It has been four months since the Lagos Controller of Works, Olukorede Kesha, promised to compensate businesses affected by the Landmark Beach demolitions from a N2.7 billion fund. So far, only two brick buildings have been compensated –…
Sometime near the end of 2021, I developed a mild fascination with last words. After a year of seeing people die without warning and witnessing firsthand more grief than any other period in my life, I was deeply invested in understanding…
It’s pretty much common knowledge that Port Harcourt lies at the heart of Nigerian pop music. Just as the city’s cultural make-up reflects an array of residents who have come from across the breadth of the country, its musical heritage…
The soundtrack is a true testament to Tiwa Savage’s versatility and ability to bring together multigenerational talents from across Nigeria and beyond.
If there’s one thing to be learned from the creative renaissance ushered in by the rise in popularity of West Africa’s Alte community, it’s that art manifests – and evolves – across multiple diverse formats. And the artistic journey of…
With the global music scene becoming increasingly interconnected, artists from all over the world are building relationships and reaching audiences far beyond their geographical boundaries.
For many, the makings of a great DJ rely heavily on their ability to tap into the energy of a space and determine just how to match or boost the mood in the room. From setting the mood with slow jams on night-time radio shows, to playing…
Despite being outlawed by the Central Bank of Nigeria back in 2007, spraying money has been a cultural mainstay in Nigeria for decades. From weddings to birthdays to religious ceremonies, you’d be hard pressed to find any kind of…