Award-winning Ghanaian rapper M.anifest has joined forces with Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea and Nigerian highlife duo The Cavemen for his new single, “Puff Puff.” The collaboration began at M.anifest’s festival, Manifestivities, in Accra two years ago, where he connected with The Cavemen. Later, he traveled to Los Angeles to work with Flea, bonding […]
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The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) returns for its 13th year from November 3-9, 2024. It aims to showcase Africa’s cinematic heritage under the theme “Indigenous to Global: Cultural Wealth for Global Prosperity”. This year’s event promises to be a landmark celebration of African storytelling and cultural pride. The festival opens with Headless, a […]
Nigeria’s cultural renaissance has made it a nerve center of global entertainment. This cultural prominence has led to increased visibility, making Nigeria a desirable destination for foreign influencers and celebrities. To simply put, with a globally resonant youth culture that has made Lagos one of the most influential cities in the world, Nigeria has shifted […]
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This week’s releases bring a mix of powerhouse comebacks and boundary-pushing explorations. Davido leads the pack with “Awuke,” his first single of the year, making a bold return to the Afrobeats spotlight. In a different lane, Crayon and Young Jonn link up for “You.” It’s breezy, tapping into Afropop’s feel-good essence with a sound […]
Nigerian filmmaker Mo Abudu is set to make a splash with, her first directorial projects. The psychological short films Iyawo Mi (My Wife) and Her Perfect Life are headed to Apple TV shortly. Mo Abudu made this announcement on her social media page shortly after revealing the commencement of production for Blood Sisters season […]
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Award-winning filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has released the official trailer for his latest project, Recall. The teaser hints at a supernatural and psychological exploration in the search for answers. Set in the bustling city of Lagos, the film follows Goke and Anita as their seemingly perfect love story unravels into an unexpected and mysterious journey. […]
There are many things to unpack in the always-busy, bubbling city of Lagos, especially toward the end of the year, when all roads to the most year-long anticipated convergence — across all industries — lead to Nigeria’s former Federal Captial Territory. Within the design and creative terrain, the Design Week Lagos (DWL) has been the […]
Consumerism is about to reach an all-time high. With Christmas around the corner and Black Friday looming, people are ready to dig deep into their pockets to buy outfits for Detty December or, as we like to call it, “Detty Decembounce.” If you want to enter the new year without being weighed down by debt, […]
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Lagos Fashion Week 2024 closed out spectacularly after energizing and creatively stimulating the city. Running from October 23 to 27, the event lived up to its billing with the theme “COMMUNE,” which demonstrated collaboration among designers, while spotlighting the best of African fashion and style. The Green Access program supported emerging talents focused on sustainability, […]
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Nigerian comedian with the stage name Basket Mouth has announced November 22nd, 2024, for his first cinematic debut. Titled A Ghetto Love Story, the feature film is a collaborative effort between Basketmouth and co-writer Victoria Eze. Via social media on Friday, October 25, 2024, Basket Mouth shared the official release date across cinemas nationwide […]
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Nigeria has chosen the epic Hausa film Mai Martaba as its entry for the International Feature Film (IFF) category at the 97th Oscars Academy Awards. Produced and directed by Prince Daniel, the film delves into themes of power, love, greed, and betrayal. It presents a compelling narrative that defies tradition and celebrates female leadership. […]
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Since the release of his debut EP, Son of the Moon, TAR1Q has marked himself as an artist with long-haul potential — a vocalist with a clear direction and a voice that instantly hooks. The project signaled the arrival of a young artist ready to go the distance. Since then, the road has been long […]
