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“Which line, let them bring it out, has had more impact than that like on Cast,” Odumodublvck asks in a radio interview with Beat 99.9FM’s Osi Suave. “Which Hip Hop song,” he continues, “has had more cultural impact, in the last 20 years? Brother in the history of Nigerian Hip Hop, no song has had […]
6 hours 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
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
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
Aiwanose Odafen’s 2022 debut novel, Tomorrow I Become a Woman, ends with optimism. The protagonist, Obianuju, finally breaks free from the constraints of a toxic, patriarchal marriage. As the story draws to a close, there’s a glimmer of hope that she might reunite with her first love, Akin, and get her happy ending. However, readers […]
12 months ago
The 31st of March marked several significant things; for Christians, it was Easter Sunday, for Muslims it was another day in the ninth month of Ramadan, and for Lagosians, it was Homecoming Festival’s Live Show. Homecoming was created by Grace Ladoja in 2018. Since its inception, the five-day festival, Our Homecoming has solidified itself as […]
12 months ago
In 2022, Ruger hit mainstream success with his hit single, Girlfriend. After its release, the track grew among TikTok users in Nigeria and across the world, and it soon became the latest sound-propelling dance challenge on the shot video app. His virality in the short video follows Ckay’s success on the platform in 2021. A […]
12 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
