Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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How Afrobeats Became the Sound of the World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the biggest edition yet, will be remembered for its firsts. The first tournament to expand to 48 teams. The first hosted by three countries. The first final to pair the top two ranked teams in the official FIFA World Rankings. And more. Most relevant to us, though, is that this…
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Boy Zara Unveils “Mulla,” a Bold Anthem Celebrating Ambition, Success and the Hustle
Afrofusion artist Boy Zara returns with his latest single, “Mulla,” a confident record that captures the relentless pursuit of success while staying true to one’s vision. Blending infectious Afro-inspired rhythms with modern melodic delivery, “Mulla” is more than a song—it’s a statement about ambition, resilience and the lifestyle earned through hard work. Built around polished…
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Second Wave of Exclusive Afro Nation Portugal Performance Videos Now Streaming on Spotify
The second wave of exclusive performance videos from Afro Nation Portugal 2026 is now available on Spotify. Captured live at the festival in Portimão, the videos feature standout moments from four of the weekend’s biggest acts — Wizkid, Tyla, Olamide and Young Jonn — bringing the energy of Afro Nation to fans worldwide. Three select…
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Inside Spotify Campus Drop: Where music discovery met campus life
For two days, the University of Lagos became something more than a campus. It became a space where music discovery, product education and youth culture collided, giving more than 2,000 students a front-row seat to the future of music, both on and beyond Spotify. Held on 30th and 31st of July, Spotify Campus Drop transformed…
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Boi George the Stereokiller: Nigeria’s Multidisciplinary Creative Redefining Afrofusion
George Chuka Nwanze Professionally known as Boi George the Stereokiller George Chuka Nwanze, professionally known as Boi George the Stereokiller (also known simply as Boi George), is a Nigerian recording artist, songwriter, creative director, fashion designer, cinematographer and visual storyteller. Widely recognized for his multidisciplinary approach to creativity, he has built a career that seamlessly…
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Lodù Heralds a New Chapter with Debut EP Wine & Honey
Lagos, Friday, 31 July 2026 – Nigerian Afro-Soul singer, songwriter, and producer Lodù reaches a defining milestone in her artistic journey with the release of her debut EP, Wine & Honey. Blending Afro-Soul and Afro-Fusion, the seven-track project presents her most expansive and cohesive body of work to date, offering a deeply intentional exploration of…
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Jamie Black Unites Nigeria’s Electronic Music Scene on OGBA: Remix Pack
Lagos, Nigeria — July 31, 2026 — Nigerian DJ and producer Jamie Black has released OGBA: Remix Pack, an eight-track remix project, licensed and distributed by WeTalkSound, that brings together seven of Nigeria’s leading electronic music producers to reimagine OGBA, widely regarded as the country’s biggest original Afro House anthem. Since its release in November…
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Afro Nation Portugal Performance Videos Now Streaming on Spotify
The first wave of exclusive performance videos from Afro Nation Portugal 2026 is now available on Spotify. Captured live at the festival in Portimão, the videos feature standout moments from four of the weekend’s biggest acts — Wizkid, Tyla, Olamide and Young Jonn — bringing the energy of Afro Nation to fans worldwide. Four select…
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Ifeanyi Nwune on VVS Lagos and Redefining How Nigerian Creativity Is Presented
On a balmy evening in 2022, a group of Nigerian artists, singers, fashion designers, creatives and writers gathered inside a hut-like structure flanked on both sides by wooden tiered seats for the first edition of VVS Lagos. Not long after they were settled, the pathway between the tiered seats turned into many things throughout the…
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Ruth B. Just Wants Us All to Feel Less Alone
Ruth B. has a way of making you feel like she wrote the song specifically for you. That is not an accident. The Edmonton-born, Ethiopian-Canadian artist has built one of the most quietly remarkable careers in contemporary music, not through industry machinery or calculated virality, but through the kind of emotional honesty that makes strangers…
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