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Shoday Sets the Tone for 2026 With “Paparazzi”, New Single With FOLA
On Friday January 2nd, the fast-rising Afrobeats star releases “Paparazzi,” a vibrant new single with FOLA, marking the first official release leading into his highly anticipated project, Hybrid. The single arrives alongside a visually striking music video shot by acclaimed director Perliks. Having already gained traction ahead of its release, Paparazzi had been teasing fans…
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Asake to take over Spotify’s flagship ‘African Heat’ playlist for New Year’s Eve celebration
Spotify has announced that Afrobeats superstar Asake will curate its flagship African Heat playlist for an exclusive New Year’s Eve takeover. As the world transitions into 2026, this collaboration will showcase Asake’s chart-topping tracks alongside the defining sounds of the continent, offering fans a high-energy soundtrack to the new year. Boasting over one million followers, African Heat…
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5 Times Seyi Vibez Redefined The Culture In 2025
2025 was the year Nigerian music stopped asking for permission. While the world was still catching up to Afrobeats’ global takeover, the Nigerian music industry was already writing its next chapter: one that looked inward as much as it looked outward. It was a year of recalibration, where artists remembered that innovation doesn’t always mean…
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Detty December Fest 2025 Closes with Star-Studded Performances in Lagos.
Cementing Its Place as the Season’s Defining Cultural Event Dubbed “Africa’s Real Summer,” Detty December Fest delivered a month-long cultural and musical celebration at Ilubirin, Lagos, from the 7th to the 29th of December with 4 highlight days, culminating in a series of high-energy performances that brought global stars, top African talent, and hundreds of…
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The Agave-Fueled Underground: How Olmeca Tequila x Sweat It Out Transformed Nexthought Studios
Lagos is often defined by its mainstream pulse, but on November 29th, the real magic happened in the shadows of the underground. Olmeca Tequila officially launched its partnership with Sweat It Out during the highly anticipated “Zodiac Chronicles,” and the energy was nothing short of electric. This collaboration marks the beginning of a long-term journey,…
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How Nigeria’s listening is shifting from local roots to a Pan-African frequency
For years, Nigeria has been the continent’s cultural loudspeaker – exporting Afrobeats, shaping slang and setting the pace for what the world hears from Africa. But Spotify’s 2025 music-language data shows something new humming beneath the surface: Nigerians aren’t just sending culture out anymore – they’re tuning into the rest of the continent with fresh…
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Savy Henry Turns Vulnerability into Sound on ‘Songs About You’
Lagos, Nigeria — In a moment where music often chases speed, spectacle, and surface-level romance, Nigerian singer and songwriter Savy Henry is choosing a different lane, one rooted in sincerity, softness, and the emotional clarity that comes from truly understanding love. His new project, Songs About You, is not just another collection of melodies; it…
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SRVD COCKTAILS CELEBRATES HEAD MIXOLOGIST WITH LAGOS RECEPTION
SRVD Cocktails, a subsidiary of SRVD Beverages, recently hosted a reception in Lagos to celebrate one of their mixologists after his recent victory. Kehinde ‘Kenny’ Omosowoeni, the brand’s Head Mixologist, emerged as the 2025 Hennessy My Way Nigeria & Regional Winner. Kenny, also known as Kenizmix, was a Top 4 winner for Middle East &…
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Coke Studio Brings Music and Culture to Life This December
COKE STUDIO™ 2025 has announced its highly anticipated line up of music and culture events in December. Coke Studio has been shaping how young Nigerians experience December through music and culture. In 2023, Coke Studio rode the “We Outside” wave with its “Outside With Coke” theme, keeping the brand at the center of Detty December…
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Lagos Trivia Night Returns for Its Biggest December Edition Yet
Lagos Trivia Night is set to return on Sunday, 28 December 2025, with its highly anticipated December edition, promising an evening of competitive trivia, team play, mini-games, and an over ₦2 million cash prize pool. The event will feature multiple rounds of trivia spanning pop culture, music, history, general knowledge, and more, with cash prizes…
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