The closing scene in Richard Linklater’s Boyhood where Mason, the protagonist, sits with his new college friends and reflects on life and the concept of living in the moment is a potent image of that liminal space between adolescence and adulthood. Ayra Starr, while holidaying poolside in Barbados, had a moment where she realized her […]
This week is an exciting one for new music. Afropop Princess Ayra Starr shares her sophomore full-length collection, The Year I Turned 21. Country singer Shaboozey releases his third studio album Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going which be dubs ‘music for the modern cowboy’. Cardi B hops on GloRilla’s hit “Wanna Be” […]
Xenia Manasseh has placed herself within the lineage of classic R&B. Her pedigree as a collaborator with artists like Gloria Estefan and Beyoncé’s backing vocalists, the MAMAs, tells of her immersion in the genre’s traditions. Since the release of her debut EP, Fallin’ Apart, in 2019, the Kenyan singer-songwriter has been honing a sound that […]
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Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr brought the heat to France on May 28th, gracing the stage of the Louvre, Paris. I spy with my little eye… @ayrastarr about to go on stage. #VisaLiveAtLouvre pic.twitter.com/MQUqjF58sY — Visa (@Visa) May 28, 2024 View this post on Instagram A post shared by BOUNCE (@bounce.networks) […]
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Nollywood biopic Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti gets a strong start as it raked in ₦71 million at the box office. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FilmOne Entertainment (@filmoneng) During its opening weekend, it gained ₦32 million shattering the record for the highest-grossing opening of a biopic in Nigerian cinema […]
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A-Beauty, or African Beauty, is experiencing a renaissance in the global beauty industry, shifting perceptions and setting new standards. “It has emerged as a robust and contemporary trend within the beauty and personal care space,” as Euromonitor puts it, being a “multi-dimensional concept that looks at the continent’s rich history when it comes to beauty […]
Nigerian music star Tekno is riding a wave, hot off his critically acclaimed 2023 album The More The Better and gearing up for a North American tour. The music star is priming the pump with his brand new single “Wayo” and a partnership with the innovative independent label emPawa Africa. “Wayo,” co-produced by Tekno […]
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Lots of interesting songs this week. Dancehall sensation Shenseea connects with Afrobeats megastar Wizkid to bring us “Work Me Out.” UK drill act Central Cee turns it up with American rapper Lil Baby. Nigerian star Fave follows up with a new track titled “Controlla”. ID Cabasa shares a reimagining of Styl Plus’ classic featuring some […]
Spotify hosted an album listening party for Ayra Starr’s sophomore album, The Year I Turned 21, on May 23 at Pavilion, Lagos. Industry players, music fans and media all came out for an exclusive and immersive first spin of the new album and it demonstrably lived up to the fervent anticipation. The singer discussed […]
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Few pairings are as artistically and commercially potent as Lojay and Sarz. Their 2021 collaboration LUV N ATTN was a game-changer for Lojay, swiftly and decisively launching his career and reasserting Sarz’s as a genius curator who remains at the forefront of — and champions — successive waves of Nigerian talents. Now, with the release […]
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Last Friday, May 17th, 2024, at the Alliance Francaise Hotel in Lekki, Lagos, aspiring filmmakers in Lagos got a chance to impress the big leagues at the Shoot Edit Repeat (SER) Portfolio Review, an initiative led by Dada Temitope (Oluwadabest), a filmmaker passionate about the scene. This exciting event provided a platform for aspiring directors, editors, […]
Nigerian superstar Tems lit up “The Tonight Show” Starring Jimmy Fallon with a good performance. In an engaging showcase for her upcoming debut album Born In The Wild, Tems premiered two distinct tracks. The Grammy winner opened with a powerful rendition of the album’s title track, “Born In The Wild.” This ballad, accompanied by […]
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