Inside the Luxury: Asake’s M$NEY and the Weight of Arrival
Four albums in, Nigeria’s most-streamed artist reflects on the true cost of success. At the beginning of Asake’s fourth studio album, there’s a powerful moment […]
Articles by Peniel Uma
Nigerian Artist Olaolu Slawn Tapped to Paint Alternative Vinyl Cover for Michael Jackson Biopic Soundtrack
London-based visual artist marks a personal first with an oil painting commissioned for the most iconic face in pop history Nigerian artist Olaolu Slawn has […]
Tiwa Savage Foundation Awards Over $2.1 Million in Berklee Scholarships to 18 Nigerian Musicians
In a landmark moment for music education in Africa, eighteen emerging Nigerian musicians have been awarded merit scholarships worth over $2.1 million to study at […]
Spotify Launches “Verified by Spotify” Badge to Separate Real Artists from AI and Spam
In a direct response to the growing flood of AI-generated music on streaming platforms, Spotify has officially launched a new verification system designed to help […]
Nigerian Streetwear Goes Heavy on the Chains
How Lagos Brands Are Redefining Drip with Bold Jewelry True “drip” has never been complete without serious hardware. Chains, pendants, and statement accessories are now […]
Nobody Invented the T-Shirt, But That Doesn’t Mean You Can Steal Mine
The line between referencing and copying has never been a clean one. But that ambiguity is not an excuse for blatant theft. You’ve seen this […]
Meji Meji: Doubling Down on Nostalgia, Culture, and Nigerian Pride
Tradition and modernity. Community and individual expression. These are the building blocks of Meji Meji. Launched in 2020, the brand, whose name comes from the […]
He Crashed Out, Then Found Himself
On Clarity of Mind Omah Lay stops fighting his demons. Four years is a long time in Afrobeats. Long enough for entire scenes to shift, […]
Africa’s Creative All-Stars Converge for Nike x Homecoming™ Sneaker Unveiling
Grace Ladoja pulls together a powerhouse cast of creatives from across Africa and the diaspora for the Air Max unveiling. The Homecoming™ Festival has once […]
Falz Revives the Legendary Afro-Juju Sound in New Single “Omoge”
Falz breathes new life into Yoruba music culture with the revival of the late 1980s Afro-juju genre in his latest single, OMOGE. Afro-juju is a […]