Nigerian rap provocateur Blaqbonez is turning the clock back to where it all began. On his new single “Hustle Kpa,” featuring Artsalghul, the Chocolate City star strips away the theatrics and revisits the raw hunger that powered his ascent from underground battler to one of Africa’s most dynamic hip-hop voices. “Hustle Kpa” arrives as the…
Jadesola Osiberu is a Nigerian writer, director, and producer, and the founder of Greoh Studios. She is widely recognized for her work on Isoken (2017), Sugar Rush (2019), Brotherhood (2022), and Gangs of Lagos, which is notably the first Nigerian original film set to stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Renowned as one of the…
On Friday January 2nd, the fast-rising Afrobeat star releases “Paparazzi,” a vibrant new single with FOLA, marking the first official release leading into his highly anticipated project, Hybrid. The single arrives alongside a visually striking music video shot by acclaimed director Perliks. Having already gained traction ahead of its release, Paparazzi had been teasing fans…
At CBC Television’s Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto, two powerhouse filmmakers, Omoni Oboli and Patricia Bebia made history with the launch of NicaPro, a groundbreaking cross-continental film venture designed to connect the creative worlds of Nollywood and Canada’s screen industry. The event also introduced The Future Reel Network, a not-for-profit platform dedicated to training, mentorship,…
In Nigeria, language does more than communicate — it creates atmosphere. Words often carry rhythm,humor, and emotional texture, especially in music. Slang is not just casual speech; it becomes a storytelling device. Within Afrobeats and the emerging AfroSoulé sound, everyday expressions are infused with melody, giving listeners cultural context through sound as much as meaning….
Lagos-based artists Fimi and Jamz FR are set to release their new single Sticks & Stones on March 27, 2026, distributed through More Clues. The single will be available on all major streaming platforms. The two artists first appeared together as featured acts on Cosamote’s collective album Files ’26, and Sticks & Stones marks their…
Rising Nigerian artist TØDI OJ is entering a bold new era. Formerly known as Pricelessay, the Lagos-born talent has rebranded with a fresh identity and a fearless approach to storytelling. His debut single under this new name, “Fall” (released September 26th, 2025), is a raw Afro-house confessional that blurs the line between dancefloor energy and…
After stirring the streets and streaming charts with the critically-acclaimed single “Where I’m From,” Nigerian rap sensation Damon Grass returns with a brand-new single titled “Pompous” – a fiery, unfiltered statement piece Featuring Jamz, and the second official single from his forthcoming EP, Greatly Exaggerated. Released on Thursday, August 21st, Pompous is a sharp, confident…
Wunmi Mosaku is a Nigerian-British actress whose career has been defined by powerful, emotionally rich performances across film, television, and theatre. Born Oluwunmi Olapeju Mosaku in Zaria, Nigeria, she moved to Manchester, England as a child and trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Over the years she has earned acclaim for roles in…
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 bolstersWIM Tanzania’s leadership as it continues to expand access, learning visibility and practicalpathways supporting a more structured and sustainable music industry. Nina is a legal and creative professional from Tanzania, who…
