s passing. As the documentary reveals, on the day of his historic show at the 60,000-capacity Tottenham Stadium, his mother, Morayo Balogun, was undergoing an emergency surgery. In clips […]
5 days ago
To open 5ive, the poet Alhanislam recites a spoken-word commentary on the album and the man behind it. It feels a little pretentious, rooted in the same idea that drives artists to label every new project their deepest and most personal work yet. Yet some of it does have grounding in real-life events. Alhanislam hails […]
2 months ago
Last weekend, the youngest of the Uzama brothers, Osahan Uzama, more known by his moniker, Famous Pluto, joined the ranks of his brothers—Shallipopi, and Zerry DL, both fierce advocates of Benin Street Pop—with the release of his feverishly anticipated single Na Scra. Before its official release, the song had been making the rounds on TikTok, […]
3 months ago
The wooden chair wobbled as seven-year-old Jola Ayeye hunched over a page, pencil gripped tight, tongue peeking out in concentration. Around her, the floor was a patchwork of unfinished stories, half-colored sketches, and a notebook filled with lyrics to songs no one else knew. “What do you want to be when you grow up, Jola?” […]
4 months ago
All three of Ben Enwonwu’s paintings of Ile-Ife’s Princess, Adetutu Ademiluyi, painted in the 1970s were considered lost for decades. In 2018, one of the paintings, Tutu, was discovered in a modest flat in North London, owned by a family whose father is believed to have acquired the painting on business in Nigeria. The regal […]
9 months ago
At Waterside, Lekki, an unforgettable night of music and culture unfolded as Monkey Shoulder and Worldwide FM came together to celebrate Jazzhole and its contribution to Nigeria’s rich music scene. The event, part of the global Studio Monkey Shoulder initiative, paid tribute to Jazzhole’s 30-year legacy and its role in preserving Nigeria’s vibrant music traditions. […]
9 months ago
Two weeks ago, Wizkid took his most significant step thus far towards the release of his next album, Morayo: a teaser for a new single, Piece Of My Heart, that features American RnB artist Brent Faiyaz. This offering looks to allow Wizkid to float in the sonic room that he built for his last few […]
9 months ago
In 2023, by way of his fourth studio album Timeless, Davido set in motion a campaign to reaffirm his place as one of the beacons of the Afropop genre. The campaign proved immensely successful. If doubts about his prowess had started to well up in certain corners, Timeless flattened them in one single motion. The […]
9 months ago
In September 2020, Olamilekan “Laycon” Agbeleshe emerged as the last man standing at the fifth season of Big Brother Naija. One would think that Nigeria had gotten a second independence with the loud cheers from streets corners and houses once the announcement was made on the Sunday night eviction show. His 71-day journey in the […]
9 months ago
The last Saturday of every month in Abuja has started taking its place as a night out for the enthusiasts and lovers of techno, house, and electronic dance music (EDM). Around 10:30 PM, a restaurant garden tucked away in Wuse comes alive under the moonlight, with diverse patrons socialising and immersing themselves into the unique […]
9 months ago
Desperados, in partnership with streetwear collective Cruise Gang, introduced their latest collection with an exciting launch event at W Bar in Lagos. The event was an extension of the Desperados campaign ‘Designed for the Unusual,’ a celebration of bold self-expression: an ethos both brands exemplify. W Bar was transformed into a hub of creativity, with […]
9 months ago
In the vibrant space of Nigerian culture, where music, fashion, and nightlife intersect, one brand has consistently stood out as a true “Meister of Culture.” Jägermeister, the iconic German herbal liqueur, has seamlessly woven itself into the cultural fabric of Nigeria, becoming synonymous with unforgettable experiences and dynamic collaborations. A Symphony of Sound Jägermeister’s love […]
9 months ago
