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From legends to the new cat’s, every stroke, every beat, every piece on display tells a story of a genre that conquered the world from Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt etc
Clear your schedule, because this December, history is not just being remembered, it’s being experienced.

Tell someone to tell somebody…
You cannot miss this.

RSVP : tix.africa/attw (link in bio)

#70YMN #AfrobeatsToTheWorld #PopcentralCultureSpace #70YearsOfMusicInNigeria
#ArtExhibition #LagosEvents #DecemberInLagos #CreativeAfrica #VisualArtsNigeria

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6 Days to go!
It’s coming big, and the excitement is unstoppable!
This December, we bring you the biggest art experience of the year, 70 Years of Music in Nigeria: Afrobeats to the World!

Tell somebody to tell another somebody…
This is the one event you cannot afford to miss!
Over 40 incredible artists, amazing legendary stories, and a cultural journey like no other.

📅 Date: 1st – 30th December, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00PM
📍 Venue: Popcentral Culture Space, 18b The Rock Drive, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.

🎟️ RSVP: tix.africa/attw (link in bio)

#70ymnAfrobeatstotheworld
#PopcentralCultureSpace #ArtExhibitionLagos #AfrobeatsHistory #CreativeLagos #NigerianArt #70YMN #AfrobeatsToTheWorld #DecemberInLagos #LagosEvents #ArtCultureAfrica

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Detty December starts here @popcentralculturespace

The legendary @patrickelis , at the 70 Years of Music in Nigeria Visual Arts Residency and left the room charged with pure inspiration. Now he’s inviting you to experience and be a part of what our genius resident artists have been creating.

From December 1st to 30th, a world where Afrobeats meets visual storytelling,
vibrant paintings, bold interpretations, and artworks that capture 70 years of sound, culture, and evolution.
Come support.
Come connect.
Come buy art.
Come learn.
Come experience history in colour.

RSVP Here: tix.africa/attw
#70ymnafrobeatstotheworld #70YearsOfMusicInNigeria #PopcentralCultureSpace #AfrobeatsToTheWorld #DettyDecember #NigeriaArtScene #ArtExhibition #CreativeResidency #PopcentralTV #PatrickElis

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If you truly love Afrobeats… prove it.
This December, the heartbeat of our culture takes center stage at The 70 Years of Music in Nigeria (70YMN) Exhibition.

Now, we’re bringing that story to life.
Over 37 incredible artists reimagine 70 years of music, turning sound into memory, through paintings, sculptures, installations, prints, and more. This is not just an exhibition; it’s a cultural archive, a celebration of past, present, and the Afrobeats future.

And yes… this admin and his good friends will be there 🕺🏾💃🏾

So tell me, what is a Detty December without Afrobeats? 🤷🏾🔥

Anticipate!!!
📅 Dec 1–30, 2025
⏰ 5PM – 10PM daily
📍 Popcentral Culture Space, 18b The Rock Drive, Lekki Phase 1
💥 Entry is FREE — RSVP (link in bio)

This is where music becomes memory.
Don’t miss history in the making.

#AfrobeatsToTheWorld #70YMN #70YearsOfMusicInNigeria #PopcentralCultureSpace #DettyDecember #NigerianArt #NigerianMusicHistory #LagosEvents #ArtExhibitionLagos #AfrobeatsCulture #NigerianCreatives #decemberinlagos

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They say “Art is what the artist creates, but its truth is what the audience sees.”
Join us this Monday, 11am for our Creative Residency Session with @bizzleosikoya as the acclaimed talent manager shares his expertise on how Afrobeats artists craft their global image and visual identity.

With discussions centered around Afrobeats to the World, its Image, Influence, and the Global Stage.

Bizzle Osikoya is a leading Nigerian music executive, A&R expert, and co-founder of The Plug. Known for shaping the careers of top Afrobeats talents, he’s one of the key forces driving Nigerian entertainment to the global stage.

We definitely can’t wait already!!

#70YearsOfMusicInNigeria #popcentralspace #AfrobeatsToTheWorld

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Asabawood vs Nollywood: Raw Talent vs YouTube

The debate just got real! 🔥
Is YouTube helping Nollywood grow, or slowly killing its raw talent?
Kanayo O. Kanayo’s bold statement, “It’s not about how fine you look, it’s about the talent you have” has split the industry right down the middle.

In today’s Newsense Daily, we break down the battle between old-school grind and the new digital hustle taking over the film scene. 🎭💻
From Asabawood sets to YouTube screens,

🎥 Newsense daily full episode is now streaming on YouTube!
Tap the link in bio to watch and join the conversation.
Don’t forget to share, like and drop your thoughts.
#NewsenseDaily #PopCentralTV #Asabawood #Nollywood #KanayoOKanayo #DigitalNollywood #YouTubeNigeria #NigerianCinema #OlayinkaObebe #MadeInNigeria #AfricanFilm #ContentCreators #FilmIndustry #ActingDebate #NollywoodTalks #PopCentral

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The Super Eagles used to make us proud.
Now… even small teams are giving us sleepless nights. 😩⚽️

Chim 😩, we feel your pain Nigerians.
But Is it the players? The NFF? Or the whole football system that’s gone wrong?

