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Odumodublvck Makes An Ill-Advised Gaffe With MC Oluomo

September 26, 2023 by Patrick Ezema

Odumodublvck’s very essence stands contrary to what is considered proper or popular. His tough-talking rap music finely contrasts the feel-good cornerstone of Nigerian Pop, but like other artists who successfully

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Inside Anthony Azekwoh’s Unique N1K Art Sale In Lagos

September 21, 2023 by Culture Custodian

At exactly 7:12 AM on the 26th of August 2023 , multi-disciplinary artist Anthony Azekwoh posted a not-so-subtle reminder on his Twitter account about his exhibition cum charity sale holding

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5 African Fashion Brands At SS24 London Fashion Week

September 21, 2023 by Damilola Oyeleke

Twice a year, the world’s leading fashion designers, models and fashion enthusiasts come together in London,to showcase and enjoy the innovation and artistry of modern day fashion. The week-long event

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Five Songs That Encapsulate Mohbad’s Effusive Artistry

September 20, 2023 by Patrick Ezema

Mohbad’s passing on Tuesday at the age of 27 put an untimely ending to the story of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, son, brother, husband and father, who leaves behind a family

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The Headies Awards Gets Less Nigerian With Each New Edition

September 20, 2023 by Patrick Ezema

After the backlash that trailed hosting the 15th Headies in the USA, it would have been a safe assumption that subsequent iterations would put the cross-continental ambitions to bed

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Review: Asake At The O2 Arena

September 19, 2023 by Patrick Ezema

On the night of his performance at the O2 Arena, Asake arrives on scene on an army helicopter marked YBNL. Rotors are audibly whirring, lights are blinking and Asake himself

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5 Times Chimamanda Was A Cultural Icon

September 15, 2023 by Damilola Oyeleke

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been a prolific name for decades due to her impact in the literary and feminist landscape. Her rise began as a result of the success of

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Nigerian Lives: Six Nigerians Who Haven’t Caught The Japa Bug

September 15, 2023 by Alex Omenye

Nigerians are leaving the country in droves. A lot of factors are behind this mass migration. Bad governance, harsh economic policies, low standard of living, and inflation are some of

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Obasanjo’s Internet – Fu’ad Lawal

September 14, 2023 by Damilola Oyeleke

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

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Creative Super Couple, Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola Return For Season 3 of How Far Podcast

September 13, 2023 by Amber Akagbu

The highly anticipated third season of the popular podcast How Far? With Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola returns with six exciting new episodes for its third season. Hosted by superstar singer

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“I Told Them…” Is Burna Boy’s Attempt To Gaslight An Entire Country

September 3, 2023 by Patrick Ezema

Burna Boy’s seventh studio album, his ‘Big 7’, appears directed at the Nigerian audience, supposedly a tiny subsection has doubted his talent and world conquering credibility at every step, that

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Olumide Makanjuola On The Journey To His New Book “Love Offers No Safety” co-written by Jude Dibia

August 29, 2023 by Damilola Oyeleke

The role of every story teller is simply to tell stories the way they are, barring any biases or perceptions on whether they are “big” or “small”. In doing this,

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Get Ready For The Red Bull Dance Your Style National Finals

August 29, 2023 by Damilola Oyeleke

Dance remains an integral aspect of the Nigerian community and has significantly been impacted by the Red Bull brand. The Red Bull Dance Your Style competition has emerged as the

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Interview: Meet Mavin’s Newest Signee, Lifesize Teddy

August 29, 2023 by Patrick Ezema

Lifesize Teddy appears on screen seated in the passenger’s seat of a car. She is just returning from the airport after her first performance as a Mavin star in Port

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In-House: Adekunle Gold’s Tequila Ever After

August 25, 2023 by Adetoun Samiat

On the 28th of July, Adekunle Gold released his fifth studio album titled, Tequila Ever After. The long anticipated album shows a different side to the versatile artist. Today, about