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  • Asake: The Street Pop Maestro Taking Afro beats Global.

    March 14, 2025

    Ife Abe Ahmed Ololade, known professionally as Asake, is one of the most electrifying voices in contemporary Afrobeats. Blending Fuji, Afrobeats, Amapiano, and street pop, he has carved out a distinct sound that resonates from the streets of Lagos to arenas worldwide. His music—marked by high-energy beats, anthemic choruses, and Yoruba-infused lyricism—has made him a cultural phenomenon, redefining how the world experiences Nigerian street music. From the Streets to Stardom Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Asake’s musical journey was deeply rooted in the rich traditions of Yoruba music. Inspired by Fuji legends like Pasuma, Kwam 1, and the rhythmic dynamism of…

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    Taiwo Michael Oloyede Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems, is a singer, songwriter, and producer who has reshaped the global soundscape with her ethereal voice and emotionally charged music. Rising from Lagos, Nigeria, her artistry blends Afrobeats, neo-soul, and alternative R&B, carving a unique space that bridges African rhythms with contemporary global sounds. Born on June 11, 1995, in Lagos, Tems was immersed in music from a young age. Her mother’s eclectic taste in soul, jazz, and Afropop introduced her to the expressive depth of artists like Aṣa, Lauryn Hill, and Erykah Badu. Singing became her sanctuary, and by her…

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  • Rema: The Maverick of Afrobeats.

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    Ife Abe Divine Ikubor, known globally as Rema, is a trailblazer in the modern Afrobeats scene, blending traditional African rhythms with elements of trap, R&B, and global pop. Born in 2000 in Benin City, Nigeria, Rema’s rise to stardom was meteoric, fueled by his unique sound, genre-fluidity, and an ability to craft melodies that resonate across continents. Discovered by D’Prince, the younger brother of Don Jazzy, Rema was signed to Jonzing World/Mavin Records in 2019. That same year, he released his self-titled EP Rema, which included the breakout hit Dumebi. The song catapulted him to international fame, earning millions of…

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  • The 2025 Forward Prizes for Poetry have now launched.

    January 15, 2025

    The Forward Prizes for Poetry, widely regarded as the most prestigious awards in the UK and Ireland’s poetry calendar, have officially opened for submissions for their 2025 edition. Since their inception in 1992, the prizes have celebrated the finest voices in poetry, from emerging talents to literary giants, with a roll call of past winners that includes Simon Armitage, Seamus Heaney, Carol Ann Duffy, and Claudia Rankine. This year, the awards continue to honour exceptional poetic achievements across four categories: Notably, the Best Single Poem – Performed category has broadened its scope, now inviting submissions directly from poets themselves as…

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  • Peter Gizzi’s Fierce Elegy has been honoured with the TS Eliot Prize,2024.

    January 15, 2025

    Peter Gizzi’s Fierce Elegy has been honored with the TS Eliot Prize, a prestigious accolade recognizing the most exceptional poetry collection published in the UK and Ireland. This £25,000 award, regarded as a pinnacle of poetic achievement, celebrates Gizzi’s masterful exploration of grief and loss. Deeply informed by the mourning of his two brothers, the collection dares to confront the profoundest questions of existence, weaving a lyrical sequence that is at once haunting and illuminating. The judges, in their admiration, praised the collection for its boldness and its ability to grapple with life’s most daunting uncertainties, elevating Fierce Elegy as…

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  • Justice, Vengeance, and Forgiveness – A Review Of Pemi Aguda’s Book, GHOSTROOTS.

    January 12, 2025

    Taiwo Michael Oloyede Ghostroots by Pemi Aguda is a hauntingly intricate filleting of the supernatural as it intertwines with the stark realities of Nigerian life. Across twelve stories, Aguda masterfully blends the mystical with the mundane, creating a narrative landscape that feels simultaneously otherworldly and deeply grounded. The collection pulses with tension—some stories rush forward with electrifying immediacy, while others simmer, their full power only revealing itself at the end. What makes Ghostroots exceptional is Aguda’s ability to weave supernatural elements into the fabric of everyday Nigerian existence. These are not tales of distant, fantastical realms but of a Lagos…

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  • A girl facing aeons, in cornrows, looking to nothingness set against a yellow, red slashed book cover.

    How Geography Shapes Familial Dysfunctions – A Review Of The Novel, After The End, By Olukorede Yishau.

    January 10, 2025

    Taiwo Michael Oloyede Olukorede Yishau’s After the End is a searing extrapolation of feral relationships and unconscionable drifts of affection, where the intimate struggles of its characters mirror the unrelenting chaos of the cities they inhabit. From the sprawling bustle of Lagos to the foggy alienation of Liverpool and London, the novel reveals how geography shapes and intensifies the private battles of individuals navigating grief, betrayal, and the quest for redemption. The trauma of Yishau’s characters is not isolated; it is a reflection of the restless, contradictory spaces they call home, spaces where personal pain is magnified against a backdrop…

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  • Astra in a nice top, smiling, lips chinned up.

    Explore Astra Papachristodoulou’s ‘Making Poetry’ Exhibition at Southbank Centre.

    January 1, 2025

    Astra Papachristodoulou: Making PoetryWed 1 Jan – Sun 5 Jan 2025Southbank Centre, London Experience poetry like never before at Astra Papachristodoulou’s debut solo exhibition, Making Poetry, hosted at the Southbank Centre from 1 to 5 January 2025. This unique exhibition goes beyond the traditional page, where poetry evolves into sculptures, textiles, and other tangible forms, offering visitors an immersive, multisensory journey into the art of words. Through innovative use of materials and forms, Papachristodoulou transforms the written word into a rich, dynamic visual and tactile experience. The exhibition invites audiences to explore the boundaries of poetry, providing fresh perspectives on…

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  • Synopsis :In This Other Eden by Paul Harding.

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    In This Other Eden, Paul Harding weaves a hauntingly beautiful story of resilience, survival, and the enduring spirit of hope in the face of adversity. The novel, set on Apple Island off the coast of the United States in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, follows a community of castaways who have sought refuge from society’s harsh judgments. These individuals, each fleeing a world that deemed them unworthy, come together to form a new home. Among them are Benjamin Honey, a formerly enslaved man, and his Irish wife, Patience, who arrive on the island in 1792 with dreams of…

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  • LEX AMOR BRINGS IMMERSIVE AUDIO EXPERIENCE TO SOUTHBANK CENTRE WITH “CONCRETE VOIDS”

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    Sat 5 Apr 2025, 7.45pm Lex Amor presents an immersive sound experience through a blend of live music, poetry and sound design that moves and evolves in real-time. LONDON — North London-based rapper, singer, producer, and engineer, Lex Amor, will be taking her artistry to new heights with her latest project, Concrete Voids, at the Southbank Centre. This groundbreaking performance transforms the relationship between the audience and the music, offering an immersive experience that connects people to the soundscape in a way never before possible. Concrete Voids, conceived by Southbank Centre’s sound technician Tony Birch, uses a custom-built audio system…

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