By Emmanuel Daraloye In an industry where gospel music is often boxed into predictable patterns, Bestsmart Otamere known simply as Bestsmart emerges once again as a boundary-pushing force in contemporary Christian music. His latest production, “Jesus”, performed by the gifted vocalist Aijay Wilton, is a testament to his continued evolution as both a producer and […]

By Kelechi Ihunanya Amadi Of all the experiences I had in boarding school, I think the most harrowing was the constipation I had in the second term of my stay there. I was barely 11 and, even with the presence of guardian angels such as Amadi Ijeoma, Juliana Nnokwe, Thelma Mma Ekezie-Mezieobi, Echefu Ihechi Linda […]

By Prisca Sam-Duru Those who have reservations about rock music will definitely be singing a different tune after listening to Kenny Fasipe’s new single which hits the airwaves on his birthday, Wednesday, January 8, 2021. Titled, ‘Mo Dupe’ (thank you), the single, presented in both Yoruba and English languages, is part of what the artist […]

By Chukwuma Ajakah The contemporary African society is fraught with “innovations” of borrowed culture that have got a lot of the people inexorably alienated from their own culture. As a consequence of their dabbling into foreign cultures in quest of knowledge, adventure or personal fulfillment, many are losing touch with the value system that should […]

By Prisca Sam-Duru It is hard to point at a particular period or year in modern history that has shaped humanity the way the year 2020 has. No thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to the global crisis, insecurity, the ENDSARS protest, poor economy, corruption in form of looting of the nation’s treasury by […]