The perfect intersection between the established acts across African music and brilliant underground acts you should be paying attention to!
“Which line, let them bring it out, has had more impact than that like on Cast,” Odumodublvck asks in a radio interview with Beat 99.9FM’s Osi Suave. “Which Hip Hop song,” he continues, “has had more cultural impact, in the last 20 years? Brother in the history of Nigerian Hip Hop, no song has had […]
2 weeks ago
A significant portion of Wizkid’s imminent HBO documentary Wizkid: Long Live Lagos is devoted to excavating the suffocating grief that arrived in the wake of his mother’s passing. As the documentary reveals, on the day of his historic show at the 60,000-capacity Tottenham Stadium, his mother, Morayo Balogun, was undergoing an emergency surgery. In clips […]
3 weeks ago
Despite his embattled situation, writing Wizkid off is a bit premature, he still has a huge fanbase and the talent to command rave reviews from critics.
2 months ago
To open 5ive, the poet Alhanislam recites a spoken-word commentary on the album and the man behind it. It feels a little pretentious, rooted in the same idea that drives artists to label every new project their deepest and most personal work yet. Yet some of it does have grounding in real-life events. Alhanislam hails […]
3 months ago
Last weekend, the youngest of the Uzama brothers, Osahan Uzama, more known by his moniker, Famous Pluto, joined the ranks of his brothers—Shallipopi, and Zerry DL, both fierce advocates of Benin Street Pop—with the release of his feverishly anticipated single Na Scra. Before its official release, the song had been making the rounds on TikTok, […]
4 months ago
Nigerian Afropop sensation Guchi returns with a brand-new anthem, Your Type, the lead single off her forthcoming EP, No Skips, Just Feelings, out July 25, 2025. Produced by DSHO, the track is a vibrant dose of self-assurance, feminine energy, and fearless authenticity. Opening the project with a confident spark, Your Type is a celebration of the […]
9 hours ago
Days ago, Ayra Starr released on social media, the snippet to her imminent single, a chirpy pop number entitled Hot Body. In the clip, she’s dressed like a character from the 20th century cartoon series The Flintsones. She wears a wispy crop top and distressed shorts fastened together by a belt with an obscenely spiky […]
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“Fine boy I can hear you calling out for me / Way you say my name, a symphony…”
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UnitedMasters Africa announces the release of MOST LIKELY, a 12track compilation album born out of a groundbreaking recording camp held in Lagos, Nigeria earlier this year. Set against the backdrop of an industry increasingly driven by algorithmic trends and virality, MOST LIKELY offers a powerful counter narrative: artist first, process driven, and rooted in real […]
16 hours ago
In 2021, an unlikely song emerged as a contender for song of the year—Vector and Goodgirl LA’s Early Momo, a sinuous love song that skillfully evokes the feeling of a freshly budding love story. In the video, the pair cozy up on a fluffy bed draped with white sheets, behind the kitchen counter bathed in […]
17 hours ago
If you’re looking for the elasticity of Love, Damini, the lush, penetrating sound of Twice As Tall or the Afro-fusion firepower of African Giant, then Burna Boy’s No Sign of Weakness might not be the album for you. It isn’t an album about breaking down or heroically lifting up; it’s about holding steady, even if […]
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Africa’s music scene is undergoing a seismic shift, and at the heart of it are the DJs redefining sound, reshaping nightlife, and exporting culture across borders. With millions of streams, sold-out shows, and global recognition, these five African DJs are not just spinning tracks. They’re shaping the sound of a continent. Based on streaming data, […]
2 days ago
Lyno Casino is a melting pot of vibrant genres, cultures and sounds. Influenced by cities including Onitsha, Lagos, Warri and Accra, this multifaceted UK-based artist is crafting her own blueprint in the global music scene. Born Cynthia Sunday, Lyno does more than just dabble in various genres — she immerses herself in them, absorbs a wide […]
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