Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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One Year of Escaladizzy: Meet The Team Behind Mavo’s Breakout Hit
Mavo was undoubtedly the breakout artist of 2025. Data from Spotify Wrapped shows that he recorded an impressive 13,000% uplift in his streams last year, the highest in Nigeria. At some point in the year, the top three spots on Apple Music Nigeria were simultaneously occupied by Mavo. He repeated the same feat on Spotify,…
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DJs on The Stories Behind Their Stage Name
Ever wondered how your favourite DJs got their names? We asked 19 of them, and the answers ranged from childhood cartoons to rugby legends to a dog that just would not stop chasing one guy. Some names carry deep family tributes while some are just from the minds of foodies. Either way, all of them…
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Richard Vedelago Is Building Infrastructure For Everyone To Enjoy Art
Richard Vedelago, art curator and gallery owner, surprisingly didn’t start out in art. He built his career in real estate and hospitality before he ever picked up a curatorial title, and it shows in the way he talks about culture now, less like a gallerist and more like someone laying infrastructure. Under the Windsor Group,…
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MR EAZI + DRE SKULL TO RELEASE DANCEHALL-INSPIRED JOINT MIXTAPE ‘YARD & YANGA’
NEW SINGLE “LAMBO” FEATURING VYBZ KARTEL OUT NOW Nigerian afropop royalty Mr Eazi and massively influential producerDre Skull (Vybz Kartel, Popcaan) have announced plans to release thedancehall-driven joint mixtape Yard & Yanga later this year, via Dre Skull’s Mixpak Records and Eazi’s emPawa Africa. The project rollout launches today with therelease of “Lambo,” (Stream HERE)…
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Tekno Explores Love, Longing and Devotion on New Album ‘Where Did Love Go?’
Afrobeats star Tekno has released his highly anticipated new album, ‘WhereDid Love Go?’, an eight-track body of work that reaffirms the qualities that have made him one of the most enduring hitmakers: melody, vulnerability, and an instinctive understanding of romance. Released via emPawa Africa, the album arrives after anticipation generated by released singles, ‘Bamboo’, ‘Press…
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35 Times Burna Boy Showed “African Giant” Behaviour
Yesterday, Burna Boy turned 35. It’s also the same year he opened a World Cup, sent a song to No. 1 on Spotify’s global chart, and kept adding to a Grammy tally that already makes him Nigeria’s most nominated artist. We know he’s talented, we know he’s famous, but he’s also one of a kind.…
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JAINY REVEALS SOPHOMORE EP “TOSOM (THE OTHER SIDE OF ME)” FEATURING EMPOWERING FOCUS TRACK “GIRL POWER”
The Rising Afrobeats Star Celebrates Confidence, Feminine Strength, Love, and Self-Discovery in Her Most Personal Project Yet Fast-rising Nigerian Afrobeats artist Jainy is ready to unveil a bold new chapter in her musical journey with the release of her highly anticipated sophomore EP, TOSOM (The Other Side of Me), available on all major streaming platforms…
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Lucky Yay! Releases Debut Double Single “Wizmel Is Lucky”, a First Move After Next Afrobeats Star
The dual release pairs a grief record with a social-commentary cut, signalling where the artist is headed. Lucky Yay! has released his debut double single “Wizmel Is Lucky”, a two-track project comprising “Tilda” and “My Gist”, now available on all streaming platforms via ONErpm. The release marks his first independent move following a Top 5…
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Why Everyone is Making Visualizers (And What It’s Costing the Culture)
The modern music industry has witnessed a fundamental change in how songs are presented visually. While the high-budget “Official Music Video” was once the king of promotion, it has increasingly been joined, and sometimes replaced, by the “Official Visualizer.” This shift is a strategic response to the rising costs of production and the evolving demands…
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Love in the Age of AI: 10 Smart Hacks for Dating in Lagos
Dating in Lagos, Abuja, or Port Harcourt is basically an extreme sport. Between the unpredictable traffic, the pressure to maintain a certain lifestyle, and the sheer chaos of modern talking stages, trying to find love can feel like a full-time job. Nigerian Gen Z is actively redefining romance on their own terms, seeking connections that…
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