Electing leaders for political office via the ballots ideally allows citizens to remove underperformers and replace them with candidates voters presume can get the job done. But this is not how the politicians in Nigeria’s corridors of power see elections. To remain in power for as long as they desire, …
Read More »Kevin Hart takes on himself in ‘Die Hart’ [Pulse Exclusive]
While the real-life persona loves this life, his alter ego in Prime Video’s ‘Die Hart‘ is sick of comedy. He is tired of being the funny guy who makes people laugh and wants to be the action star fans pay to see behind the wheel in car chases, kissing the …
Read More »Tope Oshin’s ‘Here Love Lies’ is a promising yet disappointing romance thriller [Pulse Review]
To my delight, the movie opens with some familiar faces; Sam Dede and Tina Mba. Dede is Amanda’s father and a man of the cloth who suffers a cardiac arrest when he discovers that his young daughter has sinned against God and man by getting pregnant – a fate worse …
Read More »Joeboy: The Superstar next door spreading the gospel of love [Pulse Interview]
Joeboy chose 4 PM for his interview and he arrived 20 minutes earlier in a white Mercedes Benz in the company of his managers and a security man. Despite everything about him oozing the class and the glitz of his social status and superstar profile, Joeboy acts like an everyday …
Read More »Rexxie plays at a higher league in ‘Big Time’ [Pulse Album Review]
As a young man in the University, Rexxie delivered a career-defining beats for Slimcase whose “Shaku Shaku” sound swept across Nigeria’s soundscape and ushered in another era of street music, an Era Rexxie would go on to play a prominent role. After making his name as the go to producer …
Read More »‘Gangster Romantic’: A Lover, a Gangster, and everything in-between [Pulse Album Review]
The album release was heralded by 4 singles – ‘Leader’, ‘Canada’, ‘Automatic’, and ‘Moto’ all of which retain his ever-present romantic side torn between falling in love and putting up emotional self-defense. While the singles didn’t spark anticipation mostly due to the over-flogging of his smash hit ‘Monalisa’ and its …
Read More »Top 10 International Afrobeats collaborations [Pulse List]
In ranking the top 10 international Afrobeats collaborations, Pulse Music Desk considered the song’s impact, popularity (domestic & international), and quality. Additionally, only collaborations with non-African artists are eligible for consideration. 10. ‘Beautiful Oyinye’ remix by P-Square feat Rick Ross P-Square’s decision to feature one of the biggest rappers in …
Read More »Sarkodie: Head of the Table [Pulse Interview]
As music in Africa is concerned, Sarkodie has won it all, he has done it all, and he keeps doing it. From releasing his 7th studio album ‘Jamz’ in 2022 which featured a crop of Afrobeats budding superstars to kicking off 2023 with a historic official remix of a Bob …
Read More »2023 Elections: 5 songs you need on an election day as a BATIST [Pulse List] ]
This song speaks to the mettle of the All Progressive Congress presidential candidate who has made a name for himself as a leader in Nigeria’s political scene. As BATIST, this song will remind you of the status of Mr. Tinubu which is probably part of what endeared you to him. …
Read More »2023 Elections: 5 songs you need on an election day as an ATIKULATE [Pulse List]
Known for his affluent and philanthropy, Atiku’s supporters will find delight in this Burna Boy’s record that captures the essence of a man of unlimited means and resources. Atiku Abubakar has been trying to be president since 1993 and he hasn’t given up despite not finding joy in the polls. …
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