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3 MUST-VISIT ART GALLERIES IN LAGOS.

Lagos is a hot spot for trends in Nigeria and art is one of those things. Our art helps us showcase our identity and brings us together as Africans. Art galleries are one place to get together and to meet like minded people. These are some art galleries in Lagos that you must visit: OMENKA GALLERY The Omenka art gallery is owned by Oliver Enwonu and it is located within his home in Lagos. The gallery was founded in 2003 and it showcases the works of rookies and established artists. The art works mostly displayed are outputs that represent and resonate with Africa, and Africans (home and in the diaspora). The gallery represents artists like Ben Enwonwu, Abass Kelani, Cedric Nunn, Dominique Zinkpè, Ima Mfon and so on.  RELE GALLERY The ReLe gallery is located in Onikan, Lagos, Nigeria and in […]

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TOP 10 RICHEST FOOTBALLERS IN AFRICA.

Football is one of the most enjoyed sports all over the world and in Africa too. Africans have groomed many footballers to represent us nationally and globally. These men are experts at what they do, not only do they play well, they earn whopping and mouth-watering amounts of money for their skill and expertise.  These are the top 10 richest footballers in Africa: SAMUEL ETO'O FILS - $ 95 MILLION. Eto'o Fils is the richest footballer in Africa with a net worth of $ 95 million.  He is from Cameroon in Africa and he was once the highest paid footballer in the world earning $ 25 million annually. He was regarded as one of the best strikers in the world. He currently plays for Qatar SC. DIDIER YVES DROGBA TEBILY - $ 90 MILLION. Didier Drogba is the second richest […]

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SIMI TOURS NORTH AMERICA

Simisola Kosoko, known as  Simi, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress. Simi released her latest album on the 3rd of June, 2022. The album is titled  TBH (To Be Honest),  Runtime is 31 minutes, it has 11 Songs and the genre is Afrobeats, Soul. The songs on the album are: Story Story, Born Again, Naked Wire, Loyal, Balance, Logba Logba (the most listened to), Easy, No Joy, Temper, Nobody, and Love For Me. Simi plans to go on tour within two countries between 2022 and 2023 but first, she's touring North America. She calls it the To Be Honest (TBH) Tour.These are some of the events/ concerts she will be attending  OCT 20, 2022: The Promontory, Chicago, IL. OCT 23, 2022: Irving Plaza New York, NY. OCT 27, 2022: Center Stage Theater, Atlanta, GA. OCT 30, 2022: Granada Theater […]

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“NO BAD BOY, NO PARTY” COMING SOON!

Olorunyomi Oloruntimilehin also known as Bad Boy Timz is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to fame with the release of the song "MJ," short for "Micheal Jackson" and two follow-up remixes which featured Nigeria singer Mayorkun and Teni The Entertainer. Bad Boy Timz announced the arrival of his new album. Fans are hyped and are anticipating. He named the new album "NO BAD BOY, NO PARTY". The title of this album alone is giving some mad vibes. We can't wait to see  the jams that would come with this album.  Bad Boy Timz said the album would be released in October, 2022. We are waiting patiently to receive blessings for our ears. 

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PRAISE FOR BURNA BOY’S “LOVE DAMINI”

Love Damini by Burna boy was released on the 8th of July, 2022. The album has 19 tracks and it features guest artists like Ladysmith Black Mambazo, J Hus, Vict0ny, Popcaan, Blxst, Kehlani, Ed Sheeran, J Balvin, and Khalid. The songs that have been listened to the most on this album are Last Last, Kilometre and For my hand.  This amazing album has surpassed 200 MILLION streams on Spotify. Burns Boy has done it again. It is his third album to hit the mark, more than any other African act. "Love, Damini" also re-peaks at #1 on Nigerian Spotify, making it six weeks on top of the chart  Other Nigerian Acts with albums surpassing 200M streams on Spotify: Burnaboy, Wizkidayo, Davido, Ckay yo and Fireboy Dml. These Nigerians are making the Nigerian music industry proud. 

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THE GUY BY MI ABAGA TOPPING CHARTS!

MI Abaga's newly released album THE GUY, is beautiful to listen to. The EP has 12 tracks and features really nice artists like Olamide, NAS, Lord Vino, Duncan Mighty, Ossi Grace, Wande Coal, The Cavemen, Phyno, Chillz, Tomi Owo, BNXN (Buju), Jesse Jagz & Ice Prince. The album is more magical for his fans because it's been a long time since he released an album, and a lot of people thought he was done. This album reminds his fans that MI is still in the business of creating magic. MI Abaga's TheGuy & has now peaked at #1 in three countries (Apple): Nigeria Liberia Malawi It also charts in 30 countries' Top 100 and peaks at #20 on the UK Apple Albums chart. It is the first 2022 Hip-Hop album by a Nigerian act to peak in the Top 20. […]

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THE PLIGHT OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS.

ASUU accused the federal government of insensitivity to the plight of students.  The Academic Staff Union Of Universities (ASUU) has been on strike since the 14th of February 2022. The president of ASUU, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, expressed with disdain that the federal government hasn't given in to their demands because they have no commitment to the Nigerian educational sector since their wives and children  don't live or school  in Nigeria.  The ASUU president also claimed that the strike is a sacrifice for generations to come. If through the industrial strike action Nigerian students can get functioning laboratories, good classrooms, multi-racial students, and so much more, then the strike is for a good cause. The ASUU strike is not new to Nigerian government University students. The Academic staff embarked on the 2022 strike  for the following reasons: The failure of the […]

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THE STRANGER I KNOW 

"The stranger I know" is a romantic-comedy that has been anticipated by so many people. The premier held in the 13th of August 2022 and the movie is now showing in cinemas. The movie stars Nollywood actors such as Deyemi Okanlawon, Toyin Abraham, Aderonke Moyinlorun, Bimbo Akintola, Dayo Amusa, Akin Lewis, Bianca Ugowanne, Steven Enagbare and so many others. The movie was directed by Akin-Tijani Balogun and the executive producer is Aderonke Moyinlorun. The movie is a story about love and forgiveness and it is something so many Nigerians will be able to relate to. It has been showing in the cinemas and some of the actors believe that it's a must-watch for all Nigerians. 

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“IF ORANGE WAS A PLACE” SURPASSES 80 MILLION STREAMS. 

If Orange Was a Place by Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer, Tems, hits 80 million streams on Spotify. This is Tems' second project to hit the "80 million streams" mark.  This album is the second extended play by Nigerian. It was released on the 15th of September, 2021.  It was produced by GuiltyBeatz, along with production from Jonah Christian. It features only one guest appearance from American singer, Brent Faiyaz. There are five songs on this EP: Crazy Tings, Found, Replay, Avoid Things, Vibe Out. Although Crazy Tings is the most popular, every song is a hit and a blessing to the ears.

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THE CONGO AFRO-PANAMANIAN DANCE

The Congo afro-panamanian dance is a unique celebration full of dances and color. The dance started from Africa. The former slaves called "Cimarrons" brought the dance to Panama in Mexico. The dance has been passed on from generation to generation and the afro-panamanian legacy is still alive.  The Congos are the descendants of the Cimarrons who fought for their freedom from former slave masters. The Congo festival is full of dance and legends, men and women who present dances and songs while drumming.  The women dance while swaying their hips and using hands and feet to mark limits around the men.  They wear a long skirt made up of a patchwork of very bright colors fabric, blouse with a colorful necklaces, flowers in their hair, and bare feet. The men wear a fringed shirt and pantsalso made of bright colorful […]

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