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Fashion weeks have been a thing ranging from international to local. This has always been a way to appreciate fashion and creative designers in the industry. This year brought about beautiful, creative ideas from fashion designers, embodying of course African style and heritage. From Lagos to Port Harcourt, to Uyo, fashion weeks 2024 was a different vibe altogether. Here are a few recaps of local fashion week; Lagos Fashion Week The Lagos Fashion Week Themed COMMUNE, kicked off on the 23rd and lasted till the 27th of October 2024. This fashion week centered on the diversity, sustainability and innovative africentric…
Source: Facebook Whenever you hear the intro “It’s Don Jazzy again,” or “Don Jazzy,” one’s mind is immediately drawn to the Mavins record label owner, Don Jazzy. Arguably, almost every Nigerian knows the name, but not many people know the personality behind the name. Don Jazzy, real name Michael Collins Ajereh, is a seasoned jack of many trades. A media personality; a singer; a songwriter; a producer; a record label owner; a social media influencer and many more. Born on 26 November 1982 in Umuahia, Abia State, on 26 November 1982, the son of Collins Enebeli Ajereh and Mrs Ajereh.…
Photo Credit; orange culture Nigeria instagram Nigeria is renowned for its abundance of artistic talent, which is evident in the country’s music, film, and even fashion industries. When it comes to innovative fashion that blends cultural heritage with modern design, “Orange Culture” is a name that consistently stands out. Orange Culture is a Nigerian fashion brand known for its Vibrant, Modern and gender-neutral designs that celebrate African culture. Founded by the visionary Nigerian designer Adebayo Oke-Lawal, the brand has become a symbol of bold, gender-neutral (both male and female wears) fashion that challenges conventional norms. Photo Credit; orange culture Nigeria…
Africa, the second largest continent on planet earth and second most populated after Asia, is home for about 55 countries and two thousand language. Covers over 11.7 million miles squared, with over 1.2 billion inhabitants. Although 16% of the world’s population lives in Africa, many people are unaware of the origins of the continent’s name. With numerous Theories/hypotheses attempting to explain its origin, the name Africa is the most intriguing and debated topic in history. According to Africa’s kemetic or Alkebulan history, the continent was formerly known as Alkebulan. The word ‘Alkebu-lan’ is the oldest and only name of indigenous…
With Wizkid’s release of Morayo, it has become evident that 2024 is a year of albums in Nigeria. The number of albums released this year, as well as their quality speaks volumes about the volume of talents in Nigeria. In a year when there have been more controversies than anything, most of the controversies on social media can as well be attributed to the albums released by the favorite Nigerian artistes of different individuals. From arguments on the numbers being pulled by these albums, to accusations of streaming farms dominance, or even to claims of an artiste not being able…
As the year draws to a close, the Nigerian film industry has undoubtedly prepared numerous exhibitions in preparation for the year 2024 conclusion. The Nigerian film industry (Nollywood), with its highly skilled performers and filmmakers, has consistently produced high-grossing films that keep you glued to your screen. Most of your favourite Nollywood stars have something in store for you in December 2024. Viewers’ interest has been heightened by the trailers that have been circulating online. These are some of the best Nollywood films to look forward to in December. EVERYBODY LOVES JENIFA Funke Akindele, one of Nigeria’s most popular actress…
Source: SoundCloud We are shining the spotlight on one of Nigeria’s most iconic and influential Disk Jockey – DJ Neptune. With a career of over a decade, Neptune has cemented his status as a household name in the music industry. From his humble beginnings to his current reign as one of Africa’s top DJs, we are taking a deep dive into the life and times of DJ Neptune. EARLY CAREER AND LIFE Imohiosen Patrick popularly known as DJ Neptune was born on 25th September 1990, into the family of Four which includes his three elder sisters and him. He hails…
Fashion in Africa has taken a whole new shift as there’s been series of designers across Africa who have taken fashion to a new level. Fashion is not only notable in Nigeria but it cuts across other parts of Africa. This is to show that every part of Africa has a unique style that best explains them culturally. Blending traditional artistry with contemporary fashion, African designers have been making crazy waves in the fashion industry. Here are some notable African designers who have constantly put Africa on the map with their unique fashion style; 1. Kenneth Ize: A Nigerian born…
There’s been lots of amazing afrobeats videos shot by variety of videographers ranging from foreign to Nigerian videographers. It is one thing to listen to a song and love it, and it is another to watch the music video and correlate it with the theme of the song. Alot of music videographers do not get enough accolades for the the justice and work they put in to make a music video exclusive and relatable, with story lines and clear visuals. But for today, we would be looking just at some amazing afrobeats music videos; 1. Rema ft Shallipopi (Benin boys):…
The Indie genre is one of the –if not the–, strangest genres in the music industry. This is because it is not restricted to a particular spot, rather it cuts across various spheres of music. The indie genre, culled from the word ‘independent,’ refers to music released and produced without mainstream influences. Basically, music produced, released and distributed solely by an artiste without record labels or, in some cases, publishing companies. Songs like ‘Old Town Road’ by Lil Nas X and ‘Dance Monkey’ by Tones & I are indie songs that have gone viral recently. So in an era where…