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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 months 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 […]
2 months 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 […]
8 months ago
“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 […]
9 months ago
His influence is evident in how fans and fellow artists emulate his signature cap, oversized suits, and even his sound, as seen in social media trends and discussions on platforms like X (formerly Twitter).
1 year ago
At the heart of human existence is the desire and tendency to form relationships, to establish human connection, to bask in the splendor of another human soul, with all its convolutions and complexities. This tendency is so primal, so foundational to the very notion of humanity, that it forms the basis upon which families are […]
1 year ago
A month into the new year, Davido is already set for what will surely be one of its greatest musical talking points: the release of his fifth studio album. The album, 5ive, will hope to surpass its generic nomenclature when it releases in mid-March, and for Davido, it represents a very important pivot. At a […]
1 year ago
Qing Madi’s debut album, I Am The Blueprint, debuts soon, and with it all the expectation of an artist who arrived on the scene as a teenager but almost fully formed. In two years she’s held her own in the industry. She’s enticed with her songwriting and mesmerized with her voice, while her seamless chemistry […]
1 year ago
On the 28th of January, in an event tagged the 17th Headies Big Announcement, Ayo Animashaun, CEO of Smooth Promotions, the parent company of Nigeria’s premier music awards The Headies, announced the imminent return of the awards show to Nigeria. This year, The Headies will host two awards ceremonies, one in April for music works […]
1 year ago
Dika Ofoma on the depths of his filmmaking philosophy and artistic vision.
1 year ago
Shalom Obiago on his role on “Christmas in Lagos”, his journey into Nigerian Film, and his vision for the future.
1 year ago
Scheduled to be held on the 2nd of February, the Grammys season is once again at hand, and the spate of events that typically speckle the days leading to the awards night have begun taking place. Billie Eilish, Shakira, Chapelle Roan, Lady Gaga, and Bruno Mars have been announced as performers. Trevor Noah has been […]
1 year ago
