After the closure of its legendary Liberation Road space, where the brand spent four years building one of Accra’s most recognisable streetwear communities, Free The Youth has a new home. The new flagship store is now located on Boundary Road, East Legon, with its official opening set for 2:00 PM GMT. See images below.
From APOP to ORIADÉ, here’s everything dropping—or expected to drop—soon From officially announced releases to projects already deep into their rollouts, the next few weeks promise a steady stream of new music from some of Africa’s biggest stars. Here are seven of the most anticipated albums on the horizon—some with confirmed release dates, others steadily … Read more
At a time when most artists are fighting to stand out in an increasingly crowded industry, M’Kido has chosen an unusual route. By weaving French, Yoruba, English, Lingala, Bambara and other African languages into his music, the singer has carved out a sound that feels both distinctly Nigerian and unmistakably pan-African. What began as a … Read more
Mowalola Ogunlesi is possibly facing a trademark infringement lawsuit from Ebony Media, the publisher of the iconic Black American magazine EBONY, over her use of the name “Ebony” across products and branding. According to early reports, the lawsuit, which was reportedly filed in May 2026, alleges that Mowalola’s use of “Ebony” on merchandise, including apparel, … Read more
Nigerian afropop royalty Mr Eazi and massively influential producer Dre Skull (Vybz Kartel, Popcaan) have announced plans to release the dancehall-driven joint mixtape Yard & Yanga later this year, via Dre Skull’s Mixpak Records and Eazi’s emPawa Africa. The project rollout launches today with the release of “Lambo,” a hypnotic bashment banger featuring the unmistakable … Read more
Nigerian singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Kemuel returns with “Osei Baby,” the lead single from his third EP, “Borokiri Boy,” arriving August 7. The release marks a pivotal moment in his artistic journey, revealing an artist who has fully settled into his voice, his sound, and his identity. Over the last four years, Kemuel has quietly … Read more
Praia da Rocha does not need much convincing to turn into an Afrobeats capital every July, and Nigeria has never needed much of an invitation either. Afro Nation Portugal has leaned on Nigerian talent at the top of its bill for most of its six editions, and the 2026 run followed suit. All three headline … Read more
Every city on Rema’s current European run has begun to feel like a temporary capital of his universe. Since announcing a string of festival appearances across Morocco, Belgium, Portugal, and Paris on June 21, the Nigerian superstar has moved through Europe with the confidence of an artist whose live show has become an event in … Read more
During the USA’s Round of 32 clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1, striker Folarin Balogun was sent off for stepping on the ankle of Bosnia defender Tarik Muharemović. Referee Raphael Claus wasn’t even going to call it live; VAR sent him to the monitor, and he showed red in the 64th minute. The … Read more
Adidas Nigeria has found its superstars, and it’s putting them in the same frame. The brand has unveiled Making Superstars, a new campaign fronted by filmmaker and content creator Korty EO alongside Lagos skate collective and streetwear label WafflesnCream. Images Below: Image Credits: Thompson Ekong