Entertainment

The Democratization of Digital Age Comedy

By: Oluwapelumi King Comedy has been a popular form of entertainment for centuries and has undergone significant changes over the years. Starting from its early stages, Comedy has seen some major evolvements; from being just small scale to being transmitted to stand-ups, sitcoms, and then tv shows. Now, with the […]

The Place of Remixes in the Nigerian Music Industry

By: John Eriomala On March 21st, 2023, Rema’s Calm Down Remix featuring American singer, Selena Gomez, charted at Number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts; becoming the highest-charting African song ever in the history of the US Billboard Hot 100. This was a particularly stunning feat, considering the fact […]

Takeaways from Netflix’s Far From Home Trailers

By: Eriomala John A little over a month ago, Netflix released the first look clip for their upcoming Nigerian young adult mini-series, Far From Home. Subsequently, they have put out trailers – which include a teaser and a full trailer. The series itself is set to release on the 16th […]

Why Alternative Music?

By: John Eriomala As Nigerians, one of the things that tie us together, alongside the powerful Naira and our collective faux hatred for Ghana Jollof, is music. We are a people bound by the curse of rhythm and the thirst for an unending stream of sweet, drowning melodies. And for […]