Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Gaise Baba: The Afrogospel Artist Who Refuses to Make “Just Church Music”
I’ll open with a bit of honesty: I don’t listen to church music. As I’m not Christian, I simply have no reason to. However, there are artists on my frequently-listened playlists who make gospel music, but who also, either by design or providence, create their art in such a way that it’s accessible and enjoyable…
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CULTUR FM Lights Up Lagos in a Night of Sound, Culture and Unshakeable Energy
CULTUR FM returned to Lagos on the 29th of August, 2026 for a night that will be remembered as one of the year’s defining cultural moments with a sold-out, sundown-to-sunrise experience where sound, community and unmistakable Lagos energy collided at Casa 45 Night Club, Victoria Island. From 9PM to 4AM, Casa 45 became the epicentre…
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The World Is Revolving Around Black Sherif’s Sun
If you have been anywhere near African music this year, you already know: Black Sherif is having a notable run. On September 3rd, the Konongo-born star opened the door to his inner world with Sun Sherif, a six-track EP released via EMPIRE. Where IRON BOY carried the weight of survivor’s guilt and self-doubt, Sun Sherif…
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Spotify names Lusanda as September’s EQUAL Africa Artist
Spotify has named South African R&B singer and songwriter Lusanda Ngcobo, known simply as Lusanda, as its EQUAL Africa Artist for September, spotlighting a distinctive emerging voice shaping South Africa’s contemporary R&B scene. The EQUAL Africa programme celebrates, supports and amplifies women artists across the continent, helping connect their music with audiences at home and…
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Afrobeats star Shoday enters a new chapter with an infectious new record, ‘MOVE’
Stream here. Nigerian Afrobeats star Shoday is back with his latest single, “MOVE,” out on September 9th, as he continues a remarkable run that has seen him emerge as one of the genre’s most exciting new voices. Arriving off the back of a series of international appearances across the UK and Europe, “MOVE” finds Shoday…
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What Does Uber’s Exit Mean For Nigerian Creatives?
On September 2, 2026, Uber sent a notice to its Nigerian users announcing it was winding down operations in the country, effective immediately, after twelve years. The decision, part of a wider global restructuring that also saw the company exit Uganda, ended a run that started in Lagos in 2014 and briefly stretched to boats…
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3rty Releases New Single, “Don’t Let Me Down”
Listen here. Lagos-based singer-songwriter and producer 3rty returns with a new single, “Don’t Let Me Down”: a warmly crafted Afro R&B and Dancehall fusion that blends street-level charm with the kind of emotional honesty his growing fanbase has come to expect. Written and produced entirely by 3rty, the track opens with a playful, cinematic courtship:…
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BRITE BENSON, DAVIDO, BURNA BOY AND AYRA STARR MADE THE NOMINATION FOR GMA 2026
The Galaxy Music Awards just released its 2026 Nomination list, and for the first time in GMA history, we are witnessing very competitive award categories, which would make it difficult for fans to vote, as each category is packed with their faves. A plot twist: having Odumodu Blvck and Blaqbones in the same ALBUM OF…
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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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