Tiwa Savage’s choice of song has drawn the ire of some Africans and African Americans who find the song to be a celebration of the many centuries of exploitation and abuse Africa suffered at the hands of the colonial British empire. This article attempts to make a simple and quick …
Read More »In ‘Ultralight,’ Suté Iwar drops the weight & allows himself to float at a higher altitude [Pulse Review]
Haven established himself as a sensational songwriter and composer, Suté Iwar has carved out a sizeable followership that appreciates the elements that come together to form his art. Across the album, he gives listeners a peek into his life, journey, and state of mind while retaining their attention through a …
Read More »M3lon shows readiness to disrupt the Afropop scene with ‘Exs & Os’ EP [Pulse Review]
On ‘Exs & Os’. M3lon delivers Afropop tracks that pack the necessary elements for a solid project, and serviceable singles, while also displaying impressive know-how. Now and then, a new talent pops up that possesses convincing talent, versatility, and readiness to play in the upper section of the Nigerian music …
Read More »L.A.X delivers feel-good music with ‘No Bad Vibes’ [Pulse Album Review]
After announcing himself by holding his own on a hit collaboration with Wizkid, L.A.X has gone on to become a recurring figure in the Nigerian party starting playlist. L.A.X’s vocal texture and Fuji-influenced style might remind listeners of Isolate the Afrobeats star who scratched the mainstream surface in the early …
Read More »‘Domitilla’ holds up better than the reboot 27 years later [Pulse Editor’s Opinion]
In a conservative country like ours, a first-of-its-kind, risqué movie about sex workers that still managed to offer some moral lessons quickly became a hit. Given that I was only five years old at the time, I certainly did not see the movie back in 1996, but I grew to …
Read More »Davido makes a grand return as he gives fans a timeless experience [Pulse Event Report]
After performing his new album in New York, London, and on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Davido returns home to Lagos to give fans a much-awaited public performance. For the first time in over a year, Davido took to the storied stage of Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos Nigeria …
Read More »10 times Joeboy delivered timeless love songs [Pulse Lists]
The hitmaker is set to release his sophomore album on April 19, 2023. The album is titled ‘Body & Soul’ and fans can expect a collection of love songs that will warm hearts and reignite the spark amongst lovers. In anticipation of the upcoming release of Joeboy’s ‘Body & Soul’, …
Read More »Korede Azeez details journey to ‘Halima’s Choice’ and its reception [Pulse Exclusive]
Azeez’s journey as a writer-director started at BBC Media Action, where she worked as a sound recordist, video editor, and camera operator. She directed her first short film, ‘Tip of the Edge,’ in 2019. Since then, Korede has made two other short films and a feature film, ‘It Blooms in …
Read More »Korede Azeez details 4-year journey to getting ‘Halima’s Choice’ on Netflix [Pulse Interview]
Her journey as a filmmaker started at BBC Media Action, where she worked as a sound recordist, video editor, and camera operator. She directed her first short film, ‘Tip of the Edge,’ in 2019. Since then, Azeez has made two other short films and a feature film, ‘It Blooms in …
Read More »How K.O used Afrobeats to deliver the Biggest South African Song of 2022 [Pulse Interview]
After a moment away from the top of the game, K.O returned to deliver the biggest song in South Africa in 2022 with ‘SETE’ which is a blend of Afrobeats and South African pop in a soundscape dominated by Amapiano. In the Pulse interview, I spoke to K.O who talks …
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