It's been 3 years since Made in Lagos dropped.
3 years since we got the blueprint for what a conceptual and impactful album could look like in the post-modern era of Afrobeats, aka Afrobeats to the world.
3 years since Wizkid waltzed into our consciousness and dominated home and abroad with an album that represented the best of us, challenging us all to aspire for more.
3 years since we were blessed with "Essence," a single that ticked all the boxes for high traffic and high impact, cementing its place as canon of African music.
3 years since we tasted the best of African music royalty, and via its power, consolidated our collective place in the global pop music framework.
3 years since the greatest album from the "Afrobeats to the world" era, lighting up our hearts with a warm glow. Sweetening our ears with the best of melody, and the most sublime songwriting.
3 years since Tems launched her imperious era, culminating in the creation of a bona fide star, and another outlet for how awesome Lagos creativity can be.
3 years since Damian Marley found a home away from Jamaica, making us all "Blessed," via his seamless melding of energy and philosophy with Wizkid.
It's been 3 years since our world was rocked for good. For now. Forever. And always.
3 years since heaven came down, and into our playlists and hearts.
3 years, since I renewed my love and admiration for Wizkid, and the boundless sonic capabilities that rest within his pouch and vocal chords.
It's been 3 years since Made in Lagos dropped. It's been 3 years since I've ever been truly happy, and at one with the world.
Arteta on the VAR incident:
"We ended the game with a huge anger and disappointment because that wasn’t a human error, that was not understanding your job and that is not acceptable. That cost Arsenal two points and that’s not going to be restored."
Ronaldo will score the only goal with a late penalty and do wild ab-rippling ear-cupping celebrations like he's just killed a crocodile with his bare hands while inventing nuclear fisson. Just fwd to that bit
Ronaldo’s story from 1994 to 2002 is almost unbelievable, implausible. It’s a Hollywood script, one of sport’s great redemption stories and with a hero like no other
Great documentary! R9 at the height of his powers was a true sight to behold! One of the reasons why I fell in love with the game. My personal GOAT! Available to watch on BBC iplayer.