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On the evening of December 26th, history unfolded at the National Theatre. Adekunle Gold took the stage for the venue’s first concert since its major renovation and renaming as The Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, backed by a 55-piece orchestra and his band, the 79th Element. It was a performance that pushed Afrobeats into new artistic territory, demonstrating what happens when an artist chooses orchestral grandeur over commercial predictability. When the final notes faded and the audience rose in applause, the night was far from over. The Macallan, the world-renowned Scottish single malt whisky, hosted the…

Football stepped into its most stylish form as Chivas Regal, the world’s iconic blended Scotch whisky, hosted an exclusive matchday experience that celebrated football passion, lifestyle, and the collective spirit of football fandom. The Chivas Watch Party brought together football lovers, cultural tastemakers, and stylish fans for a one-of-a-kind celebration that redefined the matchday experience, the Chivas way. The event featured an experience where football culture and modern luxury collided. Guests arrived in style through a Red Carpet Regal Fashion Runway entrance, setting the tone for a night that blended passion, lifestyle and sophistication. Adding to the night’s excitement, guests…

If the boisterous screams bouncing around the cavernous bowl of the 10,000-capacity Goldrush Dome in Johannesburg were any indication, the sea of fans anticipating Asake’s appearance on the stage knew they were in for a good time. In the weeks leading up to that momentous night in South Africa, Asake’s Africa tour had seen him perform in Kenya, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana; each performance spawning viral clips showcasing the 30-year-old’s live performance deftness. Even before then, clips from his historic Red Bull Symphonic show in Brooklyn—where, donning a beige suit and a flamboyant red tie, he thrilled fans with…

Chude Jideonwo, host of Africa’s leading conversation show #WithChude, and founder of Joy, Inc. and FourthMainland Creator Fund, has unveiled the 2025 edition of his annual list of The Most Interesting People in the Culture, popularly known as #TheJoy150. Now in its sixth year, the Joy150 is Chude’s carefully curated record of 150 Nigerians who shaped the culture in the past year, through courage, creativity, conviction, consistency, and community. The list spans media, film, music, faith, business, sports, technology, activism, and everyday cultural life, capturing both the visible icons and the quiet forces moving society forward. Over the years, the…

To understand a people, one must understand the stories they tell about themselves and the world they live in. These vivid tales of those who came before us are a vessel through which we can understand something of their character. The mythology of our forefathers reveals their explanations for events found in nature, while establishing which virtues were to be aspired towards and which vices were to be admonished. As the medium of our storytelling evolved beyond the oral, we also saw these principles evident in classic Nollywood, where good and evil were in constant Manichean conflict, embodied through archetypes…

As last year ground to a halt, and music critics and fans of Afropop, in their usual fashion, began to take stock of the year, by way of tweets and essays and vociferous debates, a rare consensus emerged: the genre was in a state of flux; old, hackneyed sounds were giving way to more experimental, emergent ones. Many pundits also predicted a straightforward, sunny future for the genre in the new year. The experimental sounds spawned in 2024, they argued, would catalyze a kind of renaissance for Afropop, and once again, the genre would be ascendant, dominating global charts and…

If you’ve lived in Nigeria long enough, you know that Christmas is not just a holiday, it’s a full-body experience. Traffic develops a personality of its own, Detty December events multiply overnight, and everyone suddenly becomes a lifestyle commentator. Yet beneath the glitter, the playlists, and the packed calendars lies the real reason the season matters: coming home. This year, MAGGI chose that very moment to surprise-drop one of the most heartfelt collaborations of the season, a Christmas anthem featuring Gen Z favourite Qing Madi and the Loud Urban Choir. The track, aptly titled “Taste of Christmas,” captures the emotion,…

In the heat of an argument with a romantic interest, as both parties fired off a salvo of words at the other, BOJ recalls being hit by a word with the forcefulness of revelation. So much so that it seemed to sear itself in his heart. The word? Duplicitous, which the Merriam-Webstar dictionary defines as “deceptive in words or action.” The etymology of the word however reveals a richer meaning. Originating from the Latin word “duplicitas,” which translates to “doubleness,” duplicity is perhaps better defined as being “two faced”. Part of the word’s visceral and enduring impact on BOJ owed…

With December festivities in full swing, Pepsi is reaffirming its leadership in Nigeria’s entertainment and youth culture landscape, further strengthening the reputation that has earned it the title “Baba for the Streetz”. The brand’s continued investment in music, culture and consumer-driven experiences remains central to its identity and longstanding connection with young Nigerians. “Pepsi has been one of the most prominent champions of Afrobeats, recognising its power as a global voice for African culture and the unique energy it brings to the music ecosystem. We have always been deeply connected to the spaces where culture is created and celebrated with…

Rising Afrobeats act, Davflx, is steadily becoming one of the fresh voices coming out of Lagos with a sound rooted in street culture and global appeal,with his ‘Emergency’ hit run in 2024, now set to storm 2026 with a banger, ‘Monalisa’.Stream ‘Emergency’ by DavflxBorn Ighodaro David Akaya on July 17, 1999, the Edo State–born artist was raised in Ojo, Lagos, where he developed his love for music at a young age.Growing up, Davflx was actively involved in church, where he spent time in the music and drama departments, experiences that helped shape his confidence, performance energy, and melodic style. Influenced…