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Nens’ debut single Storm arrives at a time when the instrumental side of African music is finally getting the attention it deserves. The charts are still dominated by vocalists and hitmakers, of course, but alongside them, a quieter revolution has been unfolding: producers and instrumentalists creating work that exists entirely on its own terms. No hooks to latch onto, no choruses to sing back, just sound that commands attention through texture, rhythm, and subtlety alone. Storm suggests Nens has thought carefully about how to enter that conversation. The single dropped last Friday as two tracks, Vibes and Champion, totaling just…
Orijin has spent the last decade building a reputation as a brand that truly cares about roots and tradition in Nigeria. Last December, it took that a step further by joining the 2025 Calaber Carnival as an offical sponsor for the first time, marking a natural continuation of the brand’s long standing commitment to celebrating Nigeria’s heritage. For a brand defined by indigenous herbs and local flavors, showing up at “Africa’s Biggest Street Party” felt more like a natural fit. When the carnival kicked off on December 1, Orijin’s presence was palpable and felt beyond brand visibilty. Its purpose-built Beer…
Live music is transforming hospice care for patients in their final moments. Music therapy has been around for decades in hospitals and care facilities. But now musicians are taking things to another level with live hospice care at the bedside. In fact, with over 1.72 million people enrolled in hospice care in America alone in 2022, the demand for these musicians has sky-rocketed. And what’s more… Music for hospice care isn’t some added bonus. It’s quickly becoming essential. From reducing pain and calming anxiety to re-uniting patients with loved ones — live music is proving to be one of the…
Days into 2026, quips about 2026 being the new 2016 began to circulate on social media. In a sense, this gestured at Gen Z’s relentless penchant for nostalgia, a phenomenon that’s as palpable in the music of the day as it is in fashion. It also doubles as a pun, or a meme, if you will—both years share nearly identical digits. In recent days, however, the notion of this year being a callback to 2016 has started to take on increased seriousness. Pay attention to the comment section of any major fashion house or publication, and you will find people…
Nigerian singer, songwriter, and genre-fluid hitmaker Cheque returns with YAZI, a deeply personal EP. The project marks a defining moment in his artistic journey, introducing a refreshed sonic direction anchored in emotional hip-hop, trap-infused textures, and his signature melodic intuition. Opening the year with renewed hunger and creative clarity, YAZI captures Cheque in a season of reflection and forward motion, shaped by lived experience—bold in conviction, honest in emotion, and intentional in expression. It signals a new chapter driven by deeper storytelling, elevated confidence, and a sharper sense of self. Rooted in Afropop while fluidly weaving through R&B, street pop, and…
Nigerian content creation is having a moment. From Nollywood’s global expansion to the explosion of digital creators commanding international audiences, the country’s creative economy is thriving. Food content, in particular, has found a devoted following, cooking channels showcasing traditional recipes, culinary entrepreneurs building empires online. It’s within this landscape that Delicious or Disaster, created by Tolani Tayo-Osikoya of Diary of a Kitchen Lover, promised to carve out its niche as “Africa’s most brutal cooking show.” On paper, it’s an enticing premise: a high-stakes cooking competition that tests Nigerian chefs under pressure, offering a million naira prize and a platform for…
December 2025 stands as yet another undeniable reminder of Nigeria’s position at the centre of global culture, a moment that still resonates as January draws to a close, with Pepsi, the Baba for the Streetz, firmly at the heart of it. Across Lagos and beyond, the festive season unfolded with an intensity only Nigeria can deliver. From Island to Mainland, packed arenas to street-led cultural experiences, Pepsi helped power the moments that defined the season. Music, movement, creativity, and collective energy collided, drawing global attention, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors, and reinforcing Lagos as Africa’s cultural capital. While “Detty…
Media agency BoxxCulture, in partnership with the British Council, hosted the Creative Power Soirée on Friday, 16 January 2026. The intimate yet high-impact gathering convened some of Nigeria’s most respected creative practitioners, cultural leaders, and industry voices to mark the beginning of a new creative year. The evening also signalled the growing public expression of Creative Power—BoxxCulture’s impact division focused on elevating the consciousness, status, and dignity of creative people through convenings, advocacy, and long-term ecosystem building. Held in the British Council’s garden in Lagos, the soirée served as a deliberate reminder of the collective magic that emerges when creative…
Emerging Afrobeats and Afropop artist TORI SZN, born Damilola Toriola Okewu, is steadily carving out his place in Nigeria’s ever-evolving music scene with a sound that feels both personal and refreshingly current. Hailing from Ogun State and born and raised in Surulere, Lagos, TORI SZN’s music reflects the grit, rhythm, and cultural depth of the city that shaped him. A singer and songwriter with a natural ear for melody and emotion, TORI SZN represents a new generation of artists who blend storytelling with infectious rhythms. His journey into professional music began in 2022 with the release of his debut single…
In 2025, we witnessed the continent’s literary ecosystem buzz with an organic energy, from the blockbuster return of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie with Dream Count to the historic $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature, won by Oyin Olugbile, whose debut novel Sanya masterfully reimagined Yoruba mythology through a matriarchal lens. It was a year of looking back to leap forward: the Caine Prize celebrated its 25th anniversary by awarding NoViolet Bulawayo the “Best of Caine” for her iconic Hitting Budapest, while icons like Nobel Laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah helped usher in a new wave of Afrofantasy and speculative fiction that dominated bestseller lists.…