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How Victony Recalls Dolly Parton in “Jolene”

August 19, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

Asked to mention an oft-repeated male name in Nigerian pop music, any Nigerian would be stumped. But if asked to mention placeholder female names, that tongue-tied silence would make way

Feature Music

Dremo Speaks His Truth On Echoo Room’s The Link Up

August 18, 2022 by Wisdom Mudasiru

Dremo was on the new Echoo Room. Founded in 2021, content production outfit and lifestyle and entertainment platform Echoo Room features one of the biggest entertainment industry shows for music

Custodian Originals Feature Technology

Obasanjo’s Internet: Angel Nduka-Nwosu

August 18, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? This makes the internet, one of the greatest tools and catalysts for the advancement of humanity. Through

Feature Music

Interview: Ijekimora Muses on Her New Single “Stand By Me”, Her Forthcoming EP and Music Career

August 17, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

Ijekimora does with her mouth what Tobi Amusan does with her feet. When the Nigerian Afro-fusion singer is in the mood, no one is out-talking her. It is not so

Feature Music

Review: Things We Say: Shopé Is Still Searching for his Voice

August 12, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

Mosope ‘Shopé’ Adeyemi is a man of many identities. He is Nigerian but has lived in Toronto, Canada, since he was eleven. He sings, but raps, too. One naturally associates

Custodian Originals Feature Technology

Obasanjo’s Internet: Jola Ayeye

August 11, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? This makes the internet, one of the greatest tools and catalysts for the advancement of humanity. Our

Feature Music

Interview: King Promise Discusses New Album “5 Star”, European Tour, Among Others

August 10, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

In his newly released sophomore album, 5 Star, King Promise features two of Nigeria’s finest: Omah Lay and Patoranking, the former in 10 Toes, the latter in CHOPLIFE. In my

Feature Music Pop Culture

Review: Fireboy’s cynicism in “Playboy” stalls his versatility

August 10, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

Like many of his colleagues in the Nigerian pop music scene, Fireboy DML has made a living off of female-centric songs. There’s always a woman to be pined after in

Feature Pop Culture

On Jackie Aina And The Sòrò Sókè Drama

August 6, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

In celebration of her 35th birthday, popular Nigerian American influencer and YouTuber, Jackie Aina took to social media to share pictures and videos from her owambe-themed party, while simultaneously announcing

Custodian Originals Feature Technology

Obasanjo’s Internet – Mimi Chaka

August 4, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? This makes the internet, one of the greatest tools and catalysts for the advancement of humanity. Our

Feature News & Politics

Explainer: Benefits of the New SSB Tax

August 4, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

Sugar serves the body well. Too much of it though and it’s like walking eyes open into an anteroom labelled, “future medical complications”. In spite of this, sugar in its

Nigerian Lives

Nigerian Lives: 8 people Debunk Common Misconceptions Surrounding the LGBTQ Community

August 1, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Despite all the useful information surrounding sexuality and fluidity available to us these days, there are still a lot of negative ideas about LGBTQ+ individuals which are often rooted in

Custodian Originals Feature Pop Culture Technology

Obasanjo’s Internet: Chuuzus

July 28, 2022 by Adaora Nwangwu

Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? This makes the internet one of the greatest tools and catalysts for the advancement of humanity. Our

Feature News & Politics

Lagos Flood And The Need To Care

July 27, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

I thought about the Lagos flood, then it recalled Davido’s 2019 single Assurance. In the song a love-addled Davido swears romantic fealty to his then-lover Chioma, praying to die by

Feature Sports

Nigerian Women Dominating The Sports Scene At The Moment

July 27, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Over the years, Nigerian women have left undeniable marks in the sporting world in general. From football to athletics and every in between, many of them (despite all odds, limitations