‘A Study on Self-Worth: Yxng Dxnzl’ is M.I Abaga’s fifth studio album. The second instalment of the much touted (and tweeted) Chocolate City’s L.A.M.B intervention, Yxng Dxnzl is 10 discrete tracks stitched together by snippets of psychotherapy sessions lasting about…
The 4 stages of drunkenness – Toni Kan
I made a promise to talk about 4 stages of drunkenness but was distracted and wrote about something else entirely. So, this week I shall fulfil my promise to all the thirsty dudes in the house. Back when I worked…
“Crown” is a breath of Fresh Air-Dami Ajayi
This month, Nigerian Hip-Hop music will be paid several August visits by no less than three wise men bearing gifts. And this is not a prophesy; it is a mission statement from the stables of Chocolate City Music. Jude Abaga…
From Lagos to Kampala with Runtown – Dami Ajayi
Lagos, Nigeria’s claim to a mega city, and Kampala, Uganda’s capital, have little in common except, perhaps, for Runtown. You can’t even get a straight flight from Lagos to Kampala for two reasons. 1. There is no commercial airport in…
Dear Naija Millennial, what do you know about Fela?- Dami Ajayi
Nigerians born from 1995 upwards probably know more about Felabration than they know about Fela. Felabration is that week-long global celebration of Fela, statutorily fixed for the week of Fela’s birthday in October. Although there are satellite venues at Freedom…
Nigerian music, how market in 2018? – Dami Ajayi
2018 has been a particularly slow year for Nigerian music lovers, especially of the mainstream persuasion. The year has gone past its mid-point and good songs accompanying the year’s progression are few and far between. Take a glance at any…
‘Call me Mr Love’ says Skales-Dami Ajayi
Brother Skales is the never say never guy, but you already know this if you copped his sophomore album. With clockwork accuracy and impressive creative flair, the rapper-turned-singer has come upon us with a third album in four years, a…
Does Lagos ever go to sleep? – Dami Ajayi
Yes, it does and I will tell you when because contrary to popular opinion, the city of Lagos sleeps. Let me explain. Have you ever tried finding a bar in Ilupeju, a few minutes shy of midnight on a Friday…
Ice Prince is Cold-Dami Ajayi
Ice Prince has disrupted his two-year hiatus with an EP album. He returns to an earlier fascination with physical states by calling this 8-track new material, Cold. Cold has been the exact state of his music career, since his third…
Dami Ajayi is lost in Lagos
Dami Ajayi, who says he works two jobs as a doctor and writer, has not been home in a while. Where is his home town? How long has he been living in Lagos? Find the answers to these questions and…