In the Nigerian cultural space, praise is always welcome. Criticisms, not so much. Whether it’s a film, a song, or a literary work, once the public embraces a creation, any dissenting opinion is often treated as betrayal, envy, or outright sabotage. Critics are dismissed as “haters,” their expertise doubted, and their motives questioned. This aversion […]
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Rema may be able to do all things. One of pop’s most intelligent and skilled agitators, he has worked at demonstrating artistic elasticity, unfailingly expanding his range. While his recent releases like the Sade-sampling “Baby (Is It a Crime)” and the sleek R&B of “Bout U” exposed a softer, more melodic side, his latest single […]
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The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards nominations are in, and Nigerian stars Rema, Asake, Tems, and Ayra Starr are among this year’s standout names, another strong showing for Afrobeats on the global stage. Rema scored a Best Afrobeats nomination for his single “Baby (Is It a Crime),” while Asake appears twice in the same […]
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Grammy-nominated Nigerian artist Ayra Starr, American rap sensation Sexyy Red, and South African DJ Maphorisa have been announced as the headliners for the inaugural Afro Nation Festival in the Dominican Republic. Scheduled for November 7-9, 2025, at the stunning Pearl Beach Club in Punta Cana, the festival represents Afro Nation’s first official foray into the […]
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In the span of a single year, Fido has transitioned from a promising upstart to a resonant voice in Nigeria’s Afrofusion scene. His rise, evidenced by over 350 million career streams, is built on a foundation of hits that speak directly to the aspirations of a generation. Now, the Lagos-based artist delivers his definitive opening […]
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Rema is back in touch with his disruptive side with “Kelebu,” a new dance track that leans into West African dance music. Tiwa Savage and Skepta team up for “On A Low,” a collaboration that serves as a single ahead of her upcoming fourth album, This One Is Personal. Veteran musician D’banj also returns with […]
Davido pulled off a major coup, selling out Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena this past weekend as part of his ongoing “5ive Alive” Tour, in support of his latest album, 5ive, which was released in April. Over 19,000 fans converged to celebrate Afrobeats’ ascendancy on global soil in a performance that reaffirmed Davido’s status as a transcontinental […]
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One of the most important civic duties of a citizen is holding public officials accountable, but how do you hold them to account if you do not even know them or their names? This is the situation many young Nigerians who are disenchanted with the political process find themselves in. Most know neither their senator […]
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Africa’s biggest reality television show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), has kicked off with two launch shows. First, on Saturday, longtime host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu ushered 15 female housemates into the house for the new season. On Sunday night, 14 male housemates followed, bringing the total to 29 housemates who will battle for the grand prize of […]
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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that emergency food assistance in Nigeria is grinding to a halt due to a critical funding shortage, raising concerns of a worsening hunger crisis across the country. As economic hardship deepens and insecurity persists, millions of Nigerians face the threat of food insecurity without immediate international […]
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Ayra Starr has released her highly anticipated new single, “Hot Body,” following weeks of social media teasers. The track joins a slate of major releases from Nigeria’s top artists, including Fireboy DML’s new song, “Dopamine.” Wizkid makes two appearances this week: first on “Dynamite,” a highlight from South African star Tyla’s new EP, WWP, and […]
When South African singer and DJ Kabza De Small, named his 2020 album I Am the King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust, he wasn’t tooting his own horn, he was simply embracing the word on the street. Since his breakthrough with “Umshove” in 2018, he hasn’t looked back with each year topping the last. Last […]
