Afrobeats stars Ayra Starr and Asake are set to take the stage at this year’s Hot 97 Summer Jam, happening on June 20 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Known as one of the biggest hip-hop events of the year, this year’s lineup is stacked with talent. In addition to Ayra Starr and…
Sometimes, you just want to switch things up and take a break from the usual ways of eating plantain, boiled, fried, roasted, or even pounded. One thing about plantain, like many staple Nigerian foods, is its versatility. Have you ever heard of plantain lasagna? It’s a Puerto Rican-inspired casserole made with layers of sweet plantain,…
Have you ever wondered why some shawarmas taste so amazing? Or what makes that creamy sauce and chicken so unforgettable? Diary of a Kitchen Lover is sharing the secret to making a shawarma so good, people will be coming back for seconds. She starts by marinating soft, deboned chicken in a mix of yaji, curry,…
You have vibed to the song, now Kunmie has released the visuals for ‘Arike,’ a simple yet striking black-and-white video that lets the music do the talking. The song is a plea, a declaration, and a promise all at once. Kunmie sings about his feelings for Arike, making it clear how much she means to…
Turning 30 felt like entering a new, uncharted phase of life—a blend of excitement, clarity, and a profound sense of responsibility. Now, five years in, I realise that my 30s have been a decade of refinement, revelation and realignment. This period has provided me with invaluable lessons, some learned through joy and others through significant…
Industry machine Odumodublvck has surprised his fans with the unexpected drop of his new mixtape, ‘The Machine Is Coming.’ After an exciting lead-up, the artist kept everyone on their toes by releasing the project just two hours ahead of schedule. With 16 tracks, the mixtape features collaborations with Victony, Vector,Falz, Ajebo Hustlers, Shallipopi, Afroselekta BBK,…
