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.
Afrobeats at the BBMAs: Who Will Reign Supreme?
The 2023 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) are just around the corner, set to dazzle music fans on Sunday, November 19,...
Breaking Boundaries: Chioma Nnadi Takes the Reins at British Vogue
Chioma Nnadi, a Nigerian-Swiss-German journalist, has recently been appointed as the new head of editorial content at British Vogue in...
Street-Pop: The Sound of Nigerian Youth Culture, Unfiltered
Nigerian street-pop artists are a breath of fresh air in the music industry. Street-pop or “trenches” artists are an old...
Archivi.ng: The Nigerian Digital Time Capsule
I’ve always been fascinated by Nigerian history. As a child, I would spend hours reading my dad’s old newspapers, engrossed...
Is Editi Effiong’s The Black Book Worth The Million Dollar Budget?
Nollywood is back with another banger, and we are loving every minute. The Black Book, a Nigerian action thriller directed...
Independence Day; How Nigerian Artists Use Music as a Tool For Political Activism
Nigeria is well known to be the home of soulful music, and as much as our music is endowed for...
Nigerian Creatives Are Rewriting the Rules: Meet the Artists, Filmmakers, and Designers Making a Splash
Nigeria is a hotbed of ingenuity, an ever-fresh stream of creativity that flows through our music, fashion, food, art, and...
#JusticeforMohBad Is A Heartbreaking Cautionary Tale for Young Artists About the Nigerian Music Industry
It has been over a week since the murder of 27-year-old Afrobeats singer MohBad, and the tragedy still hangs heavily...
Adidas LFSTLR: Adekunle Gold’s Iconic Collaboration With Manchester United
Nigerian singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold has collaborated with top English football club, Manchester United, on a new sustainable streetwear...
Josh2Funny: The Nigerian Comedian Who Trolled America’s Got Talent
Nigerians woke up last Wednesday to the pleasant surprise that Josh2funny debuted on America’s Got Talent (AGT). He delivered a...
