The Wisemen Crew, a trio of firecrackers challenging norms by way of structures built in line with their tastes and perspectives coupled with inspirations drawn from their everyday lives, are
DAP The Contract and Famous Bobson are worlds apart in terms of sounds, but on the former’s latest, Trouble, they establish the kind of partnership that currently defines diversity in
Sjxy is a versatile rapper, singer, and songwriter, fusing rap, afrobeat, and drill into one unique sound, a product of ties to two different continents rich in individualistic sounds. He
Olamidé, as The Guardian notes in a glowing profile this week, is undoubtedly one of Africa’s biggest music stars, and the continent’s most successful and influential rap act, with billions
Late in 2020, Ojayy Wright put out Fuji Pop, a clear signal of his growth as an artist and, importantly, as a songwriter, using the sonic tells of Fuji music
Maryland-based Nigerian singer-songwriter, Savayo’s sound leans heavily on RnB, Soul, and whatever experimental sound that catches his fancy. With inspiration drawn from a range of artists, who are pioneers of
Mysterious, eclectic, and enigmatic, Ibejii, the storyteller, uses folklore, metaphor, and vernacular to deliver tales of love and loss with a keen sensitivity. Solidly rooted in the old values of
Port Harcourt is home to some of the Nigerian music industry’s best-kept secrets, yet to be tainted by mainstream’s signature, sound, and story constraints and very much controlled by their
Having traipsed different career paths, Nigerian-American singer, DolapoTheVibe, knows just what it means to hustle. From her service in the American military personnel to her current musical leanings, Dolapo knows
In 2015, when Suté Iwar shared his debut mixtape, Jelí, the music industry had a different response to alternate sounds, include Iwar’s experimental approach to Hip-hop, and the variations he
With roots divvied up between Lagos, Nigeria, and New York City, United States, Kah-lo lucked out with music ties to two major cities in the world identified by their strong
Ladipoe is switching things up and changing the outdated narrative that rappers from Nigeria can’t dominate the mainstream. With singles like Rap Messiah, Jaiye, Know You, Based On Kpa and
Among other things that highlight his uniqueness, Prettyboy D-O’s dramatic flair is top on his list of the glitz and glamour of his artistry, despite its roots in goth and
With interlocking musical elements and influences from both contemporary and retro musical forms, styles, and idioms, OG Spaceman delivers an authentic, unique-but-familiar, diverse-but-cohesive two-tracker which he titles Drama Delay. As
Following the soft landing of his debut EP, Hughwademan Vol. 1, earlier in February, BadmanWade continues his sonic overhaul with yet another sensational release, a two-track mini EP, titled V-IV.