This idea implies that humans have free will and that success or failure in life is largely the result of one’s own choices and efforts rather than external factors such as luck, circumstance, or divine intervention. However, critics argue that the concept oversimplifies the complex factors that influence human life …
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Almost six years later, she is now one of the leading Nigerian filmmakers, rebranding the industry with brilliant projects like ‘Sugar Rush’, Ayinla’, ‘Brotherhood,’ and ‘Trade’. Her latest is ‘Gangs of Lagos’, her second feature film and part of a three-year overall deal with Prime Video. The movie is co-produced …
Read More »Good Friday: Why I don’t celebrate Easter like Christmas [Pulse Editor’s Opinion]
Easter was a smaller holiday, but my siblings and I knew we would be getting new clothes. I also had friends who looked forward to Easter for the new clothes, and not for the public holiday. We were not experiencing anything we needed a break from. There were a couple …
Read More »Top 10 collaborations of Q1 2023 [Pulse Picks]
Pulse Music Desk has selected the top 5 five collaborations of the first quarter of 2023. These songs were selected on their quality, appeal, and their contributions to the soundscape. Here are the top 5 collaborations of Q1 2023 (December 30 – March 30): 10. ‘One of A Kind’ by …
Read More »Top 10 songs of Q1 2023 [Pulse Picks]
Pulse Music Desk has compiled a list of the top 10 singles released in Q1 (December 30 – March 30) 2023. These songs are selected for their quality, impact, and success in the period in view. Here are the 10 songs of the first quarter of 2023: 10. ‘Gbese’ by …
Read More »Davido delivers his most musically accomplished album yet with ‘Timeless’ [Pulse Album Review]
When Kanye West (YE) released his Album of the Year nominated project ‘Donda’ in 2021, it was to assert his place as a force and a leader in the scheme of things. This he confirmed to ‘Drink Champs’ where he narrated how A$AP Rocky was dressing better, Tyler the Creator …
Read More »Why is music marketing expensive in Nigeria? [Pulse Explainer]
The reality of visibility being the primary determinant of what can become a hit song coupled with other factors has grossly made music marketing more expensive in Nigeria. This article explains the surrounding factors that have culminated in bringing music marketing in Nigeria to an all-time high. Creative Process The …
Read More »How desperate Nigerian politicians rig elections [Pulse Explainer]
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 …
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