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         Art is like the sun,it shines and brings light to the dark corners of our society and in our country Nigeria we can't deny the emerging of young hungry artists on the rage to take over the city for good with their talented gifts of art. Today we spoke with Chibikem Obasi popularly known as Civilized Villagrr who is on the path of greatness expressing his ideas through murals and street art. Tell us about yourself? yo i’m civilizedvillagrr, i’m artist, street muralist and an art director based in Lagos, Nigeria. i love creating & designing what so ever comes to my mind to create, was born 14th Dec. i play video games & basketball just for the fun of it. As an artist, what does art mean to you as a person ? Art is a means of self-expression for me, i express myself creating mostly on walls, canvases & digitally, i also doodle.  In our society ,art is less or not appreciated enough ,why do you think so and what can we do to bring back our art culture? the way thin

      Fast Rising Star, Gana Michael alias “ GÄNZ ”, is a singer, songwriter, recording artiste based in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja Nigeria,Born on the 1st of September 2002, he hails from Kwara State. He is the founding father of his unique Genre “ Afro Cruise ” which has birth his Debut hit single “ Story ” which is available on all Streaming platforms,he recently dropped the Music Video which is available on YouTube. The song titled “ Story ” tells a story about his life experiences, his journey to stardom and issues affecting his country Nigeria and the world at large these include; Rape,Police Brutality,Racism etc. Click and Listen To Story By Ganz

I know  you're excited about this but let's not forget this special plant isn't legalized in our country yet but we ranked the 3rd most users of Marijuana in the world, who are the people using it? Me? You?the president?. Let's be guided, almost everyone you meet or have met smokes weed and as a beginner you should be aware of what you're smoking and how you should be smoking inorder to experience difficulties that might stop you from smoking forever or endangering your health or sanity.        One of the first things you should know about weed is that there is more than one high. Sativas and indicas are the two main types of weed. Both strains get you high in different ways and you should be able to differentiate between each without making mistakes.  Sativas are mainly known for their " piney a nd cerebral high while  Indicas are mainly known for their deep colors and body high.  Some people choose sativas to get their creative juices flowing. Others light

Saralee "Sara Bloom" Payne,  an upcoming artist from Jamaica, who is multi talented in song, poetry  article and speech writing, drumming, singing, cooking, dancing event planning, speaking and teaching. Born  on December 25th, 22 years old and she have been writing since 13 years old, then I started writing more seriously at 18 years old and as time progressed she got the inspiration to start releasing my creations in 2018 at 20 years old. She made herself available to perform at whatever open mic events she could and The Apollo Series by Simon The Writer was always welcoming. Soon after recording my first official song with producer JLL, I decided to start building a fanbase by uploading it to my soundcloud. Every one was really pleased to see me make that move.  “Sara Bloom is art in herself, as an essence that seeks to emanate peace, love, unity and good vibes. Everyone knows I'm good for that. My music and poetry can be about anything surrounding sound and unsound em

 Nigeria is blessed with culture and mineral resources and yes, if you have heard of Nigeria before you must have heard about the great Nigerian jollof. Jollof rice is arguably the most popular dish in Nigeria. This great dish is expected to be served at all parties, including weddings, funerals, birthdays, conferences and yes at protests venues. Its atypical taste and attractive looks and color gives a mouth watery feeling in your system. Resturants cash in on the popularity of the great jollof. We compiled a list of places you can get yummy Nigerian jollof in Lagos. THE PLACE RESTAURANT, IKOYI        Wheteher you want to eat in or order it online from the comfort of your home, with an outstanding reputation of one of the best restaurants, THE PLACE never disappoints. Jollof rice and fried rice may be served with chicken, turkey, barbeque or snails. YELLOW CHILLI, VICTORIA ISLAND      The Yellow Chilli is rated one of the top 4 restaurants in Lagos and you can place a bet on them  hav

  The band was formed in June 2017 by its first members Dwin The Stoic,   Ruka , and Lamide . In March 2018, the band released their first official  single " Braveheart ", the track was featured on Dwin The  Stoic's debut album " Heavy Heart" which was released to numerous  positive vibes. In June 2019, the band released the first single off their  planned debut album. The song, titled " Alien at Home" was released  with a music video directed by LexAsh. The last single from the album - " Free " - was released in April 2020. Following the exit of one of the members, the band announced the album  title and release date in July 2020. Their debut album " The Cost of Our  Lives " was released on the 14th of August, 2020 and has since garnered  many positive reviews, with one particular review calling it the  best Nigerian Album of the year.

