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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 […]
2 weeks 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?
1 month 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 […]
1 month 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 […]
7 months ago
On No Sign Of Weakness, Burna Boy finally peels back his last layer of restraint, exploding with venom aimed at fellow artists, former lovers, fans and haters alike. If I Told Them… was a belated retort to those who doubted him at his ascendence, NSOW reveals his need to confront as unresolved. Burna Boy has […]
7 months ago
Last week Shallipopi posted a snippet of a new single, Na So, across his social channels. The monochrome clip is typical. He prances around a studio, flanked by an all-too-eager gaggle who cavort excitedly in the background. The actual song features a brooding melody and a wickedly jaunty beat, redolent of his early work- songs […]
7 months ago
Dagrin’s influence remains palpable, even over a decade after his demise. His raw, unfiltered musical energy still echoes on the streets, emanating from speakers, cars, and clubs. His 2009 hit, Pon Pon Pon, was more than just a song; it was a groundbreaking force that redefined Nigerian music. Recently, the world finally caught up to […]
7 months ago
Every Burna Boy album has come with attendant drama, meta-narratives, and side chatter so riveting and rabble-rousing that they could perhaps serve as grist for a television series. And in a sense, this is already the case. Remember how we collectively mulled over Burna Boy’s seeming fall from grace during his On a Spaceship era. […]
7 months ago
We’re officially at the middle of the year (technically, we’re a smidge past the halfway mark), which is another way of saying we’re at yet another milestone from which we can retrospectively consider the year so far, taking stock of our achievements and lapses—everything from new year resolutions (for those who subscribe to this ritual), […]
7 months ago
What happens when one of the boldest spirits in the game teams up with one of Africa’s biggest music legends? You get a challenge that’s about to shake the culture and spotlight the next wave of stars. Introducing the Swift Remix Challenge, powered by Martell and Davido. This isn’t just another music challenge. It’s a […]
7 months ago
The wait is over! Alté Culture Festival, Africa’s leading celebration of alternative youth expression, is back for its 4th edition, and it promises to be the biggest and boldest yet! Set to take place at Muri Okunola Park on 2nd August, Alté Culture Festival 4.0 will spotlight the vibrant creative energy of Africa’s alté scene; […]
7 months ago
Days ago, Ayra Starr released on social media, the snippet to her imminent single, a chirpy pop number entitled Hot Body. In the clip, she’s dressed like a character from the 20th century cartoon series The Flintsones. She wears a wispy crop top and distressed shorts fastened together by a belt with an obscenely spiky […]
7 months ago
