July 2017 - Page 2 of 2

Album Review: Mother of Heirs

The 21st Century woman isn’t one to be dictated to. Or led, like a lamb to a destination the shepherd thinks is good. The 21st century woman is staging a revolution in which self-determination, self-love and assertiveness is of prime importance. The revolution wouldn’t only be televised but documented across various media outlets- with social media as the prime avenue- […]

Music 4 min read

An interview with Award winning Tunisian filmmaker Selim Gribba

If the law is retrograde, it is a duty to transgress and move the red lines On December 17, 2010, twenty-six-year-old fruit and vegetable vendor, Mohammed Bouazizi, from the rural town of Sidi Bouzid in Tunisia , was allegedly insulted and slapped by the police because he refused to hand over his cart to the authorities. Humiliated, Mohammed marched to […]

Interview 5 min read

Special Book Reading with Trevor Getz

Writers Project of Ghana, Blaxtarlines, and the Museum of Science and Technology, Accra, invite you to a reading and interaction session with Trevor Getz, professor of history and Chair of the Department of History, San Franscisco State University and director, Initiative for Public Humanities. Trevor Getz is the author of the graphic novel, Abina and the Important Men (Oxford University […]

Events 1 min read

More Branches interview with Dolapo Alade [Beat FM 97.9]

Dolapo Alade is an On -Air Personality (AOP) for Ibadan based Beat FM in Nigeria. She talks to Adedayo Lekatu (More Branches). How has music grown over the years to you being a personality on radio? Dolapo Alade : Music has grown immensely; to the point the international market has seen the uniqueness and beauty of it, to want to […]

Interview 3 min read

THE CUTS: EP 02 Vol. 6

THE CUTS is your weekly round-up of songs and videos that has caught our attention and think you must hear or see. The music featured aren’t genre specific. THE CUTS is delivered every FRIDAY ————————————————————————- Black Coffee feat Shekhinah – Your Eyes The eyes tells no lie. The thoughts of a man can be gleaned through the eyes, goes a popular saying. And in […]

Reviews 3 min read

Throwback: MzBel feat Castro – Yoopoo

Today marks the third year since Castro disappeared. Till date, no concrete news has been adduced for his disappearance. Whatever has been in the news reel is based on plausible speculations. Today’s throwback isn’t deliberately to celebrate Castro, even though it would not been out of place. It’s just a coincidence that the throwback song for this week features […]

Music 3 min read

Will the beasts rise?: Banks and the Finetech Startups

The truth is, oil is still king. I understand that you’re in haste to coronate innovation but until you disrupt, the holy book commands that you must be honest in all your doings. It’s amazing how we skip process in Africa, we just jump on revolution. That’s the truth, you’re angry? the narrative is wrong? bruh, I kid you not, […]

Ria Boss and Black Girls Glow share inspiration behind albums

Ria Boss shares inspiration behind ‘Find Your Free’ EP The weekends are never quiet. They are always filled with activities –either at the personal or social level. From domestic activities in the first half of the day to settling into an ambiance of fun later in the evening, one thing is certain: the heart and lungs of the city continue […]

Events 4 min read

No Excuses, Solutions Only: A case for documentation and networking in arts promotion

No excuses, solutions only. Watching all around, I don’t see enough documentation being done. It’s a fucking revolution happening out your way. Nah, it’s all happening right on your phone, and you just gonna ignore that ? Then what are you going to stand for? Some watered-down, stepped-on version of the truth? Youthfulness is your strongest weapon. Only we can […]

Music 1 min read