The Nigerian Digital Artists Currently Killing The Game.
Nigerian entertainment is taking on entirely different forms from 90s evil stepmothers and ghosts wearing powder. One of such forms is digital art, most popularly in the form of animation, and we are...
View Article#BumpThis: Burna Boy & M.anifest’s “Another Day”
There’s so much music out there that it’s hard for even the most loyal fans to stay up with their favourite artists or what’s new and hot right now. That’s why we’ve created #BumpThis – a daily series...
View ArticleHere Are The Best Things That Happened At Abori
Do you know what happens when food lovers, enthusiasts and producers countrywide come together for 7 days to eat and talk about everything Nigerian food and production? Abori, that’s what happens....
View ArticleFive Nigerian Songs That Deserve Movie Adaptations
Nollywood doesn’t get enough credit. While it is recognised for its productivity – it is the 3rd largest movie industry in the world – and for exporting Nigerian culture, what most people won’t tell...
View ArticleI Spent 36 Days In Prison. ₦20,000 Stood Between Me And Freedom.
Illustration by Felix Lucero To get a better understanding of Nigerian life, we started a series called ‘Compatriots’, detailing the everyday life of the average Nigerian. As a weekly column, a new...
View ArticleHere’s What’s In My Carry-on For 10-Hour Road Trips
Hand drawing illustration set of wanderlust icons Very few things give me a greater rush than food, as you probably already know. If you don’t, you should watch these to understand what I’m talking...
View Article#BumpThis: Blaqbonez’s “Best Rapper In Africa”
There’s so much music out there that it’s hard for even the most loyal fans to stay up with their favourite artists or what’s new and hot right now. That’s why we’ve created #BumpThis – a daily series...
View ArticleWhat Would Happen If Your Fave Musicians Became Governors?
Next to music and the price of fuel, governance (and to a larger extent, politics) is one of the other things I care about. Much of it is down to learning to read by staring at Nigerian dailies. Like...
View Article10 Questions We Had After Watching The New Lion King
After months of anticipation (and 25 years after the original), The Lion King remake finally came out last week. Overcome with nostalgia, I rushed to go see it at the cinema like the dedicated Disney...
View ArticleWhat She Said: I Don’t Know How To Be Alone
Navigating life as a woman in the world today is incredibly difficult. From Nigeria to Timbuktu, it’ll amaze you how similar all our experiences are. Every Wednesday at 9 am, women the world over...
View ArticleWhat I Learned About Identity From A Trip To The Brooklyn Museum
I’ve always been drawn to museums. I find myself going to the most prominent museums within the New York and Newark area at every opportunity I get. I’m not sure why, but it probably has something to...
View Article#BumpThis: Davido & Chris Brown’s “Blow My Mind”
There’s so much music out there that it’s hard for even the most loyal fans to stay up with their favourite artists or what’s new and hot right now. That’s why we’ve created #BumpThis – a daily series...
View ArticleWho TF Thinks Elisha Abbo Deserves An Award?
Of all the things Musa has seen at the gate this July (and there are many), nothing has surprised him quite like the mess that is Elisha Abbo. Abbo is a Nigerian lawmaker who believes it is normal...
View Article“Can Adulting Wait Till I Turn 25?”
We want to know how young people become adults. The question we ask is “What’s your coming of age story?” Every Thursday, we’ll bring you the story one young Nigerian’s journey to adulthood and how it...
View ArticleHow To Make Your Own Nigerian Illegal Music Website
If you’ve ever complained about the cost of music streaming services (Spotify, Boom Music, Pandora, Apple Music etc) in Nigeria and thought that someone (you) has to do something about it, here’s your...
View Article6 Times You Absolutely Have To Be Yourself
It’s 2019. There’s no better time to keep it real than now. Wondering what we are talking about it? Wonder no more. We’re always thinking about how to help you live your best and authentic lives, so...
View Article“Take a bow”, A Ministerial Screening Mega Hit.
If you’re reading this, you’re already too late. All the cool people got it a day early because they’re already subscribed to our newsletter – Game of Votes. We know you don’t like being a...
View ArticleRanked! Lagos Traffic Food
For all of its many faults, here’s the good thing about Lagos traffic: You could never go hungry. In fact, you’ll be so spoiled for choice, you might as well be at some sort of street food restaurant...
View ArticleEverything We Loved About The #HennessyVerySpecial Limited Edition Bottle Launch
Nigerians love their Henny. The evidence is in every other Nigerian music video that has ever been made. Champagne, Hennessy, Moet for everybody.A wise man, 2007 We spent the better part of last...
View ArticleSeven Movies and Documentaries You Should Watch This Weekend
With Netflix, Amazon and more publishers claiming Nigerian titles, it can feel surprising when you sit channel-surfing for the whole day trying to find something worth watching. That’s why we’re here....
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