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5 UK Music & Culture Podcasts You Should Listen To

June 17, 2021 by Bambo Ojo

Over the past few years, the world of podcasting has exploded. With so many different podcasts to choose from, the search for new shows can often be overwhelming. Fortunately, there

Pop Culture

Dealing with Relationship Anxiety

June 9, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

Everyone wants to be loved and our society has over time placed the emphasis on romantic love. When you eventually find yourself in a romantic relationship with someone you love,

Aesthetics Pop Culture

For The Love Of Anime: 7 Nigerians Tell Us Why They Are Obsessed

June 5, 2021 by Arafat Tijani

Nigerians’ love for anime (Japanese animation) can be traced back to the late 80s and 90s when NTA 2 Channel 5 aired the cartoon Voltron: The Defender of the Universe, an

Feature Music Pop Culture

Sarz and Lojay: The Production Innovator and His Latest Collaborator

June 4, 2021 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

One night in April last year, as people across the world sought to deal with the stack of bad cards that was a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, pleasure came from people who

News & Politics Pop Culture

The 2021 AKO Caine Prize for African Writing Shortlist is Out

June 3, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

The shortlist for the 2021 AKO Caine Prize for African Writing has been announced. On the list are five writers whose stories made it out of hundreds of others, from

Pop Culture

British Clothing Brand Receives Backlash for Trademarking “Yoruba”: An Explainer

May 25, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

On Sunday, Yoruba people across the globe were shocked and incensed to discover that a white-owned British business had trademarked the word “Yoruba.” In the beginning…Apparently it was in 2015

Feature Pop Culture

Afrovibes Is Well On Its Way To Becoming A Canvas For The Display Of African Talents

May 14, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

In the thick of the lockdown in 2020, The Cavemen, driven by their Roots album, became a cherished discovery for every Nigerian with ears for nonconforming exquisite music. The stunning

Feature Pop Culture

Things You Should Not Expect in a Romantic Relationship

May 13, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

Every other day, Twitter NG is buzzing with conversations about relationships: how to get in one, what to do, what to not do, red flags and so on. The latest

Pop Culture

Johnnie Walker Leads Stride Towards Greener Future

May 12, 2021 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Johnnie Walker – the world’s best-selling Scotch whisky introduces its Next Steps initiative, a campaign to promote sustainable socializing for all. The initiative is part of the brand’s ongoing efforts

Pop Culture

4/20: The Marijuana Landscape in Nigeria

April 20, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

Today, on Twitter, 4:20 is trending and yes, even in Nigeria. For those not familiar with the term 4:20, it’s slang used by marijuana smokers to refer to marijuana-related activities,

Music Pop Culture

uduX Partners with PiggyVest to Develop PopRev for Fans to Invest in Artists

April 15, 2021 by Tolu Oke

UduX, Nigeria’s first indigenous music streaming platform, announces a new product called PopRev that’ll allow fans to become investors in the music catalogue of artists, and share in their earnings.

Feature Pop Culture

Creativity and Limitations: Should There Be Any?

April 13, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

Last week, Toyin Lawani’s outfit caused a stir within the Christian community. Her “nun dress” subjected her to a storm of angry comments from religious Nigerians. Many stated that she

Pop Culture

Welcome To The Jungle Podcast Launches

April 12, 2021 by Tolu Oke

Lagosians have become accustomed to describing the city as a jungle where dog eats dog and chaos generally ensues. It is this theme that forms the backdrop of the holy

Pop Culture

Why Do People Smoke

April 1, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

Everyone, smokers and non smokers, is familiar with the morbid caption: “The Federal Ministry of Health warns that smokers are liable to die young.” In fact, the anti-smoking gang uses

Fashion Pop Culture

Nigerian Youths are Letting Their Hair Do the Talking

March 16, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

The average Nigerian youth, grew up with certain hairstyles drilled into their head as taboo. The “only bad boys do dreadlocks”, “coloured attachment is for wayward girls”, “responsible men don’t