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2 weeks ago
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 months 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 […]
3 months 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 […]
9 months ago
Chude Jideonwo, host of Africa’s leading conversation show #WithChude, and founder of Joy, Inc. and FourthMainland Creator Fund, has unveiled the 2025 edition of his annual list of The Most Interesting People in the Culture, popularly known as #TheJoy150. Now in its sixth year, the Joy150 is Chude’s carefully curated record of 150 Nigerians who […]
4 months ago
As last year ground to a halt, and music critics and fans of Afropop, in their usual fashion, began to take stock of the year, by way of tweets and essays and vociferous debates, a rare consensus emerged: the genre was in a state of flux; old, hackneyed sounds were giving way to more experimental, […]
4 months ago
In the heat of an argument with a romantic interest, as both parties fired off a salvo of words at the other, BOJ recalls being hit by a word with the forcefulness of revelation. So much so that it seemed to sear itself in his heart. The word? Duplicitous, which the Merriam-Webstar dictionary defines as […]
4 months ago
A series of videos posted on Instagram two days ago by Gambian-Senegalese model and content creator, Mohamet “Swaggy Mo” Mbaye, based in the United States, has stirred feverish conversation on social media, prompting pertinent questions about Nigerian immigration personnel and the country’s civil service writ large. “I don’t think I will ever step foot in […]
4 months ago
“Why is he obsessed with churning out albums?” This is one question out of many that you might find yourself pondering over if you manage to trudge through Shallipopi’s latest album—Auracle—which, with 22 tracks that add up to a runtime exceeding one hour, is his most maximalist album yet. Dispensing with his usual tendency for […]
4 months ago
Nigeria is inches away from a dangerous reputation, one that could redefine its global image if left unchecked; a country where counterfeit products dominate everyday life. In 2023, a fake soy sauce scandal on Twitter (now X) marked a turning point in Nigeria’s consumer awareness. What began as a random discovery quickly spiraled into a […]
4 months ago
When the average person thinks of December, what often comes to mind is the Yuletide festivities: copious amounts of food flowing on Christmas day; gifts and warm celebratory messages from friends and family; toting shopping bags through the market, the tedium of the action, and the deferred excitement to be gleaned from the purchased items […]
4 months ago
Spotify’s Wrapped 2025 data for Nigeria is out, and it confirms a shift at the very heart of the country’s sound. Nigeria’s breakout voices aren’t just joining the conversation, they’re stepping up as sonic pioneers, pushing boundaries and shaping where the nation’s music culture goes next. New voices defining the vibe This year’s Top 10 […]
4 months ago
