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Patrick Ezema

  • Content Writer and Music Journalist, Freelance
Lagos, Nigeria
As seen in: The Guardian (Nigeria), Nigerian Entertainment Today, The Republic (Nigeria), Native, More Branches, Culture Custodian, Afrocritik
Covers:  Music and Film majorly, Art and culture, Fashion, Pop Culture, Politics and Sport
Music and culture writer. Words: @NativeMag, @republicjournal, @takingCustody, @guardianLifeNG, @morebranches, @thelagosreview, @afrocritik, elsewhere.
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For Its Next Lap, Nigeria's Street Pop Is Pushing Into Experimental Fields | The NATIVE

For Its Next Lap, Nigeria's Street Pop Is Pushing Into Experimental Fields | The NATIVE

With Street Pop now packaged in colourful, ready-to-dance wrapping, it has sauntered into its most commercial…

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Big Wiz: How Wizkid Became the Paragon of African Music’s Golden Age

Big Wiz: How Wizkid Became the Paragon of African Music’s Golden Age

From local to global stardom, Wizkid has established himself as a preeminent star, with a footprint unmissabl…

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Dope Caesar Finds Strength In Her Unwavering Individuality

Dope Caesar Finds Strength In Her Unwavering Individuality

In all of DJ Dope Caesar's videos on her Instagram and TikTok pages, there is none without her in front of he…

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“Far From Home” the new Netflix show is lovable but unrealistic: A review

“Far From Home” the new Netflix show is lovable but unrealistic: A review

Far From Home is the latest offering from Netflix and Nollywood, and it comes at the end of a year that has s…

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Interview: Meet Mavin's Newest Signee, Lifesize Teddy

Interview: Meet Mavin's Newest Signee, Lifesize Teddy

Lifesize Teddy appears on screen seated in the passenger's seat of a car. She is just returning from the airp…

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"Tequila Ever After": Adekunle Gold's Ever Evolving Artistry

"Tequila Ever After": Adekunle Gold's Ever Evolving Artistry

Adekunle Kosoko has been through a few eras in his eight year music career. Each has been accompanied by its …

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9 Takeaways From Nigeria’s 2023 Elections

9 Takeaways From Nigeria’s 2023 Elections

As dust settles over the Nigerian presidential elections, young Nigerians are confronted with a reality where…

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"I Told Them..." Is Burna Boy's Attempt To Gaslight An Entire Country

"I Told Them..." Is Burna Boy's Attempt To Gaslight An Entire Country

Burna Boy's seventh studio album, his 'Big 7', appears directed at the Nigerian audience, supposedly a tiny s…

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The Cultural Impact of the NBA Halftime Show

The Cultural Impact of the NBA Halftime Show

Rihanna took to the stage for a performance at the National Football League's (NFL) Superbowl's halftime show…

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T. I. Blaze “El Major” Album Review

T. I. Blaze “El Major” Album Review

T. I. Blaze was one of a number of up-and-coming street artists to benefit from Olamide’s benevolent return t…

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On “Sability” Ayra Starr shows what really matters in Afrobeats

On “Sability” Ayra Starr shows what really matters in Afrobeats

Ayra Starr unveiled her first effort of the year, “Sability”. As its name suggests it’s an extension of last …

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Jeriq “Billion Dollar Dreams (Deluxe)” Album Review

Jeriq “Billion Dollar Dreams (Deluxe)” Album Review

Jeriq’s unapologetic embodiment of South Eastern hoods grants him a feel of relatability to indigenes of this…

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“Pheelz Good” is a delicately curated pack fitting for Pheelz

“Pheelz Good” is a delicately curated pack fitting for Pheelz

Pheelz’s transformation from music producer to recording artist was among the brightest spots of an eventful …

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Vector Interview: The Energy Still Lives In Me

Vector Interview: The Energy Still Lives In Me

Vector’s long years in the game have all but eliminated the need for an introductory paragraph. The rapper, b…

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Ajebutter22: Soundtrack To The Good Life Review

Ajebutter22: Soundtrack To The Good Life Review

“Soundtrack To The Good Life” is a title that would suffice for the entirety of Ajebutter 22’s discography. H…

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“Yoga” Shows Asake Will Not Rest On His Laurels With A Refreshed Direction

“Yoga” Shows Asake Will Not Rest On His Laurels With A Refreshed Direction

Asake’s latest single and his curtain raiser for the year, “Yoga”, was released by 7pm on a Monday, and its o…

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Seyi Vibez’ “Memory Card” EP Review: An Intentional Execution

Seyi Vibez’ “Memory Card” EP Review: An Intentional Execution

Barely two months after the debut of Billion Dollar Baby, and only a month after its deluxe, Seyi Vibez is ba…

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Mavins “Chapter X” Album Review

Mavins “Chapter X” Album Review

Ten years ago, Nigerians woke to the most calamitous news: Mo’Hits, the cream of the crop of record labels, w…

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Ejoya “Class of ’22” Album Review

Ejoya “Class of ’22” Album Review

Ejoya, a Lagos-based music distribution, marketing and publishing company, has released the third iteration o…

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[Film Review] The Griot |

[Film Review] The Griot |

The Griot is the latest instalment in a year has delivered in the category of Yoruba indigenous films, includ…

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{Album Review}Blaqbonez - Young Preacher |

{Album Review}Blaqbonez - Young Preacher |

Young Preacher arrives in the closing moments of a year that has been bountiful for albums in both volume and…

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How Nollywood Is Leveraging On Culture And Mythology To Create Iconic Movies

How Nollywood Is Leveraging On Culture And Mythology To Create Iconic Movies

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Nigeria’s Alté Is Going Mainstream, In Its Own Way

Nigeria’s Alté Is Going Mainstream, In Its Own Way

Alté is named perfectly, a take on the word alternative, but given its own twist. And that’s exactly what the…

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