International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration held annually on March 8th to commemorate the social, economic, cultural, and political accomplishments of women. This year’s theme, “Inspire Inclusion,” buttresses the significance of creating an environment where women from diverse backgrounds feel valued, respected, and empowered. Inclusion entails acknowledging and appreciating the varied experiences of […]
Growing up as a Nigerian child in the mid 2000s, one song that comes to mind is Greenland by T.Y Bello, a singer and photographer. With a successful career both as a singer and photographer, Greenland by Ms. Bello to me is a reflection and throwback to a time when Nigeria was recovering from the […]
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South African luxury brand Maxhosa Africa cemented its place among fashion’s elite with a groundbreaking debut at Paris Fashion Week on March 3rd, 2024. Led by visionary designer Laduma Ngxokolo, the brand presented its Fall/Winter 2024 collection, “My Conviction” and was the only African brand in Paris Fashion Week this season. Launched in 2011, […]
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Universal Music Group (UMG), a global music giant, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Mavin Global, an Afrobeats label based in Lagos, Nigeria. Founded in 2012 by music producer and industry veteran Michael Collins Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy, Mavin has established itself as a leading force in the Afrobeats […]
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Lagos will host the first-ever Red Bull Danfo Rally today, February 24, 2024. This exciting event will see the city’s famous yellow Danfo buses transformed into racing vehicles for an obstacle course. It’s a celebration of Lagos’s spirit, with skilled Danfo drivers teaming up with local youth for a thrilling race against time and obstacles. […]
Global Afrobeats superstar, Burna Boy, recently made history in Canada, becoming the first African artist to sell out Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Scotiabank Arena (@scotiabankarena) The performance was part of his ongoing I Told Them tour, bringing his energy and signature sound […]
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This week is a great week for music with drops from Nigerian stars AG Baby, Melvitto, Young Jonn, and a Dice Ailes comeback. From the UK, drill don Central Cee dropped a new banger. Even Grammy queen SZA graced us with unexpected new music. Check them out: Young Jonn, Seyi Vibez, Kizz Daniel – “Big […]
Nigerian artist Adekunle Gold ushers in 2024 with a new single, “The Life I Chose,” produced by Kel P. Released on February 22nd, the track marks a sonic departure for Gold, displaying a more energetic and street-infused sound compared to his previous works. “The Life I Chose” reflects Gold’s artistic metamorphosis. The introspective crooner […]
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Nigerian rapper ODUMODUBLVCK lands a spot on the lineup for the renowned Splash Festival in Germany. MAKE UNA TELL BASTIAN SCHWEINSTEIGER & @boniface_jrn SAY I DEY COME GERMAN WHIP 🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/9iXJXLrVHI — INDUSTRY MACHINE (@Odumodublvck_) February 20, 2024 Scheduled for March 4th-6th, 2024, the festival has curated an impressive roster, and ODUMODUBLVCK, the only […]
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The fifth edition of NATIVELAND which held last December at Sol Beach, pulsated with a different energy and this was captured in a frenetic short film by Bounce, a platform dedicated to documenting and amplifying the culture. A Lagos-based festival, NATIVELAND is established as a melting pot of backgrounds, cultures, and artistic expressions. Launched […]
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Yaadman, formerly known as Yung L, returns to the music scene with his latest deluxe project Yes Indeed. Building upon the critical acclaim of his 2023 EP, this expanded offering delivers five additional tracks, including fan favorites like “Vawulence” featuring Ice Prince and Sarkodie, “Sabi Boy” featuring 1da Banton, and original compositions such as […]
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Illbliss, a top figure in Nigerian hip hop, has recently unveiled details about his highly anticipated seventh solo album titled Sideh – Kai. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ILLBLiSS {OGA BOSS} (@illblissgoretti) The album consists of 16 tracks and marks Illbliss’ first solo project since 2020. The […]
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