As a leader in spotting trends, Apple Music’s Africa Rising starts the new year by introducing the Class of ’24, featuring talents like South African pop sensation Tyla, Nigerian Afropop singer Qing Madi, Nigerian singer-producer Bloody Civilian, rapper ODUMODUBLVCK, Ghanaian R&B artist Mellissa, and South African rapper Maglera Doe Boy. Initiated in 2020, Apple […]
We wrap up the second week of 2024 and there are a slew of exciting new releases as things have kicked up fully. Hiphop heavyweight, Kid Cudi, throws down the gauntlet with Insano. Yemi Alade and Adekunle Gold appear on The Book of Clarence album soundtrack by Jeymes Samuel. Check out this week’s latest releases: […]
Nigerian literature experienced its rise in the 50s towards the end of the British colonial administration. Writers like Chinua Achebe, Amos Tutuola, and Wole Soyinka shifted paradigms with their art, capturing pre-colonial Nigeria and the political portrait of colonial Nigeria. In the 70s and early 80s came postcolonial writers who mostly turned to the […]
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Music superstar Tiwa Savage makes her acting debut in Water and Garri, a Prime Video film hitting screens in 240 countries and territories worldwide in 2024. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tiwa Savage (@tiwasavage) Playing the lead role of Aisha, Savage portrays an ambitious fashion designer […]
Tyla’s “Water” is at a new No. 7 high on the Billboard 100 Chart, making the Grammy-nominated South African artist the highest-charting lead female African artist on the Billboard Hot 100. This impressive jump further extends the song’s run on the chart to 14 weeks. https://twitter.com/chartdata/status/1744428098999685369 The 21-year-old music sensation is steadily riding […]
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After months of anticipation, Kemi Adetiba’s To Kill a Monkey (TKAM) will premiere on Netflix this 2024. Since her mini-series King of Boys: Return of the King, a follow-up to the critically lauded King of Boys, fans have eagerly awaited her next project. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
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Ayo Edebiri, a Nigerian-American actress, writer, and comedian, took home the award for Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for her endearing performance in the FX dramedy, The Bear. Her portrayal of Sydney Adamu, a young chef navigating the fast-paced and demanding world of a Chicago sandwich shop, was loved […]
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Afrobeats transcends just music, embodying a cultural revolution that embraces language, food, fashion, and notably, dance. Beneath the groovy tunes, the chart-topping anthems, and the charismatic Afrobeats’ artists that we all love lies another expressive force – Afro Dance, the often-overlooked engine helping to drive the movement. The struggle for recognition for Afro Dance […]
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How dirty was your December? Here at Bounce, ours was filthy! The People of Bounce were present at the hottest events that shaped December in Lagos. Now we’re here to rewind and offer a simple rundown of the coolest happenings that made December 2023 in Lagos a truly detty one. Flytime Fest Flytime […]
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Another week has gifted us a brand new batch of bangers, ready to blast through your speakers and turn up the good vibes. Whether you’re into catchy pop rhythms, smooth beats, or head-banging anthems, this list has something for every music lover. Hotkid – “Metro” https://youtu.be/wIkaxkxqwt0?si=VdQLk1lW2jMUZTWz Smallgod, Black Sherif – “Fallen Angel” […]
A Tribe Called Judah by Nigerian filmmaker Funke Akindele has become the first Nollywood movie to hit a billion naira at the box office. It has the biggest weekend opening in Nollywood, the largest opening for a female director ever and the highest grossing Nollywood film ever. View this post on Instagram A […]
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Rema has once again etched his name in music history. His debut album, Raves & Roses, released in March 2022, has officially achieved RIAA gold certification in the United States, a first for an Afrobeats solo debut. This accolade signifies sales of over 500,000 units in the US, marking a pivotal moment for the genre’s […]
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