Forged in Metal: Inside Hellfest 2025’s epic lineup
It's France's biggest music festival, drawing up to 300,000 people to the little town of Clisson every year. We check in with music critic Marjorie Hache who brings us the latest from…
French heavy metal: Rocking the world with ‘Mass Hysteria’
French rock and metal have been gaining prominence on the world stage. From Grammy-nominated Gojira playing the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics to the country being home to one of…
Nigeria: Gold as an alternative to oil?
As a result of oil production cuts, price instability, and disruptions in the oil supply chain, the case for diversification has intensified in Nigeria, which is why the current administration is making…