At midnight, Monday, March 16, 2026, a woman born in Zaria, Kaduna State, will be sitting in the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, United States (US), nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. If Wunmi Mosaku wins, she could become the first Nigerian-born actor to win an Academy Award. For context: Forest Whitaker […]
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This week’s new releases come with an adrenaline rush as Nigerian trap and hip-hop rappers lead the conversation. The week also delivers new singles from Amapiano-inspired jams, Afrobeats and soulful records. After viral teasers on social media, Nigerian rapper Kayode finally releases the highly anticipated trap record, “Aimoye.” The Fuji-inspired sample had already gained […]
oSHAMO is easily one of the most distinct Afropop stars today. About three years after his breakthrough, the 23-year-old has maintained Fuji as the basis of his sound and style, distilling the music he grew up listening to into various pop forms that transcend borders while staying attuned to the zeitgeist. With the undeniable […]
The Nigerian music industry is still largely male-dominated, but a new generation of women is carving out space on their own terms. This wave of Nigerian female artistes isn’t Afrobeats at their core; they’re drawing from hip-hop, alté, afro-fusion, neo-soul, and more — experimental in sound yet unmistakably Nigerian. Their ability to effortlessly build […]
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Petrol is selling for up to ₦1,300 per litre across Nigeria. Are we still going to adjust to this or it's about time we say enough is enough.I never imagined I would ever buy petrol for #1300. pic.twitter.com/WPHiOEUkAM — GT Atas (@GodstimeAtas) March 9, 2026 That has confused many people. After all, the […]
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After a fiery array of top-charting records, fast-rising act Mavo is ready for another run with the release of his latest track, “Mofe.” The breakout star finally released the highly anticipated track and is set to join the conversation of this year’s hitmakers. Since he gained stardom in 2025, the singer and rapper has […]
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When Al Jazeera aired a recent episode of “Head to Head” featuring Daniel Bwala, President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson, Nigeria’s internet lit up. Hasan came armed with receipts: old quotes, video clips, and past statements from when Bwala was a vocal critic of the same man he now champions. When confronted with his own words, Bwala […]
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Nigerian pop culture didn’t become global by accident. Behind every artiste, viral songs, music videos, and iconic fashion moments, is a network of women shaping how the culture looks, sounds, and moves. Despite the industry’s male-dominated nature, Nigerian women are leaving indelible marks on the industry. From A&Rs discovering the next stars to stylists […]
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This year’s International Women’s Day theme — Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future — sounds like a celebration. And in many ways, it is. But for the ambitious Nigerian woman navigating a boardroom, a deadline, and a difficult boss, it also sounds like a polite description of an exhausting reality. She is already […]
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Everyone agrees piracy is wrong. Yet millions of Nigerians still watch pirated films, download leaked albums, and read PDFs of books they never paid for. The question is no longer whether piracy is illegal. The real question is: why does it remain one of the most reliable ways people access culture? To honestly answer […]
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This new music Friday begins with a fresh taste of releases, featuring groovy and mid-tempo Afrobeats, Amapiano, and hip-hop records from serial hitmakers and fresh voices. Mavin superstar, Ayra Starr, takes the spotlight with her first single of the year, “Where Do We Go.” After a blazing run with top-charting jams in 2025, the singer […]
In the last decade, Afrobeats has experienced unprecedented global success among all African genres. Yet, despite its sonic explosion, the last 3 years have revealed that the industry is paradoxically suffering from a cultural regression. And more than ever before, the question lingers: Why is one of the most prominent genres approaching an impending demise? […]
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