Culture
24 Mar
Human rights are the fundamental rights and freedoms that every person is entitled to by virtue of being human. These rights include the right to life, liberty, and security of person; the right to education, work, the right to a fair trial and health; the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and expression; and the…
22 Mar
In celebration of World Poetry Day, here’s a compilation of our favorite poetry quotes from famous poets. They center on different emotions and life experiences - such as femininity, romance, heartbreak, love, loss, pain and hope. "You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with…
21 Mar
Less than a year ago, former fashion executive cum tech founder Bolajo Fawehinmi started “Repdoor” a service that would serve as a medium to enable models advance their careers by exposing them to top agents around the world. The goal was to create an easy, free, transparent, and reputable system for models who are looking…
19 Mar
Oya, also known as Oiá, is a prominent deity in Yoruba mythology. Devotees of Oya cut across Yoruba land, especially in Nigeria, Benin and Togo. She is considered the goddess of the wind, lightning and storms, and is associated with change, transformation and destruction. Oya's genealogy is traced to Yemaja, goddess of the sea. According…
6 Mar
The Kabuki mask is an ancient art that has long existed in Japanese culture. Being an intricate part of Japanese culture, it is considered a symbol of traditional Japanese art and the masks are used in Japanese theatre, such as Noh and Bunraku. In recent times, they are worn by theatre actors or Shinto…
28 Feb
The cultural ethos of the Yoruba people conceptualised and crystalised in the single word 'Omoluabi' is arguably inspired by one of the first gods in the pantheon, Obatala. The gods in Yoruba mythology are distinctly archetypal. However, a curious look at their delineations will reveal peculiarities steeped in ideals-Obatala is a pacifist. Obatala is an…
12 Feb
The Yoruba tradition is rife with legendary and mythological episodes, and no deity crystallises this tradition, especially its euhemeristic inclinations than Sango, son of Oranmiyan and third Alaafin of the Oyo Empire. The Yoruba Pantheon plays host to gods; some are cosmic, they were there at the dawn of creation, others are mortals who found…
31 Jan
Yorúbá mythology is one of the richest and most developed in the world. Many mythology enthusiasts argue that it is at par with Greek, Roman, and Norse mythologies. Unfortunately, Nollywood and proselytising on the part of the adherents of Abraham faiths have demonised the principal characters of our mythologies, and the misrepresentation of these characters…
23 Jan
For some people, the new year begins when the calendar turns from December 31st to January 1st. However, some others celebrate the new year on a different day. The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, celebrates the start of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar.…
18 Dec
Donje Ljubinje, an ethnically primarily Bosniak community of around 3,000 people in the Shar Mountains, lies on the border between Kosovo and North Macedonia. Due to emigration, the settlement has shrunk in population to about halve of what it was 20 years ago. In the settlement, traditional weddings are source of great pride for the…
12 Dec
In the past, human sacrifices were prevalent all over the world. The manner in which they were carried out was dreadful and not for the faint-hearted. We have compiled a list of some of the deadliest human sacrifices in history; you wouldn’t believe some of them! Persecution of People with albinism Albinism is a genetically…
4 Dec
Emeralds are one of the most desired gemstones since ancient Egypt because of their vibrant green colours. Known for their beautiful gemstones that are used for adornment as well as the spiritual properties associated with them, they are loved in the world over. They are even to be more valuable than diamonds. The appeal of…
30 Nov
In a recent lecture on freedom of speech, Chimamanda Adichie raised concerns about self-censorship. The acclaimed writer said that young people are growing up "afraid to ask questions for fear of asking the wrong questions". She opined that such an environment can lead to what she describes as"the death of curiosity, the death of learning…
Guardian Life
15 hours ago
When David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, stepped out with his third studio album dubbed, A Better Time, in 2020, Nigerians were agog with the quality of the record, especially its collaborations.
16 hours ago
All is now set for Season 8 of Nigeria’s most prestigious reality TV singing competition, Nigerian Idol. The show will premiere on April 23, 2023, as D’banj, Simi, and Obi Asika also return to preside as judges for the season alongside beloved host IK Osakioduwa.
16 hours ago
There are many things that endear one to emerging voices in music, and Raffeal seems to have them in his grasp. Being a young musician, the Nigerian-American act keeps popping up on the radar every now and then, with some fiery releases.
16 hours ago
One of the leading Media Production Hubs in Lagos, Nexthought recently organised a three-day Cinematography Composition and Lighting Workshop anchored by renowned Hollywood Lighting Director, Justyn T. Davis.
17 hours ago
AFRO pop singer, Hammeed Okikiola aka Portable or Zazzu is in the news again. He is always in the news for very wrong reasons; if he is not fighting a concert promoter over money, he is leading his band of goons to go allegedly beat up some former friends... the list is endless!
Music
1 day ago
*Mr Eazi is first Nigerian to win a Latin Grammy, receives four certificates Mr EAZI, Nigeria’s award-winning singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur, has becomes the first Nigerian artiste to win a Latin GRAMMY off his nominations in four categories at the 21st edition of the annual Latin GRAMMY awards. These historic wins are for his contribution…
2 days ago
Nigerian singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur, Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has made history by becoming the first Nigerian artiste to win a Latin Grammy Award.
2 days ago
Famous Nigerian rappers, Falz and Vector discussed the 2023 elections in their most recent song, "Yakubu," which is named after the INEC chairman.
25 Mar
I draw, I play games; I sometimes just go out, maybe on the beach, somewhere just calm. I’m an experienced person rather than a material person. There is no wrong being materialistic. Some people will rather buy stuff, that’s their own way of distressing. My own way is experiencing something. With your new EP, it felt like there was a shift from your debut.
25 Mar
Highly talented Nigerian singer, Samuel Osemudiame Odeh, popularly known as CityBaze, has begun 2023 with a brand new single, 'Be Myne', released on the stable of Empire Music. The 30-year-old CityBaze is undoubtedly one of the most talented Nigerian singers. The Nigerian-Italian singer, songwriter, rapper and record producer had vowed to make 2023 an unforgettable…
Film
22 Mar
Actor Bruce Willis steps away from acting ever since he was diagnosed with dementia, (frontotemporal dementia, according to his family announcement.) a kind of dementia that causes difficulty in speaking. The actor himself understands what disease he's battling, which seems to have no cure at the moment. Hence the need to seek proper attention and…
15 Mar
From films to Music, the recent news release by BBC which described the growth of the Korean Wave as "Endless" cannot be any more accurate. While you may be new to the term "Korean Wave", like many others, you must have noticed the increase in visibility and accessibility of Korean Entertainment. That is a part…
13 Mar
After being crowned the best actor in a leading role at the Oscars, he (Brendan Fraser) is currently the happiest man on earth right now. You would disagree with me less. Battered and abused by the industry and blacklisted after being sexually assaulted, Brendan Fraser finally laid his hands on the biggest of them all.…
11 Mar
Every year, the world celebrates women - their achievements, gifts, and unique talents on International Women’s Day. Despite shifting cultures and more women taking on new roles, jobs, and challenges, it’s still essential to spotlight women...
7 Mar
Creed III, the latest release of the ‘Rocky’ spin-off franchise has exceeded box-office expectations and has garnered an impressive $58.7 million upon its official release in North America alone and $41.8 internationally, scoring a whopping $100.5 million in total for now. Setting a record while also surpassing two-time record breaker Marvel’s “Ant-Man and the Wasp:…