Streaming platforms and social media are the biggest catalysts of Nigerian music and pop culture today, but the historic dominance of radio cannot be understated. Before rollout strategies permeated social media, radio was the first hop. At the time when the Alaba market was the first entry for music marketing, radio became the Spotify […]
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Every Valentine’s Day, our WhatsApp Status, X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok timelines fill up with beautiful pictures of loved-up couples. Bouquets arranged perfectly, some stuffed with money despite the warnings of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), surprise gifts, and romantic dinners at nice restaurants. The comment sections overflow with heart emojis and congratulations. And […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially set February 20, 2027, as the date for Nigeria’s presidential and National Assembly elections, with governorship and state assembly polls scheduled for March 6, 2027. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, announced the dates whilst addressing journalists in Abuja on Friday, February 13, 2026, describing […]
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Whenever the Grammys roll around, we’re reminded of how the global music industry views Afrobeats and African music more broadly. Not just the awarded song, but the nominated songs and snubs all point to one thing: a testament to how the world understands Nigerian pop and African music. And Sunday night at the Cryptic.com […]
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Since radio broadcasting began in December 1906, the world has witnessed relentless waves of innovation, from the arrival of television to the rise of digital platforms and audio alternatives such as podcasts. Each new technology was once predicted to replace radio. Yet, more than a century after the first broadcast, radio remains one of the most […]
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In recent weeks, old Nollywood videos have trended on social media, especially on TikTok and X. Most of these nostalgic clips are quite the humorous bunch. But beyond the laughter these clips elicit, some can also be unsettling, particularly when they touch on money rituals and other social vices. Old Nollywood is goated 😂😂😂😭 […]
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Poignant expression has always been a defining feature of Iremide Adeoye’s acting career since his breakthrough performance as Lolu — a young queer man navigating the complexities of a largely conservative society — in the 2023 Showmax series Wura. If his breakout with Wura somehow didn’t convince, his compelling cameo as young Israel in the […]
While fans still await the release of Omah Lay’s highly anticipated project, Clarity Of Mind, the singer released his official solo single of the year, “Don’t Love Me.” With this marking his second song following the Lekaa Beats-produced track, “Angels,” it appears his sophomore album is closer than it seems. And “Don’t Love Me” […]
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When Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio was announced as the headliner for the Super Bowl LX Halftime show, it underscored one thing: Bad Bunny is arguably the biggest artist in the world. After securing the biggest award, Album of The Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 1st, 2026, for his album, Debí Tirar […]
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Nearly eight years after J. Cole introduced The Fall-Off’s intro with KOD’s “1985” closer in 2018, the Dreamville rapper has finally released his long-awaited album, The Fall-Off, on Friday, February 6th, 2025. The project is a double album (Disc 29 and Disc 39) with 11 tracks and a bonus track on each disc, for […]
For more than a decade, most Nigerians outside the North-Eastern and North-Western parts of the country only heard or read about terrorist attacks in those regions. It often felt distant, almost unreal. That is no longer the case. In recent years and months, these terrorists have expanded into areas that were once considered out of […]
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The release of a debut EP oftentimes signifies the emergence of an artiste into the music industry. But for rising artist Kevwe, this was tracing back her calling and going all out in it. After dabbling around the music industry for years, she made a pact with herself to do what she always wanted — […]
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