2025: the year art and culture took center stage

THISDAYLIVE highlights 2025 as a pivotal year for art and culture in Nigeria.

A report from THISDAYLIVE describes 2025 as the year when art and culture took center stage. This assessment underscores the prominence of cultural activities throughout the year. The publication positions this development as a key highlight in Nigeria's evolving landscape.

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Vibrant studio scene of African artists Driemo and Tyla with collaborators, celebrating 2025 Afrobeats album and single releases.
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African musicians release new albums and singles in 2025

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Several prominent African artists have dropped or announced new music projects in late 2025, showcasing the vibrant Afrobeats and pop scenes. From Malawian singer Driemo's sophomore album to South African star Tyla's upcoming single, these releases highlight collaborations and personal storytelling across the continent.

In 2025, Japan featured a vibrant cultural landscape alongside a quiet tension between cosmopolitan ideals and resurgent conservatism. The Japan Times' 20 Questions column highlighted diverse views on creativity, tradition, and cultural hybridity through more than two dozen interviews this year.

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ThisDayLive features an article advocating for reforms in disclosure practices. The piece highlights the need for greater transparency in relevant sectors.

Politico has published a collection of political cartoons capturing the highlights and lowlights of 2025. The gallery features works from cartoonists across the political spectrum, edited by Matt Wuerker. These illustrations highlight the foibles, memes, and hypocrisies that defined the year's political landscape.

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Art Hotel has announced a high-profile team for the upcoming 2026 Lagos Polo Tournament. The reveal highlights the event's growing prestige in Nigeria's social and sporting calendar.

Oscar frontrunners gathered at the AFI Awards luncheon to honor the year's standout films and television shows. The event highlighted promising contenders for the 2025 Academy Awards. Industry professionals came together to recognize excellence in entertainment.

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Telugu cinema in 2025 shifted from blockbuster expectations to introspective storytelling, with small-budget films shining amid mixed big-ticket results. Gender-focused narratives and innovative uses of mythology marked the year, though not all ambitious projects succeeded.

 

 

 

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