Dwin, The Stoic defies expectations with his heartfelt ballads, blending vulnerability and community spirit. In this exclusive interview, he discusses his musical journey, creative process, and vision for the future. Dwin, The Stoic makes music that represents anything but stoicism. His music is a collection of records that promote vulnerability, community, and self-healing. His discography,…

Tosin Iwayemi, a Nigerian-born artist now based in the United Kingdom, captures the pulse of Africa in his art. His works are not mere depictions but dynamic narratives that capture the interplay of tradition, modernity, and resilience. With these pieces, The Goddess and Face of the Gods, Iwayemi invites us into a world of African…

Chocolate City’s emerging star Tariq is back with his third EP, Okada Airlines, a project inspired by his nomadic upbringing and infused with his signature emo-pop sound. In this exclusive interview, Tariq takes us behind the scenes of his creative journey, reflects on his musical influences, and reveals the personal story behind his latest release.…

The sonical surgeries that skeleton Afrobeats’ present image peaked during the early part of the millennium, with mavericks like Doctor Finesse rambunctiously innovating the western imports of RnB with indigenous music styles like highlife. The result was a very distinct melodic template that silhouettes native African melodies, with more catholic reception just like the patronage…

With By Any Minz, Afropop singer-songwriter Minz steps into the spotlight, blending Pop, Soul, and Afrobeat with a fresh perspective. In this week’s Guardian Music, he discusses his creative journey, inspirations, and debut album, which carries his unique voice and message for listeners to savour life’s moments. Minz is one of the vibrant voices chaperoning…

Tonye Ekine’s work heavily celebrates the importance of the now. It treats the moment as a precious but fleeting gift, one which has shaped his artistry in recent times to serve as memorabilia for today’s world. The London-based Nigerian artist graduated from the Camberwell College of Arts in the United Kingdom and has spent a…

The pieces are bold and enthralling. It draws you in with vibrant colours carefully applied on dark shiny skin. It is both humane and exotic— springing to mind concepts of spiritualism and celebration. Samuel Oladele’s photo projects set itself different from the mold by its attention to detail and the sheer ambition within the ideas.…

IT’s a sad time for the entire African music ecosystem as Vice President, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), Mrs Modupe Temitope Dada kicks the bucket at age 48. The accomplished banking and entertainment executive drew her last breaths surrounded by her family, on Saturday, at Duchess Hospital in Lagos’ capital city, Ikeja, following a brief…

Abayomi Shogbade's “Whispers of the Tide” is a photography project that reflects a cultural landscape where the divine is interwoven with everyday life. The narratives of juju and voodoo illustrate how spirituality permeates the fabric of African existence. While direct manifestations of juju may elude photographic capture, their essence endures through oral traditions and personal…

On a regular day in Major AJ’s life, he’s either out shopping, dining with friends, filming cameos on movie sets, or raving with the rest of Lagos’ adrenaline junkies. His social media logs reveal how living in the moment keeps him grounded as a creative. And that’s precisely the spark he’s trying to ignite with…

As the world commemorates the International Chefs Day, the Nigerian culinary committee is repositioning its stance at widespread development with a handover of leadership of the Culinary Arts Practitioners Association of Nigeria from outgoing president Chef Rukayat Momoh to her successor Chef Amaka Nwakalor-Egemba. Momoh, whose tenure was characterised with reforms in culinary education and…

Favour Agumadu’s artwork, “Death’s Goblet,” presents a profound exploration of the interwoven relationship between life, death, living. Where life and death are absolutes and can be considered as markers on opposing ends of a scale. Living is an arbitrary term that qualifies the quality of life and the definition of living can vary from person…