6 videos you should see this week
Portraits of Lagos, Elon Musk's A.I. anxiety and more pop culture videos
Soti – “Eko Remix” Feat. Falz
Despite the allure of the city and the dreams it promises, Lagos isn’t exactly the ideal place to live in. On “Eko (Remix)”, Soti’s latest release, she features Falz for an ode to the city that sells dreams as fast as it crushes them. In the hands of Paul Gambit, the director behind the colorful video for “Eko (Remix)”, this sense of uncertainty comes to life through an array of spontaneous shots, showing a beautiful birds-eye view of the city, people working at a construction site, people counting money in their office, and people sitting at their office desks. Although the song’s lyrics were already pretty clear, the follow-up video portrays the reality it described more vividly.
Anthony Bourdain – “Parts Unknown”
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The 3rd episode of Anthony Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown (Season 10)” is set in Lagos Nigeria, where the now deceased chef and author got to experience some of the city’s “high-energy and entrepreneurial spirit”. His journey is documented in a 42-minute video that has now earned an award for “Outstanding Picture Editing For A Nonfiction Program” at this year’s Emmys. The mood of the video seems to mirror the frenzy and contrast that exists in the city, opening with scenes of ambition driven rowdy markets and a pacy drum score for background music. The video goes on to show the luxurious side of the city through an interview with Banky W and club owner, Shina Peller before showing the more rural and unsupervised Makoko community. He eventually gets into the food business at hand, trying out the local cuisine. The episode has been described by Bourdain saying, “our episode in Lagos, Nigeria, is one of the true highlights of the season and a piece of work I’m very proud of” on his online journal.
Hennessy Cypher – “Team Reminisce”
Although Hennessy VS Class offers rap battles, where the winner of the prestigious Hip-hop competition is announced, the Hennessy Cypher exhibitions often delivers the more entertaining moments of the competition. Team Reminisce set the standard for the show with a performance featuring Ifex G, Bobbi Phillie and Oladips —three rappers from across the country, who embellish their bars with their indigenous traits.
Kanye West & Lil Pump – “I Love It” Feat. Adele Givens
When the pictures of Kanye West in his over-sized slides surfaced on the internet, many chalked it up as another oh-so-Kanye avant-garde shoe design. And though the slides have already gone viral in its own right, it still came off as a big reveal when Kanye and Lil Pump put out the video for “I Love It”, wearing magnified clothes. The video, executive produced by Spike Jonze, debuted at the Pornhub Awards, where Kanye was the creative director. The bizarre scene reflects the song’s eccentric lyrics with Kanye singing “I’m a sick fuck/I like a quick fuck” five times.
Cassper Nyovest – “Gets Getsa 2.0”
Cassper Nyovest’s latest single, “Gets Gesta 2.0”, scratches the trendy itch for 90’s nostalgia through a remake of “Get Gesta” by Kwaito legend, Doc Shebeleza. The house instrumentals are however modified to an hip-hop bounce courtesy of Gemini Major’s production. Cassper raps in his indigenous language, delivering cocky lines to heighten the party mood of the song. The video director shoots the video for “Gets Gesta 2.0” on a bright day, showing Cassper Nyovest performing at a front porch before appearing at a car showcase in the night.
Elon Musk – “Joe Rogan Experience podcast”
Elon Musk has seen a lot of media attention recently with the latest being his appearance on Joe Rogan Experience podcast. He sat down with the shows host and spoke about a wide variety of topic for the 2-hour duration of the video. Though the conversation was informal enough to contain some blunt words (and an actual marijuana blunt), Elon addressed several purposeful topics like the dangers of artificial intelligence, the justice system, social media culture, global warming and naturally, some of the more lesser-known interesting functions of the Tesla.
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Fanti Carnival Returns to Lagos This Easter with a Vibrant Celebration of Afro-Brazilian Culture
The historic Fanti Carnival is set to make its grand return on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, bringing the...
The historic Fanti Carnival is set to make its grand return on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, bringing the streets of Lagos Island alive with colour, music, and culture. With roots dating back to 1890, the Lagos Fanti Carnival is one of Nigeria’s oldest and most vibrant cultural traditions, celebrating the deep ties between Nigeria and Brazil through a dynamic fusion of Afro-Brazilian heritage and modern creativity.
