By Vivian Nneka Nwajiaku Now and then, Hollywood goes crazy about biopics. In recent years especially, it is almost a given that a biopic will be nominated at the Oscars...
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By Jerry Chiemeke Nigerian musician Lanre Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan, died on July 11, 2021, at the age of 44. He was a singer-songwriter, comedian, actor...
By Emmanuel Daraloye BODMAS, a mathematical equation, serves as the muse for Sound Sultan’s break-out single “Jagbajantis”. On the track, the artiste...
By David Adewusi You’ve worked everyday this past week, always having to leave your house as early as 5 a.m. so you can beat the city’s traffic. Each day...
By John Chizoba Vincent The visuals for “Hustle”, one of the singles off Teni the Entertainer’s debut album Wondaland, clearly depict how Life plays out for struggling...
By Freddie Jacob Pride month may be behind us, but every day is a good day to advocate for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. Happiness, joy, love, vibe, reflection...
By John Chizoba Vincent Each time I remember my father, I grieve. I am not grieving because I love him that much. No. I am grieving because I didn’t get the chance...
Features and Essays
Do You Want To Listen To Nigerian Songs While Having Sex? Here’s A Playlist For You
By Fatiat Saliu When I pitched the idea of a Naija-centric sex playlist to my editor, I expected some pushback: he’s a millennial, and you know that many Nigerian...
Book Reviews
Chimeka Garricks’ “A Broken People’s Playlist”, A Story Collection That Demonstrates the Power of Music.
By Michael Chiedoziem Chukwudera After he published his debut novel, Tomorrow Died Yesterday, in 2010, Chimeka Garricks started writing a new novel sometime in the...
Movie Review
#Throwback Movie Review: “Sylvia” Is A Nuanced Take On Mental Health And The Paranormal
By Jerry Chiemeke While it’s fairly acknowledged in literature and film, the concept of having an imaginary friend is not one that is particularly well-received in a...
By David Grey Nigeria isn’t what it used to be; the state of security in the country is head-scratching, as several Nigerians are losing their loved ones to...
Culture
How The Baba Ijesha Case Accurately Illustrates The Attitude Of Nigerians To Rape Allegations
By Elsie Godwin A few days ago, a colleague was riding with me when I remarked that I will do anything to ensure that my child does not have to go through some of the...
Music Review
Meet Aise Maryah, The Talented Teenager Hoping To Carve A Niche As A Nigerian Indie-Pop Artiste
By Jerry Chiemeke Every day, a star is born, and while there are those that burn brighter and faster than others, some stars shine too brightly to be ignored. For...
By Fatiat Saliu As his professional name suggests, there’s a lot of booming and bass drums in Boom General’s sound. Since his active foray into...
