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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
After a brief hiatus from the limelight, Funbi, affectionately known as the maestro of Afro-funky, triumphantly returns with his latest single “Distance” – a soul-stirring masterpiece that marks his resurgence in the alternative music scene of Nigeria. With an unparalleled fusion of R&B and Afrobeats elements, Distance serves as a tantalizing precursor to his much-anticipated EP, […]
1 year ago
In line with his current knack for releasing only chart-topping songs, Chocolate City record producer turned singer, Young Jonn, has dropped the collaboration we didn’t know we needed. The Go Hard crooner has joined forces with fellow hitmakers Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez, for an unprecedented single titled Big Big Things. Described as the anthem […]
1 year ago
Production collective 44db has been in the game for a while. After making their impact, the collective has released Lose My Mind, off their upcoming debut EP, Chapter 44: Lost Files Lose My Mind, which features Yung D3Mz, explores the intricacies of a love story, seamlessly blending moments of euphoria with heart-wrenching grief. Yung D3mZ’s […]
1 year ago
Independent recording artist, TerryTheVoice, has made another step in laying his footprint in the sands of the Nigerian music landscape with a new single, Alhamdulillah, featuring Zlatan. In Alhamdulillah, TerryTheVoice and Zlatan guide listeners through a retrospective voyage, delving into the corridors of time that shaped their humble beginnings. The song serves as a reflection […]
1 year ago
Afro-fusion/R&B artiste Eli Jae sets forward his best foot as he releases another single All Over under the umbrella of Squareball Entertainment. The song is a smooth glide through infectious melodies and well-crafted grooves tinted with an overwhelming aura of infatuation. Starting out with soft, pulsating beat mastered by producer Banging Beats, All Over gives […]
1 year ago
Nigerian singer-songwriter Dice Ailes unveils Dicey Baba, an upbeat, self-assured track that marks the artist’s welcome return after over a year without new music. Shasha Damilola Alesh, professionally known as Dice Ailes, has emerged from his musical hiatus with an infectious new single. Opening with a sample of Fela Kuti’s classic Teacher Don’t Teach Me […]
1 year ago
2023 was Kel-P’s year to shine! He finally stepped out from behind the mixing desk and into the spotlight, showing the world the depth of his talent as a solo artist. It was a gamble, but everyone knew he had the magic touch. Upon his arrival on the scene, Okayplayer said, “For beatmaker Kel-P, the […]
1 year ago
Just as music is ever-evolving, so too are the ways by which music is consumed. At one point, the only way to hear new music was by attending live shows; and then came radio, then vinyls, CDs, and eventually streaming platforms. Typically, the emergence of a new medium phases out the previously popular one; and […]
1 year ago
