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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 […]
3 months ago
“Which line, let them bring it out, has had more impact than that like on Cast,” Odumodublvck asks in a radio interview with Beat 99.9FM’s Osi Suave. “Which Hip Hop song,” he continues, “has had more cultural impact, in the last 20 years? Brother in the history of Nigerian Hip Hop, no song has had […]
3 months ago
A significant portion of Wizkid’s imminent HBO documentary Wizkid: Long Live Lagos is devoted to excavating the suffocating grief that arrived in the wake of his mother’s passing. As the documentary reveals, on the day of his historic show at the 60,000-capacity Tottenham Stadium, his mother, Morayo Balogun, was undergoing an emergency surgery. In clips […]
4 months ago
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.
5 months 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 […]
6 months ago
At the heart of Odumodublvck’s sophomore album, Industry Machine, released in the early hours of Monday, the 6th of October, lies a deceptively simple inquiry: where does one go after checking all the boxes putatively required for a certain level of respect, for ascendancy into “the club,” and still being treated with a degree of […]
6 hours ago
The nation’s capital witnessed an unforgettable night of culture and entertainment as Hennessy Artistry returned with The Reboot, a bold reimagining of music, fashion, and nightlife. For one night, Abuja became a creative hub, merging sound, style, and experience in a way that reaffirmed Hennessy’s influence on contemporary culture. The night’s high point came with […]
4 days ago
It’s often said that Street Pop is synonymous with slang. I’ll take this further by declaring slang—or perhaps more accurately, street lingo— as what confers Street Pop with its distinctive sheen. What would Shallipopi’s mercurial run of form in 2023 have looked like if he had not foregrounded slang such as evian, men mount, oscroh, […]
5 days ago
Lagos and enjoyment? They’re inseparable. And when Orijin comes through, you know it’s going to be special. This time, the iconic Orijinal Nite lit up Sanatra Place in Ikeja, and if you weren’t there, you missed culture, music, vibes, and groove all rolled into one unforgettable night. And trust us, if this Lagos stop […]
6 days ago
Tomi Famadewa looked at the sprawling mirror in front of her and saw a face she could not recognize. The eyes—dainty and doe-like—were unmistakably hers, as were the small nose and lips, which were lacquered in a subtle red lipstick. And yet, as the onigele carefully sculpted an intricate pink gele over her head, she […]
1 week ago
To close out Summer 2025 with a bold statement, Desperados, Nigeria’s number one party beer, is taking the Naija spirit to one of the world’s wildest party experiences, the legendary Elrow party in Ibiza. Flying out a select crew of Nigerian creators, SoftMadeIt, Purple Speedy, EllaLey, Crispdal, and Iyke Nnaman, alongside five lucky winners from […]
1 week ago
Picture a man standing at the bar of his favorite lounge, swirling a glass of whiskey. At 37, he has everything: a well-paying job on Lagos island, routine trips to Canada, and a roster of lovers. A woman in red leans in to light a cigarette, and he watches, amused. “That’s my type,” he often […]
1 week ago
Moments before, Uzo Njoku had radiated an impeccable gleefulness. So much so that after she read an insulting tweet, she filmed a satirical dance video in response. Now, as she sat in the capacious news conference room, several cameras pointed in her direction, the words of the interviewer, who wore a black double breasted tuxedo […]
2 weeks ago
