King B-Fine and his Afrikaya band recently released ‘Zombie 2.0’, an Afrobeat composition that addresses police brutality in the US … More
Tag: creativity
Open Call: Beauty for a Better World 2020
Beauty for a Better World 2020 launches an open-call for creatives to share their representation of pure beauty. Organized by … More
Frontline workers appreciation eFest
Disk jockeys and bands from all around the world collaborate to appreciate the diligent workers of medical services, security forces, transport staff, social workers and others for the eFest.
Pan-African Creative Exchange (PACE) Entangle 2020
The Pan-African Creative Exchange (PACE) is holding its 2020 biennial from 25 to 29 August. PACE is an initiative of … More
ARS ELECTRONICA 2020: Kennii Ekundayo presents “Pandemic-Pandemonium!”
Lagos-based curator, Kennii Ekundayo will be joining 119 other international partners to participate in this year’s 41st edition. “Pandemic-Pandemonium!” is centred on the collective response of Africans living in Africa to some of the prevalent issues that threaten humankind — racial discrimination, violence against women and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wura Samba breaks through with new album Onala
The band performs using a Sambabe – an 8-piece multi-tonal drum set. This square shaped traditional wooden percussion instrument is influenced mainly by the Yoruba culture. The piece is prominently supported by other traditional percussion instruments such as the akuba drums, bataa, sekere and agogo.
Eko Theatre Carnival: The arts are alive
Over 25 events held during the seven days of the carnival
Lorpu: J Slught celebrates Liberian women in new single
Liberian award winning sensation, J Slught just released his new single, ‘Lorpu’ on all streaming platforms. ‘Lorpu’ (an endearing reference … More
Eyes of a Lagos Boy photography
“The African must be able to tell his/her story, mainly from the African eye using Photography and history not just for those here and around today but with the ultimate aim of reaching out to generations unborn. A people with the knowledge of their own HISTORY are proud people. Africa is contributing its part in the information highway and with the internet at our disposal, there’s never a better time to do so.”
Shun Breezy: Sony Music West Africa unveils new kid on the block
Sony Music Entertainment label announced its newest starlet, Shun Breezy with the release of his single titled ‘Oju Aja’ on … More
Interview: Bolaji Alonge on Voice of Nigeria
Discussing the Eyes of a Lagos Boy project and the evolution of his career as an actor, photographer and journalist, Mazino takes the viewer on a visual whirlwind.
Lagos from another angle – photos and videos
Drone shots of Lagos Island have been added to the ones put together three years ago when I got the opportunity to go up an abandoned 25 storey building (Independence House) across from King’s College, Onikan.