Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Blossom Oyeyipo Explores the Threshold Between Dreams and Destiny in “Hypnagogia” at Wunika Mukan Gallery
Lagos-based visual artist Blossom Oyeyipo is set to unveil Hypnagogia, a solo exhibition exploring the liminal space between wakefulness and sleep, at Wunika Mukan Gallery from April 4 to April 25, 2026. The exhibition, developed during Oyeyipo’s four-month residency at the Nchedo Art Foundation (September 2025 – January 2026), brings together a body of work…
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Sativa Boy and Eeskay release new single “German”
Sativa Boy teams up with Eeskay on their latest single “German,” a fast-paced street record inspired by the speed and prestige of German performance cars. Built around punchy drums and a chant-driven hook, the track captures the energy of nightlife and late-night drives. The record blends melody with street confidence, allowing both artists to trade…
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EWA Creative Connect Brings Over 100 Global Creative Leaders to London for Its Most Powerful Edition Yet
Entertainment Week Africa (EWA) hosted the second edition of EWA Creative Connect in London on Thursday, 19th March, convening leading investors, platforms, operators, and cultural leaders shaping the global creative and entertainment economy. The gathering was convened by Darey and Deola Art Alade, Co-Founders of Livespot360 and Entertainment Week Africa. The evening took place on the heels of…
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Limoblaze Releases New Tape, ‘Solid Ground’
Nigerian Afro-gospel artist Limoblaze has released a new eight-track tape titled Solid Ground, marking a bold new chapter in his sound and message. Following the success of his previous project Young & Chosen, which encouraged listeners to “stand out,” Solid Ground arrives with a different charge: stand firm. Predominantly a rap project, the tape leans…
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Abiodun Just Wants You To Dance
Abiodun has emerged as a cultural outlier. He is a man of many skins: a former lawyer, a singer once known for soulful lo-fi leanings as a solo artist and as part of the duo Miles from Mars, and now, the visionary creative director and DJ at the heart of an electronic renaissance. There is…
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Spotify’s New SongDNA Feature Shows You Everyone Behind The Song
Behind every great song is a complex web of people, stories, and inspirations that span genres and decades. Today, we’re bringing those relationships to the forefront of the listening experience by revealing the intricate network of people and creative connections behind the music you love. Now rolling out to Premium users globally, SongDNA is our new, immersive…
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We Need More Side Quests
Rave culture was built on specific principles. Amongst many others (secret locations, PLUR), it was built on music-centric experiences that focused on creating a seamless musical journey. It’s a space for the other, the outsider, the outlaws. It is a room for originality and experimentation; hence, all aspects of the experience, most especially the music,…
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Sweat It Out Is Keeping The True Rave Essence
From the first minute of conversing with Ebi, also known as DJ Tomce and Dr Love, you can sense that he’s not one to waste words or time. His directness seems to serve him well: he’s a founder of one of the OG Nigerian raves, Sweat It Out. Together with his collective, he has laid…
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HURRICANE WISDOM CELEBRATES GLOBAL VIBES WITH NEWAFROBEATS-INFLECTED SINGLE “LIVING UP”
Rising US rap star Hurricane Wisdom is taking his musicglobal with the release of “LIVING UP,” an Afrobeats-infused single inspired by his recent trip to Nigeria. Released under Gamma, the track is available now across all major streaming platforms, accompanied by an official music video capturing his journey and connection with Nigerian culture. A NEW…
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LMNL Is Building In The In-Between
LMNL doesn’t make music for the background. The Lagos-based EDM DJ and producer builds sets that are dark, fluid and deliberately consuming, the kind that pull a room inward and hold it there. Growing up with music in his bones and a mother who performed, LMNL spent years searching for an outlet that matched the…
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