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Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Femi Adebayo, is set to make his directorial debut in Seven Doors, a series set for release this December on Netflix. Transporting viewers back to 18th and 19th century Nigeria, the limited series explores the intersection of tradition, history, and drama—yielding relatable themes such as love, betrayal, power, kingship, family […]
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Today’s zeitgeist subliminally demands for career and identity to collapse into a single entity; to be inextricably connected, two sides of a coin. For Halimotu Shokunbi, no career path defines her. It is this openness, this nimbleness, this generosity of spirit, that has forged her into a mercurial multidisciplinary. Redolent of a renaissance artist, she […]
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Rising Afrobeat sensation BM Casso teams up with Nigerian music powerhouse Jeff Akoh for their highly anticipated single You. Released on November 15, 2024, across all streaming platforms, this track is a captivating fusion of rhythm, romance, and smooth melodies that speaks to the power of attraction and the magnetic pull of love. For BM […]
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The personal journeys of young Nigerians stepping away from traditional religious paths while holding onto their spirituality often tell a compelling story. While religion traditionally encompasses systems of faith, worship, and belief in divine power—whether called God, Allah, or other names—some Nigerians, raised in Christian households, are now charting their spiritual courses. In an era […]
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The Nigerian film industry, popularly known as Nollywood, has witnessed consistent growth since its inception, including improvements in storytelling, cinematography, and overall production values. More than ever before, attention is paid to audio post-production and aesthetics, with specialists and professionals such as the art director and sound designer evolving with better, nuanced approaches to telling […]
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When I converse on a Zoom call with thirty-one-year-old Marvey Muzique, his tone lacks pretension. His reactions feel organic, like chitchat. “My knowledge of music theory is heavy, so I have never been caught off guard,” he says. “In a situation where an artist wants something that is not Afrobeats, it’s easy for me to […]
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After years of spreading violent propaganda on social media, Simon Ekpa, the factional leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been arrested by the Finnish National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and was on Thursday sent to prison by the Päijät-Häme District Court for “spreading terrorist propaganda on social media.” According to the […]
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Sierra Leonean rap sensation Jelly Bee is back and better than ever with her sizzling new single, High Tension. Signed to the innovative ABANGZ Originals label, and produced by Nigeria’s renowned Masterkraft, High Tension perfectly captures the electrifying rush of attraction and the intensity of connection to a love interest. Blending Krio, English, and vivid […]
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