Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Moyosola Olowokure Might Run Mad If She Doesn’t Write
Moyosola Olowokure, also known as The Sun-Kissed Poet, creates work that refuses to choose between the sacred and the human. Her debut EP “Dirt and Divinity” exists in the tension between holiness and frailty—a space most believers inhabit but few artists dare to name. With her breakout piece “Sex Is a Kind of Death” crossing…
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Multi-host magic: Why Africa’s radio roots are shaping a new era of podcasting
Ensemble podcasts are changing how African audiences make sense of life’s most serious and silly moments. These shows – featuring groups of friends discussing anything from personal finance to relationships, pop culture and more – enable a kind of digital companionship for listeners to laugh, learn and experience community in their personal space. This trend…
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The Nigerian Eclipse: Africa’s Giant, Naija Dominates with 6 wins at the TikTok Awards for Sub-Saharan Africa in Jo’burg
The verdict is in and the message from Johannesburg is clear; the TikTok community has spoken, and Africa has crowned its newest icons. This past Saturday, the 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa saw Nigerian creators assert their dominance, securing six out of the ten category wins in a night that celebrated the theme “New Era, New…
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YouTube Nigeria Unveils 2025’s Top Lists and Launches New YouTube Recap Feature
Every year, YouTube provides a unique window into the heart of culture, reflecting the moments that made us dance, laugh, and think. In Nigeria, 2025 was a year defined by explosive musical talent and captivating storytellers who solidified Nollywood’s place as a global powerhouse. Today, we’re celebrating the artists and creators who shaped our year…
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Ride Fares Are The Villains of Detty December
Every December, Lagos turns into a playground, but if you’ve tried to move around this city during the holidays, you already know the real antagonist of the season is transport. As “Detty December” transforms the city into a nonstop circuit of concerts, beach parties, pop-ups and house parties, ride-hailing and road transport fares begin to…
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Detty December Fest Unveils First Wave of Headliners, With Endorsement from Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture & the Creative Economy
Lagos is preparing for Livespot360’s ambitious Detty December Fest, with hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes, Tanzanian star Juma Jux, and Nigerian street-pop artist Bella Shmurda leading the first wave of announced performers for the month-long celebration. The festival, running from December 6 to 31, 2025, marks a significant moment for what has become West Africa’s defining…
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DUÜWA RELEASES HIS DEBUT PROJECT, ACT I: PLAYING WITH FIRE
Nigerian singer and songwriter DUÜWA has released his debut project, Act I: Playing With Fire, a significant milestone in a journey that began long before he ever stepped into a studio. Raised between Ojodu and Akute, DUÜWA’s earliest musical experiences came from playing drums in his church and later joining the LOUD Urban Choir, where…
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MISS AGADA’s “Headbanger” Is the Energizer We Didn’t Know We Needed
Every once in a while, an artist drops a track that feels like a jolt of electricity — and this month,that artist is MISS AGADA. Her new single, “Headbanger,” featuring Lyrical Joe and Esben Es Thorndal, isn’t just another release. It’s a full-on adrenaline surge. From the second the beat kicks in, you know you’re…
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Building the Blueprint: How Solomon Sonaiya Is Creating Infrastructure for Africa’s Music Future
In 2006, long before the world knew what Afrobeats would become, one music executive made a decision that seemed radical: leave a thriving career in the United States, working with major international artists, to return to Nigeria and bet on a raw, unformed sound that “didn’t carry any prestige.” Nearly two decades later, that gamble…
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Ciza, Lord Kez,Thuli P, DJFif_Laaand Thabsie Set to perform atthe TikTok Awards for Sub-Saharan Africa
Bontle Modiselle-Moloi to host the star-studded affair TikTok is excited to unveil the musical powerhouses and creators bringing energy to the 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa on 6th December. Guests, including the continent’s top content creators, brand partners, and leading journalists, are invited to an unforgettable evening of glamour. They can anticipate electrifying live performances…
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