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What shall it profit a people to lack shame? What does it really profit a nation of over 180 million people to consistently platform and promote individuals with an addiction to humiliation? There comes a time when one must sit back, rest their hands on their head, exhale, and declare that it all doesn’t make […]
6 days ago
Freedom of choice is the ability to make decisions without being forced or unduly pressured by others.
2 months ago
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 […]
4 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 […]
5 months ago
While some credit Jumong with introducing them to the world of K-dramas and, by far extension, Korean culture, others point to the 2004 hit Jewel in the Palace, which captivated Sunday morning audiences on AIT. However, it is undeniable that Boys Over Flower took Nigeria by storm in 2009, becoming the biggest K-drama sensation to […]
1 year ago
Uncover the captivating story of Victony from growing up in Ojo in Lagos, to meeting Billie Eilish and his heartfelt exploration of emotions on his debut album ‘Stubborn’.
1 year 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, […]
1 year ago
This December, Hollandia is making your holidays brighter with the 24 Days of Blue Christmas campaign! Their Blue Santa is spreading festive joy all over Lagos with amazing goodies and prizes for everyone. Here’s How You Can Join the Fun: Visit the Hotspots Look out for Blue Santa at these malls in Lagos: Spar Opebi, […]
1 year ago
Freddie Jacob’s art is supple and personal in a way that departs from a lot of contemporary art. In contrast to the bulk of contemporary art which tend to lean into overt subversion and grand ideas, Jacob’s art hones in on the human face, and the transformative power of love is her principal object of […]
1 year 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 […]
1 year ago
Get ready to witness a December holiday like never before as Nigeria’s Biggest day party brand, Even In The Day, takes the country in a chokehold with an exciting lineup of events—showcasing its commitment to creating unforgettable experiences and shaping the Nigerian entertainment and pop culture scene. In his comments, KVLT founder and Even In […]
2 years ago
Wizkid occupies a special position within the Afrobeats universe. His star power is singular in magnitude, his mythology, blindingly arresting: the wide-eyed kid who, before our very eyes, clawed his way from the nadir of Ojuelegba to global renown. And so, every Wizkid album release since his seminal debut has functioned as a cultural reckoning, […]
2 years ago
