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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 […]
1 month ago
If Nigeria is a country of good people, what does it take to build a great nation? Where does personal virtue end and collective responsibility begin? And what happens when goodness exists in a system that does not reward it?
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
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 […]
1 hour 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.
22 hours 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
2 days 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
4 days ago
There is a compounding comedy of errors affecting Naija rap, the oldest pillar of what is today known as Afrobeats. As with the great clown Pagliacci, none of the jokes are funny.
5 days ago
The hashtag #2026IsTheNew2016 is trending, and for good reason. What began as a casual prompt to spark nostalgia quickly became an excavation of cultural memory. Playlists resurfaced, memes circulated again, decade-old photos reappeared, and debates ignited over who dominated Nigerian Twitter, which songs soundtracked our lives, and what films people actually showed up to watch. […]
4 weeks ago
Orijin has spent the last decade building a reputation as a brand that truly cares about roots and tradition in Nigeria. Last December, it took that a step further by joining the 2025 Calaber Carnival as an offical sponsor for the first time, marking a natural continuation of the brand’s long standing commitment to celebrating […]
4 weeks ago
Nigerian content creation is having a moment. From Nollywood’s global expansion to the explosion of digital creators commanding international audiences, the country’s creative economy is thriving. Food content, in particular, has found a devoted following, cooking channels showcasing traditional recipes, culinary entrepreneurs building empires online. It’s within this landscape that Delicious or Disaster, created by […]
1 month ago
