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 »Revisiting and Appreciating ESPN’s Broadcast of the Legendary 1983 NFL Draft
This month marks the 40th anniversary of arguably the best NFL Draft class of all time. For whatever reason, someone recorded the entire first round of the draft in 1983 on VHS and it made its way to YouTube back in 2020. The videos are embedded below, along with some …
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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