Outside with the Homeless
The breakout star of 2024, Llona is leaning into the expression of heart in his brand, a soul bearer like Asa or 2Face, but with an aesthetic loyal to his own generation. Read More...
Emmanuel Esomnofu
The Importance of Being Victony
An original Afropop stylist, the artistry of Victony embodies one of the highest creative possibilities within the genre. It’s a showcase of unique qualities meeting to form one of the most intriguing personas in contemporary African music. Read More...
Sonny Okosun and the Paradox of Nigerian Greatness
Sonny Okosun was one of the most beloved artists of his time. However, the singer’s gentle perspective has not always favoured his legacy, hinting at a deeper cultural and societal disconnect. Read More...
Is Nigerian Comedy Getting Better or Worse?
In Nigeria’s evolving world of comedy, gauche exaggeration and unearned familiarity are often the defining marks of this generation of comedians, and for better or worse Nigerian comedy has to tell jokes that actually make its audience laugh. Read More...
The Strange Genius of William Onyeabor
The Nigerian musician William Onyeabor lived an enigmatic life, and his mysteriousness continues to foreground the light his music represents. Read More...
Lagos According to Six Great Musicians
In No Love in Lagos, Show Dem Camp and The Cavemen give a resounding nod to the future of Afropop against the brazen, rich musical backdrop of Lagos. Read More...
The Photography of J. A. Green
Depicting power and its associative emotions, J. A. Green’s catalogue speaks to the function of history. Read More...
‘There Is No Flawless Artist’ Emmanuel Esomnofu’s First Draft
Music journalist and author of ‘The Songs of Jos’, Emmanuel Esomnofu, is interested in writing about creators whose influence extends beyond Lagos: ‘It is a purposeful mission to de-centre the city in Nigerian music discourse, as people seem to think our musical history begins and ends with Lagos.’ Read More...
The Songs of Jos
For a long time, the city of Jos has grappled with violence fuelled by religious and ethnic differences. But today, Jos is home to musicians and creative communities who are giving language to the traumas they witnessed growing up. Read More...
Revisiting 2Baba’s Face2Face
Exactly 20 years ago, 2Baba came into the fullness of his potential on his debut solo album, Face2Face. A masterclass of form and feeling, the album continues to thrill and inform. Read More...
