70's Love Groove Archives - The Lagos Review

·July 7, 2023·1 min read

Praise for Janet Jackson’s 30th anniversary “janet”

Janet Jackson’s multi-platinum album janet, released in a 30th-anniversary edition, has been praised for its wide-ranging mastery of genres, production...

ODUMODUBLVCK’S The Machine: A Defiant and Unruly Statement – Michael Kolawole

“Protect Sarz At All Costs” and the Importance of being Sarz – Michael Kolawole

On the exceptional “This One Is Personal,” Tiwa Savage cries us a river – Michael Kolawole

When Three Worlds Collide: A Review of Abdulrazak Gurnah’s Theft – Olukorede S. Yishau

“A Blitz In The Haze” Paints A Complex Portrait of Darkness & Light In Northern Nigeria – Sima Essien

Making Learning Fun in ‘Have You Seen Miss Zuri’s Magical Shoes?’ by Oluchi – Akumbu Uche

“My Father’s Shadow” Explores the Personal Within Nigeria’s Political Memory – Joseph Jonathan

A dodgy romance and uneven storytelling mar “Devil is a Liar” – Chinonso Nzeakor

“Freedom Way” Review: A quietly devastating portrayal of struggle, survival & systemic madness — Joseph Jonathan

LAMDA’s production of James Baldwin’s “The Amen Corner” interrogates Christian charity – Toni Kan

Intriguing Insights into Reincarnation: A review of Cheta Igbokwe’s “Awele” — Nenye Okoye

With “Wedlock of the Gods,” professor brings Nigerian storytelling and culture to USC main stage — Chinyere Amobi

Orchestra of Fishermen of the Country: The compelling oeuvre of Chigozie Obioma — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

The Lasting Legacy of Evelyn Osagie: A tribute to a cultural champion — Terh Agbedeh

The ghastly murder of musician Israel Njemanze in Lagos — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

Mourning Ngugi wa Thiong’o in Peace; A response to Prof Indagasi — Andrew Maina

Elsie Is Bringing Music Conversations to Our Doorsteps From Lagos to Toronto to the World – Onyema Dike

Adrien Brody’s “Red Chip” revolution beyond the box office

I try to find that sweet spot between substance and form — Michael Afenfia

Victor Ehikhamenor, Angels and Muse launch inaugural Black Muse Art Festival in Benin City

Missy Elliott, Madison Beer & Karol G electrify the runway at Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

Ben Okri, Yinka Shonibare and other leading British-Nigerian figures on their heritage’s profound and growing influence.

70’s Love Groove

Praise for Janet Jackson’s 30th anniversary “janet”

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Victor Ehikhamenor, Angels and Muse launch inaugural Black Muse Art Festival in Benin City

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