Mission X is complete. The Super Falcons of Nigeria have etched their name even deeper into football history, claiming their record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after a thrilling 3–2 comeback victory over hosts Morocco at the Stade Olympique in Rabat. For much of the first half, it looked like the night…
How Blak Dave went from Debugging code to Engineering Lagos’ Afrohouse Movement David Olubaji first encountered structure through sound. He was born into a background steeped in Christian music, so he learned to play the drums, keyboard, and guitar. He did not learn them as pastimes, but as whole spiritual disciplines. While it is safe…
What more is there to say about Ahmed Ololade Asake that his music hasn’t already echoed at full volume? In just a few short years, he’s delivered a rare hat-trick with Mr. Money With the Vibe, Work of Art, and Lungu Boy, each album marking a new chapter, not just in his career but in…
Global Afrobeats trailblazer Asake returns with a new single, “Badman Gangsta,” distributed via gamma. Featuring acclaimed French artist Tiakola, the track is a swaggering yet soulful celebration of self-made success. It blends sounds, languages, and cultures into a smooth, sun-drenched anthem. “Badman Gangsta” marks Asake’s first release since February’s “Why Love,” ushering in a bold new chapter in…
The Sound, the Culture, and the Nigerian Irony The narrative of Afrobeats’ globalization often revolves around Nigeria’s “Big Three” Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy, along with the “New Guards”: Rema, Tems, Asake, Ayra Starr, and their individual successes. But why is that? Why does the story of Afrobeats’ global rise feel so tightly tethered to…
It’s that time of the year again, the transfer window. For many football fans, especially those supporting clubs that can’t play decent football, this period brings its own thrill. The rumours, the “here we go’s,” the endless compilations of skills and goals on X (Twitter). It’s pure dopamine. While big names like Florian Wirtz have…
Nigeria’s U-19 women’s basketball team, the Junior Tigress, made history on Saturday, July 12, 2025, claiming their first-ever win at the FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup with a stunning 93–88 victory over China in Switzerland. Led by head coach Juliana Negedu Akhere, the Nigerian girls battled back from a halftime deficit to outscore China…
Tearing down the walls that religious Christians often get boxed into is a clear mission of Nigerian born, London-based artist Limoblaze, through his music and his growing community, Young and Chosen. His latest effort musically, Pray, is a sonic reflection of this mission: a hip-hop-infused prayer that resonates deeply with a new generation of believers,…
From Afropop Prodigy to Antihero: How HEIS Changed Everything Cover image credit: Yuriy Baranov HEIS, Rema’s sophomore album, turns one today. A year on, what sounded like a left turn from the Afropop sweetness that introduced us has become a defining pivot in his career, a turning point that silenced doubt, crushed the Afropop status…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons kicked off their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign with a dominant 3-0 win over Tunisia on Sunday in Casablanca. Asisat Oshoala opened the scoring just four minutes in, heading home a perfect cross from Rinsola Babajide. Babajide doubled the lead just before halftime with a solo effort, confirmed after…
When Mario Balotelli appeared at the Paris Fashion Week, making his runway debut for KidSuper, it wasn’t just a celebrity appearance; it was a sign of something deeper. A continuation of a shift that’s been happening quietly but surely for years: football and fashion blending into one. For today’s players, fashion show appearances feel just…
In Apple Music’s newly released Top 500 Most Streamed Songs of All Time, only two Nigerian artists made the cut: Wizkid and Tems. Wizkid entered the chart through “One Dance” (#6), his 2016 global smash with Drake and Kyla. That track was a watershed moment that helped usher Afrobeats into the mainstream conversation. Tems, on…
When Apple Music started releasing its list of the Top 500 Most Streamed Songs of All Time in honor of 10 years of the streaming service, one name towered above the rest: Drake. Claiming an astonishing 39 entries—far more than double the number of the No. 2 artist, Taylor Swift, with 14 entries. From his early breakout…
Nigerian-born, London-based artist Gbogboade has unveiled his new 3-track EP, FLAVOUR—a smooth, summer-ready project that effortlessly blends Afrobeats, jazz, and soul with candid storytelling. Released on July 4th, 2025, the EP captures the highs and lows of modern connection. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Burna Boy, Odunsi The Engine, and Ezra Collective, Gbogboade crafts a sound that’s nostalgic and…
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been formally charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by British prosecutors, according to a statement released by the Crown Prosecution Service. The charges stem from allegations made by three women relating to incidents that occurred between 2021 and 2022. The 32-year-old Ghanaian international…