SGaWD’s comfort zone is one where she’s challenging herself to express her full artistry in a multidimensional manner. Her sense of artistic freedom finds its most potent expression when hip-hop serves as the foundation upon which she builds a sonic edifice that incorporates house, dancehall, electronica, and alté, keeping listeners on their toes with anticipation. […]
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MTV has announced the nominees for the 2024 VMAs, highlighting artists whose work over the past year has significantly impacted the music industry and sparked global conversations. This year, Burna Boy, Tems, Tyla, Davido, Ayra Starr, Lojay, and Pheelz have been nominated for “Best Afrobeats,” with Tyla receiving three nominations in total: “Best Afrobeats,” “Best […]
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In a shocking turn of events, Toyosi and Damilola left the No Loose Guard Big Brother Naija house on Sunday, August 4, 2024, during the eviction show. They are officially the first duo to be evicted this season. However, the challenges continue for the duo, as they face internal issues. In an exit interview […]
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Seriously. When was the last time you completed at least two books in one month? We live in an age of unprecedented access to information. Yet, paradoxically, we seem to be reading less. Indeed, we read for various reasons: to learn, to get entertained, and to connect with others. In this respect, reading is alive […]
Nigeria’s music scene is currently on a stratospheric rise, pumping out hits that are shaking the global music industry. It’s a wave of fresh talent that’s taking over playlists everywhere. This week, there are even more exciting tunes. Magixx’s “Bad Decisions” has that catchy, feel-good energy that could easily become a summer anthem. PsychoYP’s […]
My childhood was filled with music. Congolese music by Awilo Longomba. Nigerian songs from Mo’ Hits Records and tracks from artists like P-Square. Igbo music too. Even more so, Igbo gospel music that was mostly sung by women. Some of my earliest memories involved singing along to tracks by Njideka Okeke and Chinyere Udoma on […]
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Already 12 years deep into a career marked by genre-experimentation, BOJ dropped his fifth solo album, 12 Summers, last week. The artist’s work is marked by a distinctive sound that merges eclectic influences with a relaxed, avant-garde sensibility. Emerging from the global ascendancy of Afrobeats, BOJ is a member of the pioneer generation of the cool […]
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This season, Biggie changed the Head of House (HOH) selection to nominations as opposed to the usual games. Each pair were asked to walk into the Arena and given two minutes to select a pair to be this week’s HOH. However, housemates are not allowed to select their own pairs when casting their votes. […]
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When I received the invitation to attend the GET READY WITH MUSIC event hosted by Spotify in collaboration with Maybelline, I was thrilled. This event promised to showcase the fascinating intersection between music and makeup, tapping into the beauty industry’s “Get Ready with Me (GRWM)” trend. The prestigious The Art Hotel located in Lagos was […]
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Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season nine premiered yesterday, Sunday, July 28, 2024, featuring 28 No Loose Guard housemates. This year, one of Biggie’s twists was to have the housemates audition and compete in pairs, resulting in a total of 14 pairs in the house. As we kick start the 71-day journey, let’s take a […]
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Burna Boy has sent his fans into a frenzy with the unexpected announcement of a new album. The Grammy-winning artist took to social media to reveal that a fresh project would be available for consumption in just 24 hours. Album dropping 12am. — Burna Boy (@burnaboy) July 29, 2024 This comes just after celebrating […]
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Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) is a Nigerian reality television show that follows the format of the international Big Brother franchise. Housemates compete in various tasks and challenges, intending to avoid eviction and ultimately win a cash prize and other rewards. The reality show first premiered in 2006, then went on a hiatus, returned in 2017, and […]
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