The football season is back, and so is our Game Changers of the Week series, spotlighting African players doing bits in Europe’s major leagues. From goals to assists to game-winning performances, we’ve got you covered on the continent’s finest. Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) – Ghana On the Premier League curtain raiser, all eyes were on champions…
There is something profoundly unsettling about the state of contemporary Nigerian cinema. Not its output, which has grown exponentially, nor its technical capabilities, which continue to improve. What disturbs is the widening chasm between the films that represent Nigeria on the world stage and those that dominate local screens. It is as if we have…
There’s always been a quiet confidence to the way ADANNA approaches fashion. Shapedby art and creativity but with a steady commitment to pieces that last, both in tailoring and inmemory. For years, the brand has been a whisper among those who know, worn by womenwho value clothing as more than just an outfit, but as…
The Premier League is back, and here at NoteSphere, we’re buzzing. Nothing brings more debate, drama, and bold claims than the start of a new season. Instead of just talking about it in passing, we decided to put it all down, our official predictions. From top-five finishes to wild takes that could age like fine…
Lagos-born filmmaker Moshood Abiola Obatula, known simply as Director Mosh, is not one to tread safe creative ground. With royalty in his blood and a formal directing education in Johannesburg, Director Mosh has built a reputation for blending meticulous research with an unflinching artistic edge. He calls himself a storyteller who won’t shy away from…
In the pursuit of novelty, the soul of music sometimes gets lost. Genre-blending, while often celebrated, can lead to aesthetic dilution, where songs become so hybridized that they lose their cultural footing. Beneath all the cultural fluidity lies a growing concern: the erosion of sonic identity. When boundaries blur too much, something essential slips away….
“Don’t Stop Creating.” Three words. Simple, but full of weight. At NoteSphere, that phrase isn’t just a tagline, it’s a belief system. It’s the nudge when doubt creeps in, the light in slow seasons, the fuel when it feels like no one’s watching. If you stay consistent and true, one day it’ll all make sense….
Emerging Alternative R&B artist, Esseo, unveils a new chapter with his deeply poetic and metaphysical project, ‘Birds Before Land’. More than a sonic experience, the EP is a spiritual odyssey, one that captures the fragile space between heartbreak and healing, longing and landing. Anchored in layered soundscapes and lyrical clarity, ‘Birds Before Land’ blends Esseo’s…
By most conventional standards, the title of “OG” is a slow-earned badge, reserved for artists who have spent a decade or more trudging through industry trenches. It’s a nod to longevity, legacy, and the weathering of storms. But in a world as rapidly shifting as today’s global music landscape, what happens when an artist not…
On August 7, 2025, the 78th Locarno Film Festival witnessed a historic moment for Nigerian and African cinema as Ema Edosio-Deelen’s film When Nigeria Happens opened the prestigious Open Doors Africa section. This marked the first time an African film had the honour of opening this segment, underscoring the growing recognition and respect for African…
GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Bien returns with a thunderous new single ‘All My Enemies Are Suffering‘. Bold, unflinching, and emotionally charged, this new release sees Bien embracing a more prophetic voice, one that speaks to foes, spiritual resilience, and the power of destiny. Produced by the multi-talented Remy Baggins (Tems/Ice Prince/Dami Oniru), the track starts with…
Camouflage, better known as “camo”, has long been a staple globally. From high-fashion runways to streetwear scenes, camo jackets, pants, and accessories have remained iconic. For many youths around the world, camo represents rebellion, resilience, and rugged cool. But in Nigeria, it carries a different kind of weight, one enforced not by trends but by…
How a DJ & a Marketing Strategist are rewriting Lagos’ Party Life with DayBreeze The recent Time Out Magazine report placing Lagos as the 14th best party city in the world might not be official in a governmental sense, but it’s far from baseless. With initiatives like Day Breeze, the city continues to push the…
A student of life as much as he was a legend. Kobe Bryant, beyond the game, beyond the basketball player who earned five NBA championships, two Olympic gold medals, and an MVP. The player who scored 81 points in a single game, dropped 60 in his farewell, and wore two different jersey numbers, both retired…
The wedding scene is always spectacular. The lace gele towers majestically, the aso-oke glitters under professional lighting, and the groom’s smile is perfectly timed as he lifts the veil. The camera swoops, the music swells, and the audience sighs in unison. This is Nollywood’s grand finale for love: a performative spectacle of union. Yet, in…