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Elemure Ogunyemi: The Voice That Carried Ekiti Tradition to the World
In the Nigerian music industry, Peter Ogunyemi, popularly known as Elemure, a legendary Nigerian traditional musician and cultural frontman who pioneered and modernized traditional Ekiti folk music (Ere Ibile) by infusing local Ekiti dialects with modern instruments to popularize the Native Blues also called New Dimension Blues throughout the world till today, cannot be forgotten […]
Soft Life or Soft Lies? The Pressure to Appear Successful Online
The idea of the soft life was once deep. It challenged hustle values and glorified suffering, especially among young people who grew up being told that stress was a badge of honour. But soft life said rest is not laziness, comfort is not a crime, and joy does not have to wait until retirement. It […]
Ayinde Barrister: The Architect of Fuji Music
In Nigeria today, among music genres that focus mainly on the use of traditional instruments, indigenous language, and cultural propagation, Fuji music stands out as one of the most prominent. It is widely appreciated across social classes, as all classes of society enjoy its rhythm, linguistic richness, stylistic uniqueness, instrumental depth, and enduring popularity. However, […]
Small Businesses, Big Struggle: What it Takes to Run a Business in Nigeria Today
Starting a small business in Nigeria is a challenging process that requires hard work, high concentration, and resilience. From afar, it appears like starting a business in Nigeria would be a walk in the park, with Nigeria recognized as the largest market in Africa. This piece seeks to highlight the struggles of entrepreneurs and, at […]
When Parents Become Influencers: Children, Consent and Content in Nigeria
A toddler dancing to a trending sound looks harmless. A baby’s first words captured in 15 seconds; a child’s tantrum turned into a skit, complete with background music and captions to which Nigerians laugh to, like, and share. But somewhere between the ring light and the repost button, there is a quiet question of “when […]
From Aso-Ebi to Intimate Vows: The Changing Face of Nigerian Weddings
Owing to the vibrancy of Nigerian cultures, weddings have long been more than just ceremonies, they are exciting social events where community, fashion, tradition and celebrations converge. As is the practice, you could always tell a Nigerian wedding is coming up weeks before the day. WhatsApp groups will spring up on you without notice, tailors […]
Behind the Voice: The Hidden Work of Broadcasters
Beneath a broadcaster’s voice lies many struggles, sacrifices, and numerous hours of hard work. Many people who listen to the radio believe that broadcasters do their thing with less effort, deliver their lines smoothly, confidently, and naturally, or deliver news calmly and concisely, but what they do not realize is the hours of preparation dedicated […]
Fatai Rolling Dollar: The Roller Coaster Journey of a Juju Maestro
In the Nigerian jùjú & Highlife household, when mentioning names of the music genre’s stars, legends and pathfinders, Olayiwola Fatai Olagunju, who is an invaluable addition to the music circus because of the indelible contributions he brought to the music scene, must definitely come to mind. Fatai Rolling Dollar was born in 1927 in Isale […]
J.O Araba: A Game-Changer in Juju, Highlife Music
In the history of Juju music, Abdulkabir Babatunde King, widely known as Tunde King, should not be less referred to by Juju legendary singers as Ẹni a bá bá lábà ni Baba, for his immense contribution and efforts to the creation of Juju music, which has given birth to numerous popular singers of the same […]
Are Side Hustles Becoming a Bigger Problem?
In this era, it is uncommon to meet a ‘9-5’ worker who doesn’t have an alernate source of income bringing them extra income; the street would call it ‘side hustle’. Everywhere you look, someone somewhere is selling a course, managing a social media account of a marketing agency, creating content, running a small business from […]