Rele Gallery, known for showing off amazing art from Africa and beyond, is opening a new spot in London on February 22nd, joining its established locations in Lagos, Nigeria, and Los Angeles. It’s official!! @ReleGallery is coming to London 🎉 https://t.co/TCTuNYSUa6 — Adenrele Sonariwo (@denrelesonariwo) January 25, 2024 View this post on […]
Grammy-nominated megastar, Davido, shut down London O2 Arena over the weekend on January 28th, 2023. Davido shut down the 02 Arena🔥#davido #Afrobeats pic.twitter.com/6PBT1RZyvB — BOUNCE (@bouncenetworks) January 29, 2024 Since releasing his Grammy-nominated masterpiece, Timeless, Davido has been on a global victory tour, and London’s O2 Arena was just another stop on his journey. […]
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When poetry comes to the mind of the average Nigerian, a few names are expected to be mentioned. One can expect to hear discussions centred around the poetry and works of older Nigerian male poets like Niyi Osundare, Wole Soyinka, Remi Raji and Chinua Achebe. Although there are women poets in Nigeria’s older generation […]
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Lagos-based artist Radar X has dropped his latest single, “Pretty Babes,” a genre-bending track that merges various styles and serves as a prelude to his upcoming EP, THE VYBE MAGIXIAN. The song is an exploration of Radar’s “Afrofuturistic universe,” a space where creativity reigns supreme and innovation thrives. As the title suggests, the real […]
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2023 was a memorable year for popular Nigerian singer Davido. It was the year he released Timeless, an album of lyrically-soothing and versatile songs, each one as well crafted as the other. Just like the title of the album suggests, the songs contained have the ability to transcend time, being continuously ever-green, the same way […]
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This week’s playlist is lit! It’s packed with an incredible selection of tunes from a bunch of talented artists. From fierce rap to catchy pop, Afrobeats and more. Give it a spin. Fave – “Belong To You” CKay – “Mysterious Love” “Is It You?” Ice Spice – “Think U The Shit (Fart)” […]
The BRIT Awards 2024 nominations have arrived, and African artists hold a prominent position among the contenders. Burna Boy and Asake have earned nominations in the International Artist of the Year category. Their competition includes figures like Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
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Nigerian superstar Tems continues her unstoppable rise, adding another win to her ever-growing list of accolades. She joins the list of honorees for the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards. Other honorees include Victoria Monét, Ice Spice, Kylie Minogue, Charli XCX. View this post on Instagram A post shared by billboard (@billboard) […]
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Popular dance culture event platform, Boiler Room, is setting foot in Nigeria’s cultural pulse, Lagos, for its 2024 world tour. While specific details like dates and artists remain under wraps, one thing is certain: Lagos is in for a treat. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Boiler Room […]
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The 96th Academy Award nominations has been revealed, with Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer topping the list at 13 nods. Emma Stone’s fantasy film, Poor Things followed with 11, while Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon garnered 10. Greta Gerwig’s summer hit, Barbie, snagged 8 nominations. The Oscars will take place on March 10, hosted for a fourth time […]
Nigerian music sensation Ruger has severed ties with D’Prince’s Jonzing World label and launched his own imprint, aptly named “Blown Boy Entertainment.” Ruger’s journey with Jonzing World, an affiliate of Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records, has been nothing short of explosive. Signed in 2020, the then-fresh-faced artist burst onto the scene with the infectious dancehall […]
Burna Boy’s latest collaboration, “Just Like Me,” with American rapper 21 Savage and producer Metro Boomin’, has debuted at No. 67 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking his fifth entry on the chart. Billboard Hot 100: #67(new) just like me, @21savage, @BurnaBoy & @MetroBoomin. — chart data (@chartdata) January 22, 2024 The […]
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