Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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PSA: Don’t Take Sexual Health Tips From These Nigerian Artists
*This piece has been medically reviewed by Dr Temitope Fadeyibi Did you know you can have gonorrhoea in your eyes? Or that kissing transfers more micro-organisms than licking a toilet seat because saliva contains more bacteria than a toilet? No? Well, you should probably avoid getting people’s bodily fluids anywhere near your eyes or kissing…
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Mádé Kuti on ‘Where Does Happiness Come From’ and What He Discovered
Mádé Kuti might be only thirty years old, but that doesn’t mean he’s new to the game. He has almost as many years of musical experience as he does of life, having picked up the saxophone at the tender age of five. For most people, such an early start might be unfathomable, but perhaps not…
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Nigeria’s Next Wave of Creative Entrepreneurs Embraces AI to Build Digital Careers
Nigeria’s emerging creative entrepreneurs are strategically leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to establish careers in the digital economy. Rising searches for “how to start creating content” and a +160% spike in interest for “how to learn AI” signal a new era of digitally-savvy entrepreneurship, a trend explored when Google and HandleItAfrica recently brought together leading creators.…
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Enreach Empire Announces Enreach Recording Bootcamp 2025
Enreach Empire, a forward-thinking African music company dedicated to artist development, record label services, and cultural empowerment, is set to host the Enreach Recording Bootcamp 2025, a 3 day creative experience happening from October 3rd to 5th, 2025 in Lagos. As a homegrown platform, Enreach Empire operates at the intersection of music, culture, and innovation,…
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Maxee Releases Debut EP ‘To The Max’
The highly anticipated project introduces a fresh sound blending Afrobeat with sounds & vocals.. Lagos State — Maxee,the rising Afrobeat talent making waves in Lagos/Nigeria , releases their debut EP, To The Max. The project serves as a bold introduction to Maxee’s sound, offering listeners a journey through love, resilience, hope , self-discovery and vibes.…
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Afro House Finds Its Lagos Signal in Kembe
Wacpeople and WINTAR Studios launch a movement of rhythm, unity, and Lagos energy. Afro House has long lived at the edges of Nigeria’s nightlife — pulsing in underground clubs,whispered in niche playlists, celebrated by DJs who knew its potential. Now, the sound is stepping into the center with Kembe, a Lagos-born project that translates the…
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Spotify Launches ‘Afrobeats: Culture in Motion’ Project
This September, Spotify unveiled a new project that chronicles the global Afrobeats takeover over the past five years. “Afrobeats: Culture in Motion” combines a documentary film with an immersive digital experience to capture how this Nigerian-born genre has become one of the world’s most defining cultural exports. The centrepiece is “Culture in Motion,” a Spotify…
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TimmyAce Returns With TushRazz EP (Reloaded) — A Bold Reminder of Where It All Began
London, UK — September 2025 Rising Nigerian-born, UK-based artist TimmyAce has officially reintroduced his debut project with the release of TushRazz EP (Reloaded) — a 5-track collection that captures the raw beginnings of his journey while setting the tone for his fearless evolution. Alongside the project, TimmyAce has launched the Ace Up Mentorship Program, an…
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Meet Ifedola Ogundipe, The Creative Force Behind Falz’s “The Feast”
Ifedola Ogundipe is a different kind of artist: one who helps others build structure behind their art. Working as a multidisciplinary creative director and A&R, he has a track record of shaping some of Nigeria’s most compelling music projects. Most recently, he spearheaded the creative direction and A&R for Falz’s sixth studio album, ‘The Feast’,…
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99vibez Announces Forthcoming EP “KAMI”, A Sonic Journey Into Divinity And Self-Discovery
Emerging artist 99Vibez is set to unveil his much-anticipated EP titled “KAMI”, a bold and spiritual body of work inspired by the Japanese word Kami (神), which means deity, or divine spirit. Drawing from the Shinto belief of unseen powers guiding human existence, KAMI positions 99Vibez not just as an artist but as a vessel…
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