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Philemon Jacob

Philemon Jacob is a Nigerian pop culture journalist with a keen eye for detail and a deep passion for African pop culture, entertainment, and sports. He is quickly establishing himself as a voice in the industry. As a pop culture writer, Philemon brings a fresh perspective to the latest trends and releases, providing insightful analysis and commentary that resonates with fans and industry insiders alike.
68 Articles

Wizkid – Morayo Album Review: Nostalgia Meets Evolution

The album kicks off in earnest on the groovy Karamo, where Wizkid takes control…

Monaky: The Rara Roro 1 Of Africa

Monaky is not your typical artist. With an attention-grabbing baritone voice and an interesting…

Johnny Drille And Don Jazzy – Hard Guy Confessions Review: The Ultimate Duo

The result is a project that is personal, relatable, and sonically rich. 

9 Notable Collaborations Between Nigerian Musicians And The Marley Family

Music has more than one royal family, but none more iconic and revered than…

Is The Afropop Spotlight Shifting Towards Arewa Music?

Amapiano seems to have run its course in Nigerian music, and Afrobeat's quest for…

CKay – Emotions Album Review: Unconvincing Sophomore

In his sophomore album 'Emotions,' released two years after his debut, he leans even…

Why Afrobeats Artists In The Diaspora Struggle To Connect With Nigerians

As Afrobeats continues to enjoy widespread international success on a mainstream level, a new…

Why Music Producers Are Becoming Too Expensive For Upcoming Artists

In a viral video on X (formerly Twitter), an aspiring musician voiced his concerns…

10 Notable Latin-Nigeria Afrobeats Collaborations

Following Afrobeats' global breakthrough, a wave of cross-cultural collaborations has emerged, pairing Nigerian artists…

What Battle Rappers Can Learn From Blaqbonez 

Fans of Nigerian hip-hop are aware of the burgeoning underground battle rap scene. All…

Kold AF: Afro-Fusion’s New Voice

In our review of Kold AF’s sophomore EP, Kaution, we noted her unwavering confidence…

Phyno – Full Time Job Album Review: A Bridge To Global Markets

With 'Full Time Job', he strives forward in his ambition to conquer international audiences…

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