After sampling King Saheed Osupa and Haruna Ishola, the Lagos-based artiste and producer is expanding the sound across “Aimoye,” “Iṣẹ Oluwa” and “Bere Mole” while preparing a new mixtape.
BY Abioye Damilare Samson
The Lagos-based copywriter and creative director drew from his childhood in Aba to write Dear Dija, a short film about two teenagers who fall in love across a balcony while bonding over Nollywood films.
BY Ikenna Churchill
The teen actor talks about finding Timothy, winning Best Male Actor at AFRIFF and returning to everyday life after his debut brought him into the spotlight.
BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
On her third EP, the Nigerian singer-songwriter arrives more settled and self-assured than ever before, speaking exclusively to TNR about creative independence, womanhood in Afropop, and why authenticity is something an artiste protects rather than performs.
BY Abioye Damilare Samson
In an exclusive interview with TNR, Nigerian artiste Faith Martins reflects on her gospel beginnings, the inspiration behind her Afro-House single “DÀJÚ,” and why she is focused on sounding like herself rather than what is trending.
BY Abioye Damilare Samson
In an exclusive interview with TNR, Oiza & Meyi reflect on their journey from viral bathroom freestyles to “Na Je” with Falz, their acting debut in Say Who Die, and the body of work shaping their next chapter.
BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Riyo David on taking the risky role in All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White, the power of the stage, and why he keeps moving
BY Ikenna Churchill
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