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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
In 2016, TikTok made its debut, but it was until 2020 that the app truly earned its place in Silicon Valley. Cut off from the outside world, we were forced to soothe our boredom another way. Our phones became our opioids and TikTok benefitted the most. The pandemic was truly the platform’s propeller. But it […]
2 years ago
God’s Children are Little Broken Things, published in 2022, is Arinze Ifeakandu’s debut collection of short stories. It follows the lives of queer Nigerians and explores how culture, sexuality and identity intersect present day Nigeria. The stories in this collection feel very intimate, almost like the reader is peeking into the writer’s journal and getting […]
2 years ago
As the pinnacle of Japanese haute cuisine, Kaiseki offers an unforgettable multi-course dining experience that immerses guests in the essence of Japan’s culinary artistry. Originating in Zen Buddhist tea ceremonies, Kaiseki has evolved into a sophisticated meal celebrating seasonal ingredients and meticulous presentation. For travelers eager to explore Japan’s gastronomic scene, planning is key. Whether […]
2 years ago
‘Apala Disco’ is a phrase that will evoke different memories for Nigerian music listeners strongly influenced by how old they are. Older Apala enthusiasts will recall Haruna Ishola and the golden age of Apala, thinking back to a time when the genre was an important pillar of Yoruba music culture. Younger listeners will think of […]
2 years ago
Stubborn isn’t exactly the first word that would come up in an attempt to describe Victony. Since ascending to mainstream Afropop consciousness, Victony—with his crystalline voice and stirring sepia ballads—has always cut the image of the reserved superstar. Unlike many of his peers who actively court the public’s attention through antics, he’s never in the […]
2 years 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 […]
2 years 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 […]
2 years 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 […]
2 years ago
