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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 […]
2 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 […]
8 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 […]
9 months ago
There is something about the word “classed” that unsettles people. It lands heavier than it should, as though what it carries is an accusation rather than a description. On its own, it points to an obvious reality: access, comfort, distance from certain kinds of struggle. The discomfort usually comes later, when people begin to consider […]
3 hours ago
If Lagos tracked its “most talked-about night,” list, the special edition of The Don’s Table hosted by Don Julio 1942 would easily top it. Coinciding with Hollywood’s biggest night, the Oscars, the premium tequila brand brought the spotlight home, by hosting an immersive celebration. The event aimed to honor African film, fashion, and the people […]
2 days ago
Peller took to TikTok Live, claiming that ‘people don’t like him’ and he’ll just ‘go to two Yoruba states’. No lessons learned. No regard acquired.
2 days ago
Was there a critical mass of EDM production before Afro-House? Was it internally influenced? How and why did it disappear – if at all, it did?
2 weeks ago
For years, Detty December Lagos has been defined by nightlife, concerts, and spectacle. But beneath that energy, another movement is quietly emerging, one centred on experience over display. Techmas Village by Enzo, located in Lekki Phase 1, welcomed nearly 4,000 visitors across two weeks during the December season. Families. Tourists. Diaspora returnees. Lagos residents looking […]
3 weeks ago
This is not to say all streaming content fits in this mold. Nigeria is endemic for abrasive content by these livestreamers, some of whom command considerable offline fanbases.
3 weeks ago
Leading Nigerian seasoning brand, Knorr, is at the center of yet another cultural moment. This time, they’re doing so with the #ServingSingleswithKnorr campaign, stepping in as the ultimate wingman
3 weeks ago
Chess in Slums Africa (CISA) convener and social entrepreneur Tunde Onakoya has become the first Global Ambassador for WR Chess. He will be joining the founder of the organisation, Wadim Rosenstein, in a Guinness World Record attempt for the longest Chess Marathon between June 25 and 28
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