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Hubert Ogunde: Doyen of Modern Nigerian Theatre
The now-talked-about professional movie industry, which some considered a pleasure or at most a career, was once taken as a calling, ministry and tool to address societal menace by the pioneers of Nigerian theatre who laid the foundation for modern dramatic arts in the mid-20th century. Some of the names that cannot skip the lips […]
Ayinla Omowura: An Unreal Apala Talent, Voice
Ayinla Omowura, in his lifetime, contributed immensely to the growth, innovation and potency of music in society through his social commentaries, teachings, criticism and communication of government policies and other social issues he addressed with his musical prowess. Anigilaje, as he was fondly called, did not confine himself because of his inaccessibility to formal education; […]
Fan Wars: When Support Turns Into Violence
It usually starts after a chart ranking is posted, then a blogger makes a comparison; within moments, timelines are on fire, hashtags trend, insults fly, old interviews are dug up, even family members are dragged, all in the name of “supporting” a favorite celebrity. Social media platforms reward engagement and nothing drives engagement like conflict. […]
Haruna Ishola: An Enduring Spirit Behind the Birth of Apala Music
Apala music, amongst the powerful music genres loved by all in Yoruba land today, was not all rosy from the get-go of its creation by the Apala king, Haruna Ishola Bello, following its struggles for acceptance and connection among the Yorubas and Nigeria as a whole. Born in 1919 in Igbaire, Oke-Sopin, Ijebu-Igbo, in present-day […]
Old Takers: Realities of Entertainers when the spotlight fades
In Nigeria’s entertainment industry, we celebrate our stars when they are ‘hot’. We sing their songs, talk about their movies, and some fans would go to the length of pasting their faces in their homes, setting them as phone wallpapers, tattooing their faces on their bodies, and more. But what happens when all of the […]
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 […]
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, […]
Music and Pop Culture: The evolution of Radio’s Influence
Before viral dances, trending videos and social media influencing, there was radio; before playlists were curated by algorithms and songs trended on TikTok, millions of Nigerians depended on one thing to decide what to listen to, and that is the voice on radio. There was a time when Nigerian homes woke up and slept with […]
Record deals: A blessing for young artistes or a trap?
For every aspiring musician, signing record deal represents the ultimate dream. It feels like a golden ticket to fame, wealth and recognition. Signing into a record label is promise of a polished music video, a hit song on the charts, and a name that goes beyond local crowds where they started from. Social media is […]
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 […]