Lifestyle
District234’s Lifestyle section explores the cultural currents shaping modern African life. From youth culture and social trends to film, fashion, relationships and internet conversations, this category examines how music, identity and everyday experiences intersect in Nigeria and across the diaspora. Expect thoughtful commentary, cultural criticism and stories that capture the evolving pulse of contemporary African pop culture.
Can Spoken Word Poetry Steal the Spotlight? Titilope Sonuga’s ‘Open Lagos’ Makes a Case
On December 17th, amidst the festive frenzy of Lagos’ “Detty December,” a different kind of event unfolded – Open Lagos....
What Kizz Daniel Hopes To Achieve With His Mummy and Daddy Party Anthems
When Kizz Daniel declared himself as an artist with ‘no bad songs’ we all agreed to it, because he was...
Afrobeats Blazed, Nollywood Shined: A Spicy Recap of Naija Pop Culture in 2023
2023 was a year that dropped hotter than pepper soup on a July afternoon. We saw Afrobeats conquer the globe,...
Portable: The Evolution
Imagine this: it is December 2021, and the air is thick with harmattan dust and end-of-year frenzy. All of a...
Okadabooks’ End: A Setback or a Catalyst for Change in African Digital Publishing?
In 2013, in the heart of Nigeria’s bustling literary scene, a digital revolution was brewing. Author Okechukwu Ofili, armed with...
Mami Wata: A Nigerian Cinematic Masterpiece Emerges as 2024 Oscars Contender
Emerging from the depths of West African folklore, “Mami Wata” has captivated audiences worldwide with its hauntingly beautiful visuals and...
Ten (10) Thrilling Moments in the Nigerian Music Industry So Far – A 2023 Recap
You know how there is the term “one week, one trouble”? Picture the Nigerian music industry in another light, and...
An Unbridled Relationship Between Nigerian Male Artists and Derogatory Lyrics
What’s with Nigerian artists and the excessive harshness of their lyrics— this is a direct sub to the male artists...
The Top 6 Most Iconic Nollywood Villains of All Time
In the realm of cinema, villains are often the unsung heroes, the characters that add spice, drama, and a touch...
ART X Lagos 2023: Africa’s Leading Art Fair is Back!
ART X Lagos, the leading international art fair in West Africa, is back for its eighth edition from November 2-5,...
