Archive - The Monthly Three

The Monthly Three: December Edition

This month, I wrote about the urgency of joy in the dance music that we enjoyed this year, the authenticity some of Nigeria's 2023 standouts, and shared…

Dec 9, 2023 •

September 2023

The Monthly Three: September 2023 Edition

This month, I wrote about what Gangs of Lagos and Shanty Town tell us about privilege and innocence; Burna's new album I Told Them, and shared some new…

Sep 2, 2023 •

August 2023

The Monthly Three: August 2023 Edition

This month, I wrote about Nigerian hiphop and changing beauty cultures, shared some hot new Naija rap, and talked about new music from Adekunle Gold and…

Aug 5, 2023 •

March 2023

The Monthly Three: The Elections 2023 Edition

This month, we discuss the recently concluded national elections in Nigeria, mainly focusing on youth-led political movements, cults of personality, and…

Mar 11, 2023 •

February 2023

The Monthly Three - February 2023 Edition

This month, I wrote about Eyimofe and A Japa Tale, two recent films depicting emigration; the political work that romance does in our intimate spaces…

Feb 4, 2023 •

September 2022

The Three: September 2022 edition

This month, I wrote about Nigerian fanbases, communities and Peter Obi's emergence as a presidential candidate; Asake's Yorubaness; and so much new…

Sep 17, 2022 •

August 2022

The Three: August 2022 Edition

This month, I wrote about affirmations in online culture and how that's shaping our music, Beyonce's amazing Renaissance and Fireboy's newest.

Aug 6, 2022 •

June 2022

The Three: June 2022 Edition

This month, I shared a couple of albums I've enjoyed recently, and a little something on women, humor and online spaces.

Jun 4, 2022 •

March 2022

The Three: March 2022 Edition

This month, I reviewed Asa and Adekunle Gold’s newest albums, and share some thoughts on the “information war” we’re seeing in the Ukrainian conflict.

Mar 6, 2022 •

January 2022

The Three: January 2022 Edition

Cultural happenings that catch my eye.

Jan 2, 2022 •

October 2021

The Three: October Edition

This month, I talk to my friend Amanda Dozie about being (very, very) single, while another friend Edirin writes about her rock-solid rules for dating…

Oct 9, 2021 •

June 2021

The Three: June Edition

Cultural happenings that caught my eye this month

Jun 4, 2021 •

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