With AfroCulture, Flavour Gears Up for December Showdown

Tosin Clegg

Chinedu Okoli better known by his stage name Flavour N’abania or simply Flavour, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter whose music has stood out firmly among a discography of Nigerian sounds.

Flavour’s music is defined as a masterful blend of highlife, contemporary Afro rhythms, and soul-stirring traditional elements that reflect the richness of Eastern Nigerian heritage. His signature sound is highly rooted in melodic guitar riffs, percussive depth, and emotive vocal delivery, which creates an unmistakable identity that resonates across generations.

Whether he is serenading with his love compositions or delivering culturally grounded anthems, he speaks of excellence through intentional artistry, powerful storytelling, and a commitment to preserving the sound of his roots while elevating it to global relevance.

His latest album, Afroculture, features a wide range of flavours and features a perfect blend of local and African artistes such as Baaba Maal, Pheelz, Kozz Daniel, Qing Madi, Odumeje, and a few others. One thing he has done with this album is to create feelings that are like a lush return to the roots, weaving highlife, folk rhythms, and contemporary Afro fusion into a body of work that is both nostalgic and boldly modern.

Each track carries his unmistakable artistic discipline, and every featured artiste ensured they brought their own dose of energy and beauty to the wholeness of the entire album. This proves once again that Flavour isn’t just preserving culture, he’s elevating it for a global stage.

On the 22nd of December, Flavour will bring the full force of AfroCulture to center stage as he headlines Flytime Fest 2025. Fans can expect an electrifying showcase filled with live drums, infectious waist-whining rhythms, and the pure, unmistakable essence of highlife that only Flavour delivers.

Looking ahead, he continues to point toward greater international influence and artistic expansion. With highlife experiencing renewed global interest, his role as one of the genre’s strongest ambassadors positions him to lead the next wave of African sound. As he experiments with new collaborations, fuses traditional music with emerging genres, and embraces broader musical landscapes, Flavour is set to redefine how indigenous African music is consumed worldwide. His future holds not just continued success, but cultural preservation, evolution, and a legacy that will inspire generations of musicians to come.

Spinall, Neptune, YK Mule to Headline Roadblock ADM

Ferdinand Ekechukwu

Organisers of Roadblock, the fastest-rising rave movement in Africa and the defining force of Detty December nightlife, has officially announced its headliners for Saints & Sinners III – RISE, taking place December 19, 2025 at Balmoral Centre, Ikeja Sheraton Lagos. Leading this year’s Roadblock DJ Ascension is three of Africa’s most respected sonic alchemists.

Off the top is SPINALL – Africa’s global icon, whose footprint runs from Lagos to Ibiza, celebrated for his mastery of Afro-electronic dance fusion, DJ NEPTUNE – The God of Greatness, a continental hit maker and crossover king with unmatched crowd control, and YK MULE – the new-era phenomenon pushing street energy into futuristic soundscapes.

Additional DJs will be revealed in the coming days as Roadblock completes the full Afro Dance Music (ADM) lineup, said a statement from the organisers. In a strategic move to entrench Roadblock’s philosophy, the organisers have declared ADM as its official sound —for the global stage.  This year’s edition marks a historic moment as Roadblock formally aligns its identity with Afro Dance Music.

Roadblock is Africa’s pioneering ADM rave movement — a youth-powered, high-technology dance culture platform designed to redefine nightlife across the continent. Inspired by global festivals like Tomorrowland yet powered entirely by African energy, Roadblock is home to ADM: Afro Dance Music.

According to Dr. Felix King Eiremiokhae, Founder & Chief Experience Architect, Roadblock, “ADM is Roadblock’s official music statement: a high-energy fusion of Afrobeats rhythms, indigenous street sounds, and electronic dance engineering designed for massive crowds, ritual-like movement, and emotional release.

“Roadblock is Africa’s version of Tomorrowland — a place where sound, unity, and transformation collide. ADM is our sonic identity, our cultural export, and the heartbeat of the African night,” Eiremiokhae added. Stating that ‘Saints & Sinners III’ has continued the tradition with an even more powerful narrative: RISE — the ascension of sound, the elevation of night, and the rebirth of dance culture.

Since inception, Roadblock has grown into a multi-sensory, high-frequency dance experience known for: Immersive storytelling and themed worlds, 360 degree stage concepts and futuristic light design, a culture-driven community that celebrates freedom, identity, and unity, and a DJ-first format that elevates African electronic performers.