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Glory by NoViolet Bulawayo: A Full Review of the Modern African Classic
A horse with a thinning mane, called Old Horse and once called the Father of the Nation, stands at a podium for hours and delivers a speech that no one … Read more»
How Afrobeats Became the First African Genre to Dominate Global Streaming Charts
Streaming changed the math for African music. For decades, a song made in Lagos or Accra needed radio rotation in London, MTV airtime in New York, and a major-label distribution … Read more»
Nigerian Celebrities Who Launched International Fashion Lines: From Deola Sagoe to Today
Walk into any conversation about Nigerian celebrity fashion lines and you quickly notice a slippage in language. People use the phrase "celebrity fashion line" to mean two very different things. … Read more»
Machel Montano's "Like Ah Boss" Documentary Marks a Bold New Chapter for Soca's Global Ambassador
The soca legend opens up about his new documentary and ambitious plans to bring Caribbean music to the world stage.
Ileya Fashion and Entertainment - How Nigerian Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Adha
There is a stretch of Lagos Island, somewhere between Balogun Market and the back streets that lead toward the Lagos lagoon, where the sound of sewing machines does not stop … Read more»
How Nigerian Muslims Celebrate Eid - Traditions, Food, and Modern Festivities
Two mornings a year, the air in Kano changes. The call to prayer at Eid carries differently across a city that has been preparing for weeks. Streets that handle ordinary … Read more»
Why African Audiences Are Embracing Alternative Superhero Narratives
Ask a teenager in Lekki which Spider-Man they prefer, and the answer is increasingly not Peter Parker. It is Miles Morales. Or Hobie Brown. Or Pavitr Prabhakar, the Mumbai-based variant … Read more»
New Music Friday Delivers Star Power: Ariana Grande, Labrinth, and aespa Lead This Week's Must-Hear Releases
From pop perfection to K-pop innovation, this week's musical offerings showcase global talent at its finest.
Climate Crisis Hits Hollywood: How Rising Temperatures Could Reshape Entertainment Industry
Record-breaking temperatures threaten outdoor festivals, film productions, and live events as entertainment industry faces climate reality.