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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 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 weeks 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, […]
2 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?” […]
2 months ago
Fela remains the loudest figure against government oppression and corruption in our music history, but a lot of others have lent a voice to the struggles of Nigerians through the years. Daddy Showkey, an indigene of the backward Lagos slum of Ajegunle, pioneered Galala music, which often took aim at the government in power and detailed the poverty in his hometown.
2 months ago
Amidst the big wins, the disappointing losses and the perennial problems resurfacing at the 17th Headies held two weeks ago, the win of Shallipopi and Odumodublvck’s club anthem Cast as Best Rap Single slipped somewhat under the radar. At the time of its nomination, the song generated controversy over its eligibility, even from other artists—it […]
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Of the 1,955,069 candidates who sat for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, only about 432,829, some 22 percent, scored 200 and above, a 2 percent drop from last year’s 24 percent. These numbers tell a familiar tale, one of an educational system mired in the same dereliction that pervades nearly every aspect of Nigerian society. […]
3 days ago
Pop music is decidedly distinct from other genres primarily because it’s as much a sport as it is an art form. Popstars are frequently pitted against each other in online conversations that faintly echo the cavalier spirit of a gladiator match. One star announces a win and rival fanbases congregate in the comments section hurling […]
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Two years ago, the singer-rapper Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad, passed away. The news of his passing united the entire nation in grief and stirred collective ire towards his presumed killers. Naira Marley, the artist’s label boss, and Sam Larry, a socialite with close ties to Marlian Record (both of whom had been […]
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As an expression of human realities, art is demonstrated through a variety of initiatives such as festivals, exhibitions, screenings, and talent and empowerment programmes. In Lagos, a bustling metropolis and the entertainment capital of Africa, there exists a host of such initiatives targeted at representing and projecting the vibrant cultural image and dynamic identities of […]
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A new Public-Private Partnership.
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The 2025 Met Gala red carpet was a stunning showcase of fashion, with designers from all corners of the globe representing a diverse range of cultures and styles. This year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” goes hand-in-hand with The Met’s spring exhibition, celebrating the history of Black fashion and dandyism. Among the standout moments, African […]
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