We investigate and decode consumer cultures, their meaning, and implication for strategy, product marketing and advertising.
The internet could be regarded as a spellbook. Virality has become modern sorcery, a digital ritual where engagement is the incantation, algorithms the unseen forces, and influence the ultimate prize. But in this age of digital magic, who are the real spellcasters? And what are the hidden costs of summoning virality? Intro: The Spell of […]
The Algorithm Decides If You’re Cool In 2025, cool is no longer an abstract, effortless aura—it’s a data-driven dictatorship. What was once the domain of countercultures and tastemakers is now dictated by algorithms, venture-backed aesthetics, and a system of cultural validation that rewards conformity over originality. The cool kids aren’t just in the streets anymore—they’re […]
Welcome to the Illusion Economy Reality is overrated. In a world where facts are negotiable, where fiction holds more value than the truth, and where digital fantasies generate billions, we must ask—has make-believe become the ultimate business model? Think about it: A metaverse sneaker can sell for more than a real one—like Nike’s virtual kicks […]
In the Beginning, There Was the Feed… There was a time when what you loved—music, fashion, movies, even your beliefs—was shaped by gatekeepers. Record labels, TV stations, magazine editors, cultural critics. They told you who to watch, what to listen to, and what trends mattered. But that era is over. Today, the algorithm is the […]
Introduction: In Fandom We Trust If you’ve ever seen a stadium erupt when Burna Boy steps on stage, or watched Swifties defend Taylor Swift with biblical fervor online, you already understand—fandom is more than entertainment; it’s belief. In an era where traditional institutions are losing their grip, fanbases have become the new congregations, and icons […]
Intro: The Age of Obsession If culture were a stock market, fandoms would be the blue-chip investments. They are the most passionate, engaged, and financially committed consumers on the planet—and in the digital age, they’re more powerful than ever. Think about it. Beyoncé drops a tour, and the Beyhive moves like an army, selling out […]
Intro: The Power of the Hustle Walk into any city in Africa, from Lagos to Johannesburg to Nairobi, and you’ll hear it everywhere—“We dey hustle,” “Soft life,” “Boss up,” “No gree for anybody.” These aren’t just catchphrases; they’re a way of life. Hustling isn’t a side gig—it’s the economy. And the world is watching. From […]
Make I Give You Gist You ever hear a word so fly, so electric, that it jumps out the mouth, slides into a beat, and before you know it—BOOM—it’s global? That’s what’s happening with African slang right now. These words sound cool; they got rhythm, they got movement, they got power. But here’s the thing—when […]
Set in the heart of the powerful Oyo Empire, Netflix’s House of Ga’a unveils the dramatic rise and eventual tragic fall of Bashorun Ga’a, one of the most powerful political figures in Yorubaland’s history.
As we peel back the layers of the masquerade in modern life, we find that it permeates not just our personal identities but also the very fabric of marketing and branding.
