Notes8Beats: Producers to watch in 2026
Over the past year, African music—particularly in Nigeria—has seen a blossoming of the underground as mainstream hits appear to have reached a plateau. Artists like […]
Month: December 2025
Inside Nigeria’s HOMECOMING™-Led Triumph at the TOMA Tournament
The TOMA Tournament is an international grassroots football competition designed to spotlight emerging talent from underrepresented communities. The tournament brings together teams from different countries, […]
The ‘memeification’ of AFCON needs to stop
It’s AFCON season, and 24 African teams are battling for glory in Morocco from December 21st to January 18th. There’s everything to look forward to: […]
Nike and Homecoming Bring the Air Afrique RK61 to Nigeria
Cover Image: Seyi Bankole Air Afrique, the legendary pan-African airline, which was founded in 1961 at the height of post-independence optimism across West and Central […]
Savy Henry Champions Intentional Love in New Release “Songs About You”
In a moment where music often chases speed, spectacle, and surface-level romance, Nigerian singer and songwriter Savy Henry is choosing a different lane, one rooted […]
When Smirnoff X1 Shows Up, the Night Follows…
Smirnoff X1 is the reason Lagos nightlife now hits on a whole new level – louder, freer, more expressive, more communal, and unapologetically rave-ready. Forget […]
June Sometimes on MeMoRies WiTH NoSTaLGiC FLaWS: Building Time Capsules and Communities
June Sometimes is difficult to pin down. Writer, spoken word poet, music curator, and now recording artist, he moves between creative disciplines with the ease […]
Game Changers of the Week
It’s another week of the Game Changers of the Week series, spotlighting African players doing bits in Europe’s major leagues. From goals to solid attacking […]
2026 World Cup Draw: Mixed Fortune for African Teams as USA Gets Dream Group
The 2026 World Cup draw took place on December 5, 2025, at the Kennedy Centre in Washington, D.C., setting the stage for the biggest tournament […]
What Netflix Buying Warner Bros.’ Could Mean for Nollywood & African Entertainment
Photo Credit: The Daily Times Yesterday, Hollywood got the news that Netflix is potentially in talks to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for about 72 billion dollars. […]