Find out in the full Newsense Daily episode on YouTube 🎬
https://youtu.be/kMnaD4FICkg

#SuperEagles #NFFCrisis #YinkaObebe #PopCentralTV #NewsenseDaily #NigeriaFootball

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🚨 New #Newsense Episode Just Dropped! 🚨
Heard the scary prediction of rice hitting ₦160k per bag? 😱
That’s only half the story.

In this episode, we uncover the truth behind Nigeria’s rising food prices and the powerful Agro-Tech revolution offering real solutions. 🌾💡

✅ The real threats to our food supply
✅ Startups using drones, AI & fintech
✅ “Super seeds” built for our climate
✅ Smart policies that could stabilize prices

So the big question is:
Could there still be hope if we act now?
🎥 Watch on YouTube: PopcentralTV | https://youtu.be/fcGbLbSUgZU

#NewsenseByPopcentral #PopcentralTV #NigeriaNews #FoodCrisis #AgriTech #NaijaInnovation #RicePrice #SmartAfrica #Popcentral

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CALLING ALL UNIVERSITY THEATRE DEPARTMENTS!!🔊🔊
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What happens when the rhythm of Afrobeats meets the magic of stage performance?
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We’re inviting Theatre & Performing Arts departments across Nigeria to create an original or adapted Afrobeats-inspired play for the 70 Years of Music in Nigeria exhibition!
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Show us how Afrobeats moves people, through story, song, and stage. 💃🏾🎶
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💌 Apply now: link in bio!
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#70YearsOfMusicInNigeria #AfrobeatsToTheWorld #TheatreCall #PerformingArts #NaijaCreatives #PopcentralCultureSpace #NaijaTheatre #LagosArts #culturalcollaboration

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The Lagos Paradox: Why ‘Japa’ Is Making Rent Even Worse

In Lagos, the city that never stops hustling, a strange question is making the rounds:
“People dey leave, rent still dey rise. Who dey live here?”
You’d think that with thousands of Nigerians ‘japa-ing’, packing their bags for Canada, the UK, or the US, empty apartments would push rents down. But Lagos is defying common sense. Prices are climbing, spaces are shrinking, and the struggle for affordable housing is more brutal than ever.
Welcome to the Lagos paradox.



The Two-Way Traffic Nobody Talks About
The Japa wave is real. Nigeria’s educated middle class, doctors, engineers, tech experts are leaving in record numbers. In 2024 alone, over 52,000 Nigerians moved to the UK, most on work or study visas.
But here’s what’s less obvious: while skilled professionals are leaving through Murtala Muhammed Airport, an even bigger crowd is arriving through Lagos’s bus parks. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people from across Nigeria move to the city, chasing dreams of better jobs and bigger paychecks.
So, for every one person who leaves, several more arrive. And they all need a place to stay. That constant influx means the demand for housing never drops no matter how many are heading abroad.



The Diaspora Dollar Effect
Then there’s the money from those who’ve already made it overseas. Nigerians abroad sent home billions of dollars last year—not just to support family, but to invest.
And where do many put that money? Property.
With pounds and dollars in hand, diaspora investors have a serious advantage. They’re not just buying houses, they’re targeting Lagos’s booming short-let market. Think Airbnb, but Lagos-style.
In the past three years, short-let rentals have grown a staggering 263%, and revenues could hit ₦300 billion in 2025.
Great for investors. Bad for regular Lagosians. Every apartment flipped into a short-let is one less for long-term renters. Fewer homes = higher prices. It’s basic economics, but it’s hurting real people.



Why Building Our Way Out Isn’t Happening
You might say, “Okay, just build more houses.”
If only it were that easy.
Inflation is through the roof. The Naira is weak. The cost of cement, steel, and other building materials has shot up. Developers can’t afford to build, and when they do, they aim for high-end buyers, not the struggling middle class.
The result? Lagos has a housing deficit of 3.4 million units and it’s getting worse, up 15% since 2016.
Government “affordable housing” projects? Most are priced so high that the average teacher, nurse, or office worker can’t even dream of qualifying.



Laws Without Teeth
Technically, Lagos has a Tenancy Law meant to protect renters from outrageous hikes and evictions. On paper, it looks solid. In reality? Landlords raise rent as they like, often with just a month’s notice.
One tenant told us her rent jumped from ₦500,000 to ₦1 million overnight. No renovations. No upgrades. Just—pay up or leave.



The Human Toll
When rent doubles, people don’t magically make more money. Families are moving into smaller, overcrowded apartments. Others are pushed far outside the city, enduring three-hour commutes just to get to work.
The Lagos paradox isn’t really a paradox at all—it’s the predictable result of:
• Endless inward migration
• Diaspora money chasing returns
• Skyrocketing construction costs
• Weak tenant protections
Lagos is both a launchpad for those chasing global dreams and a magnet for those still hoping to make it in Nigeria. And unless housing policy catches up, the city risks becoming unlivable for the very people who keep it alive.


Lagos is still the heartbeat of Nigeria. But if the cost of living keeps outpacing the hustle, even the most die-hard Lagosians may start looking for their own ticket out.

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