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2 months ago | 
morebranches.com | Adedayo Laketu
In Nigeria’s ever-evolving music landscape, where afrobeats often dominate the conversation, OluwaMillar’s debut EP “AGBALAGBI” arrives as a powerful reminder of hip-hop’s enduring relevance in African storytelling. The Oyo-born artist’s seven-track offering is a masterclass in cultural fusion, where raw hip-hop energy meets deep Yoruba philosophical undertones.
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Dec 28, 2024 | 
morebranches.com | Adedayo Laketu
Port Harcourt’s hip-hop maverick Dr. Barz has teamed up with rising Afrobeats talent Dvyce on “Shayo,” a vibrant celebration of Nigerian culture that arrives as both artists reach new creative peaks in their careers. The track seamlessly blends Dr. Barz’s sharp wordplay with Dvyce’s infectious hooks, creating an anthem that speaks to both street credibility and mainstream appeal.
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Dec 12, 2024 | 
morebranches.com | Adedayo Laketu
Under the warm Nigerian sun, Armani Beauty transformed Mako Lagos into an aromatic paradise this November, crafting a groundbreaking fragrance experience that married Mediterranean elegance with Lagos’s vibrant energy. The beachfront venue became a sensory playground where the gentle crash of waves provided a natural soundtrack to the brand’s most sophisticated scents.
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Dec 12, 2024 | 
morebranches.com | Adedayo Laketu
Homegrown Heroes Reign Supreme. For the fourth year running, Nigerian artists have dominated the top 10 most-streamed list, proving the nation’s unwavering love for its homegrown talent. Asake takes the crown as the most-streamed artist in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) , specifically in Nigeria, Gambia, and Benin.
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Dec 12, 2024 | 
morebranches.com | Adedayo Laketu
Artists, fans and creators have ensured that 2024 goes down as a record-breaking, culture-making year with genres like Afrobeats and Amapiano lighting up Sub-Saharan stages and streaming, impacting international trends and inspiring rich cultural conversations.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
morebranches.com | Adedayo Laketu
UDUA—named after the Ibibio word for “market”— brings together art, vinyl records, art books, and collector’s items in a way that feels both intimate and celebratory for anyone who loves contemporary art, music, and design.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
morebranches.com | Adedayo Laketu
Nigerian fintech startup Moniepoint has secured $110 million in a Series C funding round led by Development Partners International (DPI), sources with direct knowledge of the deal revealed. New investors, including Google’s Africa Investment Fund and Verod Capital, joined the round, while Lightrock, an existing investor, also participated. The latest funding nearly triples Moniepoint’s valuation, which was around $400 million during a previous 2022 round that raised $50 million.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
morebranches.com | Adedayo Laketu
Nigerian singer-songwriter FAVE continues to shake up the music scene with her latest single, “No Games,” produced by Chef Bxrry and Niphkeys. Crafted during a creative retreat in Uganda, the track showcases FAVE’s fierce energy and self-assuredness, proclaiming through lyrics like “Can’t you see I’m fire, I’m goated, I’m all that you need…” that she’s not here to play. The accompanying visuals elevate her presence, capturing FAVE in a dynamic light as she confidently takes center stage.
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Sep 6, 2024 | 
morebranches.com | Adedayo Laketu
Northeastern Nigeria’s ongoing conflict with Boko Haram militants claimed more than 100 lives in a deadly attack on a Yobe state village, residents said Wednesday. The extremists opened fire on a market, worshippers, and homes in the latest round of violence in Africa’s longest insurgency. According to Yobe police spokesperson Dungus Abdulkarim, more than 50 militants on motorcycles stormed the Tarmuwa council area Sunday evening, firing indiscriminately before setting buildings on fire.
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Mar 1, 2024 | 
okayafrica.com | Adedayo Laketu |Dennis Ade Peter
An image of the Piano People Stage at Afro Nation 2023.
