Author: intalks
“Pongo” finds the Jamaican producer reuniting with Alejandro once more Jamaican hitmaker Rvssian joins forces with Nigerian heavyweight Wizkid and Puerto Rican sensation Rauw Alejandro to deliver a fresh and globally inspired record titled “PONGO.” This collaboration leans into a rich blend of Afro-inspired rhythms and reggaeton bounce, reflecting Rvssian’s continued ability to craft sounds that cross borders effortlessly. Building on the momentum of his previous international releases, he once again brings together distinct musical cultures into one cohesive sound. The production stands out with its lively drum patterns, sun-soaked melodies, and fluid arrangement, while Wizkid and Rauw Alejandro glide over the beat with…
In 2026, the African music landscape is shifting away from a singular focus on Afrobeats and Amapiano towards ”post-genre” era defined by hyper-local fusions and experimental underground sounds. This evolution is driven by a younger generation of independent, “genre-fluid” artists. In South-Africa for instance, Lekompo and Bacardi house are staking a serious claim as the country’s next exports ready-rounds, rooted in specific communities yet engineered for wide circulation. Meanwhile, Krio Fusion is positioning Sierra Leone for a long overdue shift from the margins to the centre, while Way-Way has embedded itself in the Algerian youth culture, spreading wide through You-Tube links…
This month’s line-up has something for everyone. Get ready for comedies, stirring dramas, films with talking animals, and an unmissable series tracing the rise and fall of a real-life celebrity couple. Meanwhile in Egypt, a local cinema’s annual program brings the latest Arab productions from across the region, offering a ”slew of films” to enjoy as summer winds down. From South Africa’s long-awaited Leon Schuster docuseries to Kenya’s supernatural thrillers and Nigeria’s new dramas, here are the Best African movies and shows you can’t miss in October 2025. 1] ‘THIN LINE (NIGERIA) Directed by Akay Mason (Red Circle, Elevator Baby, The Shadow…
Yinka Bernie is one of Afrobeat best kept secrets. After debuting into the scene with his 2015 Soundcloud release, Fela Obsession, the Jazz and RnB fusionist paced himself on the road less travelled, belting out self-produced classics over the years. Pictorial Description-December in Lagos was buzzing with the energy of Detty December. Booming Afrobeat clubs and house and techno music raves dominated the city’s soundscape. But tucked in the frenzy was a different kind of musical celebration: the Egwù Vinyl Festival, a rare ode to analogue sound and Nigerian music history. When his Euphoric Sounds From Within extended playlist, collaboration with…
Abi Babalola has been working in the ”AFROBEATS SCENERY” even before it came under the umbrella term ”AFROBEATS” popularly used to push the Nigerian and West African pop music in the UK and across the world. Aside she being popular as one of the foremost tour managers for popular Nigerian artists, Babalola ”has worn many hats” and ”won many hearts” in the 15-plus years she’s been around, ensuring immaculate expression and execution across the broad subsects that elaborately make up live show Infrastructure and the dynamics involved. Babalola recalls working with Multiple A-list Afrobeat artists majorly Nigerian over the decades,…
From the very beginning, viewers are thrown into chaos, as they will throughout the film; from a boisterous wedding a couple elopes from to the violence they stumble into in the process of that. Shot beautifully, deeply researched and powered by a cleverly interwoven story, The Herd uses the interiority of its characters, the kidnapped characters and their families frantically searching for them, to humanise the often abstract reporting of Nigeria’s insecurity problems. The story was written by Lani Aisida and places national tragedy side by side with personal ones, offering viewers the ways in which a difficult life can be made worse by…
September gave everything!!!! I mean there was something for everyone! whether you love magical comedies, stirring dramas, films with talking animals, or a series examining the rise and fall of a real-life celebrity-couple, SEPTEMBER got people covered!!!!! Meanwhile, in Egypt, a local cinema’s annual program brings the latest Arab Productions from across the regions, offering a exhilarating “Slew of films” which produced an enjoyable summer for our viewers. From magical comedies to crime documentaries and stirring dramas, INTALKS.AFRICA explores the recap of Africa’s Best SEPTEMBER releases from Cairo’s indie gems to Bold South-African series on love, loss and identity. 1]…
In addition to walls lined with a wide range of art across multiple mediums, there was also special installations, headlined by Mónica de Miranda’s courtyard installations, Earthworks, an ecological project accompanied by a ‘’rodolex’’ of live performances. From acrylic and charcoal paintings to hair sculptures and special installations, 1-54 London was curated for collectors, art enthusiasts and visitors alike. Morocco) — titled “Illuminate the Light” (2023). This large-scale, immersive piece comprised a sequence of seven, angular, mirror-lined Corten steel pods – all lit from below with yellow-toned spotlights, and enveloped in a light mist circulating around the apertures. Additionally, each geometric casing housed a…
The Chief Executive Officer of Da Kulture Empire, Mr. Omatosanine Jolly Fregene, has said that he is proud to announce the official rebranding of his distinguished fashion label with the launch of a landmark event — Kulture Code, a high-profile fashion show set to redefine the luxury fashion narrative in Southern Nigeria. Founded and headquartered in the heart of Benin City, he said Da Kulture Empire has grown into a renowned fashion house catering to a prestigious clientele that spans the political elite, business moguls, entertainment icons and fashion-forward individuals across Nigeria and the diaspora. Fregene maintained that, the Da…
Just like everywhere else in the world, podcasts have gained increased popularity in Africa over the last decade. Compared to the more traditional forms of broadcast media on the continent, Podcasts are still in the fringe stages of listernship and viewership, and they are mainly followed by “more educated” audiences in urban areas. From history and tech, to pop culture and fashion stories, these podcasts offer compelling windows into contemporary African life and discourse. 1) ‘HISTORY OF AFRICA PODCAST’ The thrill and fun of the HISTORY OF AFRICA PODCAST is getting immersed in a wide range of Pre-colonial African Stories…