The fifth season of MTV Shuga Naija has finally kicked off! The series was originally slated to premiere on May 7th but was eventually postponed to Sunday May 21st, 2023. A drama series portraying the lives of young Africans in various social and moral predicaments, MTV Shuga was introduced in Nairobi, Kenya in 2009 […]
Category: B Side
She Takes a Peep: Things I am Too Old For
A popular trend emerged on social media in which people discussed situations and lived experiences that they feel they have become “too old for”. It is possible that some of the examples could differ as a result of personal upbringing, family background and other social factors. However, there are other ‘across-the-board’ experiences that may resonate […]
Tems’ “Free Mind” Sets New Record on Billboard’s R&B/Hip Hop Airplay Chart
Nigerian R&B star, Tems, has set a new record on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Airplay Chart as her hit single “Free Mind” dominates the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart for an astounding 17th consecutive week, solidifying her position as the lead female artist with the longest-running No. 1 song on this chart. .@temsbaby's "Free Mind" […]
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Davido Extends Multi-Million Dollar Contract with Sony Music & RCA
In 2016, Davido entered into a record deal worth $1 million with a music company located in New York City. He expressed his self-congratulations on Twitter, proudly claiming the title of being the “first African artist to secure a worldwide record deal.” 1ST AFRICAN ARTIST TO SIGN A GLOBAL RECORD DEAL !! MY STORY […]
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AMVCA 2023 Opening Night Honours African Culture in Style
To prepare for the thrilling ninth edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, an epic ‘Opening Night and Cultural Day’ event took place on Thursday May 18th, setting the stage for all the amazing festivities to come. Celebrities and internet personalities graced the show dressed in their best traditional attires to represent their respective […]
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The Pick: Teni Excites And Invigorates With “No Days Off”
Teni came up on the mainstream scene. Since her breakout year, she’s existed alongside the big hitters on the scene while crafting her own hits as well. She had the streets in a chokehold with “Askamaya”, then subsequently with “Case” and “Billionaire”, even picking up a COLORS feature recently. But within these times, you could […]
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Nigerian Chef Hilda Baci Breaks Guinness World Cooking Record
Nigerian chef, Hilda Bassey Effiong, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has achieved an incredible feat by smashing the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual after cooking nonstop for an astonishing 100 hours. The previous record holder, Chef Lata Tondon, set a record of 87 hours and 45 minutes in […]
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Out of Sight, Out of Mind? Missing a Lover
There are two major quotes about being apart from loved ones that are wide spread: the first is “out of sight, out of mind” while the other is “absence makes the heart grow fonder”. Although people have pointed out that the first quote has a much less popular addendum attached at the end, I like […]
She Takes a Peep: Dating on a Budget
Judging from most dating guides and many other ill-informed sources on media platforms, you would firmly believe that it is impossible to be romantic without being a millionaire. The most popular romantic gestures are usually extravagant in nature, leading many to believe that there can not be one without the other. However at the crux […]
Trill Xoe Releases New Single Ahead of Sophomore Project “LUCENT”
TrillXoe, a fast-rising producer and DJ, today, released a brand new single titled “Let You In”. The breezy lead single — which serves as a treacly appetizer for his highly anticipated forthcoming project “LUCIENT” — features newcomer Mahgi, a silver-toned Afrofusion vocalist who gives a good account of himself, anchoring the love-inspired record with a […]
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Essentials: YKB Shines Through On New EP, “Yusful Music”
Nigeria’s creative space is teeming with life, so the next superstar is always around the corner. It’s the same way I felt when I met YKB in 2020, whom I met because a friend of mine got us access to use his studio for a shoot. YKB had started recording music then, but that was […]
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Polithinks: Arrest and Prosecute
As I write this piece, I ask myself if the drama that played out in the just concluded gubernatorial elections in Adamawa state has truly ended. The electoral shenanigans in that state started in March when it was declared inconclusive by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A supplementary election was subsequently organized on the […]