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The reliable pulse for the young African. Documenting the music, culture and style of tomorrow: today. What’s Next? 🧏🏿‍♀️ From West, To East!

Lagos - London - New York
Joined June 2016
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Native Mag x Tate presents: A Very Special Nigerian Modernism Issue Featuring:  Obongjayar  Bruce Onobrakpeya  Yusuf Grillo  Mowalola  Osei Bonsu + More  Preorder Link: store.thenativemag.com
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"I want my colleagues to be able to say, ‘I love acting with Uzor because he gives me everything I need to shine.’ I want directors to say, ‘I love working with Uzor because he understands exactly what I need.” - @uzorarukwe The actor has worn many hats as an on-screen character and his goal remains being the best: shorturl.at/CnZts
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“‘Busisiwe’ is full of life and energy. So, whether you need a love song for it, you’re there. Whether you need a sad song, I got you. ‘Busisiwe’ accommodates everyone. “ - Young Stunna The singer imbues his personal personal philosophies across a diverse range of songs on his sophomore album: shorturl.at/TXR6B
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Enough time has passed, what’s the best song on @cruelsantino’s ‘K.O.T.B - The Bomberman Chronicles’? Pick your favourites (we know it’s more than one)⤵️
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“The idea originated from a desire to move beyond conventional premieres and create a monumental cultural event for Nollywood.” - @NoraAwolowo The producer tells us everything about making the historic, Guinness World Record-breaking film, ‘Black Market’: shorturl.at/WwCqW
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“I feel like this album is just me showing before now and where I am right now. I’ve been perfecting the skill of just being able to do this thing at the highest level.” - @blxckie___  His latest album, ‘YENA,’ mirrors his growth and evolution over the years: shorturl.at/IrdN0
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“This one is the project from someone who is assured in himself, who needed to remind himself that he hasn’t lost himself. And to show people other sides of me that they missed out on.” - @fireboydml   On “Zuko” the singer reintroduces himself and invites his fans alongside: shorturl.at/wUi41
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uNder, October 2026 🚨 We continue to spotlight the distinctive wave of sounds that are poised to reshape the scope of African music. @gbedunacho, @OssiGrace, @onomwamii, @Whoismoffy. Full story: shorturl.at/qS4JU
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. @IamKingPromise's “Melody” signals a new era as he explores the sweet territory of pure affection: shorturl.at/P8gNu
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In recent years, Lagos has been beset by area boys taking over every facet of public life. Here’s how that came to be: shorturl.at/J3LjE
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We’ll be having a chat with Lagos’ latest underground viral sensation, @0ctobersrich, at 7 PM WAT. Chat to be moderated by @dennisadepeter Set a reminder and be there✨ xitter.gq/i/spaces/1POJezMJbjYPj…

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. @heisrema gave us the low-down on ‘EMB’
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. @solana_tii is in her feelings on “O Rí Mi” with her anticipated project ‘Girl from the West’ on the horizon 💫
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Wake up: @cruelsantino & @zaylevelten just dropped a banger 💥
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. @fimiwiththeflow is Detty December ready with “Asiko”💫
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We can’t wait to hear these @Santandave1 songs this weekend in Lagos 🥺💕
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