The perfect intersection between the established acts across African music and brilliant underground acts you should be paying attention to!
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.
4 hours 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 […]
2 weeks 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, […]
2 months ago
Fela remains the loudest figure against government oppression and corruption in our music history, but a lot of others have lent a voice to the struggles of Nigerians through the years. Daddy Showkey, an indigene of the backward Lagos slum of Ajegunle, pioneered Galala music, which often took aim at the government in power and detailed the poverty in his hometown.
2 months ago
Burna Boy’s eighth studio album is finally on the horizon. In the past few weeks, the album’s rollout has ramped up significantly. He has made appearances on the covers of magazines and teased the album on social media through cheeky puns and aphorisms. He has appeared on shows, letting viewers in on certain nuances of […]
2 months ago
As the first anniversary of his debut album The Evil Genius approaches, award-winning global music star Mr Eazi has released the music video for Panadol, a standout track from the album. The video, shot in London is directed by Mollana Burke for JM Films and produced by Type A. It brings to life the song’s […]
9 months ago
Over a decade ago, Show Dem Camp officially marked its presence in the Nigerian music scene, making an artistic statement that laid the groundwork for its cultural dominance. The Juls-produced Feel Alright played a role in elevating their craft to the mainstream and gaining acclaim. Following their 2010 EP Series Clone Wars and debut album […]
9 months ago
Looking from afar, this year in music can be described as a tumultuous year. But closing in reveals a clearer picture, a coming of age for the vibrant panoply of sounds that define the Nigerian soundscape. In 2024, Nigerian music is evolving in real-time. As with every other growth phase, this period of evolution has […]
9 months ago
One early morning in 2023, more than 20,000 fans at the O2 Arena, London, screamed as a helicopter descended from the sky. Many in the screaming horde reached out their hands to touch the man in the helicopter—Asake, one of the world’s most significant musical talents at the time. But before the glittering lights of […]
9 months ago
An inspiring song, Definitely communicates the artist’s feeling of “completeness” in Christ with lucid, repetitive images
9 months ago
Following the reception of his debut single, Blessed, rising star Dantay has released his official music video. Directed by the gifted Qxtra, this visual piece offers the first glimpse into Dantay’s highly anticipated debut project, which shares the same title and is slated for release later this year. At just 21 years old, Dantay is […]
10 months ago
Each generation needs a voice that embodies its spirit and speaks on its behalf. It needs thinkers who will frequently examine its well-being. And Llona has teed up himself as one such voice of reason. His music, in interrogating what it means to be a young Nigerian, chronicles the hardships and anxieties besetting people in […]
10 months ago
Olayinka Ehi has made a captivating return with her latest single, Where Did The Sun Go? This release follows her 2023 romantic album, Let’s Get Romantic, and continues her tradition of crafting irresistible love songs. Known for her evocative storytelling, Ehi enlisted renowned producer Chris Potter to help bring this new track to life. Where […]
10 months ago
