The 63 years of Nigeria’s existence are filled with several painful low points, and the musicians from the different eras have lent their talents in demanding that the social contract that formed the basis of this nationhood be executed justly, fairly, and equitably. Sunday, October 1, 2023 marks 63 years …
Read More »22 notable sophomore albums in Afrobeats you should know about
For artists who delivered quality debut albums, the pressure to retain similar standards in the Sophomore is present, and for those whose with shaky debuts, the pressure to surpass the debut with a compelling second album is also present. Truly, many have caved under this pressure, thus leading to …
Read More »5 notable omissions from the 2023 AMVCA nominations list
Yesterday, Sunday, April 16, 2023, the AMVCA unveiled the nominees for various categories in what is widely considered one of the biggest award ceremonies in Africa. The nominations included films made from December 1, 2021 to January 31, 2023, and featured performers and behind-the-scenes members in numerous relevant award categories. …
Read More »5 notable omissions from 2023 AMVCA nominations list
Yesterday, Sunday, April 16, 2023, the AMVCA unveiled the nominees for various categories in what is widely considered one of the biggest award ceremonies in Africa. The nominations included films made from December 1, 2021 to January 31, 2023, and featured performers and behind-the-scenes members in numerous relevant award categories. …
Read More »Top 10 notable feats by Nigerian female artists
In celebration of Women’s History Month, here is a list of 10 notable feats by Nigerian female artists. These feats are selected for their impact in Nigeria and internationally. 10. Mo’ Cheddah winning the MAMAs at 19 (2011) Mo’ Cheddah made history in 2011 when she became the youngest artist …
Read More »Cuba’s W.B.C. Team Is Notable for Who Is There, and Who Isn’t
When Cuba takes the field on Wednesday in Taiwan to kick off the latest edition of the World Baseball Classic, the country will make history by featuring some notable names from Major League Baseball. Luis Robert Jr., the White Sox standout, will be patrolling the outfield while his Chicago teammate …
Read More »Nigeria at 62: Revisiting notable intersections between Politics and Nigerian Music
Saturday, October 1st, 2022 marks 62 years since Nigeria gained her independence from the British Empire. During the turbulent history of this country, there have been notable intersections between politics and Nigerian music. As Nigerian capital cities host colorful parades and government-owned architectures adorn national colors in celebration of the …
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