Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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ASAPtheDJ & ZERRYDL Team Up For Street Anthem “RUN AM ASAP”
Multi-talented disc jockey and culture shaper Asapthedj has joined forces with buzzing star Zerrydl of Plutomania Records (one of the famous Uzama brothers) to deliver what is alreadyshaping up to be a nationwide anthem: “Run Am ASAP.” The single rides on one of Nigeria’s hottest street slangs – “run am asap”. A phrase that has…
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Rising Afrobeats Star Taene Drops Bold New Single “Bak 2 Bak”
A Statement of Purpose and Sound. Afrobeats’ newest force, Taene, is back with her electrifying new single, “Bak 2 Bak,” a powerful anthem that boldly declares her place in the global music industry. Blending Afrobeats and fusion, the track captures Taene’s signature style: fearless, witty, and deeply rooted in faith and destiny. Inspired by an…
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BOYVYBE Is Back with Bold New Single ‘On God’
Following the success of his viral single “SHARE,” Nigerian star Boyvybe (Sylvester Udoh), fondly called “The Vybist,” has released his brand-new single, “On God,” across all major streaming platforms. Produced by BadHabeat and promoted by SOHR, “On God” is a spiritually-charged Afropop anthem that speaks directly to the soul. The track centers on faith in…
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Sillybilly Drops Adventures of Sillybilly, a Genre-Bending 7-Track EP
Afro-fusion artist Sillybilly (Evbodaghe Aghogho Isimemen) has released his highly anticipated 7-track project, Adventures of Sillybilly. The EP marks a bold new chapter for the Lagos-born, Surulere-raised rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer, blending dancehall, R&B, and Afrobeats into a seamless journey of rhythm, vulnerability, and cultural expression. Unlike many contemporary projects, Adventures of Sillybilly features…
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Kolapo Oladapo Is Solving Industry Problems, One Project At A Time
Kolapo Oladapo’s journey has been anything but linear. His work has spanned photojournalism, political satire, radio, tech, and music. It might seem random, but there’s one unifying fact: at the core of every single thing he does is an unwavering commitment to curiosity, storytelling, and problem-solving. He has built platforms like Clout Africa to give…
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Koko Pee’s “All I Need” Is A Journey Through An Artist’s Growth
Koko Pee’s latest project, “All I Need”, arrived on August 15th as a remarkably focused statement, packing a lifetime’s worth of emotions into just seven songs spanning 18 minutes. The project’s brevity makes it feel like a concentrated dose of the artist’s most essential thoughts on love, loss, and the pursuit of stability. The project…
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Zhus JDO Bridges Worlds on New Single “ZHUSSSSS” Featuring Solis4ever
This Wednesday, rising street-hop artist Zhus JDO unveils his brand-new single, “ZHUS”, featuring the ethereal alte voice Solis4ever. More than just a collaboration, “ZHUS” is a meeting of energies — where the raw pulse of the streets collides with dreamlike experimentation to create a sound that defies genre boxes. For Zhus JDO, “ZHUS” represents his…
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Studio Monkey Shoulder Awards £10,000 to Mainland House Music for ‘See The Sound’ Project
Studio Monkey Shoulder awards Mainland House Music, a Lagos-based electronic music collective, a £10,000 (₦20,000,000) grant to bring their ambitious new project “See The Sound” to life. The initiative, run in partnership with renowned DJ Gilles Peterson and global music platform Worldwide FM, supports community-driven projects that push sonic boundaries and celebrate local music innovation.…
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Livespot360 Unveils The Next Evolution Of Its Flagship Cultural Platform: Entertainment Week Africa (EWA)
In an exciting evolution of Africa’s leading multi-sector creativeconvergence, Livespot360 proudly announces the launch of Entertainment Week Africa (EWA), the new identity of what was formerly Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL), now reimagined to reflect the pan-African ambition, global influence, and growing momentum of the continent’s $58.4B creative economy. The move marks a pivotal moment in…
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Rukmani & SGaWD Deliver A Bold Statement With ‘Not Nice’
Rukmani is raising the stakes in 2025. With her brand-new single Not Nice, the fast-rising Afrobeats and R&B star links up with rap Phenom SGaWD to deliver a record that’s more than just music; it’s a cultural statement. Blending sultry R&B tones with razor-sharp rap energy, the duo creates an unapologetic soundscape that captures the…
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