By: Akinde S. Oluwaseun Imagine this. Brymo, that bold, no-nonsense singer who’s always marching to his own beat, he’s had enough. He’s calling out the big shots—Burna Boy, Davido, and the rest of those A-list stars. Stop jumping on every hot track for a remix, he says. Especially when it’s from some fresh-faced newcomer blowing…
By: Akinde Oluwaseun Picture this. Nigerian star Gabriel Oche Amanyi—you know him as Terry G, the guy behind those crazy energetic tracks— he’s fuming right now. Billboard, that big American music mag, just put out their Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time. And guess what. Terry G’s hits? Nowhere to be seen. Snubbed…
By: Kehinde Kenku In 2016, fresh out of my NYSC year, I moved into a mini flat with my siblings in Akesan, Igando. Living in Lagos on your own is no joke — the responsibilities pile up quickly — but we made it work. A few months in, I noticed something odd: LAWMA (Lagos Waste…
By: Kehinde Kenku So, here we are. Nigeria, standing at the edge of something new. Carbon credits. It sounds technical, maybe even boring. But it’s not. It’s about money. It’s about land. It’s about people. And, honestly, it’s about the future. Let’s back up a bit. In 2021, the government passed the Climate Change Act….
By: Oluwaseun Lawal It’s another day in Abuja. The city’s always buzzing, but this time, the buzz is about something different. Something a bit heavier. Two top officials from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) are sitting in EFCC custody. Not at home. Not at their desks. In custody. Why? Alleged fraud. The kind…
By: Oluwaseun Lawal So, here’s what happened. Tuesday morning in Ogun State, things got a little tense. The All Progressives Congress (APC) – you know, the ruling party – decided to make a move that’s got everyone talking. They suspended Gbenga Daniel. Yes, that Gbenga Daniel. The former governor. The senator. The big name from Ogun East….
