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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 […]
1 week 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, […]
4 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
Nigeria’s music scene is a vibrant tapestry, brimming with remarkable artists who possess the power to make a lasting impact on both the industry and society through their distinct contributions. These artists are not just creating music; they are crafting stories, reflecting the country’s culture, history, and contemporary experiences. Their lyrics delve into social issues, […]
2 years ago
Celebrities are akin to gods in certain parts of the world. They are placed on pedestals and held to different standards merely because of the amount of money they make and their level of fame. Alongside being put on a pedestal comes the feeling of entitlement fans have towards their lives; who they are in […]
2 years ago
Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ isn’t one to shy away from hard topics. Her work is known for exploring the intricacies of sensitive topics that affect the average Nigerian society. In her 2017 novel, Stay With Me, Adébáyọ̀ explored themes like infertility, sickle-cell anaemia, and the cultural concept of abiku. By creating a deeply intriguing storyline, the book […]
2 years ago
If you were a castaway on a desert island, what record would you wish to have with you? I have thought out this scenario oftentimes, and the records kept changing for the first twenty years of my life. My answers regarding choices, genres, and musicians have been more stable in the last decade. Fela Kuti. […]
2 years ago
When streetwear emerged in the ’80s, it was meant for skaters, surfers, graffiti artists, and rap fans wanting to make a statement with their style. By the ’90s, it wasn’t just a statement; it was an identity. Streetwear had expanded into a broader cultural movement manifested through punk-infused graphic tees, multi-colored sneakers, oversized puffer jackets, […]
2 years ago
Everybody enjoys a captivating backstory. Whether it’s the origin of a movie’s main character or that of your favourite reality star, a good backstory lays the foundation for the development of a person’s character. Throughout the past seven seasons of Big Brother Naija, we’ve witnessed different character tropes on the show, including the villain, the […]
2 years ago
If you have an Instagram account, especially if you are one of the online generals of the ‘God when’ army, chances are that you’ve seen quite a number of moving wedding or proposal videos with DOTTi the Deity’s Forever Sweet playing in the background. Forever Sweet, which is a beautiful song about unadulterated love that […]
2 years ago
In 2012, Burna Boy released Like To Party, the LeriQ-produced track which shot him to the limelight, and laid the foundation for his debut album L.I.F.E released in 2013. Burna Boy, who was one of the fastest-rising music stars of the early 2010s, has since made a name for himself in the music industry […]
2 years ago
