In Nigeria, dance has taken a central role, with popular dances accompanying hit tracks. From Alanta to Shoki, we look at five that have stood the test of time.
Most Watched YouTube Video Ever: Evolution of DancetengallonsMyne WhitmanPookyGbengachiiroha
these singers have not only captivated audiences locally but have also made significant impacts on the global stage. Here’s a look at some of Nigeria’s most famous singers who have shaped the country’s musical landscape:
100 percent. In Nigeria there’s two:AudiomackandBoomplay.Boomplayis a big deal. You’re going on a decade in the industry. In all that time, what's one moment or one achievement that gives you the greatest sense of accomplishment? What are you mo...
Nigeria is one of the most densely populated countries in Africa with the continent’s highest population. 50% of Nigerians live in urban areas and this is only set to increase as job opportunities continue to be concentrated there. By 2050, Nigeria could become the third most populous country...
Today, we tell about one of the most famous national parks in the United States. It is one of the most beautiful places in the country. Yosemite National Park is a place of extremes. It has high mountains. It has valleys formed by ancient ice that cut deep into the earth millions of ...
1)Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin,33 – Social impact entrepreneur, Nigeria. Abisoye is the founder of GirlsCoding, an NGO that teaches girls how to code, design and build websites that help solve problems in their communities. 2)Esraa al-Shafei,32 – Executive director of not for profit Majal...
work together to showcase their unique and charming culture through various artistic forms such as situational dance, street dance performances, songs relay, qipao shows, instrument performances, fashion walk, and traditional ...
by Eloghosa Osunde: A novel of the dispossessed of Lagos, Nigeria—poor, queer, sex workers, rogues, and how their lives intersect. Marlon James says of the novel, “You don’t read this novel. You swan dive into its sea of gods and monsters, lost girls, violent boys, and well-beha...
Argentina, Nigeria, Columbia, Pakistan, Turkey, Finland, Sweden, China, the Philippines, and the Czech Republic, and including five that are translated into English for the first time here. It’s like discovering a chest full of riches, with no dragon in sight.–Emily Temple, Managing Editor...