Culture
31 Jul 2015
Interviewing creatives is one of the best things to witness. The fire in their eyes, their voices laced with passion and their faces alive with emotions. When we saw what AWCA put together, we knew we had to be a part of it. You rarely hear about the turmoils of creatives. Just the red carpet…
30 Jul 2015
It is just another day to be a proud Nigerian and an awesome African. Yesterday, the longlist, or ‘Man Booker Dozen’, for the £50,000 Man Booker Prize was announced yesterday, Wednesday 29 July 2015 and Nigerian author, Chigozie Obioma's novel, 'The Fisherman' made the longlist along with twelve others. The winner of the Man Booker…
4 Jun 2015
Collectors looking for the next big thing are bidding for its beauty and on their investment to grow exponentially. Wednesday's auction was proof these are safe bets, with a number of world records achieved, the top 10 pictures in the sale were dominated by two Nigerian names, Ben Enwonwu nand Yusuf Grillo. The most valuable…
5 Apr 2015
The concept of the project has been developed by the Kenyan curator Sam Hopkins and being realised at Iwalewahaus in Bayreuth. However, the project has so far been accompanied by two “Mash up the archive-Festivals” in 2012 and 2013 and is being financially supported by ‘Kulturstiftung des Bundes’ and ‘Oberfrankenstiftung’.
Guardian Life
3 hours ago
The Chemistry between K-pop artistes and their fans leaves both non-kpop stans and even K-pop stans awed. While the concept of "fandom" is not explicit to K-pop idols, it is undeniable that K-pop has advanced the art of fandoms. Through Album sales, song streams and music video views, Photocards and merch, publicity and promotion, K-pop…
5 hours ago
Three men were found guilty of first-degree murder on Monday in the 2018 killing of star rapper XXXTentacion, who was shot outside a South Florida motorcycle shop while being robbed of $50,000.. The artist, whose true name was Jahseh Onfroy, was 20 years old when he was shot and killed in Deerfield Beach, close to Miami, in…
5 hours ago
Davido has teased fans about his next album "Timeless". The singer who has been away for a while after the death of his son wrote in a tweet that, "There is a time for everything. A time to Grieve and a time to Heal. A time to Laugh and a time to Dance. A time…
6 hours ago
There are several natural remedies that can help to reduce body odour by targeting the bacteria that causes it. Here are some examples: Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar has antibacterial properties that can help to eliminate the bacteria that cause body odour. It works by creating an acidic environment that is inhospitable to these…
9 hours ago
2023 has been quite a year concerning films, music, arts and culture, awards shows and we’re just three months in. Over the last months and even last year, celebrities have been teasing their upcoming album releases through social media, interviews, and indirect remarks. While some feel like a dream as they’re based on hope and…
Music
15 hours ago
Brian 3rill is a Nigerian singer and a songwriter. His music blends elements of Afrobeat, Afro-pop, Afro Swing, Rnb, Afro-beat, creating a unique style that is all his own. The vibrant star whose real name is Adeyinka Segunmaru is so long interest in Afro-beat has influenced in him building his own sound Afrovibe genre. In…
3 days ago
The beautiful thing about writing on art is that, in some ways, it embodies life and might just mirror your own realities. I stumbled upon the Moroccan chanteuse Rhita Nattaha, in the middle of a creative block.
16 Mar
Famous Nigerian Disc Jockey, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, Known As Dj Cuppy, has Bagged a Master’s Degree from The University Of Oxford, England, In The United Kingdom. The popular daughter of the Otedolas shared this on her social media handle, flaunting it as well with her fiancé, Ryan Taylor, and her father Femi Otedola. In the…
16 Mar
Korean pop, shortened and popularly known as ‘K-pop’ is quickly taking over the world and the music industry. K-pop has become a global phenomenon with boy groups, girl groups, solo acts, all churning out unique sounds. Today, we’ll take a deep dive into 3 of the most influential K-pop girl groups to follow; Blackpink Famously…
16 Mar
Korean pop, shortened and popularly known as ‘K-pop’ is quickly taking over the world and the music industry. K-pop has become a global phenomenon with boy groups, girl groups, solo acts, all churning out unique sounds. Below are 3 of the most influential K-pop boy groups to follow; BTS Arguably the biggest act from South…
Film
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:…
7 Mar
A biopic on the life of Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has been made by Mount Zion Film Productions and Solid Rock Foundation. The film titled "Enoch" gives a chronicle on the inspirational life, calling, and ministry of Pastor Adeboye. The story came to life in recognition…