Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Kyla’s Sound, Style, and Everything In Between
At 21, the Lagos-based DJ, model, event curator, and nursing graduate, Kyla, has already built a world around a single belief: that sound is never just entertainment. It is expression, control, and atmosphere. Armed with little more than her phone and an ear that most seasoned DJs would envy, she has carved out a space…
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Non-Muslims Ask Awkward Ramadan Questions
Every year, social media is taken over by Muslims posting fasting memes, talking about what they ate at 5am, and those adorable Ramadan cats. But we understand that, in our multi-religious society, some people might not fully understand what’s going on, so we’ll do our best to help with the most commonly asked questions: No,…
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KCKINGS SHARES A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON LIFE AND GROWTH WITH “THE VIEW FROM HERE” EP
Rising artist Kckings has stepped into a new chapter with his forthcoming EP, The View From Here, released on February 27, 2026. More than just a collection of songs, the project is a personal reflection and an honest snapshot of where he stands emotionally, creatively, and mentally at this point in his life. The View…
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Lagos Lovin #3: She Felt Like Home
Love is one of those things that feels general, e go touch everybody. But if you pay attention, you’ll see that it’s also a very fickle thing; coming and going, morphing through various forms, afflicting each sufferer differently. This February, we will explore different experiences of romantic love in all of its iterations: the pining…
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Josplay Awards $1,000 In Artist Development Grants To Emerging African Acts
Josplay, Africa’s premium music streaming platform, has announced the 2026 recipients of its Josplay Rise Fund. The company will provide $1,000 in structured development support to three emerging African artists selected through this year’s programme. This year’s beneficiaries are Kiria (Kenya), who receives $500; Elprezido (Nigeria), awarded $300; and Donboydml (Nigeria), awarded $200. The annual…
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The Ultimate Ramadan Guide, According To Gen Z Nigerians
Ramadan isn’t just about the food, or the lack thereof. It’s supposed to be a full lifestyle reset. We wanted to see how people navigated a season where the expected conduct doesn’t exactly match the average Gen Z lifestyle, so, we simply asked them. If you’re trying to balance your social life, your playlist, and…
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Lagos Lovin’ #2: He Told Me To Return His N5K
Love is one of those things that feels general, e go touch everybody. But if you pay attention, you’ll see that it’s also a very fickle thing; coming and going, morphing through various forms, afflicting each sufferer differently. This February, we will explore different experiences of romantic love in all of its iterations: the pining…
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Eni & Phina Celebrate Love with Debut Duo Single “Nakwanani”
A powerful new musical collaboration has captured hearts across Africa and beyond as Nigerian social media sensation Enioluwa Adeoluwa a.k.a Eni and his Tanzanian belle, singer and songwriter, Phina, officially debut as a music duo with their first joint single, “Nakwanani”. Released on 13 February 2026, the love-themed record arrives just in time for Valentine’s…
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Taj’s Journey From Culture Head To Label Manager
Some people enter the music industry through a door. Ayomide “Taj” Tajomavwo entered through a window: curious, self-taught, and armed with a podcast nobody asked for but plenty of people needed. What started as a music/pop culture obsession in 2015 Toronto became a career that now spans A&R, label management, artist development, and live production.…
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Meet James BKS, The Wolf Who Found His Full Moon
Some artists spend their whole careers chasing a sound. James BKS, born in France and formed in part by an America that promised belonging, spent years building that sound for other people first. As a producer who made placements for superstars like Snoop Dogg, Akon, Ja Rule, and Idris Elba, he learned the industry from…
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