When we think about decorating our homes or other living spaces, we tend to fall into the trap of romantic idealism from flipping through catalogues, or worse, passing the furnishing on to an interior decorator who isn’t really in tune with how much our mind interacts with the space we occupy. Have you ever wondered […]
The effect of foreign countries poaching African talent in fields of science and technology is no secret. Ufot Ekong who in 2015 broke a 50-year-old academic record in Japan was quickly pinched by Japanese car company Nissan. The list of designers and architects of phenomenal talent mopped up by foreign economies would probably stretch long […]
Before globalization eclipsed localization in societal organization, we were left with only our judgment and opinions when it came to the task of awarding respect and accolades to artists. Today, this is far from the case. With most artistic endeavors, the general attitude of Africans ranges from apathy to outright ridicule. This behavior is hardly […]
PLASMA Artist: Adaku Label: Boulevard Entertaiment Released:2015 Rating: 3.7/5 I cannot tell you exactly how I stumbled on Adaku’s single Or You Can, but I can tell you I liked it enough to dig through Spotify to find her album. And as I listened, all I could think of was […]
A philosopher lamented about his expensive coat before disposing of it to save himself a whole lot of trouble. On the surface, he might have seemed a bit dramatic or in typical philosopher’s style, suffering from an aversion towards luxury. However, on closer inspection, we find that what he was going through is something we […]
For artists, the digital revolution and the arrival of social media that followed it, turned the entire route to the market on its head. Unlike in the past when artists relied heavily on record labels to grant them the platforms necessary for exposure to gain a strong following, from the comfort of a laptop or […]
Contrary to the common assumption that language exists as a ready made tool for communication, pre-dating even man as is often represented in theology, language is an evolved adaptation and hence requires improvement and sustenance or it faces extinction. Linguistic studies have long discovered relationships between cultures and languages as exemplified in proverbs and idioms. […]
Full of depth and soul, Jessica Bongos is definitely creating a path for herself in the music industry. Born to the legendary singer Bongos Ikwue, Jessica holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Development and a Masters in Leisure Events and Facilities Management. Finding true expression in music, she is a singer/song writer with a mission […]
When we think about visiting the theater to improve our emotional state in need of some cheering up or hopeful thoughts, it isn’t uncommon to assume that what we need is something…well, cheerful or hopeful. Ironically, more often than not, such plays actually make us feel even worse because we tend to juxtapose our lives […]
The other day I found myself at Four Points by Sheraton having a drink with a friend, only to look over at another table to find three customers sitting with their eyes glued to their screens. I thought about mentioning how unsociable this habit was to my friend, then I realized we had gone past […]