If you have made the decision with your partner to invite a third party into your sexual relations with your active or passive partner,you might think the hardest part is over. You have to figure out how to make everybody comfortable,orgasms and severely enjoy themselves.The goal is to have a drama free,romantic and pleasurable threesome. Getting on the same sexually with one, let alone two is tough but never impossible. We would be talking about things to do when you're in this situation . HACK 1: MAKE SURE EVERYBODY IS COMFORTABLE If you agreed to have a threesome, its best everyone is connected with one or both partners equally and everyone is into doing it. its advisable for the participants to know each other before time,hang out ,have conversations both sexually and emotionally Never have a threesome simply because your partner wants it and you don't, it has to be a two way agreement. HACK 2: SET BOUNDARIES AND STICK TO IT To post avoid threesome regrets, its essential to

Following the release of his last single “ Old Soldier ” which featured Buju, Afro-fusion sensation, BOLU AJIBADE released his brand-new single “ Gbas Gbo s” on October 9. Over the infectious upbeat track produced by Trill Xoe, BOLU AJIBADE is enveloped with confidence, dishing out words of warning to anyone who comes with trouble. Wielding his dreamy vocals and strength at inventing lamba-driven words, the mix of groovy percussion and airy synths serve as the perfect accompaniment to BOLU AJIBADE’s catchy lyrics.    BOLU AJIBADE has constantly shown himself as one of the captivating voices on the continent thanks to a radiant voice that can convey several emotions. With Gbas Gbos, he proves that again.                                         ABOUT BOLU AJIBADE BOLU AJIBADE is an eclectic performing artiste from Canada. Born in Nigeria, West Africa. Bolu is a writer, singer and producer whose sound could best described as diverse Afrobeats. His ability to swing into different genres

Did you guys just start talking? or its a bit weird of talking about your sexual desires and fetish? When your communication skills are topnotch in your love circle ,everything will be fine including great sex. when you become intimate with your partner, you discover a lot of hidden desires. Before you visit her holy land if you want to minimize the chances of an awkward moment in bed,knowing each others desire and past is key in kicking off the right foot. 1] Desires Fetish and Fantasies  its essential for couples to discuss about their fetish and sexual pleasures so as to know when and how to connect with your partner. Use of toys,oils and potion are pretty standard but if you're a bondage queen or secret dominant give your partner a heads up. Many have been single for a while and their sex life has gone east,don't be worried there is a cure for it. Never underestimate your lovers bedroom interest with  people that discuss about sex,there often think of vaginal intercourse b

  Now you're back with your normal words, I'm sorry love like you didn't remember your hurtful ways, But I'm the good guy who always wants to see a better day, That's why you still lied when the truth was crystal clear, I remember how I begged you to stay but it looked like I was selfish, When I knew I wasn't the only one who was stroking your catfish, I remember how I put my life in danger just to see you at the office, But I was sacked with no words like i didn't deserve some audience, I wish you well somedays and most times it's fuck you season, Since you left me on the fence just because he had more money, Now you're back with blood on tees like he stabbed all your profits, I hope the distance was worth it because you're not worth my time, When eating with the devil always use the long spoon, That's why nothing in this world can make me trust you, Love can really make you stupid, Imagine what we did for some crumbs of pussy, That wasn'

 While we stay united and keep fighting #ENDSWATANDSARS movement, Netflix has some amazing shows that can keep your body and mind lifted in these dark times. We have compiled a list of 5 shows you can watch in Netflix today so grab a popcorn and ease down the stress. 1) UGLY DELICIOUS(2018) 2) DIRTY MONEY (2018) 3) NEVER HAVE I EVER (2020) 4) UNORTHODOX (2020) 5) LOVESICK (2015)

   In a cut throat industry such as music, artiste and record producer Ademola Adegbite also known as Kannon has delved into the world of film scoring/soundtracks and is slowly carving a path for himself in the film industry as his 2020 single ' Face ' featuring Titxn is heard in the feature length film 'May 29' a psychological thriller with dark themed visuals which follows the life and haunting family ancestry of the lead character "Mayowa" (played by Anto Lecky) as she raps up her final exams. Kannon decided to venture into Film sound and Advertising due to the unbalanced compensation culture for producers in the Nigerian music industry. He is of the opinion that producers should have other streams of income either within or outside the music industry.  His company Novus Entertainment also composed music for a short film titled 'Stigma'. The movie which addressed rape culture in Nigeria was produced by Ayo Ekun; premiered at the University of Lagos

