Since Afropop star Mr Eazi popularised the term “Detty December” in 2016, Nigeria has witnessed an implosion of diaspora Nigerians returning home to take part in a festive season that stretches from mid-December to the new year. Each year, the period is punctuated by a whirlwind of parties, concerts, festivals, art shows, fashion displays, meet-ups, […]
In an era where African music expanded beyond its borders to compete for a place among global sounds, Flavour’s continued commitment to staying rooted in indigenous music without losing its vigour remains unprecedented. His catalogue over the years has showcased his growth not just as a custodian of Africa’s flourishing heritage in sounds and culture. […]
The United States (US) has placed Nigeria under partial travel restrictions, citing security concerns and problems with visa overstays. The decision, announced by the White House through a presidential proclamation on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, affects how some Nigerians can enter the US and comes amid growing diplomatic and security tensions between both countries. […]
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Nigerian cuisine took centre stage at the 2025 Lagos Food Festival as the annual event returned with a colourful celebration of flavours, culture and youthful energy, drawing residents, food lovers and key stakeholders in the state’s food ecosystem. The festival, themed “Taste Beyond Borders,” was held at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, where visitors […]
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As the Detty December euphoria garners momentum, ‘Joy is Coming’ crooner Fido returns with his end-of-the-year record, “Chickendo.” The new track is a groovy, cultural build on the festive spirit of December, layered in highlife production. This week also sees cross-country collaboration as South Africa and Nigeria unite on the Amapiano record “Nakupenda” by […]
In his 1979 track, “Unknown Soldier,” Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti sings: “Government magic! / Them go dabaru everything / Government magic / Them go turn green into white.” Nearly 50 years later, those lines — a cryptic warning about the Nigerian government deception — feel uncomfortably familiar in the country’s ongoing struggle with mass abductions. […]
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Elestee is deep into new waters. After years of genre fluidity, evident in the niche alternative texture of her self-titled debut EP in 2023, and the Afro-pop-leaning sharpness of her sophomore project POISN, she morphs into a comprehensively defined territory on her latest project, Mentally I’m Here. Across the six-track EP, “On A Low” stands […]
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Nigerian singer Ckay has officially joined Spotify’s billion-stream club as his global anthem, “Love Nwatiti (ah ah ah),” becomes the first solo Nigerian song to reach one billion streams on Spotify. In a social media post made by Spotify on Wednesday, the 10th of December, 2025, Ckay was announced as the latest entry into […]
Nollywood has had an eventful year, delivering a steady stream of blockbuster movies and series that have shaped conversations both locally and internationally. From box-office hits like Gingerrr and Red Circle to Netflix releases like To Kill a Monkey and The Herd, that sparked myriad online discourses, the past 11 months have highlighted Nollywood industry’s […]
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The Spotify Wrapped 2025 has been released, and it reaffirms one thing for Nigerian music: Afrobeats isn’t surviving, it’s dominating. With the data reports presented by Spotify’s global Wrapped recap, it is evident that the most widely acclaimed music from Africa is nowhere near its decline, as it is settling into the world scene. If […]
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The government of the Benin Republic says its armed forces have foiled a military coup attempt after a group of soldiers briefly appeared on national television on Sunday, December 7, 2025, claiming to have seized power and dissolved state institutions. Mutiny Suppressed Speaking later on national television, Interior Minister Alassane Seidou described the […]
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The first New Music Friday of the last month of the year delivers a strong variety of releases both at home and abroad, as artists set their eyes on defining the sounds of the imminent holiday season. Globally, Lil Baby dominates the trend table with his album The Leaks, his second of the year following […]
