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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
By 1am of December 27th, 2025, the outdoor space of Glitz Event Centre, was packed out with guests—some two thousand by my estimation—who had gathered for Wonderland, the Island Block Party headlined by Wale and supported by a glittering lineup including Lojay, Ladipoe, Mavo, Oxlade, and Fave, amongst others. The festival had been scheduled to […]
1 month ago
In 2021, as the world was adjusting to the vagaries of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ijeoma Princess Ikokwu, who studied law at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, Nigeria, took a leap of faith that would change the trajectory of her career for good. Stretching back to her childhood, she had always loved music, particularly how […]
1 month ago
Launched in early January, Africana House Lagos introduces a different kind of retail experience — one that prioritises collaboration, conversation, and lived cultural exchange over traditional storefront norms. Designed as a social house for people who create, collect, and connect, Africana House brings fashion, art, lifestyle, and community under one roof, reframing what modern African […]
1 month ago
Creative director and fashion designer Rashida Badiwe Abdulai has crafted a line that honours ancestral traditions while speaking fluently in contemporary style’s language. Rather than chasing fleeting trends, Abdulai anchors her vision in cultural authenticity, proving that the most forward-thinking design often draws from the deepest wells of history. The name, “Coalescence,” is the collection’s […]
1 month ago
If the boisterous screams bouncing around the cavernous bowl of the 10,000-capacity Goldrush Dome in Johannesburg were any indication, the sea of fans anticipating Asake’s appearance on the stage knew they were in for a good time. In the weeks leading up to that momentous night in South Africa, Asake’s Africa tour had seen him […]
1 month ago
Football stepped into its most stylish form as Chivas Regal, the world’s iconic blended Scotch whisky, hosted an exclusive matchday experience that celebrated football passion, lifestyle, and the collective spirit of football fandom. The Chivas Watch Party brought together football lovers, cultural tastemakers, and stylish fans for a one-of-a-kind celebration that redefined the matchday experience, […]
2 months ago
Chude Jideonwo, host of Africa’s leading conversation show #WithChude, and founder of Joy, Inc. and FourthMainland Creator Fund, has unveiled the 2025 edition of his annual list of The Most Interesting People in the Culture, popularly known as #TheJoy150. Now in its sixth year, the Joy150 is Chude’s carefully curated record of 150 Nigerians who […]
2 months ago
As last year ground to a halt, and music critics and fans of Afropop, in their usual fashion, began to take stock of the year, by way of tweets and essays and vociferous debates, a rare consensus emerged: the genre was in a state of flux; old, hackneyed sounds were giving way to more experimental, […]
2 months ago
