Burna Boy has set a new benchmark for Nigerian music, becoming the Nigerian artist with the most entries on the Billboard Hot 100. His sixth entry on the chart comes from Coldplay’s “We Pray,” which features him and British rapper Little Simz, debuting at No. 87 on the chart. Among these entries, “Last Last”— […]
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Before you proceed, there are spoilers. Joker: Folie à Deux is as a provocative exploration of mental illness and identity, set against a backdrop that intertwines the fantastical elements of comic book lore with stark realities. In this sequel to the 2019 film Joker, director Todd Phillips extends Arthur Fleck’s (Joaquin Phoenix) harrowing journey […]
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Nigerian music sensation Lojay is now part of the Coca-Cola family.The “Monalisa” crooner has bagged a major endorsement deal with Coca-Cola Nigeria, joining the brand as an ambassador to help launch their latest flavor, Wozzaah. Lojay shared the exciting news with his Instagram followers, posting a fun video of himself holding a bottle of […]
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Growing up, most of us battled with acne or something related to skin issues. Okay, maybe not everyone, but it sure felt like it, right? We couldn’t wait to grow up because it meant more freedom, no more being bossed around, and—most importantly—the disappearance of those dreaded pimples. So why, now that we’re adults, are […]
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Druski’s “Coulda Been Records” audition in Lagos came and went, but the excitement is still in the air. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DRUSKI (@druski) On Friday, October 11, 2024, the comedian teamed up with Nigerian music icon Davido to host a hilarious live show that had […]
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Wizkid recently hosted an exclusive listening party in London for his highly anticipated album Morayo, a project that marks one of the most personal releases of his career. The event followed closely on the heels of a similar gathering in Paris on September 29, where he was joined by collaborator Brent Faiyaz. The London party, […]
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Shallipopi, one of Afrobeats’ most exciting new voices, has announced a Canada tour set for April 2025, with stops in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Ottawa. The Benin-born artist shared the news on Instagram, hinting that fans could expect new music soon. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Crown Uzama […]
This week’s new releases are giving everything from global pop to nostalgic Afrobeats. Tyla expands her self-titled album with a deluxe edition, cementing her claim to the throne as one of Africa’s most versatile voices. Fireboy DML shines in his COLORS performance of “hell and back” and Darkoo taps Davido for “Right Now,” a bouncy […]
In a post on social media, Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan unveiled the cast for the renewed Anikulapo series. Returning faces to the upcoming release include Sola Sobowale, Bimbo Ademoye and Lateef Adedimeji. While new faces include Kie Kie, Teniola Aladese, Antar Laniyan, Joke Muyiwa, Saidi Balogun, Adeoluwa Okusaga, and Tayo Faniran. […]
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Everyone has their preferences when it comes to food. Some eat as though there’s no future meal guaranteed—almost as if they’ve got extra lives hidden somewhere. With Nigerian meals, the options and combinations seem boundless. The variety of textures and robust flavours invite all sorts of culinary creativity. Some Nigerians have discovered unusual ways to […]
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Minz has long danced at the intersection of Afro-fusion, bending genres without breaking his core essence. His debut album, By Any Minz, brings together his wide-ranging influences, and on “Do,” a standout cut featuring the ever-slick, unflinchingly charismatic Blaqbonez, Minz taps into the effervescent pulse of Lagos nightlife. From the jump, “Do” grabs attention […]
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The maxim that describes youths as “the real wealth of any nation” remains highly relevant, even as the processes, challenges, and complexities of nation-building evolve. This sentiment is rooted in the fact that young people possess energy, creativity, and an unbridled passion for change, as they are the ones who will mostly deal with the […]
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