Category: Culture

Love is one of those things that feels general, e go touch everybody. But if you pay attention, you’ll see that it’s also a very fickle thing; coming and going, morphing through various forms, afflicting each sufferer differently. This February, we will explore different experiences of romantic love in all of its iterations: the pining…

The definition of Valentine’s Day is getting a major remix in 2026. New search data from Google shows that Nigerians are ditching the standard dinner-and-roses playbook for something much more personal—and occasionally unexpected. The trends this year are all about hyper-specific experiences, “glow-up” dates, and capturing the perfect aesthetic for the ‘gram. It is no…

Women in Music Tanzania (WIM Tanzania) a professional community and industry platform, is delighted to appoint Nina Brianna Sokoine as its Vice Chair. This appointment bolsters WIM Tanzania’s leadership as it continues to expand access, learning visibility and practical pathways supporting a more structured and sustainable music industry. Nina is a legal and creative professional…

For the past six years, Adedoyin Samuel Oluwatosin, better known as PSAM, has quietly been doing what many creatives talk about but few actually pull off: moving fluidly across disciplines without losing clarity or depth. From streetwear and brand design to music media and live experiences, his career is proof that creative direction doesn’t need…

Ensemble podcasts are changing how African audiences make sense of life’s most serious and silly moments. These shows – featuring groups of friends discussing anything from personal finance to relationships, pop culture and more – enable a kind of digital companionship for listeners to laugh, learn and experience community in their personal space. This trend…

Every year, YouTube provides a unique window into the heart of culture, reflecting the moments that made us dance, laugh, and think. In Nigeria, 2025 was a year defined by explosive musical talent and captivating storytellers who solidified Nollywood’s place as a global powerhouse. Today, we’re celebrating the artists and creators who shaped our year…

Every December, Lagos turns into a playground, but if you’ve tried to move around this city during the holidays, you already know the real antagonist of the season is transport. As “Detty December” transforms the city into a nonstop circuit of concerts, beach parties, pop-ups and house parties, ride-hailing and road transport fares begin to…

From major political shifts to the viral ‘Labubu’ craze, Nigerians turned to Google Search in 2025 to make sense of a year packed with big questions and even bigger cultural moments. Today, Google’s annual Year in Search lists offer a fascinating digital snapshot of the nation’s curiosity, revealing a country deeply engaged with its leaders,…