Category: Culture
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Vibeznation: Where Fashion Meets Greatness
Vibeznation is a dynamic streetwear brand founded in 2020 by Nigerian Afro fusion artist Mendo (Enyineme Kelvin Chidera) in Enugu(042), Nigeria. More than just a fashion label, Vibeznation embodies a movement towards greatness. With a strong foundation in music and art, the brand seamlessly blends style, culture, and creativity. Our Story As a renowned record…
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Right Person, Wrong Blood: Young Nigerians on Losing Love Due To Genotypes
Everyone falls in love. But what happens when it just isn’t enough? For many Nigerians, two simple letters, either AS or SS, can determine the fate of a relationship before it even begins. Couples who click in every other way often find themselves at an impossible crossroads when genotype comes into play. When the potential…
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Inside ‘Afrobeat Rebellion’, Fela’s Legacy Lives On
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was not a forgettable man, for those who witnessed his legend as it unfolded. And for those of us who didn’t get to share time and space on earth with him, his name is one that has always rung familiar, even though we likely cannot pinpoint when exactly he came into our consciousness.…
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A New Era Of Content Deals Emerges For Nigerian YouTube Creators And Brands
Nigeria’s top YouTube creators and leading brands recently came together to explore a new frontier of collaboration in marketing through PluggedIn, a new initiative by Woof Studios and YouTube. The initiative is designed to move beyond transactional advertising, instead fostering deep, community-focused partnerships between creators and brands. This shift unlocks more authentic ways for brands…
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Goodbye 2 Activ. Summr: The Night Activ.Yard and Ballantine’s Let Lagos Stay True to the Sound
In Lagos, music doesn’t just fill the air, it defines it. It’s how people speak, how they move, and how they mark moments. And as summer came to its golden close, that rhythm found its loudest echo at Goodbye 2 Activ. Summer, a one-day gig at Encourage Park, Ikoyi, that turned into a living soundtrack…
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Martell spotlights the women shaping culture at Afrobeats Live event
Paris, France – October 4, 2025: Building on the success of its launch earlier this year, Martell’s Afrobeats Live returned to Paris for its second edition with a bold celebration of the women defining the genre’s sound, style, and future. Launched in June 2025, Afrobeats Live is Martell’s global cultural platform dedicated to bringing together…
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Severe Nature and Spotify Ignite Lagos Fashion Scene with ‘Afrobeats Culture in Motion’
Creative powerhouse Severe Nature, in a landmark partnership with global audio streaming giant Spotify, last night redefined the relationship between music and fashion with Afrobeats Culture in Motion. Launched at Spotify’s Greasy Tunes Cafe in Lagos, the immersive showcase translated the genre’s global pulse into a new visual language, presenting four of Nigeria’s most innovative designers, Móye…
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We Should All Be Pessimists
On September 27th, content creator Tobeszn posted this video on X (formerly known as Twitter). Now at 3.3M views, it’s safe to say the video has caught the attention of Nigerians. Small problem: they are NOT happy. Tobe begins the video with the line, ‘they say Nigeria is bad’, followed by clips of the reality…
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Fela Kuti: Afrobeat Rebellion Exhibition Comes Home To Lagos
From 12 October – 28 December 2025, Lagos will host the Fela Anikulapo Kuti: Afrobeat Rebellion immersive exhibition for the very first time in Africa. A Whitespace Creative Arts (AWCA) Foundation, with the immense support of the French Embassy in Nigeria and the Kuti family, will reimagine and present the landmark exhibition at the EcoBank…
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What To Read, Watch, Listen & Explore This Independence Day
Independence Day brings up complicated feelings for many of us. Whether you’re hopeful, frustrated, or somewhere in between, here are some books, movies, music, and places that capture the full complexity of the Nigerian experience. What to Watch: If films are your thing, get into these. Movies Documentaries Short Video: What to read: If you’d…