Category: Culture
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Corteiz Announces New Collab With Nike after Debut Collab in 2023
Corteiz Rules The World (CRTZ) is a London-based streetwear brand founded in 2017 by British-Nigerian entrepreneur Clint Ogbenna, professionally known as Clint 419. The brand’s logo features the Alcatraz the former prison island. The clothes also feature the tagline “Rules The World”. In 2023, Corteiz collaborated with Nike to release the Nike Air Max 95. The sneaker was released in…
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WeTalkSound Partners with Trace Naija bringing you fresh, never-before-seen Afrobeats content
This unique collaboration brings together Trace Naija’s world-class video production facilities with WeTalkSound’s unparalleled expertise as the leading creative company documenting the stories and culture behind Afrobeats. Sam Onyemelukwe , MD & SVP Global Business Development, Trace (Anglo-West Africa): ‘We’re really excited to partner with WeTalkSound and blaze the path to doing more partnerships with…
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Druski Holds Coulda Been Auditions in Lagos, Nigeria
American Comedian & Founder of Coulda Been Records brought his famous Coulda Been Auditions this time to Nigeria. The Auditions were held in Lekki & Yaba respectively. Click here to watch some contestants from the Lekki Auditions.
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Nigerian Bodybuilder Samson Dauda Wins Mr. Olympia 2024 Along With $600K Cash Prize
Nigerian Samson Dauda wins the Mr. Olympia 2024 with a record first prize of $600,000. While the Canadian Chris Bumstead (Cbum) conquered for the sixth consecutive time the title in Classic Physique Olympia. The 60th edition of Mr. Olympia 2024, the world’s most important bodybuilding competition, was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada in the…
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From Mainstream Debut to 2024, We Spotlight 9 Nigerian Superstars
Time flies ⏳️ Davido From Making his mainstream debut in 2010, Davido has remained relevant till date. Wizkid From making his mainstream debut in 2010, Starboy has remained relevant. Burna boy From making his mainstream debut in 2012 with “Like to party”, ODG has stayed true to himself till date. Tiwa Savage Storming the scene…
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Nigerian record labels through the decades
Music imitates life. It’s in how ‘Afro Adura’ resonates with the average young person struggling in the streets of Makoko, how ‘Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst’ brings us face to face with our mortality, and every other lyric or instrumental that made you feel. Beyond the glitz and glamor synonymous with Nigerian music,…
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Top Nigerian Record Label Executives by Decades
While Nigerian music has always bloomed like a flower in a dark room, the industry tangibly began building development blocks at the dawn of the 21st century. This was in the aftermath of the 1970s civil war and the 1980s/1990s military rule. International labels like Polygram, Arista Record, BMI, etc., had left our shores when…
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Meet the Creative DJ/Producer Duo, Smeez and D3an
From humble beginnings in Instagram DMs to becoming the dynamic DJ duo known as Smeez and D3an, these two masterminds have revolutionised the music scene with their innovative DJ sets and music production. With no predecessors to guide them, their journey is fueled purely by their passion for music. In just two years, they have…
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Sony Music West Africa partners with The Beat 99.9FM for The Beat Brunch 2024
Sony Music West Africa partnered with The Beat 99.9FM for The Beat Brunch, a high-profile event that celebrated Beat FM’s profound impact on Africa’s music and culture over the past 15years Since launching in 2008, The Beat FM has grown organically, becoming a central figure inAfrica’s cultural dialogue. Deji Awokoya, General Manager of The Beat…
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How Eminent Music and Nasboi are redefining the narrative in Nigerian music
Switching from being a successful celebrity to becoming a musician is no mean feat. Whether it be Nollywood screen sensations, reality TV stars, or comedians, different public figures have attempted to cash in their fame in return for a successful music career. However, a bulk of those who tried this switch struggled to replicate the…