The 30-Day Rant: Why Nigerian Artistes Must Reflect the Times

The 30-Day Rant: Why Nigerian Artistes Must Reflect the Times

Author: ISRAEL OLUWAFEMI MAKANJUOLA March 26, 2025 Duration: 10:55

Right now, surviving in Nigeria feels like a full-time job. Prices keep rising—food, transport, rent, even data—while incomes stay the same. People are struggling, and the silence from those in power is deafening.


In this episode of The Artiste Hangout Podcast, we tap into the #30DayRantChallenge, breaking down what’s really happening and why artistes can’t afford to stay silent. You’ll hear Nina Simone’s powerful words on the duty of an artist, the raw frustration from ItsBobby’s viral rant, and even some comic relief from Shakelizy—because let’s be real, if we don’t laugh, we might just break.


This is more than a conversation—it’s a reality check.



Disclaimer: Audio clips from Nina Simone, ItsBobby, and Shakelizy Comedy are used for discussion only—I don’t own the rights to them.



At Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx, the conversation starts where the music ends. Hosted by music journalist Femi Makx, this isn't a typical interview show; it's a deep, meandering exploration of how the sounds we love are forged. Each episode is built on the premise that a song is never just a song-it's a product of identity, a response to power structures, a spark of creativity shaped by its time. You'll hear long-form, in-depth conversations that deliberately wander, connecting artistic choices to the wider currents of youth culture and social change. The podcast operates from a simple, powerful idea: to examine music not as a passive soundtrack, but as an active, living commentary. This means peeling back the layers of a hit record to find the personal and political stories underneath, or understanding how a specific creative scene reflects broader shifts in society. The analysis is thoughtful and the atmosphere is more like a candid backstage chat than a formal Q&A. It’s for anyone who listens to a track and wonders about the world that made it, who sees the artist as a citizen and their work as a cultural artifact. Tune in for a perspective that treats the creative landscape with the seriousness it deserves, making each episode a hangout that challenges how you hear everything.
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