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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.
2 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 […]
6 days 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 […]
2 months ago
Last weekend, the youngest of the Uzama brothers, Osahan Uzama, more known by his moniker, Famous Pluto, joined the ranks of his brothers—Shallipopi, and Zerry DL, both fierce advocates of Benin Street Pop—with the release of his feverishly anticipated single Na Scra. Before its official release, the song had been making the rounds on TikTok, […]
3 months ago
The wooden chair wobbled as seven-year-old Jola Ayeye hunched over a page, pencil gripped tight, tongue peeking out in concentration. Around her, the floor was a patchwork of unfinished stories, half-colored sketches, and a notebook filled with lyrics to songs no one else knew. “What do you want to be when you grow up, Jola?” […]
4 months ago
Victony has a fascinating personality, characterized by his unique fashion sense and distinct musical style, both of which boldly express his clear dissatisfaction with the status quo. This theme of rebellion and nonconformity is prominently featured in his sophomore EP, Outlaw. Through his music, he challenges societal norms and encourages listeners to question conventional boundaries. […]
1 year ago
Nigerian photographer and storyteller Sope Adelaja has been committed to documenting visual art and film for six years. His work cuts through Africa’s rich and diverse cultures, with the goal of being a catalyst for change deeply-rooted in cultural practices across the globe. Through the photojournalism series “Festival Grounds”, he captures incredible moments and impeccable […]
1 year ago
Nigerian photographer and storyteller Sope Adelaja has been committed to documenting visual art and film for six years. His work cuts through Africa’s rich and diverse cultures, with the goal of being a catalyst for change deeply-rooted in cultural practices across the globe. Through the photojournalism series “Festival Grounds”, he captures incredible moments and brings […]
1 year ago
German liquor brand, Jägermeister has teamed up with Santa Cruz, the legendary American skateboard company, for an electrifying collaboration that fuses style and authenticity. Tracing its roots 80 years back to the visionary Curt Mast, Jäegermeister is a premium herbal liqueur of global renown. In an exclusive fusion, Jäegermeister has joined forces with Santa Cruz […]
1 year ago
The well-known Single-Malt Scottish whisky brand Monkey Shoulder has teamed up with Gilles Peterson and Worldwide FM, a well-known internet radio station, to launch Studio Monkey Shoulder. The program seeks to provide grants of up to 100 million naira in incentives and sponsorship to grassroots music communities in Nigeria, the UK, the US, Taiwan, and […]
1 year ago
Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya set a new world record on Saturday April 20 for the longest chess marathon, surpassing his initial 58-hour mark and hitting 60 hours eventually. Onakoya broke the record of 56 hours, 9 minutes and 37 seconds held by Norwegians Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad on November 11, 2018. He […]
1 year ago
Against the backdrop of a patriarchal, oppressive society that denies self-expression and condemns homosexuality, a young boy grapples with the truth of his authentic self. Nigerian writer Chukwuebuka Ibeh’s debut novel, Blessings, takes readers on a moving journey through the struggles of a young protagonist, Obiefuna, as he navigates the complexities of identity, societal expectations, […]
1 year ago
Nigerian chess champion, coach and founder of ‘Chess In Slums Africa’, Tunde Onakoya, has set out on an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon without a loss. The attempt commenced at 10am in the heart of Times Square New York City from today, Wednesday April 17, 2024. Tunde Onakoya […]
1 year ago
