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.
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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.
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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
Freshman artist, Gidibadas$ seeks to make his mark on the music industry with his latest offering, Sweet. Weaving his signature dreamy vocals and a captivating rhythm together, he evokes memories of love and longing. Sweet is a testament to Gidibadas$’s unique ability to craft emotive melodies that resonate deeply with his audience. Produced by Reward Beatz, […]
1 year ago
Emerging Afrobeats star, A I Aye, based in Port Harcourt, has continued his runway in the Nigerian music industry with a captivating new single Kilode, further expanding the sound that has taken the world by storm. Produced by the esteemed El Jack, renowned for his work with artists like Omah Lay, Davido, and Ninety, and […]
1 year ago
In a world where musical innovation often takes a backseat to mainstream conformity, one artist stands boldly at the intersection of creativity and intellect, rewriting the rules of contemporary sound. Lawrence Udeigwe, better known as Udeigwe, is not your typical musician – he’s a mathematician, a professor, and a visionary whose music transcends genres. From […]
1 year ago
The Music Business Academy for Africa (MBA) proudly announces the successful conclusion of its 2023/2024 Programme. With over 300+ graduates hailing from various African countries and the globe, this year’s cohort has left an indelible mark on the continent’s music industry. Highlights of the Programme: Launch of the 2023 Cohort Website: The Tech team facilitated […]
1 year ago
With two Nigerian musicians selling out the busiest arena (Scotiabank) in Canada within the space of 6 months, the rise of Afrobeats and African music in the country couldn’t be more evident. The Nigerian music scene has come of age and grown beyond the community of Africans/Nigerians in the diaspora but has become more accepted […]
1 year ago
Glorious Boy emerged as a fresh face in the music industry when Jonzing World unveiled him in February, marking another promising addition to the label’s commitment to nurturing talents, and introduction to the global stage. Renowned for being the success stories of artists like Rema and the departed Ruger, Gdzilla, and Bagetti, Glorious Boy’s introduction […]
1 year ago
The lead up to Candy Bleakz’s Fire EP revealed her as an artist so rare it instantly placed her in a niche of her own; a female singer in mainstream Street Pop. And she did not come with a attenuated version of it either; she bled the abrasive essence of the street in every line, […]
1 year ago
Candy Bleakz’s Wale paints an affecting scene: the Street Pop star is very much missed by her mother, and she misses her too in return, but their relationship has become strained due to her work, a situation Candy promises to remedy. The song plays out over throbbing Pop production, and on its remix, songbird Simi […]
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