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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.
3 days 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 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
Ronnie Riggles is no stranger to the more downbeat emotions, both in his music and outside of it. A 10-track showing of vulnerability, his last album Nothing to Show takes as its subject his own feelings of inadequacy. His Broadway debut was in Good Grief, a play written by the Nigerian Ngozi Anyanwu, a light-humored […]
1 year ago
The Nigerian music industry, once a budding scene, has blossomed into a global powerhouse, propelled by the infectious rhythms of Afrobeats. This evolution has been nothing short of remarkable, witnessing the rise of visionary producers like Sarz and Kiddominant, whose beats have captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. Equally impressive are the record labels that […]
1 year ago
In recent times, the Nigerian music industry has seen artists pick and run with Afrobeats, extending the reach of the sound that has since gone global. Amid this gravitation to Afrobeats, Taves has remained resolute on his preferred genre; RnB. Unfazed by the influences of Afrobeats. Born Aluko Toluwanimi, Taves embarked on his songwriting journey […]
1 year ago
Kizz Daniel’s new EP, TZA (short for Thankz Alot) is named like it was given a working title as it was created, a disposable title that nobody bothered to change. It was released along with some landmark details from Kizz Daniels’ personal life: the introduction of his wife to the public for the first time, […]
1 year ago
Dynamic and fast-growing record label, Rozay Records is officially launching its operations in Lagos, to become a global trendsetter in the music industry by innovating and empowering artists to realize their creative potential while actively promoting the ‘Africa to the World’ narrative. The record label envisions music as a yardstick for African culture uplift which through […]
1 year ago
Four years after the release of her debut album Original Copy, DJ Cuppy has unveiled the music video for Wale, a standout track from the album which features Haitian musician and rapper, Wyclef Jean. The video, set against a black-colored environment, showcases DJ Cuppy in a beach setting, where she passionately professes love and attraction to […]
1 year ago
Joeboy has released the highly anticipated music video for his latest single, Osadebe via Young Legend / Warner Music Africa. Directed by filmmaker Jyde Ajala, known for his work with the biggest names in Afrobeats including Omah Lay, Fireboy DML and Asake, the captivating video combines vibrant visuals and mesmerizing choreography as it captures the essence of […]
1 year ago
The Red Cup Pool Party marked the pre-launch celebration of Cozy Cartel Records, an emerging recording company based in Abuja. This exclusive gathering united the city’s foremost creative minds and fun-seekers at an undisclosed venue, for a 12-hour affair starting as a poolside rave and later evolving to a 3-level Villa Party. Hosted by music […]
1 year ago