This year’s edition is supported by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, in partnership with Robert Taylor Media and the Brazilian Descendants Association of Lagos. Together, they aim to honour the legacy of the Afro-Brazilian community in Lagos — descendants of formerly enslaved returnees who shaped the city’s culture, religion, and architecture.
The carnival procession will kick off at 12:00 PM, starting from Old Defence Road and will end at the JK Randle Centre, with accreditation beginning at 10:00 AM. Attendees can expect a stunning showcase of traditional costumes, Afro-Brazilian drumming, dance, and performances from local creatives reinterpreting heritage for a new generation.
Whether you’re drawn to the dazzling pageantry, the live performances, or the chance to connect with a rich cultural history, the Fanti Carnival is an unmissable event this Easter.
Tickets are now available, and more information can be found via the official Fanti Carnival website or their social platforms.
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Vlisco’s “The Garden Of Sisterhood” Campaign Comes To Life in New “MAYANGA” Video
A celebration of creativity and cultural
Dutch textile brand Vlisco recently unveiled its latest campaign ‘The Garden Of Sisterhood,’ as part of its women’s month celebration. The campaign, which looks to extend Vlisco’s rich legacy in African fashion and its ongoing celebration of creativity and cultural storytelling, takes inspiration from Congolese musical icon Fally Ipupa’s latest single, “Mayanga.” The song’s accompanying music video was shot in the Ivory Coast, and seamlessly balances Ipupa’s signature soulful Rumba music with intricate floral motifs and soft, elegant colour palettes that celebrate the strength and individuality that blossoms through community.
In addition to Fally Ipupa, Vlisco also tapped up Ivorian fashion designer Loza Maléombho and Nigerian director Daniel Obasi to contribute to ‘The Garden Of Sisterhood’ campaign. Maléombho’s unique designs and Obasi’s striking storytelling helped contribute to actualising Vlisco’s distinct aesthetic and vision of merging heritage, creativity and fashion.
In a statement discussing the collaboration with Vlisco, the Congolese superstar described it as a beautiful experience. “They understood my vision of working with talented artists and honouring the beautiful women who wear Vlisco fabrics. By creating exclusive designs for me and the remarkable women in the cast, Vlisco really brought our artistic vision to life, harmoniously fusing music and fashion,” he said.
Similarly, Marlou van Engelen, the creative director of Vlisco, expressed that it was an honour working with Fally Ipupa. “His song ‘MAYANGA’ perfectly reflects our admiration for the women who shaped us, inspire us, and mean so much to us. For us, it’s not just about fashion; it’s about the stories told through our beautiful prints. And I believe the best stories are always told together,” she said in a statement.
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NATIVE PREMIERE: Rigo Kamp Runs Ahead Of The Pack With The Visuals For “Marathon”
Rigo Kamp’s Marathon video is an intimate Afro-juju revival that pays homage to Sir Shina Peters and stamps...
Last Friday, Rigo Kamp, a NATIVE uNder alum and one of the architects of an equal parts nostalgic and refreshing sound released his self-titled debut EP, delivering a propulsive fusion of Alte, R&B, Funk, and Soul-infused rhythms.
Featuring previously released singles “Morning Sun” and “Summer”, the six-track eponymous EP executively produced by Odunsi The Engine sees Rigo lean heavily into his element as a sonic alchemist, jumping from silky falsettos to gritty grooves without losing an ounce of cohesion, and ultimately stamping the Abuja-born, Lagos-based singer-songwriter as a mad scientist of sound.
Just last November, Apple Music named Rigo Kamp as its Up Next artist, an acknowledgment that underscored his potential and confirmed what the tastemakers and underground scene already knew. Weeks later, he delivered an exhilarating live set for Spotify Fresh Finds in Lagos, proving he’s just as compelling live as he is in the studio.
On “Marathon”, the refreshing opener to the Rigo Kamp EP, Rigo borrows the bounce and swagger of Afro-Juju legend, Sir Shina Peters’ golden-era, fusing nostalgia with re-imagination to birth a vintage performance that feels like a private party for two, where it’s just Rigo, and you.
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