She steals from the gods the power of resurrection, and then raises her beloved from the dead. Then she bequeaths the loot to him, with which he builds a reputation
Asake, who is famed for his taciturn nature as much as his artistic genius, has taken to his social media platforms to make some controversial posts in a rare burst
In an era where the pursuit of gender inclusivity has become widespread, however performative, Nigerian brands are not exempt from the global movement. With the advent of each International Women’s
“Any weapon against me no fit prosper / Back to sender / make my money pass Bullion Van,” Seyi Vibez sings in Buillion Van (2022), his baritone full of girth and
by Shalom Tewobola and Patrick Ezema “Half the time, they said my music was horrible. I should sing what people understood. But in my heart, I knew where I
In the few instances where queer people were the subject of Nigerian films in the ‘90s and early 2000s, they were invariably depicted unflatteringly. Lancelot Imasuen’s Emotional Crack (2003), Amaka
2023 was a year that inarguably delivered on the music front; stars like Rema and Asake returned in the form they closed 2022 in, while new artists like Odumodublvck and
Power, when poorly managed, becomes intoxicating and leads to the downfall of great men. Historical and religious drama and events—such as Hitler’s leadership in Nazi regime in Germany, Macbeth’s ruthless
Zaniel Dada, bird story agency While commuters are trying to escape the snaking rush hour traffic backed up around the Lagos metropolis, Tolulope Sanusi is calmly setting up for
Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways in which we all use the internet? Obasanjo’s Internet is
Last week, Universal Music Group announced that it had acquired a majority stake in Mavin Records, subject to regulatory approval in a deal to be finalized by Q3 of 2024. Financial
Nollywood’s unofficial Queen of romcoms, Biodun Stephen, who is known for her simple, moderate-budget narratives, takes on the genre of murder mystery in Hotel Labamba. Like regular stories of this
Film festivals are events usually organized in specific regions to screen and highlight films and filmmakers for a live audience made up of enthusiasts and industry stakeholders. They showcase the
Nigerian investigative journalist, and founder of the Foundation For Investigative Journalism, Fisayo Soyombo in his latest report, Undercover as a Smuggler has uncovered a smuggling ring in Ilaro, a small
Two teens begin a friendship made unlikely by their different socioeconomic stations—one lives in the plush Lagos Island, the other in the less glamorous Lagos Mainland. Touring the city’s scruffy parts,