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Days into 2026, quips about 2026 being the new 2016 began to circulate on social media. In a sense, this gestured at Gen Z’s relentless penchant for nostalgia, a phenomenon that’s as palpable in the music of the day as it is in fashion. It also doubles as a pun, or a meme, if you […]
2 weeks ago
If Nigeria is a country of good people, what does it take to build a great nation? Where does personal virtue end and collective responsibility begin? And what happens when goodness exists in a system that does not reward it?
1 month ago
Afrobeats’ global expansion has opened doors at an unprecedented pace. New artists are stepping onto festival stages, international showcases, and headline slots far earlier in their careers than was once possible. But with that access has come a noticeable erosion of standards — particularly when it comes to live performances. Increasingly, poor showings are being […]
1 month ago
Everyone has a podcast—or is about to launch one. From living rooms to YouTube studios, microphones are plugged in, ring lights are on, and conversations are being recorded at a dizzying pace. Podcasts flit from hot topic to hot topic, with a steady stream of camera ready guests lending instantly viral ‘insight’ to the increasingly […]
7 months ago
“I actually wasn’t planning to do music before. I always liked to play football.” Fola looks luminous, excitedly rocking his right leg and making elaborate gesticulations as he recalls this memory. In this episode of With an S’ podcast, released shortly before his debut EP, he shares the story of his journey to becoming one […]
5 months ago
December in Africa is more than a month; it’s an experience. The dry winds, endless nights, crowded streets, and long-awaited homecomings all merge into something unforgettable. The parties run all year, but in December, there’s a reckless abandon that electrifies the air and sometimes makes hearts collide. Love in December often burns fast, sweet, short, […]
5 months ago
As Seyi Vibez trotted around the stage performing his hit song Shaolin, the crowd roared fanatically. He wore a white tank top, baggy jorts, and white sneakers, which starkly contrasted the bohemian outfits of the twelve or so dancers trailing him. With their spiky hair and dust brown baggy outfits they could as well have […]
6 months ago
The platform that brought us the iconic Mavin at 10 and Tiwa Savage Live concerts is back with its next chapter. Entertainment Week Lagos is officially becoming Entertainment Week Africa (EWA), and it’s all happening right here in Lagos, Nigeria. The event will run from November 18–23, 2025, at the Livespot Entertarium and other key […]
6 months ago
September has a way of demanding stories that feel both grounding and expansive. The rush of the year begins to slow, but not enough to dull our appetite for comforting narratives. This month’s picks spotlight a range of contemporary voices in African literature who each, in their own way, capture the complexities of ordinary lives […]
6 months ago
Following the rapturous reception of his recently released eponymous album, Olamide has announced a concert in the United Kingdom, his first show in the country in nearly a decade. The show—organized by Cokobar, a stalwart event organizers hub which has worked with a glittering cast of artists ranging from Burna Boy to Fireboy—is scheduled to […]
6 months ago
If you were to peruse the Top Albums and Top Songs charts of Spotify and Apple Music Nigeria respectively, you’ll notice something that seems mundane on the surface, but upon closer examination reveals a litany of questions. A week into its release, Gunna’s latest album, The Last Wun currently has two and three songs in […]
6 months ago
Is it too early to say that Jola Ayeye and Feyikemi Abudu, co-hosts of the I Said What I Said Podcast, have mastered the art of shaping and driving internet discourse? In the past few months, they have stirred controversy in their near-weekly explorations of the social currents and topics relevant to the zeitgeist. Interestingly, […]
6 months ago
