Culture, in recent times, has been reduced to cultural dances, neglecting other pivotal pillars that constitute the core segment of culture— aspects like language. Language is the forebearer of stories
A week after his death, 3 of late Nigerian musician Mohbad’s song has made a debut on the top 10 of US Billboard’s Hot Trending songs powered by X, a
“Best thing since sliced bread and a slice of pizza/ The worst thing since Domino’s pizza and Monalisa” My reaction rattled with blithe when those words marinat“ed with rich rhythm,
The Nigerian-British designer Mowalola Ogunlesi has issued an apology for using the Saudi Arabian flag in her Spring/Summer 2024 collection, which sparked outrage among some Muslims. The collection, titled “Crash”,
Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter MohBad, whose real name was Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, has died at the age of 27. His family confirmed his death in a statement posted on his
Literature, art, music, film, and all other creative forms provide a brief respite from the realities of our immediate surroundings, allowing our minds to roam freely and explore distant realms.
“Hard Times” is Charles Dickens’s tenth novel, offering a vivid portrayal of the economic, social, and moral injustices prevalent during the Victorian era from 1837 to 1901, under Queen Victoria’s
Abdulrazaq Salihu, TPC I, is a Nigerian poet and member of the Hilltop Creative Arts Foundation. He won the Splendors of Down poetry contest, BPKW poetry contest, Poetry Archive poetry
Lake Chad is a large, shallow freshwater lake in Africa, located at the junction of Chad, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger. Lake Chad provides water to more than 20 million people
Do you believe in reincarnation? If you don’t, we used to be on the same page. However, my perspective shifted when I read “When We Were Fireflies.” The book transported
The American Sociologist Thomas Sowell, in his book ‘Wealth, Poverty and Politics’ stated that: “A society which restrict the education or employment of women can forfeit half of the human
A beauty pageant is a competition traditionally focused not only on judging but also on ranking the physical attributes of the contestants. In this
On the 22nd of July 2023, brimming with joy, Keith Ang’ana stood at the entrance of Alliance Française, Nairobi. The literati group he had set up, Qwani, had just achieved
The term “ethnic bigotry” has the potential to hinder any society’s progress. Why? Because within and beyond our borders, I have witnessed and heard of no realm that consists solely
Nigerian singer and songwriter Burna Boy has received seven nominations for the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards, making him one of the most nominated artists this year. He is nominated
If you’re looking for a new colour to spice up your wardrobe, look no further than yellow. Yes, you heard that right. Yellow is the new black, thanks to Rema’s
In the complex fabric of Nigeria’s cultural landscape, a unique fusion of history and contemporary art has given rise to a diverse spectrum of artistic representations. These pieces of art
The non-ephemeral belief among my countrymen is that most Kenyans don’t read. This is a thought engraved due to the perception that books are a luxury and reading them, is
Getting a tattoo is a form of self-expression, art, and sometimes, rebellion. But how much does it cost to get inked in Nigeria? A TikTok video by a tattoo artist
Sarkin Foto is a Nigerian documentary photographer who is passionate about capturing and preserving the diverse cultures and traditions of his country. He uses NFTs to immortalize his photographs on
Bolu Babalola, a British-Nigerian author and journalist, has won the Book of the Year award at the first ever TikTok Book Awards for her debut novel Honey & Spice. The
Nigerian singer and Banku pioneer Mr Eazi is set to release his debut album on October 27, and he has a special surprise for his fans. The album will be
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has shown his love for his home country by participating in a street football challenge with popular Nigerian content creator Shank Comics. The duo teamed up
Genevieve Nnaji, the acclaimed Nollywood actress and filmmaker, is back with a new project as an executive producer. The project is a film adaptation of the award-winning novel I Do
Rema, the rising star of Afrobeats, has made history by surpassing the legendary King Sunny Ade’s 41-year-old record on the US Billboard 200 chart. Rema’s album, ‘Rave and Roses,’ has
A new exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is featuring sculptures by British artist Thomas J. Price, who creates realistic and powerful portraits of Black people in everyday
A Ghanaian student who was awarded a scholarship to study in the US has lost his funding after he posted homophobic comments on social media. Derrick Boadi Sakyi, a 27-year-old
Nigerian comedian and skit maker, Chibuike Josh Alfred, popularly known as Josh2Funny, has made history as the first Nigerian skit maker to appear on the popular reality show, America’s Got
A group of 13 Ghanaians have successfully completed an epic journey from Ghana to the UK on a road expedition. The journey spanned over 10,000 kilometers and took them through
A unique exhibition in London’s Barbican Centre is showcasing artworks by brain injury patients turned artists. The exhibition, titled Differently Various, is the result of a four-year collaboration between the Barbican
Barack Obama’s playlist is a collection of songs that the former US president likes to listen to during different seasons or occasions. He usually shares his playlist on social media,
Former US President Barack Obama has shared his 42-song summer playlist for 2023, featuring a diverse mix of old and new artists from different genres. Among the songs that made
Nigerian singer and songwriter Burna Boy has received seven nominations for the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards, making him one of the most nominated artists this year. He is nominated
If you’re looking for a new colour to spice up your wardrobe, look no further than yellow. Yes, you heard that right. Yellow is the new black, thanks to Rema’s
In the complex fabric of Nigeria’s cultural landscape, a unique fusion of history and contemporary art has given rise to a diverse spectrum of artistic representations. These pieces of art
The non-ephemeral belief among my countrymen is that most Kenyans don’t read. This is a thought engraved due to the perception that books are a luxury and reading them, is
Getting a tattoo is a form of self-expression, art, and sometimes, rebellion. But how much does it cost to get inked in Nigeria? A TikTok video by a tattoo artist
Sarkin Foto is a Nigerian documentary photographer who is passionate about capturing and preserving the diverse cultures and traditions of his country. He uses NFTs to immortalize his photographs on
Bolu Babalola, a British-Nigerian author and journalist, has won the Book of the Year award at the first ever TikTok Book Awards for her debut novel Honey & Spice. The
Nigerian singer and Banku pioneer Mr Eazi is set to release his debut album on October 27, and he has a special surprise for his fans. The album will be
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has shown his love for his home country by participating in a street football challenge with popular Nigerian content creator Shank Comics. The duo teamed up
Genevieve Nnaji, the acclaimed Nollywood actress and filmmaker, is back with a new project as an executive producer. The project is a film adaptation of the award-winning novel I Do
Rema, the rising star of Afrobeats, has made history by surpassing the legendary King Sunny Ade’s 41-year-old record on the US Billboard 200 chart. Rema’s album, ‘Rave and Roses,’ has
A new exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is featuring sculptures by British artist Thomas J. Price, who creates realistic and powerful portraits of Black people in everyday
A Ghanaian student who was awarded a scholarship to study in the US has lost his funding after he posted homophobic comments on social media. Derrick Boadi Sakyi, a 27-year-old
Nigerian comedian and skit maker, Chibuike Josh Alfred, popularly known as Josh2Funny, has made history as the first Nigerian skit maker to appear on the popular reality show, America’s Got
A group of 13 Ghanaians have successfully completed an epic journey from Ghana to the UK on a road expedition. The journey spanned over 10,000 kilometers and took them through
A unique exhibition in London’s Barbican Centre is showcasing artworks by brain injury patients turned artists. The exhibition, titled Differently Various, is the result of a four-year collaboration between the Barbican
Barack Obama’s playlist is a collection of songs that the former US president likes to listen to during different seasons or occasions. He usually shares his playlist on social media,
Former US President Barack Obama has shared his 42-song summer playlist for 2023, featuring a diverse mix of old and new artists from different genres. Among the songs that made
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