Let’s get real: it’s not just about what’s in her bag, but what absolutely needs to be there. This isn’t a replay of TikTok’s “What’s in my bag” trend. Sure, people love to poke fun at the size of a woman’s handbag, but where else is she supposed to stash all the stuff she collects […]
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Mannywellz has always been a genre alchemist. Born Emmanuel Ajomale in Nigeria and raised in Maryland (United States), the artist has always infused his music with a sense of cultural duality, blending the rhythms of his Nigerian roots with the sultry tones of neo-soul and alternative R&B. His latest single, “Ouu Wee (Brown),” is yet […]
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From a very young age, boys are powerfully inducted into misogyny. They recognise that they are considered the superior gender. They understand that they exist in a large social community with an unshakable misogynistic foundation. They quickly learn that the world is structured to favour them, that power and privilege are theirs to wield. They […]
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With only five weeks left on BBNaija No Loose Guard season 9, Biggie changes the game entirely. Housemates received the biggest shocker, when the Ninjas walked in with a 24-hour countdown, with no explanation. At the end of the countdown on Sunday, September 1, 2024, Biggie announced certain changes that took immediate effect. Here […]
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Growing up, many of us were enchanted by the grandeur of weddings—endless food, everyone dressed to the nines. In Nigeria, weddings are a major event, but recently, it’s become hard to distinguish between its true purpose, whether it is celebrating love or flaunting wealth. These days, weddings resemble extravagant festivals with lavish venues, multiple […]
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Asake made his Madison Square Garden debut on Friday night. The venue was one of the stops on his ‘Lungu Boy Tour’ for his latest album, Lungu Boy, which validated his place as one of the most innovative voices in Afrobeats. The title itself, Lungu Boy, is a nod to the backstreets; it references the […]
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The highly anticipated instalment in the iconic sci-fi horror franchise Alien: Romulus is finally here. The film follows a group of young colonists stranded on a remote planet, where they unwittingly awaken an ancient terroittevur—the Xenomorph. As they struggle to survive, they must confront not only the relentless, predatory alien but also their fears and […]
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The theme of Nigerian Afrobeats in 2024 is ingenuity. Digging deep to discover resources one never knew they had or an entire brand reinvention is what would keep your name and lyrics in the mouths of fans, neutrals, and critics during this time. For that sake, Fireboy DML has decided this is the perfect time […]
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This week’s fresh releases show artists flexing their range and Fireboy DML’s latest album adedamola is a standout. The legendary Angélique Kidjo teams up with Davido on “Joy”. Ckay taps into his roots with “Egwu Eji” leaning into that fusion of the Oja — traditional Igbo flute — and Afropop. Hitmakers Titom and Yuppee return with Lington […]
Since the release of the 2023 crime/thriller Gangs of Lagos, the award-winning Nigerian filmmaker Jade Osiberu has remained silent. But today, Wednesday, August 28, 2024, via social media, she broke the silence with a tease about upcoming projects. Known for her action-packed movie slate which includes, Sugar Rush (2019), Brotherhood (2022) and then Gangs […]
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Straffitti’s “Personally” is the kind of track that shows just how layered an artist can be when they’re truly in command of their craft. Born Olawale Olukolade, Straffitti is a multidisciplinary creative force in Nigeria’s entertainment scene, wearing many hats as a rapper, graphic designer, photographer, and fashion designer. Strutting as an all-round creative, his […]
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Body positivity is a movement that promises to liberate us from the oppressive shackles of beauty standards. It asserts that all people deserve a positive body image, regardless of how society and popular culture view ideal shape, size, and appearance. Has this feel-good movement really been doing what it claims, or has it morphed into […]
