Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Can CKROWD Fix African Live Music?
“We are not selling tickets to make money,” Kayode Adebayo told me, about a tour whose cheapest ticket I found for ₦2,000. That sentence is either a smart way to fund a business or a polite way to explain thin box office, and the next four weeks will show which. The bigger question underneath it…
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Originals Studio Brings Lagos Creatives Together for Its Second Edition
The Originals Studio made its return to Lagos on Saturday, 31 October, gathering emerging talent at Polygon Space for an immersive workshop. Focused on photography, styling, and creative direction, the event empowered participants to produce fresh, compelling campaigns centered around the ADISTAR XLG and ADISTAR CONTROL Before registration closure on the 27th of October, 1136…
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Press Play, Don’t Skip: Bolu Ajibade Releases NOW THAT YOU’RE LISTENING
The wait is over. Following his nomination at the 18th Headies Awards, Nigerian-born, Toronto-based Afro-fusion artist Bolu Ajibade has officially released his five-track EP, NOW THAT YOU’RE LISTENING (NTYL), on November 6, 2026. With over 30 million career streams and sold-out headline performances in Canada, Bolu continues to push beyond musical boundaries, blending Afrobeats, R&B,…
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Cruel Santino Releases New Album K.O.T.B – THEBOMBERMAN CHRONICLES
Known for treating every release as a fully realized world rather than simply acollection of songs, Cruel Santino once again expands the boundaries of contemporary African music with the release of his new album K.O.T.B – The Bomberman Chronicles. While Santino’s new album further fleshes out the Subaru Boys world, it’s even more so a…
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Seyifunmi Michael Brings Afrobeats to the MUSON Orchestra Stage
On the 30th edition of the MUSON Festival, producer and orchestrator Seyifunmi Michael presented full orchestral versions of Adekunle Gold’s “Many People” and Teni’s “Uyo Meyo” with the MUSON Symphony Orchestra. The Agip Recital Hall was packed to the top. The show started some minutes past 6:00 PM, and the room settled into a soothing,…
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Martell Launches Afrobeats Limited Edition XO in Nigeria
Maison Martell is set to unveil the Martell Afrobeats Limited Edition XO in Nigeria on November 6, bringing together music, art and exceptional craftsmanship in a celebration of Afrobeats and its influence around the world. The Nigerian unveiling follows the collection’s global launch in New York on October 28, where Martell introduced its collaboration with…
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wordsofAzia Hears Her Ancestors in Her Own Voice
We inherit things we do not immediately recognise as our own; the cadence of a mother’s voice, a song remembered long after its meaning has faded, the particular ways we love, grieve, pray, and make sense of the world. Sometimes, it takes returning to where we come from to understand that these things have always…
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10 AFRIFF Films We Can’t Wait to Watch
From moving coming-of-age tales to gripping thrillers and sharp social commentaries, this year’s Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) lineup is unmatched. We’ve rounded up 10 standout titles that are officially taking over our festival watchlist. Check out the full breakdown below Inspired by real medical events, this tense psychological thriller exposes the high-stakes human cost…
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Pressure Meets Its Match as JayTime Drops “Party My Worries Away”
Life brings the pressure. JayTime brings the release. On his new single, “Party My Worries Away,” JayTime turns everyday wahala into a vibrant Afrobeats anthem built for loud speakers, late nights and unforgettable moments. Blending Yoruba, Pidgin and English, the track pairs infectious rhythms with a chant-ready hook and the unmistakable energy of Lagos nightlife.…
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The Education and Evolution of Chibuzor ‘Chiby’ Iwobi
Dancing in the Downpour The wind on the Lagos waterfront rarely announces its intentions before it arrives, and on the evening of the Afro Festival, it chose the exact moment Wande Coal reached his hotel room to turn into a gale. The team had paid a rainmaker the night before to hold the weather, a…
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