Culture

Why Nigerian music conversations focus on the same artists has less to do with dominance and more to do with comfort. From familiarity bias to algorithmic loops, this piece unpacks how media habits and audience behaviour quietly narrow a thriving ecosystem.

From viral clips to trending arguments, the internet obsession with raw takes has reshaped how opinions travel online. This piece explores why bluntness feels more powerful than accuracy, how personality-driven commentary thrives, and what it reveals about the way we consume ideas today.

What began as a single post quickly became the Wizkid-Davido Twitter moment everyone was talking about — a step-by-step timeline of how one exchange spiralled into fanbase warfare, legacy debates, and internet frenzy.

The TikTok LIVE ban in Nigeria wasn’t a government shutdown or a secret crackdown — but it exposed how fragile creator livelihoods can be when platform rules change overnight. Here’s what really happened, why TikTok acted, and what Nigerian creators should learn from it.

A playful dive into Nigerian crossover culture — the unique ability to go from clubbing at 4 AM to praising in church before midnight, with fresh energy and zero shame.

Lagos concerts are deep in a concert security crisis — rising crowds, stretched teams, and bold thieves are turning every show into a battle for your phone, space, and peace of mind.

The 2Baba marital crisis timeline shows how a resurfaced supermarket clip, arrest rumours and a heated livestream spiraled into one of the biggest viral debates of the year — here’s the verified sequence of events.

A homecoming that’s both balm and interrogation — why December in the village still pulls us back despite the wahala.

A nostalgic, Nigeria-first take on the slow death of MTV — from DSTV channel numbers to TikTok loops, and what it means for Afrobeats.

A quick, cheeky handbook for IJGBs arriving in Lagos this Detty December — practical tips, cultural dos and don’ts, and the little truths no one tells you until you land.

The US visa process is basically a Nigerian-parent interview — full of questions, receipts, and side-eye. Here’s a funny but practical walkthrough of every step, with pro tips for Nigerians.

A quick roundup of Feel-Good TikTok Reels — short, relatable skits doing the heavy lifting of laughter for stressed Nigerians this week.

Nigerians increasingly turn to humour — memes, skits, and group-chat chaos — as an emotional survival system in a country where pressure hits from every side.

Influencers vs. Institutions captures a growing reality in Nigeria: people now trust online creators more than the systems meant to guide and protect them. As public confidence in authority collapses, influencers have become unexpected validators of truth, taste, and justice — shaping how Nigerians think, act, and decide.

A dancer requests a bold costume. A designer declines due to Christian values. The clash sparks a bigger question: should personal beliefs in business shape who gets served? Nigeria’s cultural debate is louder than ever.

The “I’m not a fool, sir” clip went viral after a November 11 Abuja standoff. This explainer tracks the im not a fool sir meme — origin, spread, and how to amplify responsibly.