Opinion by Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana (bangkok, thailand) Tuesday, August 30, 2022 Inter Press Service BANGKOK, Thailand, Aug 30 (IPS) – Asia and the Pacific is the most digitally divided region of the world, and South-East Asia is the most divided subregion. The Covid-19 pandemic detonated a “digital big bang” that spurred …
Read More »Future Sounds Vol.22 featuring Bayanni, Lilpresh, Goya Menor, Funmi Arewa and more
In an attempt to simplify talent discovery for music consumers and music executives, Pulse Nigeria unveils Future Sounds, a playlist updated weekly to identify and spotlight up-and-coming musicians whose sounds should control the future. Songs added this week: Bayanni is Mavin records’ newest addition. He dropped his self-titled debut Ep …
Read More »Future Sounds Vol.21 featuring Runda, Lisa Viola, Dabz, Kelvin Black and more
Finding the next TikTok star seems to be discrediting the conventional approach of scouting and discovering emerging talent, which will ultimately weaken, if not destroy, the industry. Pulse Nigeria in a market where consumers are constantly yearning for new talent but have few opportunities to see it showcased seeks to …
Read More »Nigeria may need to import medical doctors in the future ? NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has said that with the trend of medical doctors leaving the country for greener pastures abroad, there may be a need to hire doctors from foreign countries in the future. The NMA also stated that if urgent steps are not taken to fix the deteriorating situation, …
Read More »Building a more resilient post-earthquake future in Haiti
A line of women carry rocks in the hands and on their heads as they descend to a gully on the side of a hill in southern Haiti. They are bringing the rocks so their community can build barriers which will slow down the flow of water across this verdant …
Read More »Future Sounds Vol.20 featuring Boybreed, Duncan Daniels, Ginius, June, B Mello and more
A/Ring appears to be deviating from the traditional method of scouting and discovering young talents in favor of looking for the next TikTok star, which in the long run will cripple, if not ruin, the industry. Pulse Nigeria’s Future Sounds playlist aims to find and highlight emerging artists whose sounds …
Read More »Future Sounds Vol.19 featuring Testimony Jaga, Ogranya, Jake Millz, Shaun Mbah, Tariq and more
Why does it matter?: With her Future Sounds playlist, Pulse Nigeria aims to find and highlight up-and-coming artists whose sounds should rule the future in a market where customers are always looking for new talent but have little opportunities to see it shown. Ten new tracks have been added to …
Read More »Don’t cheat on me with a man. I will never forgive you – Relationship expert, Blessing Okoro appeals to her future husband/boyfriend
Self-proclaimed relationship expert, Blessing Okoro has appealed to her future husband or boyfriend not to cheat on her with a man as she will never forgive him if he does. In a video shared on her Instagram page, the mum of two stated that she has heard so many things …
Read More »Future Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated film information is made public by Seth Rogen
Seth Rogen has shared the title of his new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) project and cowabunga indeed! The Canadian-American actor, filmmaker, and comedian has revealed the film, titled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, will be released on August 4, 2023, one year from the date of the title treatment announcement. The …
Read More »Major AJ takes Afrobeats back to the future with ‘Retroverse’ EP [Pulse Album Review]
What happens when the elements of Afrobeats – the drum pattern, the melody, and the language intertwines with elements of disco, funk, and house? You get ‘Retroverse’. In ‘Afrodisco’, Major AJ penned a romantic tale delivered over strings and percussion. His melody takes listeners on a trip to the kaleidoscopic …
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