Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The Stories That Had Nigeria Googling from Jan – July this year
New Google Trends data ranks the ten stories that owned Nigeria’s search bar between January and July: the heartbreaks, the headlines, the goodbyes, and the things nobody over 25 could explain. Every big story now has a second life in the search bar. When the Super Eagles lost a semi-final on penalties, when a strait…
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Jainy Is Ready to Show You Every Side of Herself
Before TOSOM, there was The Real Jainy, an introduction. Now, with this new EP, the singer says she’s ready to go further: past the confident, polished version of herself and into the parts people usually keep hidden. In this conversation, Jainy talks about growing up as the eldest of four girls, the Friday concerts that…
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Wizkid to Open Detty December Fest 2026 as Lagos’ Premier Music Festival Returns
Following a debut edition that drew more than 40,000 festivalgoers across its run, Detty December Fest returns to Lagos from 18-30 December 2026, with Wizkid headlining the Grand Opening Concert on Friday 18 December and tickets on sale now. Detty December Fest, one of Africa’s fastest-growing live music festivals, will return to Lagos from 18-30…
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DAVIDO’S ORIADÉ: THE CROWN DOES NOT NEED TO PROVE ITSELF
Fifteen years and six albums into a career, an artist has two options left. Reach for something that redefines what people think they know about him, or settle fully into what has already worked and dare anyone to call that a failure of ambition. Davido chooses the second on Oriadé, and the title tells you…
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The 20 Greatest Afrobeats Songs Of The Century
It’s been just over a decade since we heard Wizkid’s voice on Drake’s One Dance, a collaboration that went on to become one of the biggest songs of all time. It wasn’t the first time Nigerian artistes had locked fingers with mainstream global superstars. D’Banj had featured Snoop Dogg and later signed to Kanye West’s…
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Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist and songwriter Somi named Spotify’s EQUAL Africa Artist for August
Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and playwright Somi has been announced as Spotify’s EQUAL Africa artist for the month of August. Celebrated globally for her narrative richness and genre-defying sound, Somi has built an extraordinary career bridging African rhythms with contemporary American jazz. The announcement coincides with the release of her highly anticipated new album, What Does…
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Loti Returns With New Single “Talk & Do”
The Nigerian Afro-Fusion artist delivers his first solo release of 2026, following 2025’s Gorimapa Gangsta Vol. 2: Lotstar EP Nigerian Afro-R&B artist Loti has released his new single “Talk & Do” on August 7, 2026, via Elite Collective. The track marks his first solo output of the year, arriving after the 2025 release of his…
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LLONA RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SOPHOMORE ALBUM: ON THE ROAD
Following the Breakout Success of his Debut Album, On The Road Reflects on his Historic 25 State Nationwide Tour of Nigeria Nigerian Afro-fusion artist Llona officially enters a new chapter with the release of his highly anticipated sophomore album, On The Road, available now on all streaming platforms. Following the success of his acclaimed debut…
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Taves Wants To Be A Popstar Forever
Taves sees no reason to be shy about what he wants to be called. Not just “big,” not “blown,” and not any of the reflexive honorifics we bestow upon Nigerian musicians. “Popstar” is the title he’s assigned himself on his new project, Popstar – Side A, and one he defends with the ease of someone…
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BFIRE INTRODUCES A NEW WAVE OF EMOTIONAL AFRO-FUSION WITH HIS 2-PACK SINGLES “FIRE” AND “PRESSPLAY”
Emerging Nigerian Artist B-Fire is introducing a refreshing blend of emotionalhonesty, melodic storytelling, and Afro-fusion soundscapes with the release of his 2-pack singles, “Fire” and “Press Play.” Born David Nanson Godwin, B-Fire spent most of his life in Northern Nigeria before relocating to Lagos — a transition that significantly shaped his worldview and creative identity.…
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