Everything to know about the 2026 Aké Arts and Book Festival: the 14th edition dates, its Yoruba literary roots and tips for attending....
MKO, a 108-minute documentary on Chief MKO Abiola and the June 12, 1993 election, premiered in Lagos on 1 October 2026 and opened in Nigerian cinemas on 2 October....
Listen to Beginning Of Wisdom (BOW), the 2026 album by Yoruba music star 9ice. See release details, track highlights, background on the artist and links to stream the album online....
Listen to AKANNI, the 2026 EP by Yoruba artist Okin Vibezz. See the tracklist, release details, artist background and links to stream the EP online....
Listen to OGORUN, the 2026 album by Yoruba Afro-roots artist Hondread. Get the release details, tracklist highlights, production credits and links to stream the album online....
Yoruba historical epics are drawing cinema audiences in 2026. See what to know about King Kosoko: The Battle for Lagos, Efunroye and Apaara, with background on the history behind them....
Brazil's Consul General in Lagos has proposed bringing Afro-Brazilian Yoruba music to Lagos, after songs in Yoruba and Portuguese were found in a church basement in Brazil....
Apala is a Yoruba music style born from Ramadan wake-up songs. Learn its history, instruments, legends Haruna Ishola and Ayinla Omowura, and the artists carrying it forward, including at Felabration 2...
Looking for the best Yoruba movies? Here are 8 must-watch Yoruba films, from Saworoide and Figurine to Anikulapo and Omo Ghetto: The Saga, plus the actors and directors to know....
Felabration 2026: Dates, What to Expect at the New Afrika Shrine and Why Fela’s Legacy Still Matters
Felabration 2026 runs from 12 to 18 October at the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos. Here is what to expect, what the festival is, and how to plan your visit....