Category: Culture

  • Another Wave of Insecurity Crashes Over Nigeria

    Another Wave of Insecurity Crashes Over Nigeria

    Everyone is gearing up for Detty December: the music, the parties, the international hype, and Nigerians finally ready to let loose and enjoy the festive season. But just as the world started looking our way for a good time, the country was hit with a brutal reality check. Instead of filling up our party calendars,…

  • Artists Weigh In: Is $50K A Lot Of Money For A Music Budget?

    Artists Weigh In: Is $50K A Lot Of Money For A Music Budget?

    You’ve probably seen the convo that’s currently dividing music Twitter: people can’t seem to agree on whether $50,000 is a big budget or not, when it comes to music releases. We’ve done the Lord’s work and asked those directly affected: artists. Here’s what they had to say: Do you think $50K is a lot of…

  • Google Search Trends Show How Vintage and Heritage Fashion are Dominating the Scene

    Google Search Trends Show How Vintage and Heritage Fashion are Dominating the Scene

    As Lagos Fashion Week took center stage, new Google Search data reveals a powerful shift in Nigerian style, one that masterfully weaves together global nostalgia with deep-seated cultural pride. Fashion in Nigeria is proving to be a dynamic conversation between the past and the present, with consumers actively searching for styles that define both global…

  • Shakara Festival Set to Redefine ‘Detty December’ with Groundbreaking Four-Day Music and Culture Experience in Lagos

    Shakara Festival Set to Redefine ‘Detty December’ with Groundbreaking Four-Day Music and Culture Experience in Lagos

    LAGOS, NIGERIA – [4th November 2025] – Lagos is set to host its first-of-a-kind outdoor multi-day music festival, Shakara Festival, from Thursday, December 18th to Sunday, December 21st, 2025.  The groundbreaking event will take place at Nautica Beach Resort, Lekki, Lagos, offering a four-day immersive celebration of music, culture, and lifestyle designed to take African music to the world. Shakara…

  • Trump Wants To ‘Help’ Nigerian Christians.

    Trump Wants To ‘Help’ Nigerian Christians.

    On 2 November 2025, Donald Trump declared that the U.S. might send troops or launch air strikes in Nigeria over what he described as “record numbers” of Christians being killed in the country. The Nigerian government quickly rejected the idea of unilateral foreign military action, insisting its sovereignty must be respected.So, what’s going on in…

  • Vibeznation: Where Fashion Meets Greatness

    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…

  • Right Person, Wrong Blood: Young Nigerians on Losing Love Due To Genotypes

    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…

  • Inside ‘Afrobeat Rebellion’, Fela’s Legacy Lives On

    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.…

  • A New Era Of Content Deals Emerges For Nigerian YouTube Creators And Brands

    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…

  • Goodbye 2 Activ. Summr: The Night Activ.Yard and Ballantine’s Let Lagos Stay True to the Sound

    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…