Edge teams up  with AYLØ & Tega to deliver a hypnotic, sexy R&B vibe on “Ooolala” The B.C based artist gives off a new Toronto feeling with this single. Kelowna, BC — Sept. 25, 2020 — Edge is rapidly making a name for himself within Western Canada and internationally. His previous three singles have gotten him placements on some of Canada’s most read blogs, interviews on local television and airplay on stations in Toronto, Vancouver and even Nigeria. Edge has been steadily gaining momentum in 2020 and shows no signs  of slowing down. This song "Ooolala" heavily draws from Toronto's giants as well as it's vibrant night scene, inspired  by artists such Partynextdoor, Drake, and the Weekend. Edge teams up with AYLØ, a Nigerian  Alté rising star and Tega a B.C singer-songwriter to deliver a moody, sexy, dark R&B vibe . Edge  says, “in times like these, we the artists/creatives have an obligation to our fans and listeners  to keep their spirits up and motivated

  The  TRAPPED the EP project was made during the worldwide spread of Covid19 and eventual lockdown. This period got me lost in deep thought as I pick my pen to write about societal ills like rape, suicide, depression, drug abuse etc. The intent of  TRAPPED the EP  is to create more awareness on the ills of the present-day--especially against women. Rape, Drugs, Abuse are some of these topics that we pretend don't exist but are at the core of the problems we have today. I want people to talk more about that and to share in my belief for a better future. The  TRAPPED the EP   is made whole-fully with powerful stories laced beautifully across the common topic of interest. Have you listened to a song and got lost in the art? That is the experience this project offers at first listen. Every single song on the project perfectly compliment the previous one - making you feel the obvious urge to listen to end. One thing you will enjoy from the  TRAPPED the EP , is the rich lyrical content

 In recent times,the music industry has seen Nigerian women become bold with their spread choices of music into depth from Disc Jockeying, Playlisting and curations,Song writing and soulful Artistes pushing the culture to the next level. Belgium based Nigerian alternative artiste , April “Somi” Maey with masters in new media at the VUB in Brussels Belgium released her Debut EP “Ticket To Anywhere” with songs like Somebody,Starry nights etc while she continuously expressed her identity on each track. She has worked with notable Artistes like MI Abaga,YCee,Reinhard,Oxlade to mention a few. The project displays her musical prowess to flow between multiple genres considering her lack of experience in the industry. Congratulations on your debut EP April, considering your skeletal discography and lack of experience in the industry,how were you able to make this happen? Well, I just wanted to put together a project to test the market and see how people receive it. I was lucky enough to have a

    Cyprian Alakija is an Afrobeats  Singer/Songwriter from Lagos, Nigeria.  He’s a student of University of Ibadan.   His new single “ Anything ” is a follow up to his 6-track debut tape, “ Love, Perfection & Heartbreak” . The songs were inspired by great life-changing experiences from individuals.  Anything is a romantic ensnaring love song that talks about doing anything for a lover.  As Cyprian rides the Audiomonkey produced tune, to deliver an infectious show of ultimate love and care with his lyrics “ Anything for you ”, professional engineered by Switch Sonics. He sings passionate lines in hopes of capturing the lover’s heart, “Of all the things wey dey my thoughts, you are the priority my love.”  You need to get this on your playlist. It’s a sure banger. LISTEN TO ANYTHING HERE

Zino Clinton Mena is a Nigerian Afrobeat, Afrofusion and Afropop artist from Delta State born on the 6th of January. Xino started getting involved with music at an early age of 7 and by 2016 he released his Debut single Yetunde .  The talent was not too far from the tree as He was born into a music family where his father was a beacon of inspiration from when he could talk. He also draws Inspiration from some of his Favorite African artists such as Baba 2010, Burna boy,Wizkid and Peruzzi. ‘Gimme love’ his most popular song  was released on the 21st of August 2020, which hit over 15,000 stresms in less than a week of it's release.Evolving from a singer to a songwriter while surfing the waves of being a music producer and an instrumentalist on the side, the dangerously talented artist still has a hat full of surprise hits ready for as many that can handle it. e His Debut project " Dangerously Talented EP " is finally here. A true showcase of diversity of music