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On an otherwise nondescript day in September, Alexandra Obochi, a candidate for the GTCO fashion week, posted a video that set social media ablaze. The video initially appears akin to the standard fare of entry videos—Obochi dons a white vest and blue jeans, her hair packed into a bun—but upon closer inspection, several peculiarities come […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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Mutual support and creative collaboration within creative communities aren’t just beneficial – they are essential for survival. Artists, musicians, fashion designers, and entertainers form tight-knit networks, sharing resources and promoting each other’s work in an environment where formal infrastructure for creatives might be inaccessible, or accessible to only a certain few. This collaborative spirit, while […]
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The iconic single malt whisky brand, Glenfiddich has unveiled its Bold Futures 2.0 campaign, building on its mission to inspire individuals to take risks, overcome challenges, and redefine success. Held at an exclusive press conference held at The Speakeasy, Glenfiddich introduced this year’s “Celebrate the Bold 2.0” Mavericks – Mr Eazi, Nancy Isime, Ifeanyi Nwune, […]
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The 20th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) was held on November 2nd, 2024 at the Balmoral Convention Centre Sheraton, Ikeja with Nigeria’s Segun Arinze and Ghana’s Joselyn Dumas as hosts. As with previous editions, the event was a toast to excellence and innovation in African cinema and brought together filmmakers and stakeholders […]
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Fantasy and supernatural movies? Nollywood has them on lock. From ghosts that wear designer wristwatches to gods that are always angry, and sometimes even dragons that pick people up and fly away with them, supernatural dramas have been our bread and butter for the longest time. But there’s one niche we have barely touched; science […]
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