NoteSphere Turns Two: Don’t Stop Creating

“Don’t Stop Creating.” Three words. Simple, but full of weight. At NoteSphere, that phrase isn’t just a tagline, it’s a belief system. It’s the nudge when doubt creeps in, the light in slow seasons, the fuel when it feels like no one’s watching. If you stay consistent and true, one day it’ll all make sense. […]

British-Nigerian artist ESSEO returns with ‘Birds Before Land’

Emerging Alternative R&B artist, Esseo, unveils a new chapter with his deeply poetic and metaphysical project, ‘Birds Before Land’. More than a sonic experience, the EP is a spiritual odyssey, one that captures the fragile space between heartbreak and healing, longing and landing. Anchored in layered soundscapes and lyrical clarity, ‘Birds Before Land’ blends Esseo’s […]

OG by Design: Why Tems is Outpacing Time and Redefining Legacy in Six Years

By most conventional standards, the title of “OG” is a slow-earned badge, reserved for artists who have spent a decade or more trudging through industry trenches. It’s a nod to longevity, legacy, and the weathering of storms. But in a world as rapidly shifting as today’s global music landscape, what happens when an artist not […]

Opening Doors: Nigeria’s Dance Narrative Shines at the 78th Locarno Film Festival.

On August 7, 2025, the 78th Locarno Film Festival witnessed a historic moment for Nigerian and African cinema as Ema Edosio-Deelen’s film When Nigeria Happens opened the prestigious Open Doors Africa section. This marked the first time an African film had the honour of opening this segment, underscoring the growing recognition and respect for African […]