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Ayra Starr Dresses as Rema for Halloween and Absolutely Nails It

Ayra Starr, the 23-year-old Nigerian singer and songwriter, dressed up as Rema, her fellow Mavin Records artist, for Halloween, and fans can’t stop talking about it. Both Ayra and Rema are signed to Mavin Records, one of Nigeria’s biggest and most successful record labels, founded by Don Jazzy. Known for shaping the modern Afrobeats scene,

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David Ikeata Talks Zurich Film Festival, Queer Storytelling, and Igbo Horror

“Growing up, I watched the same mix of films most people around me did — Nigerian home videos, Chinese action films, Hollywood blockbusters, and Indian movies,” David says. “I didn’t have any lightbulb moment or special story that drew me to filmmaking.” It’s a modest start for someone whose name is quietly making its way

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“Black Phone 2” Is the Spiritual Sequel I Didn’t Expect or Need

The year 2025 has rightfully earned the title “the year of horror.” The genre has been on a roll, flooding cinemas with everything from long-awaited sequels to ambitious new originals. While Sinners and Weapons have become the standout horror hits of 2025, raking in over $300 million globally, others like M3GAN 2.0 and Until Dawn

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New Music Friday: 10 Songs You Should Listen to Featuring Mr Eazi, Flavour, Seyi Vibez

New Music Friday is back with serious heat, and the stars aren’t holding back. Mr Eazi reminded fans he’s still the ‘King of Groove’ with the release of his fourth major project Maison Rouge EP. Flavour teams up with Senegalese legend Baaba Maal on ‘Afroculture’. Seyi Vibez and Phyno return with fresh new bops. And

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You’ll Want to Put Anendlessocean’s “Head 2 Core” on Repeat

Photo Credit: Anendlessocean/Instagram What happens when sound meets soul — when music stops being just something you hear and becomes something you feel? That’s the space Anendlessccean steps into with his new project, “Head 2 Core.” Known for his introspective sound and spiritually grounded lyrics, the Nigerian singer-songwriter and producer takes listeners on a reflective

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“Fela Is the Only One Greater Than Me” – Burna Boy Destroys Big Three Debate

The internet nearly stopped breathing when Burna Boy, seated casually on Twitch streamer PlayboyMax’s channel, made a bold declaration while Fela Kuti’s 1997 classic “Coffin For Head of State” was playing in the background.  The Port Harcourt-born superstar, visibly moved by the song, mouthed every word of the song as though in a trance.  Then

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BN Book Review: Abba’s Favourite by Chidinma Ibemere | Review by Roseline Mgbodichimma

The ability to be confessional in a way that nudges you to move forward, regardless of the circumstances, is a skill most Nigerians are familiar with. It is the resolve always to have faith, the courage to act, the strength to stay the course, and do the work necessary to become fully. Chidinma Ibemere is

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