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If one word could summarize Victony’s character, his default state in the face of life’s vicissitudes, it would be the word stubborn, which is interestingly the title of his debut album, released in June this year. His voice is tender and feathery. His face is constantly enveloped in a halo of placidity. His aunt Linda […]
2 days ago
by Abioye Damilare Samson Perhaps one of my favourite things about Nigerian Pop music is how it ingrains certain female names in its verbiage, so much so that whenever these names are mentioned, they conjure vivid mental snapshots. These names—Caro, Funke, Angelina, and Sade—carry the weight of narratives that span love, heartbreak, admiration, and sometimes, […]
6 days ago
Episode 447 of ShxtsnGigs starts out with the jaunty atmosphere typical of the podcast. Hearty laughs and friendly banter ricochet around the sparsely furnished white room functioning as their studio. But soon after, the conversation takes on a slightly more austere tone. James raises the question of their biggest insecurities, the room quietens, Fuhad, the […]
2 weeks ago
Ayo Maff’s very first trip outside the country was to go perform at London’s O2 arena. This was for Asake’s concert in September, an experience that he describes as “a dream come true.” In truth, the entire year has been nothing short of dreamlike for the 19 year old christened Ayorinde Mafoluku. His two-pack of […]
1 month ago
If one word could summarize Victony’s character, his default state in the face of life’s vicissitudes, it would be the word stubborn, which is interestingly the title of his debut album, released in June this year. His voice is tender and feathery. His face is constantly enveloped in a halo of placidity. His aunt Linda […]
2 days ago
The internet has rooted itself as one of the core facets of our lives, whether we like it or not. The ease and access it brings has rewired our experiences, exposing us to the extremes of good and terrible moments all whilst being behind a screen. It has also somewhat expanded our communities from a […]
1 year ago
Lagbaja is a term for “somebody” or “anonymous” in the Yoruba language. More than being the stage name for Bisade Ologunde, it is an entire identity, such that Ologunde refers to his masked alter ego in the third person. Nameless and faceless, he represents the ordinary man. Beyond philosophical messages and Lagbaja’s disinclination to stardom, […]
1 year ago
Nigerians sometimes resist the obvious truth of certain situations, often by distorting the actual story or directing their anger towards inconsequential parts of it. While some view this behavior as critical analysis, it ultimately becomes unproductive, disregards the main issue and leads to unnecessary and false narratives. During important conversations, it can be fascinating to […]
1 year ago
Afrobeats, a genre of music native to West Africa and exported to other parts of the world, has thrived over the years, from its inception in the early 2000s with the likes of 2 Baba, P-Square and D’banj championing its course, to the 2010s when Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy came on board and changed the […]
1 year ago
After an illustrious seven-year run at the top of the afrobeats music scene with afropop hits like Skin Tight and Pour Me Water, and also becoming the first Nigerian to win a Latin Grammy award, Mr Eazi, is set to unveil his solo album on October 27. The announcement is accompanied by the release of […]
1 year ago
The 12th edition of Lagos Fashion Week is set to take place from the 26th to the 29th of October 2023, and once again, Lagos will be at the forefront engaging with the global fashion community and celebrating the craftsmanship of Africa and its diaspora. Lagos Fashion Week holds a significant position within Africa’s ever-evolving […]
1 year ago
Nigerian online comedian Layi Wasabi, whose real name is Isaac Olayiwola, is one of those artists whose works send their fans into a frenzy of overanalysis. Even when said works have been made with little conscious deliberation, fans lend themselves giddily to a meaning-mining adventure. To paraphrase one enthusiastic fan’s analysis about one Layi video: […]
1 year ago
To celebrate the upcoming premiere of the Barbie movie, Filmhouse Cinemas arranged the Barbie Slumber Party at the George Residences. This event, hosted by Hilda Baci, a Guinness World Record Breaking chef, and Idia Aisien, a Hollywood actress, turned out to be a pink-tastic dreamland. Among the notable guests were former Big Brother housemates such […]
1 year ago
