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10 AFRIFF Films We Can’t Wait to Watch
From moving coming-of-age tales to gripping thrillers and sharp social commentaries, this year’s Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) lineup is unmatched. We’ve rounded up 10 standout titles that are officially taking over our festival watchlist. Check out the full breakdown below Inspired by real medical events, this tense psychological thriller exposes the high-stakes human cost…
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Pressure Meets Its Match as JayTime Drops “Party My Worries Away”
Life brings the pressure. JayTime brings the release. On his new single, “Party My Worries Away,” JayTime turns everyday wahala into a vibrant Afrobeats anthem built for loud speakers, late nights and unforgettable moments. Blending Yoruba, Pidgin and English, the track pairs infectious rhythms with a chant-ready hook and the unmistakable energy of Lagos nightlife.…
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The Education and Evolution of Chibuzor ‘Chiby’ Iwobi
Dancing in the Downpour The wind on the Lagos waterfront rarely announces its intentions before it arrives, and on the evening of the Afro Festival, it chose the exact moment Wande Coal reached his hotel room to turn into a gale. The team had paid a rainmaker the night before to hold the weather, a…
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Café Riddim, LE:GEND & TiwaDara Push Nigerian House Forward with “BEBE”
As Nigerian electronic music continues to embrace local sounds and languages, Café Riddim joins forces with LE:GEND and TiwaDara on “Bebe,” a vibrant house record celebrating feminine beauty and confidence. “Bebe” tells the story of a beautiful woman who turns heads wherever she goes, attracting admiration and even envy. TiwaDara delivers catchy Yoruba chants and…
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Ayo Maff Makes Comfort Music for the Streets
Ayo Maff wears his heart on his sleeves, and pours it straight into the mic. So much so that his debut album opens with a vocal chop of a popular Nigerian influencer telling him to chill on sharing so much in his music, especially as a young artist. The 21-year-old Lagos-bred artist broke into the…
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Seyifunmi Michael Brings Contemporary Afropop into the Orchestral Space at the 30th MUSON Festival
Nigerian producer and orchestrator reimagines Adekunle Gold’s “Many People” and Teni’s “Uyo Meyo” for the MUSON Symphony Orchestra on 1 November 2026. Nigerian music producer, composer and orchestrator Seyifunmi Michael will present new orchestral interpretations of two contemporary Afropop compositions at the 30th MUSON Festival on Sunday, 1 November 2026, at the MUSON Centre, Onikan,…
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DAVE RUAH CALLS BELIEVERS TO ACCOUNTABILITY ON NEW SINGLE “DISSERVICE”
Listen here: https://wts.fanlink.tv/disservice Nigerian Christian fusion artist David Ruah, formerly known as Morack Official, returns with “Disservice,” a new single that explores faith, personal accountability and the consequences of falling short of one’s responsibilities as a believer. On “Disservice,” David turns his attention to the relationship between belief and action, examining how people can become…
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Quiet Intimacy Takes Centre Stage on Viveeyan’s New Single, ‘My Home’
Following the release of her EP Solstice earlier this year, Viveeyan returns with“MY HOME,” an alternative single exploring the feeling of finding home in another person. Tender, immersive, and quietly romantic, “MY HOME” moves through longing, familiarity, and the comfort of being completely at ease with someone. Its lyrics imagine love as a place of…
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Super El Niño: What’s The Tea?
You’ve probably seen the headlines. A “super El Niño” is building in the Pacific; forecasters are using words like “historic,” and one report says tens of thousands of Nigerians could die from heat. Here’s what is solid, what is shaky, and what it means for us. First, what is El Niño? El Niño is a…
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RHYTHM AND REVENUE RETURNS FOR ITS THIRD EDITION WITH IMPACTFUL SUPPORT TO EMERGING ARTISTS.
Nigeria’s Premier Music Business Masterclass Returns October 30th With High Profile Speakers and A Full Day Program Designed To Transform How Nigerian Music Artists Create, Fund And Sustain Their Careers. Rhythm And Revenue, Nigeria’s premier music business masterclass, has announced the return of its flagship annual event for a third edition. Rhythm And Revenue 3.0…
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