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VDM, Integrity, and the Questions Many Nigerians Are Asking
For years, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VDM (VeryDarkMan), built a reputation as a fearless voice for ordinary Nigerians. He became known for confronting social injustice, calling out perceived bullying by the wealthy and influential, and speaking up for people who felt powerless in the face of social and… Listen ⇢
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Yoruba and Edo: Kinship Beneath the Patterns of Identity
When we speak of the tapestry of our entire existence, we invoke an image of countless threads woven together to create a single, intricate masterpiece. No thread exists in isolation. Each contributes to a larger pattern, carrying its own colour, texture, and history while remaining connected to every other strand.… Listen ⇢
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5 Brilliant Photographers From Africa You Should Know
African photography is a medium through which African artists have long expressed their individuality, dating back to the 1840s, and it is still a well-established and dynamic form of artistic expression today. Here are 5 brilliant photographers from Africa you should know about 1.Maganga Mwagogo Maganga Mwagogo is a 25… Listen ⇢
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Tobi Bolaji Wants to Add More Beauty to the World With His Arts
My artistic career began in 2005. That was the time when I used whatever paint I could find and any brush I could get my hands on. Later that year, a family friend suggested that I attend a Nike art workshop to learn more.I was an apprentice in the workshop… Listen ⇢
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How Tiktok Have Helped Pushed African Music to a Worldwide Audience
This significant advancement in the digitalization of music has resulted in the advent of the social media era, which has had a significant impact on how we consume music and where or what type of music we want to consume. Social media has had a significant impact on the success… Listen ⇢
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Hubert Ogunde – the Colossus of African Theatre
Hubert Adedeji Ogunde was a colossus whose many works of art questioned the malfeasance of government officials. Ogunde was imprisoned several times for advocating on behalf of the masses. Hubert ogunde was a teacher, a cop, a teetotaler, a human rights activist, a seer, a prophet, a folklorist, a Nigerian… Listen ⇢
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Helen C Phillips on Bringing the Plight of African Americans to Light With Poetry as a Creative Outlet
Throughout history, poetry has been the most popular artistic medium, a tradition that has not been lost on the next generation. For centuries, poets have written about social issues. For example, William Blake wrote moving poems about child chimney sweeps who put their lives and limbs in the hands of… Listen ⇢
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The Internet Has Taken Over the Middleman- Oyedele Shares His Story
Oyedele Alokan is a creative who has tried his hand at various forms of art for about 11 years. In this piece, he shares his story with Ayo Oladiran on how he got this far and what to expect from him in the coming months. Who is Oyedele, THI would… Listen ⇢
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Afrcan Rhythms Unleashed: Yorland Republic’s Stellar Release Under Yorland Records
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the latest musical masterpiece released by Adedeji Akinkunmi of Yorland Republic, featuring the incredibly talented Deborah Abolarin under the record label Yorland Records. The song has not only captivated my senses but has also garnered widespread acclaim, reflected in the over 11,000 videos made on… Listen ⇢
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