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Anabel Rose Begins Bold New Era with ‘How I Want It’
Music

Anabel Rose Begins Bold New Era with ‘How I Want It’

Indeed, there are three types of artists: the cathartic artist, the commercial one, and the artist who harnesses music as a medium of...

Debra Can’s ‘SSS (E Go Pay)’ Turns Personal Struggle into a Shared Anthem
Music

Debra Can’s ‘SSS (E Go Pay)’ Turns Personal Struggle into a Shared Anthem

Emerging Nigerian Afro-pop artist Deborah Oyekan, professionally known as Debra Can, has released her first single of the year, titled “SSS (E Go...

Fimí: Nigeria’s Hip-Hop’s New Rap Queen
Music

Fimí: Nigeria’s Hip-Hop’s New Rap Queen

Sharon-Rose Similoluwa Banjo-Ogunleye, known professionally as Fimí, is a burgeoning force in the Nigerian hip hop scene, distinguished by her confident flair and...

Baaba J Is Soundtracking Selfhood
Music

Baaba J Is Soundtracking Selfhood

Baaba J didn’t grow up chasing the spotlight. Her journey into music feels more like a quiet unfolding than a loud arrival; a...

Robotic dogs can inspire emergent leadership in humans
Tech

Robotic dogs can inspire emergent leadership in humans

Credit: Elior Carsenti et al. A study from the Media Innovation Lab (miLAB) at Reichman University’s School of Communications explored how a robotic...

Kumasi’s Street-Hardened Wordsmith is Claiming His Throne
Music

Kumasi’s Street-Hardened Wordsmith is Claiming His Throne

The streets of Kumasi have been a proving ground for the bold, the relentless, and the lyrically gifted. King Paluta, born Thomas Adjei...

The Transition of Toyé from an underground gem to an Afrobeats breakout star
Music

The Transition of Toyé from an underground gem to an Afrobeats breakout star

Toyé, born Oluwatoyin Oladehinde, is a Nigerian-American singer-songwriter whose artistry blends vibrant melodies with substantive commentary on African percussion, heralding a new generation...

The Novel Sound of Ema Onigah
Music

The Novel Sound of Ema Onigah

Born in Cross River State, Nigeria, Ema Onigah’s musical story begins in the heart of Nigeria, where his early experiences as a church...

Meet Yimeeka: Nigeria’s Next Afro-House Star
Music

Meet Yimeeka: Nigeria’s Next Afro-House Star

Afro-house, a sub-genre of house music originating from South Africa, has seen fewer Nigerian artists consciously embrace and champion its sound compared to...