The lead up to Candy Bleakz’s Fire EP revealed her as an artist so rare it instantly placed her in a niche of her own; a female singer in mainstream Street Pop. And she did not come with a attenuated version of it either; she bled the abrasive essence of the street in every line, bodied its slangs and mannerisms,
Candy Bleakz’s Wale paints an affecting scene: the Street Pop star is very much missed by her mother, and she misses her too in return, but their relationship has become strained due to her work, a situation Candy promises to remedy. The song plays out over throbbing Pop production, and on its remix, songbird Simi slots in perfectly to apply
Filmmaking in Nigeria is constantly evolving, as Nollywood filmmakers now have the urge to try out forms that have not been previously given serious attention. First, wittingly or unwittingly, these filmmakers work towards redeeming what used to be a poor image of the industry as the dumping ground for headless stories, pitiable aesthetics or both. Secondly, modern Nigerian filmmakers—indie and
Jiggy Forever is Young Jonn’s debut album, and while that appears to suggest a beginner level in the industry for him, anyone familiar with his backstory—as a producer of some of Nigeria’s biggest hits—knows he holds experience from much longer. After a few years in which he stepped out the production booth in various capacities, to provide backup vocals or
On Wednesday, April 17th, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest before Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court, Lagos on three counts bordering on abuse of Naira by allegedly spraying and tampering with the nation’s currency at a social event, contrary to the provisions of the
Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya set a new world record on Saturday April 20 for the longest chess marathon, surpassing his initial 58-hour mark and hitting 60 hours eventually. Onakoya broke the record of 56 hours, 9 minutes and 37 seconds held by Norwegians Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad on November 11, 2018. He set out on Wednesday April
Against the backdrop of a patriarchal, oppressive society that denies self-expression and condemns homosexuality, a young boy grapples with the truth of his authentic self. Nigerian writer Chukwuebuka Ibeh’s debut novel, Blessings, takes readers on a moving journey through the struggles of a young protagonist, Obiefuna, as he navigates the complexities of identity, societal expectations, and the quest for self-acceptance.
Her Dark Past is the latest film project of the MultiChoice Talent Factory, a programme for the development of emerging creative African talents in film and television. The film is about Tosin Nwosu, a flourishing relationship coach who keeps secrets from her husband Chidi, which threatens her blissful marital life. Starring in it are Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman in the lead role
Nigerian journalist, public speaker and author, Ọrẹ Ogunbiyi, has recently had her latest book, ‘Briticó: The Story of Migration and the Shaping of a Nation signed by Merky Books in an exclusive submission. “Today, Nigerians are the largest population of Black people from any one country in the UK,” The blurb reads. “Nigeria, its people, and its culture have inextricably shaped
Afro Fusion pop stars Bnxn and Ruger have taken the love dynamic of their love-hate relationship further with a 7 track joint project titled RnB. The formidable Afrofusion singers penned every single lyric on the project whilst working with a collection of A-List producers, including Sarz, Blaisebeatz, and Kukbeatz. The elite production provides the perfect canvas for the singers to demonstrate the
Multigenre artist SGaWD returns with an early sizzling summer anthem guaranteed to quench your thirst, Juice Box- a sonic cocktail that blends pop with R&B and hip-hop influences, creating an irresistible anthem for young adults who are confident and embrace their sexuality. Producer Jesse Alordiah of 44DB conjures a hypnotic soundscape for Juice Box. Wavy synths, keys, beeps, and clicks create
Nasboi, who first captivated audiences with his viral comedy, seeks to build on the viral collaboration Umbrella featuring Wande Coal with the release of his latest single, Small Money. Small Money embodies his evolution as a musician, whilst celebrating newfound success with a playful and relatable vibe. Empowered by his signing with Eminent Transglobal Sounds Record Limited and a strategic partnership with global distribution powerhouse ONErpm,
Juls’ holds a place of prominence in the Afro Pop space stemming from his ability to connect the West African audience to the diaspora stemming from his lived experience in both demographics. Since getting his big break producing for Show Dem Camp’s Feel Alright and collaborating with the likes of Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, E.L., and Mr Eazi. He emerges with his first
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido joins forces with global music distribution platform UnitedMasters to launch Nine+ Records. The global music distribution platform UnitedMasters officially launched in Nigeria in December 2023. As CEO Steve Stoute told Billboard, “UnitedMasters’ move into Nigeria is the next logical step in making independence the standard for the music industry all around the globe.” He also mentioned
Masquerade dances, titled men wearing the Ozo cap, talking drums, and celebratory noises at the center of which is Chief Afamefuna (Stan Nze), opens the film. However, this festive atmosphere is suddenly disrupted by the discovery of a dead body, foreshadowing the investigative plot that Afamefuna is about to take on. Afam is brought to the police station, where he