Tomide Marv
Tomide Marv is a culture writer and multimedia journalist interested in everything music and art.
Tributes
Mohbad: The Poet I Needed at My Lowest
Mohbad: The Poet I Needed at My Lowest
Recovering from a pandemic that delayed my graduation from uni for almost a year, 2021 was the year Mohbad found me.
My Childhood Memories Are Tied to “Mr Ibu”
My Childhood Memories Are Tied to “Mr Ibu”
"Before Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Chappelle or Trevor Noah, I knew Mr. Ibu and narrated scenes from his films with my friends." A personal tribute to late Nollywood actor, John Okafor, AKA Mr. Ibu.
Profiles
Ice Prince: The Legacy of the Super Cool Cat
Ice Prince: The Legacy of the Super Cool Cat
Meet Dufflebag.theDJ, Afrobeats’ latest selector
Meet Dufflebag.theDJ, Afrobeats’ latest selector
The First Record Labels to House Afrobeats
The First Record Labels to House Afrobeats
These days, record labels are setting up camp left and right, but these are the early powerhouses that gave Afrobeats a platform in the beginning.
Portable’s Evolution From Sango Ota to International Shows
Portable’s Evolution From Sango Ota to International Shows
Portable went from “ZaZoo Zeh” freestyle and back-to-back controversy to getting international bookings and attending the '23 British Fashion Awards. No one has shown this much range in Nigerian music since Asake. This is the evolution of Portable.
Meet Leksyd: The coalescent artist | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Meet Leksyd: The coalescent artist | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
In the bustling music scene, where pulsating genres, narratives, expressions and ideas constantly show off, emerges the enigmatic artist — Leksyd, born Olalekan Onafuye. His music, a fusion of Afrobeats and other genres like Amapiano, comes with diverse cultural influences
Interviews
"People Still Like Me This Much?" — Reminisce Celebrates Fan Response to "Alaye Toh Se Gogo"
"People Still Like Me This Much?" — Reminisce Celebrates Fan Response to "Alaye Toh Se Gogo"
Pheelz Speaks On Growth, Working With Usher and Dream Collaborations
Pheelz Speaks On Growth, Working With Usher and Dream Collaborations
Pheelz went from the “Pheelz Mr Producer” who made jams for A-listers to making club anthems, bagging his own hits and working on songs with a music megastar like Usher. He shares with us the story of his link-up with the U.S singer, his favourite collaborators and more.
How Making His Debut Album 10 Years After Signing His First Record Deal Taught Zoro Patience
How Making His Debut Album 10 Years After Signing His First Record Deal Taught Zoro Patience
“A Tribe Called Judah” Filmmaker Speaks on Family, Influences and Challenges
“A Tribe Called Judah” Filmmaker Speaks on Family, Influences and Challenges
Our Combo is Like Messi, Suarez and Neymar in 2015 — Rhaffy and Dwin
Our Combo is Like Messi, Suarez and Neymar in 2015 — Rhaffy and Dwin
A mutual friend brought Rhaffy and Dwin to work with them in a recording studio in 2018. They quickly bonded, and their work relationship has since blossomed into friendship.
“Hanky Panky” Was a Passion Project — Daniel Orubo Wants to Tell Rich and Positive Queer Stories
“Hanky Panky” Was a Passion Project — Daniel Orubo Wants to Tell Rich and Positive Queer Stories
Opinions
Opinion: Slawn's Art Is Not That Deep - the blotted
Opinion: Slawn's Art Is Not That Deep - the blotted
Slawn, born Olaoluwa Akeredolu-Ale, isn't a basic Nigerian artist. What he creates as art isn't his most impressive deliverable, either. Rightfully, he gets
Afrobeats Cannot Be the Antagonist in Its Own Story
Afrobeats Cannot Be the Antagonist in Its Own Story
The Headies: A Track Record of Rewarding Only Mainstream Music
The Headies: A Track Record of Rewarding Only Mainstream Music
The Headies has dropped its full nominees list for 2023 to mixed reactions. What did the Nigerian music award show fail to do right this time?
It’s About Time for the Women in Nigerian Hip-Hop to Shine
It’s About Time for the Women in Nigerian Hip-Hop to Shine
In a male-dominated industry, Nigerian female rappers are determined to change the status of the scene as they break stereotypes and control the narrative.
Is There An Industry for Older Artists?
Is There An Industry for Older Artists?
Should older artists put out more music? Are there people who still care for it? We look into these in this piece. Read here.
Afrobeats Is Old Enough For a Museum
Afrobeats Is Old Enough For a Museum
The time is ripe for Afrobeats to have a museum of memorabilia like Terry G's first bell and that one Don Jazzy walking stick from his Mo’Hits era. Abi Afrobeats never old?
A Sneak Peek Into Our Hypothetical Afrobeats Museum
A Sneak Peek Into Our Hypothetical Afrobeats Museum
The Many Non-Football Battles of the Super Falcons
The Many Non-Football Battles of the Super Falcons
Reviews
“The Year I Turned 21” Is Fantastic, Not the Zeitgeist Hype
“The Year I Turned 21” Is Fantastic, Not the Zeitgeist Hype
“Born in the Wild” is Tems’ Post-Traumatic Self-Celebration
“Born in the Wild” is Tems’ Post-Traumatic Self-Celebration
Human Interests
Inspector Justina: The Officer in Service of Sabo-Yaba Kids
Inspector Justina: The Officer in Service of Sabo-Yaba Kids
People Play Ludo With My Life Because They Want to Help Me
People Play Ludo With My Life Because They Want to Help Me
Music Was Supposed to Be My Big Break, Now I’m Starting Life Over
Music Was Supposed to Be My Big Break, Now I’m Starting Life Over
We Bonded Eight Years After Becoming Friends — Jude and Olumide
We Bonded Eight Years After Becoming Friends — Jude and Olumide
Client Works
Sarz Is Cultivating Future African Sounds (Johnnie Walker)
Sarz Is Cultivating Future African Sounds (Johnnie Walker)
What Makes A Song Afrobeats? (Spotify)
What Makes A Song Afrobeats? (Spotify)
Your Guide to Becoming A Better Live Performer (1789 & UnitedMasters)
Your Guide to Becoming A Better Live Performer (1789 & UnitedMasters)
The Sarz Academy Threw The Coolest House Party in "Jam One Kele"
The Sarz Academy Threw The Coolest House Party in "Jam One Kele"
QUIZ: What Type of Naija Mum Are You? (Addmie)
QUIZ: What Type of Naija Mum Are You? (Addmie)
Others
The Many New Sons of Afrobeats
The Many New Sons of Afrobeats
Cool AF Hairstyles for Guys in 2024
Cool AF Hairstyles for Guys in 2024
The Year in Review: Nigerian Pop Events That Went Viral in 2023
The Year in Review: Nigerian Pop Events That Went Viral in 2023
Do Men Know The "Male G-Spot" Is For Their Pleasure?
Do Men Know The "Male G-Spot" Is For Their Pleasure?
The Fashion It-Girls of Naija to Be Inspired By
The Fashion It-Girls of Naija to Be Inspired By
Naija Boys With the Hardest Steeze on the Internet
Naija Boys With the Hardest Steeze on the Internet
How To Write A Kizz Daniel Hit
How To Write A Kizz Daniel Hit
14 Classic Nigerian TV Commercials and What They Taught Us
14 Classic Nigerian TV Commercials and What They Taught Us
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