I had spent years running from my Nigerian heritage because I wanted to fit in. But over the Easter break, I was fortunate enough to be invited by BBK to their official Homecoming event. For someone who was already embarking on a journey of self-discovery after quitting my job, coming home in December 2017 andContinue reading “Finding a Sense of Self: the Homecoming experience, Nigeria”
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Behind the scenes of Studio 189’s new collaboration with Uproot Andy
At TRUE Africa, one of our favourite fashion brands is—and has been—Studio 189, which was started by the American actress Rosario Dawson and her Ghanaian friend Abrima Erwiah way back in 2013. Tomorrow in New York City, they will be launching a collaboration with Uproot Andy, a socially minded DJ/producer rooted in promoting sounds fromContinue reading “Behind the scenes of Studio 189’s new collaboration with Uproot Andy”
EA Wave: Meet the DJ Producers revolutionising East African sound
EA Wave (East African Wave) is a Nairobi-based group of dynamic beat makers. Together they are galvanising Kenya’s contemporary music scene by leading a new musical movement – #NuNairobi sound. The five-strong collective, made up of artists, DJs and Producers, cross-pollinates genres in pursuit of true self-expression. Since their formation two years ago, the musicalContinue reading “EA Wave: Meet the DJ Producers revolutionising East African sound”
Ayo talks of musical rebirth, self-reflection and her new album AYO
With four records already under her belt, Nigerian-German singer Ayo is preparing to launch her self-titled fifth album, AYO. The 14-track record will be released 6th October and aims to seamlessly blend folk reggae, pop and hip-hop with soul-infused vibes. “My previous records were me, but this record is all of me,” says Ayo. “It’sContinue reading “Ayo talks of musical rebirth, self-reflection and her new album AYO”
All for the Takkies: Youngsta drops his latest visual offering
The Cape Crusader has done it again. Riyadh Roberts – aka Youngsta CPT – has just unveiled the video for his hip-hop/rap song Takkies, released in April last year. It adds yet another visual representation to his collection of gripping tales. [responsive id=’45458′ name=’2017/09/Screen-Shot-2017-09-15-at-11.31.52.jpg’] In a sneak peek announcement, Youngsta professes to this being his best visualContinue reading “All for the Takkies: Youngsta drops his latest visual offering”