Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Fatoumata Diawara has a message for Africa in Massa.
Photo credits: Trevor Stuurman There is a moment in Massa where Fatoumata Diawara stops performing and simply speaks; no ornament, no softening, just a woman naming what she sees. “We need to be honest about our realities,” she says of the album. It is definite, a mission statement. Everything else about her, the guitar, the…
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VORSTAR TURNS BETRAYAL INTO HIS LATEST ANTHEM, “ISSUES”
Following the continued momentum of his BBV EP, which is still making its mark across streaming platforms, VORSTAR wastes no time settling into the year. The Nigerian artist returns with his latest single, “ISSUES”, a deeply personal record that transforms a painful experience with betrayal into something listeners can feel, sing along to, and ultimately…
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OBERZ SET TO CAPTIVATE MUSIC LOVERS WITH DEBUT EP, LOVE & HIGHNOTES
Fast-rising Nigerian singer and songwriter Oberz is set to make a bold statement in the Afrobeats scene with the release of his highly anticipated Extended Play (EP), Love & Highnotes, a six-track project that beautifully captures the emotions of love, heartbreak, hope, passion and self-expression through captivating melodies and rich storytelling. The project reflects his…
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IYS RETURNS WITH “MIDDLE MAN”
Nigerian sensational singer Iys, known for his impressive delivery and unique sound, returns with a brand-new single titled “Middle Man.” The new track is a banger and arrives as the singer looks to make a strong statement ahead of his forthcoming projects. According to Iys, “Middle Man” is more than just a new release—it is…
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Retroviral Says What Words Can’t With “PERSONALITY”
There are some feelings you can explain. Others just sound better in a song. Nigerian artist Retroviral taps into that space with his latest single, “PERSONALITY,” a smooth, emotionally charged record about attraction, vulnerability and the different sides of ourselves we reveal to the people we connect with. Released on August 6, PERSONALITY gives listeners…
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KEMUEL PAYS TRIBUTE TO HIS ROOTS WITH “BOROKIRI BOY”
LISTEN HERE Kemuel returns with Borokiri Boy, his third EP and most complete body of work to date. Born from his roots in Borokiri, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the nine-track project captures a season of life shaped by love, desire, heartbreak, and self-reflection, entirely written and produced by Kemuel under his alias, Wondah. Blending Afrobeats,…
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Call For Writers
African pop culture is moving fast. There’s so much evolution right now: music, fashion, sports, films, art, tech, and social exchange. What’s more, it’s happening faster than most can keep up with, and most of what gets covered doesn’t go deep enough. We want to change that. WeTalkSound is looking for writers, critics, and cultural…
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BFire Wants You To Know He’s a Lover Boy
Bfire’s stage name has an origin story several centuries in the making: it’s short for Bush Fire, a nod to the moment God appeared to Moses as flames that burned without consuming. “That fire signifies the presence of God,” he says, “and that’s how I translate the name.” It’s a fitting metaphor for an artist…
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The DIY Collective and Fashion Bae Launch The Sample Room, a New Hands-On Fashion Workshop Series for Women
The DIY Collective, in partnership with Fashion Bae, is proud to announce the launch of The Sample Room, a new hands-on workshop series designed to equip women in fashion and creative spaces with practical skills, industry exposure, and opportunities for professional growth. The inaugural edition, taking place on August 27, 2026, will focus on upcycling,…
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Step Into The Soulaar System
Soulaar & XtremeTheProducer On Finding Their Wave and Building a Community Before there was Soulaar System, there were just two friends, a shared studio session, and a genre neither of them had started to love out loud. Soulaar and XtremeTheProducer met in Lagos in December 2020, introduced by a mutual friend. What started as a…
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