Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
-
These are Good Times for Music Star Brite Benson
American-Nigerian Music Star Brite Benson just released an incredible new track, “Good Time,” in which he sings about enjoying life and loving every moment.This is a great new sound with a familiar tone to it: Brite Benson took a snippet from the 1999 song by Tony Tetuila, “Omode Meta.”The song from the reaction and comment…
-
SOUTH AFRICA’S GOLDEN VOICE LLOYISO RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM ‘NEVER THOUGHT I COULD – PART 1’
THE ACCLAIMED SINGER-SONGWRITER RETURNS WITH A DEEPLY PERSONAL PROJECT ROOTED IN GROWTH, RESILIENCE, AND SELF-DISCOVERY, FOLLOWING A UK #1 SINGLE AND OVER 31 MILLION STREAMS South African singer-songwriter LLOYISO (born Loyiso Gijana, 8 March 1999) is proud to announce his debut album Never Thought I Could – Part 1, set for release on 6 March.…
-
RetroBlaak & FUGA Announce Global Music Distribution Partnership
RETROBLAAK has entered a strategic global music distribution partnership with B2B music distributor and Downtown-company, FUGA. Unlocking world-class infrastructure for artists, labels, and catalogue owners across Nigeria, Africa, and the diaspora. This partnership enables:● Global digital distribution at scale● Advanced analytics & data-driven growth● Amplified marketing & DSP discovery● Expanded sync, licensing & UGC revenue…
-
How Joeboy’s ‘Baby’ Became an Afrobeats Classic
Today, everyone knows Joeboy. Songs charting on three continents and over 2 billion streams. But before March 2019, he was just a young boy in Lagos with no job, no plan, nothing but instinct and a prayer. Somewhere between that moment and this one, he made a song called Baby. And then, Baby made him.…
-
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…
-
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,…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
Got any book recommendations?