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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
The Ake Arts & Book Festival announces its most ambitious programming yet, marking a significant shift from its traditionally Afrocentric focus to embrace a more global perspective. The 2024 edition, themed “Finding Freedom,” will host distinguished guests from 15 countries, including India, Canada, Germany, South Africa, Colombia, Palestine, DRC, and Ukraine. Literary heavyweight Nnedi Okorafor, […]
1 year ago
Hennessy continues to make a significant impact on communities across Nigeria with the In the Paint Initiative. Following two successful installations in Lagos, Hennessy brought this exciting experience to Port Harcourt, Nigeria, on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024. Hennessy In the Paint, the brand’s iconic CSR initiative, launched in 2021 with the aim to inspire communities, […]
1 year ago
If rising to prominence in the Afropop tapestry is a game of accumulating momentum, in 2022 Minz understood the assignment. Lady, released in mid-2022, attained anthem status on TikTok and established the languid, melody-centric style that would become characteristic of his music. He quickly doubled down with Wo Wo, which enjoyed commercial success. With that […]
1 year ago
In 2020, Nigeria’s Afropop bore the trappings of a scene bristling with momentum- a scene at the cusp of permeating the global consciousness. Burna Boy released Twice as Tall to global acclaim, making history as the first winner of the newly-created Best Global Music Album category at the Grammys the next year. Wizkid’s Made in […]
1 year ago
Blaqbonez banks on his eccentricity. He has made it his calling card since he introduced himself as the Best Rapper In Africa in 2019, and has kept it up through a number of monikers: Mr. Bombastic, Emeka The Stallion. In his time in the industry he has polarized listeners with his artistic and personal choices. […]
1 year ago
Financial literacy, as a concept, is sorely needed in many Nigerian households, particularly those in low-to-moderate-income communities. The right personal finance education can be a game-changer for young people ready to take charge of their financial journey. Imagine having a mentor who speaks your language, understands the highs and lows of the Nigerian economy, and […]
1 year ago
Albums have become ubiquitous, and indispensable to life in this age. They have become soundtracks to the gentle patter of everyday living, vessels for the joy of music, conjuring it on demand, sometimes with a single tap. They are, for many, bookmarks—cultural artifacts capable of shaping, capturing and summoning the zeitgeist of an era. Their […]
1 year ago
Hijack ‘93 begins in an unusual way for what is supposedly a historical drama—with a disclaimer that states that the film is a fictionalized interpretation of real events. An attempt to ward off some of the criticism of the film’s handling of real life events, but it wasn’t really necessary: Hijack ‘93’s many problems as […]
1 year ago
