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James Blake disowns production credits on Kanye West’s ‘Bully’
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (175+ words) James Blake disowns production credits on Kanye West's "Bully'thelagosreview.ng British musician James Blake has requested the removal of his name from the production credits of Kanye West's latest album, Bully, following the record's long-delayed release on Saturday, per musicradar....
Precious Okoyomon’s Whitney Biennial installation now on view
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (287+ words) The Whitney Biennial's most talked-about installation has finally arrived. After a brief delay that left a void in the museum's lobby earlier this month, according to artnews.com, Precious Okoyomon's "Everything wants to kill you and you should be afraid…...
Soyinka lights up Lagos with verse and wit at World Poetry Day Café – Terh Agbedeh
1+ week, 4+ day ago (396+ words) Soyinka lights up Lagos with verse and wit at World Poetry Day Caf" " Terh Agbedeh'The Lagos Review Soyinka lights up Lagos with verse and wit at World Poetry Day Caf" " Terh Agbedeh The Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative…...
When poetry screams at power and displacement - Olukorede S Yishau
1+ week, 4+ day ago (608+ words) A Review of Adeola Akinremi's 'Scattered Ground' Before the war, life in Kyiv, Ukraine moved with the rhythm of a confident European capital: caf's along Andriyivskyy Descent filled with artists and tourists, office workers crowded the metro each morning, and…...
Why Wunmi Mosaku is choosing "nesting" over Hollywood chaos
1+ week, 5+ day ago (158+ words) Why Wunmi Mosaku is choosing "nesting" over Hollywood chaos'The Lagos Review During a recent interview with Glamour, Mosaku confessed to a lack of inner calm, noting a recent obsession with ceiling lights because of a personal distaste for the American…...
“God in the Mirror”: Amadin Ihegie's bold call to redefine spiritual identity
2+ week, 4+ day ago (247+ words) Gospel artist and pastor Amadin Ihegie has released a striking new single that challenges listeners to confront their true selves through a faith lens. "God in the Mirror," a fusion of spoken word and melody, explores the tension between worldly…...
Don’t miss the WAKE UP! group exhibition opening March 21, 2026
2+ week, 4+ day ago (95+ words) Don't miss the WAKE UP! group exhibition opening March 21, 2026The Lagos Review Continuing the curator noted that it will "serve as a bridge between generations " inviting audiences to witness how Nigerian art is being redefined by a new wave of artists…...
A Celebration of African Hair: A Review of Hairstory by Sope Martins - Akumbu Uche
3+ week, 4+ day ago (288+ words) Hairstory, Sope Martins, 2026; Simon & Schuster, pp 48 Ojeikere's celebration of the beauty of African hairstyling is echoed in Hairstory, a new picture book from Nigerian children's author, Sope Martins. A former radio presenter at Smooth FM, Martins is also the author…...
The Archetype of Motherhood as Martyrdom: Appraising Nollywood’s Representation of Motherhood - Joseph Jonathan
3+ week, 4+ day ago (165+ words) Cue Nico Mbarga Sweet Mother! Nollywood's error is in assuming that because the source is cultural, the cinematic rendering is therefore beyond criticism. Eniola Salami, violent and calculating and fully alive, gave us a glimpse of what such a story…...
Cassava Republic author makes 2026 Women’s Prize longlist
3+ week, 5+ day ago (397+ words) The 2026 Women's Prize for Fiction longlist has been revealed with Marcia Hutchinson and her acclaimed novel, The Mercy Step, securing a coveted spot for Cassava Republic Press. Hutchinson's inclusion highlights a banner year for independent publishers, who account for nine…...