Introduction: The Heartbeat of a Nation October 1st, 1960. Nigeria gains independence. The air is thick with hope, and the soundtrack? It was the sophisticated brass of Highlife . While the nation was being born, legends like Bobby Benson and Victor Olaiya were already crafting a sound that would define West Africa. But this was just the prologue. Today, in 2026, Nigerian music isn't just a local pride it’s a global powerhouse generating over 900 billion Naira annually. How did we go from palm-wine bars in Lagos to selling out the world's biggest arenas? This is the evolution of the Giant of Africa." The Revolutionaries (1970s – 1980s) By the 70s, the optimism of independence met the grit of military rule. Out of this friction came Fela Anikulapo-Kuti . He di dn’t just play music; he revolutionized the scene by blending highlife, jazz and funk to create Afrobeat —a weapon of political resist...
RELEASING THE UNWANTED - Elvira Jordan Good Morning Beloved! I am one of those weird people who pay attention to Luna circles. I mean, from the new moon to the full moon is 28 days for a reason and if we want to follow that critically, our new year may start in February… I know mine does. Here’s what works for me… I see the full moon as the end of every month and the end of every month is the end of a circle for me. Even though you don’t pay so much attention to the moon circle, walk with me…. The first full moon in 2026 happens to fall on the 1st to 2nd of February and with my calculations above, one Luna year is ending and another one is about to begin, and I think we can make use of it. Despite our new year resolutions, search through your life, your mind, your subconscious and you may find residues of things you may be holding onto that no longer serves you- this is the best time to shed and let go. Are there negative patterns that you’re clinging to? This is a time to reap th...