The release of a debut EP oftentimes signifies the emergence of an artiste into the music industry. But for rising artist Kevwe, this was tracing back her calling and going all out in it. After dabbling around the music industry for years, she made a pact with herself to do what she always wanted — […]
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The exit from a label for many artists, most of the time, signifies a setback in their career. One that they almost never recover from. But for Asake, it has only been the beginning of the end. With the forthcoming release of M$NEY under his new label, the journey feels less like a pause and […]
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When a film feels “too real,” it often means it has touched a nerve. Netflix Nigerian film,The Herd did exactly that, pulling audiences into a narrative that mirrors Nigeria’s lived realities ofinsecurity. For Daniel Etim Effiong, who wears three hats as director, producer, and lead actor, and Lani Aisida, the screenwriter behind the story, The […]
Since breaking into the music scene sometime in 2012, Ajebutter22 has gone on to represent many things. His breakout single, “Omo Pastor” was such a hit because it perfectly articulated a reality that exists on the Lagos scene. He found what works for him and subsequently rode that wave to continue telling relatable stories that […]
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We all strive for it: that perfect middle ground between hard work necessary for success and the spare time needed to rest, re-energize and avoid the bane of capitalism — burnout. Unfortunately, finding this middle ground is difficult for most. They either teeter between working entirely too much or partying hard and shirking their responsibilities. […]
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Nigeria’s faux-conservative nature influences how creative exploits are seen in the country. Growing up, a lot of us were taught how to live but only in relation to how other people see us and how the effects of our actions could affect our social standing. The truth about social relations does not overwrite the need […]
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Runtown has turned into a bit of an enigma over the last few years. He is sparsely on the scene or caught by the camera’s wink, opting for a low profile away from the world’s chaos. We can draw parallels between Runtown’s music and apparent personality and realize there is a shared element of escapism. […]
I’ll start by stating the simple fact that we cannot live forever. But that does not mean the work we do and the structures we create cannot outlive us. On everyone we come across, we leave an impression — an imprint of us that lingers in their subconscious. Our existence transcends our physical bodies. […]
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Authentic, refreshing and tense, Netflix’s first Nigerian original Young Adult Series Far From Home is exactly the kind of storytelling young Nigerian audiences have been clamoring for. The young adult series — just like some of the recent Nigerian Netflix productions — represents the potential for Nigerian storytelling to go global. The show follows […]
To engage certain forms of art, all that’s required is a readjustment of our lens: a different perspective, a different thought process, a different experience, one that could be greatly illuminating, for better or for worse. There is no universally acceptable lens to view, understand or engage art. It remains mostly subjective. Oftentimes, our […]
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