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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
Nigerian music star, Innocent Idibia has announced the dissolution of his management agreement with Efe Omorogbe of Now Muzik after two decades. “Two of Nigeria’s most iconic contemporary music brands, the revered pop giant Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia, and respected management label, Now Muzik, announced today the end of their partnership of over two decades. The […]
1 year ago
At the core of Jonzing World’s mission is its commitment to spotlighting, nurturing, and promoting exceptional talents and transforming them into Afropop giants. This objective is evidenced by the growth and evolution of Rema, Gdzilla, Glorious Boy, and the recently exited, Ruger. The growth of these artists has positioned the label as a trailblazer in […]
1 year ago
Entertainment powerhouse Press Play is ushering in an exciting new chapter with the release of their latest project, Urban High. This debut showcases a lineup of talented artists, propelling the outfit into a new era of creativity and cultural impact. Leading the charge is Edwin Etinosa Ehiorobo, Press Play’s visionary founder and CEO, who assembled […]
1 year ago
Afropop has attained global acclaim in recent years, this has been accompanied by escalating rivalry among the artists at the forefront of the takeover. This rivalry often breeds criticism, fuels commentary, and sparks conversations on social media, and the most prominent at the moment is between R&B-leaning BNXN (formerly known as Buju) and Dancehall artist […]
1 year ago
In recent years, Port Harcourt has become synonymous with nurturing exceptional talents in the Nigerian music industry. The city boasts a lineage of stars like Duncan Mighty, Timaya, Burna Boy, Omah Lay, 1daBanton, Ajebo Hustlers, and many others. Emerging on the scene is Fitzy West, an artist poised to shine brightly as a future Afrobeats […]
1 year ago
YBNL superstar Asake, popularly referred to as Mr. Money, kicked off 2024 with a bang with the release of his latest single, Only Me. And true to his fashion of releasing jaw-dropping music and visualizers, he has released his first music video for 2024 with Only Me. This track marks his first musical endeavour of […]
1 year ago
Sequel to the 5-day Bootcamp in March 2023 in partnership with Mavin Global, Audio Girl Africa is launching her flagship Songwriting and Recording Bootcamp tagged ProducHER Series in Lagos, Nigeria. The recording and writing boot camp series aims to foster collaboration amongst female creatives across the music industry sector to create a music project together (a […]
1 year ago
Nigerian singer-songwriter Uchechi Emelonye is set to premiere new visuals for her single, Underwater. Released in 2022, Underwater uses metaphorical language to tell the story of a woman overcoming struggles in her life. The lyrics depict her rising above challenges despite confronting waves and turbulence. Emelonye sings with smooth, mellow vocals over an infectious Afro-fusion […]
1 year ago
