Love is in the air this week, and the music is reflecting that amorous mood. With Valentine’s Day in full swing, artists across genres are delivering tracks that celebrate romance, heartbreak, and everything in between. Asake kicks off 2025 with “Why Love?”, his first release under his independent label, Giran Republic, and Adekunle Gold […]
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The Headies Awards, Nigeria’s most popular music awards show, has unveiled its nominees for the 17th edition. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Headies Awards (@the_headies) This year’s event, returning to Nigeria after two years in the US, promises to be a spectacular celebration of musical talent, made […]
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Cassper Nyovest, the self-proclaimed “Mufasa” of South African hip-hop, is one of the few who’ve battled the tides, weathered the storms, and not just remained relevant, but continued to pull his weight for over a decade. That kind of staying power is rare, validation of his adaptability and hustle. He’s seen trends come and go, […]
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There’s a running joke that you’ll know a rich man by the strength of his oud. If your cologne isn’t battling the humidity and winning, are you even wealthy? Scent has long been used as a marker of status, power, and cultural identity. Across different cultures and eras, the fragrances people wear have doubled as […]
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Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, known for his roles in His House and Gangs of London, takes the lead in Akinola Davies Jr.’s highly anticipated directorial debut, My Father’s Shadow. The film, set against the backdrop of the 1993 Nigerian presidential election in Lagos, follows two young brothers spending a day with their estranged father. This marks a […]
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Rema has announced the “HEIS World Tour” for 2025, in support of his critically acclaimed album HEIS. The tour will take him across the globe, with stops in major cities across North America, Europe, and Asia. View this post on Instagram A post shared by REMA (@heisrema) The tour kicks off in […]
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At the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Kendrick Lamar rendered one of his boldest yet, using the biggest stage in American sports to reinforce his dominance in hip-hop and remind everyone why he remains one of the most ferocious rappers of his generation. There was never a question of whether Kendrick Lamar would give […]
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Love is in the air, roses are blooming (or wilting depending on the sun in Lagos), and your wallet is… well, let’s just say it’s feeling a little shy right now. Nigeria’s economy is giving us all a run for our money, we’re feeling the pinch, but that doesn’t mean you should skimp on showing […]
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This week is stacked with big drops from some of the most exciting artists across Afrobeats, rap, and R&B. Rema’s “Baby (Is It A Crime)” finally arrives as a highly anticipated single and it lives up to most expectations. Yemi Alade, fresh off her Grammy nomination, drops “Keys To Your Heart,” a Valentine’s-themed track intended […]
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The topic of female body hair has been a subject of debate for centuries, with varying cultural norms and personal preferences shaping societal views. In recent years, there has been a growing movement among some African women to embrace their natural hair, including pubic hair. Chidera Eggerue’s 2020 documentary, Bring Back the Bush: Where […]
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Love takes the spotlight this Valentine’s Day with Reel Love, a heartfelt exploration of modern relationships and the role of social media in shaping romance. Premiering nationwide on February 14, 2025, the film captures the highs and lows of love in today’s world with a story that is both deeply relatable and emotionally charged. […]
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It’s 2025, and yet somehow, conversations about women’s sexual histories feel like they were copy-pasted from a 1950s etiquette manual. You would think that after decades of feminism, sexual liberation, and an entire internet full of too much information, we would have retired the idea that a woman’s worth is tied to her “body count”. […]
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