Here are the best new songs and music videos that came out of the buzzing Nigerian scene in the month of August.Head here for more of our Best Songs of the Month lists from Nigeria, Ghana, South African and East…
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Nigeria Moves to Ban Foreign Models in Advertisements
Nigeria is banning foreign advertisers and voice over artists from doing its advertisements. Nigeria is the first country to enact a law like this. The ban will become effective October 1, but pending projects that were ongoing with foreign talent…
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Nigerian Artist Oluwole Omofemi Breaks Down His 5 Favorite Paintings
In May 2022, Tatler Magazine contacted Oluwole Omofemi for a commission to paint a portrait of the Queen of England. This became a turning point for the artist; Omofemi became the first African artist to paint the Queen. Omofemi is…
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Joeboy Teases His Sophomore Album With Single ‘Contour’
Nigerian singer-songwriter Joeboy is back on our musical radar, with his new single “Contour.” The “Cubana” crooner recruited longtime collaborator and producer Tempoe, and fellow Nigerian bluesy guitarist Kemena to deliver his “feelgood heartbreak song” before the end of the…
Read MoreHow “Japa” Became the Nigerian Buzzword for Emigration
While migration is a natural human experience, an array of circumstances illustrate reasons for relocation. In Nigeria, it’s a serious endeavor, often triggered by economic hardship. In recent years, the pursuit for a better quality of life overseas has taken…
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10 Upcoming African Films to Look Forward to in 2022
The glitzy and glamorous Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) recently returned for its 43rd edition. The eight day festival, which took place in Durban (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa), featured an embarrassment of riches on the program, from around the world. The…
Read MoreAn Inside Look Into the Underground Queer Party Scene in Nigeria
A few minutes before midnight on a June evening, there was a line of people attempting to gain access to an unmarked apartment block in Lekki Phase 1 — a suburban neighborhood in Lagos State. To the uninitiated, it was…
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Fireboy DML On Embracing His Inner ‘Playboy,’ Stepping Outside & Learning to Let Go
“I would like to discuss my forthcoming album only, nothing else. That is where my headspace right now.”Nigerian superstar Fireboy DML draws up the rules of engagement as soon as we get on a Zoom call. The notoriously reticent singer,…
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